title: Influence of music on ratings of perceived exertion during 20 minutes of moderate intensity exercise.
abstract: The effects of different types of music on ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) during 20 min. of moderate intensity exercise were examined. 27 physically active subjects (age 18-30 yr.) performed a graded exercise test on a cycle ergometer to establish peak aerobic power (VO2peak). Four 20-min. exercise sessions were performed at a power output equal to 70% of VO2peak in a soundproof visually sterile room. The sessions were randomly assigned from the conditions of fast upbeat music, classical music, self-selected music, and no music. Heart rate, peripheral RPE, central RPE, and overall RPE were measured every 5 min. during exercise. No significant differences were found in heart rate among the four conditions indicating similar exercise intensity during each condition. Each type of music resulted in a reduced peripheral, central, and overall RPE when compared with the no-music condition. The data indicate that different types of music can act as an effective passive distractor during exercise and are associated with lower ratings of perceived exertion.
authors.affiliation: Exercise Physiology Laboratory, University of Kansas, Lawrence 66045, USA. japott@ukans.edu
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Potteiger
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Schroeder
authors.forename: K L
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Goff
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001288:Attention; D001290:Attitude; D015444:Exercise / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009146:Music