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A new study published in Psychology of Sport & Exercise has found that 29 adults in a cycling experiment in 2026 improved their workout endurance by about 20 per cent when they listened to self-selected music, especially 120–140 BPM tracks, compared to silence.
Researchers discovered that participants cycled for an average of 35.6 minutes with music, compared to 29.8 minutes without it, while maintaining similar heart rate and lactate levels in both sessions.
The findings suggest that music does not reduce physical effort but helps individuals tolerate discomfort for longer, keeping them in high-intensity “pain zones” without increasing perceived strain.
Lead researcher Andrew Danso said self-selected playlists act as a low-cost performance tool that helps people push further during training without feeling additional stress.
He added that the effect could improve training consistency, athletic performance, and long-term exercise adherence, making music a simple tool for boosting physical activity levels.
