Key result
Asynchronous music lowers perceived exertion and makes exhaustive cycling more pleasant.
May ease exhaustive exercise in rehab; leaves open effects on adherence or outcomes.
Asynchronous music has been widely used to moderate perceived exertion and render the exercise experience more pleasant (Kuan et al., 2026, In Y.-K. Chang & A. Quartiroli (Eds.) Physical activity, ...
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Guérin et al. (2026) studied this question. Asynchronous music moderates perceived exertion and renders the exercise experience more pleasant during exhaustive cycle ergometry.
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