2007-01-20 07:27:30 · 13 answers · asked by oscar s 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Yes, if you listen to it. The human brain has an important limitation. Conscious awareness can only focus on one thing at a time. So if you focus on the music, your emotions, the past, the future, anything except what is happening in the game, you'll miss something, you'll be distracted. Much of what they call "being in the zone" is focusing your attention 100% on what's happening around you.
2007-01-20 08:48:06 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suppose it depends on the task, the music, and the person. For something that is rhythmic in nature (like aeorbics or cardio activities), it has been shown to be helpful. The beat can drive you along, push you forward. If the task would be driving your football team to victory as it's quarterback, I'd suggest no distractions.
2007-01-20 15:42:50 · answer #2 · answered by mayorofsteveville2002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the task. if you're running, then you can listen to music while exercising, and not be as bored.
but soccer or football, you kind of need as much focus on the game as possible.
2007-01-20 15:31:50 · answer #3 · answered by Philosophizer 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on how absorbed you get by the music. If its elevator music I don't think so but if it's your new favorite song you tend to work out harder in attempt to satisfy your need to dance.
2007-01-20 15:35:43 · answer #4 · answered by katchoo_792 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. I'm a dj. I don't think you can run faster by listening classical music then techno music.
2007-01-20 15:31:55 · answer #5 · answered by LynX 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On the Contrary. I think (depending on the music) it helps.
2007-01-20 15:35:08 · answer #6 · answered by sunflare2004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try running with music, and check your time, then running without, and then check your time. You'd be surprised how big the mental aspect of it is.
2007-01-20 15:35:04 · answer #7 · answered by Answerer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
personally, it does because when i listen to music, my mind is less focused on the thing i'm doing, like running. for me it's a distraction
2007-01-20 15:34:34 · answer #8 · answered by smartyoshi7 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
crap no, least not for me, it always pumps me up (depending on what music i choose) get some really good upbeat music makes you want to increase your work more love it!
2007-01-20 15:31:02 · answer #9 · answered by Lauren_Ann20 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it does to me, if i listen to upbeat fast music i can run longer and faster, but if i listen to like ballads, i want to go home early
2007-01-20 15:30:39 · answer #10 · answered by Angeles M 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋