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Listening to Drake Makes You Run Slower, Study Says–
But that’s not a bad thing—here’s the science that explains why.
The following written content by Edward Cooper
It’s no secret that the right playlist can turn a good workout into a great one, but can the same be said in reverse? Can a poorly-picked track nuke what was once a promising session? If a recent study by fashion site Pour Moi is to be believed, it’s certainly possible.
In an effort to find a correlation between music and running speed, the study analyzed data from 60 runs of varying lengths, where the runners were listening to a different artist each time they laced up.
The result? Best-selling artist Drake may not be the best choice for your running playlist, as the Toronto gigacelebrity was found to increase the runner’s time by six per cent on average, adding up to 15 minutes to each run. Similarly, artists such as BTS, Doja Cat and Nicki Minaj were found to have a similar impact. On the flipside, Beyoncé helped the runners in the study shave an average of two minutes and 45 seconds off their time, equating to 33 seconds per kilometer. Other run-boosting artists included Kanye West, Cardi B and Rihanna.
But, running at a slower pace doesn’t mean your session is void. Much the opposite, in fact. Exercising at a slower, more steady state — known in fitness circles as lower-intensity steady state (LISS) exercise — has plenty of benefits. Read more from Men’s Health.
