The Science of Music and Exercise

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The Science of Music and Exercise
The Science of Music and Exercise via PaceDJ. Below are examples of different music genres
and the average Beats Per Minute (BPM).
Keep in mind, all songs are different and this isn’t a comprehensive or scientific list.          
1. Cycling Music Mixes
**Lightly Active (60-70 BPM): Ambient, House, Jazz, Chill
**Active (70-80 BPM): Pop, House, Reggae, Alternative, R&B
**Very Active (80-90 BPM): Pop, Rock, Hip-Hop, Alternative
**Exceptionally Active (90-100 BPM): Pop, Rock, Hip-Hop
**Athlete (100-110 BPM): Pop, Rock, Hip-Hop, Electronic, Dance, Alternative
2. Walking Music Mixes
**Lightly Active (110-120 BPM): Electronic, Dance, Techno, Hip-Hop
Moderately Active (120-130 BPM): Electronic, Techno, Dance
**Active (130-140 BPM): Dubstep, Dance, Electronic, Trap
3. Running Music Mixes
**Very Active (150-160 BPM): Tons of Bass (Techno, Rap, Heavy Metal, Electronic, Dubstep, Dance – whatever works).
**Exceptionally Active (160-170 BPM): Tons of Base + More Base!
(Jungle, Drum and Base, Rap, Heavy Metal – whatever works).
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