Question 2 of 21

In 2006, this electronic/dance band released an album entitled "45:33," which was designed to accompany jogging workouts.

... Nike commissioned the group LCD Soundsystem to produce an album that would serve as a soundtrack for runners. The album's simple title was inspired by its duration.

Question 3 of 21

What type of music should you choose to maximize your workout?

... Choose music with a steady tempo to maximize your workout. A consistent tempo allows you to synchronize your movements to the music, which can make your workout seem easier.

Question 4 of 21

Fact or fiction: Studies have shown that listening to music during indoor cycling classes can reduce fatigue and help you get more pleasure out of your workout.

... Fact: Studies have demonstrated that listening to music during cycling classes reduces perceived effort and makes the class feel easier and more fun. Researchers have found similar results for people who listen to music while using a treadmill.

Question 5 of 21

Which of the following music genres consistently has the highest number of beats per minute?

... Dance music consistently has some of the fastest tempos, though rock music is also fairly consistent. The number of beats per minute in the average dance song roughly matches the average person's heart rate during moderate exercise.

Question 6 of 21

What's the ideal musical tempo when you're walking at an average pace of 3 miles per hour (5 kilometers per hour)?

... Choose songs with a tempo ranging from 115 to 118 beats per minute when walking at an average pace. The Beatles' "Penny Lane" and Chicago's "Saturday in the Park" both fit this bpm range.

Question 7 of 21

What's the ideal musical tempo when you're power-walking at an average pace of 4.5 miles per hour (7.2 kilometers per hour)?

... Seek out songs with a tempo between 137 and 139 beats per minute to accompany your power-walks. Songs within this range include "Help Me Rhonda" by the Beach Boys and "S.O.S." by Rihanna.

Question 8 of 21

What music tempo is ideal for the average person's running or jogging workout?

... Unless you're a pro runner, stick with songs that offer a tempo between 147 and 160 beats per minute while running or jogging. ABBA's "Mamma Mia" and Kelly Clarkson's "Since You've Been Gone" both fall within this tempo range.

Question 9 of 21

What music tempo should you aim for when warming up or cooling down?

... Stick to a slow tempo of 80 to 90 beats per minute during your warm-up, with songs like "Stereo Heart" by Gym Class Heroes or "Twilight" by Cover Drive.

Question 10 of 21

What's the ideal tempo for music to accompany your workout on the elliptical machine or other basic gym equipment?

... When you're rocking out on the elliptical or stairclimber, aim for a steady tempo between 120 and 140 beats per minute with songs like "Starship" by Nicki Minaj or "Push It" by Salt-N-Pepa.

Question 11 of 21

For more than 30 years, the band at Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School in Brooklyn has played this motivational song for runners at the New York City Marathon.

... According to a 2008 article in the New York Times, Bill Conti's theme from Rocky might just be the ultimate workout song. It pops up on many different fitness playlists, and seems to appeal to a wide variety of listeners.

Question 12 of 21

What did Fitness Magazine readers select as their favorite song to work out with, according to a 2012 poll on the magazine's Facebook page?

... Fitness Magazine readers chose Michael Jackson's "Thriller" as their favorite workout song in a 2012 Facebook poll. The magazine's Twitter followers, on the other hand, selected "Sad Sad City" by Ghostland Observatory.

Question 13 of 21

What did celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson name as her favorite workout song in an interview with Elle UK?

... Anderson, who has trained celebrities like Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow, picked "Born to Run" for its ability to pump her up with "emotional adrenaline" and keep her motivated during her workout.

Question 14 of 21

What song did Paste Magazine name as its #1 workout song in a 2010 list?

... Paste Magazine picked "Run" by Gnarls Barkley as its top workout song in 2010, thanks to its motivating lyrics and beat. "Get Up Offa That Thing" by James Brown came in second.

Question 15 of 21

In 2012, Self Magazine picked this tune as its #1 workout song.

... "I'm Sexy and I Know It" took the top spot in a 2012 Self list of the best workout songs, followed by Kanye West's "Stronger."

Question 16 of 21

What tempo best matches the pace of elite runners?

... Research on elite runners has demonstrated that these runners take about 180 small steps per minute. To adjust your stride to match that of an elite runner, look for fast-paced music with a 180 bpm tempo, or take two steps per beat while listening to music with a 90 bpm tempo.

Question 17 of 21

Fact or fiction: Listening to music can improve your memory.

... Fact: Researchers have found that listening to music may boost memory. Setting basic information to music may help Alzheimer's patients remember daily tasks, such as what medications they need to take. Music can also benefit stroke victims, who may be able to express themselves through singing even if they are unable to speak.

Question 18 of 21

Fact or fiction: Listening to relaxing music may improve your heart health.

... Fact: Studies have demonstrated that listening to music that you find relaxing increases blood vessel diameter by as much as 26 percent. Listening to music you find stressful can actually have the opposite effect, causing blood vessels to constrict by up to 6 percent.

Question 19 of 21

Fact or fiction: Listening to fast-paced music is the best way to maximize your endurance while running or working out.

... Fiction: Fast-paced music actually increases your psychological and physiological arousal, which makes your body run out of energy faster than it normally would. Listening to slow-paced, easy-listening music can slow down your heart rate, allowing you to work out longer.

Question 20 of 21

Fact or fiction: Listening to exciting, fast-paced music can reduce pre-operative anxiety even more effectively than some medications.

... Fiction: Studies have shown that listening to classical or meditative music reduces pre-operative anxiety even more effectively than some types of medication. When it comes to up-tempo music, however, the opposite is true. Fast-paced music or songs can actually increase anxiety and stress in patients.

Question 21 of 21

Fact or fiction: Music and pain share some of the same sensory pathways in your body.

... Fact: Studies show that music and pain share some of the same sensory pathways. This means that when you listen to music, your body must choose between feeling pain or experiencing the music. Because the two compete in this way, music may serve as an effective means of easing pain without medication.

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