How to choose the perfect music for jogging

If you run with headphones selection of a suitable playlist - not an easy task. The music really helps to run, it is important to select tracks from the most appropriate pace. A few recommendations for the choice of music for jogging - in this article.

Music gives extra motivation helps to focus on the feelings and just makes the race more pleasant. If you try to start when choosing the music of running parameters, in our disposal there are three main indicators:

• cadence - the frequency of steps;
• breathing rate;
• HR.

Tempo and cadence

As the analysis of running professional athletes, most efficient cadence - 180 steps per minute (both feet). Run with a metronome, perhaps, not with arms, but the music can perfectly fulfill its function.

You can find good tracks in such a fast pace.

However, in general it will be hardcore.

Not everyone has the power to hear something like that all joggingSo you can try to take your music twice slower - 90 bpm. Although, in my opinion, it is too slow.

Tempo and breathing rate

Apart from the frequency of steps for running it is also important breathing rhythm. Breathe in time with the music turns out it is only natural if you are not without a sense of rhythm and music with the wrong rate may even hinder, knocking the breath.

There are different opinions about how to breathe correctly. One of the options - to breathe in for two steps and exhale - three. On a four-track strike by 144 bpm falls exactly two steps of inhalation and exhalation three steps optimal cadence.

Another breathing option fits well with the music of 120 bpm: one step at a breath, two - on the exhale. respiratory cycle extends over two bits.

Tempo and heart rate

Given that the sound has quite a profound effect on physiology, The combination of music rhythm and heart rate can give a good result. Then the value may vary depending on the purpose of jogging. For example, for running at a low pulse (120-140 beats per minute) is well suited progressive breaks.

Summing up, I remind you that there are already A number of studiesWhich confirm that the music helps to run faster and better. And while there are runners who are opposed to music on the run, it seems to me, if you love music as much as I do, their arguments do not convince. In this case, it makes sense to experiment with the indicator bpm in search of the perfect rhythm. I'll be glad your suggestions on this subject in the comments!