Research shows that music can be
good for your health. It can relieve stress,
lower blood pressure and stimulate the mind. It also can influence your
mood – energizing you or relaxing you depending on the type of music you play. Because
of this influence, music is readily used as a motivator in exercise. And some companies
have developed technology that takes the motivating power of music to the next
level.
Yamaha recently introduced a
portable music player called Bodibeat. Bodibeat works like a traditional MP3
player allowing the user to download and play music. Plus, it includes enhanced
features not found in other music players. Bodibeat scans your music collection
and plays tunes that correspond with your running or walking speed. No more searching
for a great running song – the player will do it for you. Bodibeat also has a
built-in heart rate monitor and will play songs tohelp you stay around your target
heart rate. For example, if you’re moving too slow, Bodibeat will play songs
with a faster tempo to get your target heart rate up. Or if you’re overexerting
yourself, Bodibeat will choose a song that will slow you down.
Bodibeat sounds like an intelligent and multi-functional music player. I think it’s
neat how it helps to use music as a motivator when exercising. I’d love to hear feedback from an Ignite user that has used this or a similar product.
Justin – A Lumen
