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Costas Karageorghis studies the science behind the systematic use of music to improve sports performance and enhance the exercise experience. He has been a consultant for sports federations, sports and music equipment companies, and Olympic athletes. "Music lowers your perception of effort," he says. "It can trick your mind into feeling less tired during a workout, encourage positive thoughts, and reduce your perception of effort by as much as 10%." Listening to music distracts us from discomfort, interfering with the brain's signals of pain, strain, or fatigue. Our favorite tunes can increase endurance and stamina, especially in the context of low-to-moderate-intensity exercise. 24

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Caffeine is also known to improve performance in exercise, though it is not as widely studied as music.

In addition to publishing these findings, Karageorghis was head coach of the Great Britain student athletics team from 2007-2011.

It seems that you don't have to be an Olympian to reap the benefit of listening to music during your workout.

Furthermore, music has been shown to significantly reduce pain and anxiety in medical patients who listen to it after surgery.

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