Why the study?
Does music application improve performance and psychophysiological markers in well-trained male long-distance runners during a 5-km run?
Population
15 well-trained male long-distance runners
Comparison
Music applied at different times vs Control condition (no music)
Design
RCT, Randomized experimental conditions
Follow-up
During and immediately after a 5-km run
Authors
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Supports motivational music to enhance early 5-km pacing and vagal recovery; extends evidence on auditory cues for autonomic modulation in endurance athletes.
Does music application improve performance and psychophysiological markers in well-trained male long-distance runners during a 5-km run?
Music applied during a 5-km run improves early running performance and accelerates post-run vagal recovery in well-trained male runners.
Bigliassi et al. (2014) studied this question.
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