It is estimated by the WHO - Global health observatory that at least 2.8 million people die each year due to the adverse effects of obesity and overweight(1). Increased BMI is associated with High blood pressure, High LDL levels and insulin resistance leading to adverse cardiovascular effects. Effective exercisingis found to have a positive impact on reducing weight as well as improving the cardiovascular health. Hence, it is important to identify methods to increase the exercising time effectively.
Aim: The aim of the study is to compare the effect of slow and fast tempo music on muscle endurance time.
Methodology: 50 male and 50 female subjects between the age group 18-25 years were included in the study. By using handgrip dynamometer maximum voluntary contraction was determined for each subject. Endurance time was determined by making the subject to squeeze the dynamometer to the 70% of the maximum voluntary contraction for 10 minutes while hearing fast music with headphones. Then they were allowed to rest for 5 minutes and the same procedure was repeated while listening to slow music
Result: Muscle endurance time for males = 34.92secs ± 9.2, Mean endurance time with slow tempo music was =19.34secs± 7.3 and with fast tempo music was = 20.68secs ±11.9 in males. In females, mean endurance time was = 24.84secs ±16.8, with slow tempo music it was 19.4 secs ± 7.8 and with fast tempo music the endurance time was 21.84secs ±16.3.
Conclusion: Music helps in prolonging muscle endurance time in both males and females.
Impact Factor
2022: 6.012
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