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  2. Exercise and music - Wikipedia

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    Max strength is unaffected by the use of music during exercise. [16] [17] In addition, it had been found that fast, loud music can lead to more optimal exercise when compared to slow, lower tempo music. Loud, high tempo music positively correlates with increased running rate and heart rate. [18] Higher tempo music, specifically music greater ...

  3. Music and aerobic exercise performance - Wikipedia

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    Synchronous music is described as the synchronization between tempo and human movement in terms responding to the rhythmical qualities of music. [1] [11] Motivational music is described as music with strong rhythms and are fast tempo (>120 bpm). Type of music has the ability to change arousal levels and may be used as a stimulant or sedative.

  4. History of physical training and fitness - Wikipedia

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    Ancient Roman relief showing a legionary. Antikensammlung, 2nd century AD. Physical training has been present in some human societies throughout history. Usually, people trained to prepare for physical competition or display, to improve physical, emotional and mental health, and to look attractive. [1]

  5. Aerobics - Wikipedia

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    Aerobics is a form of physical exercise that combines rhythmic aerobic exercise with stretching and strength training routines with the goal of improving all elements of fitness (flexibility, muscular strength, and cardio-vascular fitness). It is usually performed to music and may be practiced in a group setting led by an instructor (fitness ...

  6. Radio calisthenics - Wikipedia

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    The idea for radio broadcast calisthenics came from "setting-up exercises" broadcast in US radio stations as early as 1923 in Boston (in WGI). [1] The longest-lasting of these setting-up exercise broadcasts was sponsored by the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (now MetLife), which sponsored the setting-up exercise broadcasts in WEAF in New York which premiered in April 1925. [1]

  7. History of music - Wikipedia

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    Although definitions of music vary wildly throughout the world, every known culture partakes in it, and it is thus considered a cultural universal.The origins of music remain highly contentious; commentators often relate it to the origin of language, with much disagreement surrounding whether music arose before, after or simultaneously with language.

  8. 10 of the most common fitness myths in history - AOL

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    Whether you're a workout guru or just getting into the groove of things for that perfect summer body, there are a few things you definitely need to know. It's no secret that getting in shape and ...

  9. Physical culture - Wikipedia

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    During the early and mid-19th century, these printed works and items of apparatus generally addressed exercise as a form of remedial physical therapy. Certain items of equipment and types of exercise were common to several different physical culture systems, including exercises with Indian clubs, medicine balls, wooden or iron wands and dumbbells.