In this podcast, I talk with Dr.Jasmin Hutchinson on how we can use music to enhance physical performance.

Dr.Hutchinson is the director of the sport and exercise psychology program at the prestigious Springfield College. She is a certified mental performance consultant and exercise physiologist. Someone who practices what they preach.

In today's episode, we explore the science behind how music affects the brain and share actionable tips on creating playlists optimized for focus, exercise, relaxation, and motivation. If you want to learn how to harness the power of music to help you achieve peak performance, listen to this podcast.

Chapters:

Music preferences and emotional connections through concerts (0:00:34 - 0:01:51)
Music's role in soccer culture and fan identity (0:03:42 - 0:09:08)
Music's emotional impact and cultural universality (0:09:08 - 0:13:12)
Music's emotional impact and its manipulation of the brain's arousal system (0:14:24 - 0:19:17)
Music's impact on anaerobic exercise performance (0:21:23 - 0:24:18)
Using music for motivation and focus in sports (0:24:18 - 0:28:52)
Music for exercise, preferences, and effects (0:29:11 - 0:36:23)
Music preferences and playlist creation for running (0:36:23 - 0:54:40)
Using music for motivation and memory in exercise (0:54:40 - 1:01:34)
The power of music in sports performance (1:01:34 - 1:04:53)
Critical thinking, self-talk, and media consumption (1:04:53 - 1:09:42)
Music playlists for fitness training (1:09:42 - end)

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