By: Fauzul Fidzikri

An even stronger bond is formed when music and fitness merge. Music relaxes us, which causes the release of endorphins (the "feel good" hormones). Aerobic exercise promotes the release of endorphins, helping the brain to block pain signals.

Melody soothes the stress of chemotherapy in cancer patients, who are often stricken with anxiety and emotional upset during behavior. Like the properties of water work as an analgesic to relieve the physical strain and pain of exercise fitness, so does harmony. An added bonus is that music adds enjoyment-especially when it is music you be fond of.

As a matter of fact two studies where music, silence and static noise were used as control factors produced interesting results. Using subjects with serious lung disease, results showed that those who listened to music walked 21 percent farther than those who did not listen to music in yet another eight-week walking study at Ohio State University. Furthermore one method of combining music and fitness has shown positive behavioral changes when used with autistic kids. There is no style of music more beneficial than another. Using music in a game setting perfectly combines music with health.

International fitness presenter Michelle Dozois has discovered music's profound effect with her autistic son. Music's mood-changing effect is apparent as it calms him. “Music wakes up the body and mind in a therapeutic way”. Physical therapy is an excellent example of using music for lobby group.

A lot of healthcare professionals today use music to stimulate motor function. Dr. Oliver Sacks, known for his book Awakenings (also made into a feature film), turned his early love of music into his work in music healing. Dr. Sacks personally felt the healing power of music after tearing his own constrain. He was distracted and walked normally when his physical therapist played music during his session.

Then he lost his ability to walk with ease when the music stopped up. Furthermore music clarifies our thinking patterns, which enables us to make better decisions. Musical vibrations stimulate hearing and enhance brain development, so when you are pregnant, you may improve your child’s IQ by playing music.