The Daily News – March 17, 2025

It’s Monday morning and you’re doing your pre-workout stretches, your water bottle is filled, your towel is right by your side, and you’re ready to go. But are you? Well, funny enough, science says you also need a pre-workout playlist. That’s what we’re looking at today on the Daily News. And according to an article in Well and good multiple studies suggest that the music you listen to before you start sweating can actually boost your performance just as much as the music you blast during your workout. One notable study from 2018 found that soccer players who listened to music before game had better focus and motivation that obviously led to improved performance on the field. But this isn’t limited to sports. Other research shows that music can alter physiological processes like muscle contraction and fatigue resistance, giving you an extra edge when you hit the gym. So here’s the breakdown. According to the article, music impacts your brain as much as your body. The right pre-workout playlist can put you in the zone, drown out distractions, and obviously help you focus on the crucial mind muscle connection. So those days when you felt like a total beast in the gym after hearing the right song, that wasn’t just in your head. Well, I mean, technically it is, but it’s backed by science. So the question is, what makes the perfect pre-workout playlist? Well, unlike your usual workout songs, which focus on high BPMs and driving beats, a good pre-workout playlist is all about gradual buildup. Think about cinematic soundtracks, um, emotional instrumentals, or even powerful vocals that hype you up with without overstimulating you. So what’s the takeaway from all of this? Well, don’t just throw on any random playlist. Curate it. Your gym gains might just depend on it. So what’s your go-to pre-workout song? Drop it in the comments below, and make sure to stay up to date by subscribing and hitting that notification bell for more health updates. Thank you for joining us on the Daily News.