Effects of Music on Cycling Performance Among Active Individuals in Hot Condition

Lai, Xiao Ying (2018) Effects of Music on Cycling Performance Among Active Individuals in Hot Condition. Final Year Project (Bachelor), Tunku Abdul Rahman University College.

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Abstract

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of music on heart rate (HR), oxygen uptake (Vo2), distance covered (km), perceived of exertion (RPE), thermal comfort scale (TCS) and mood states on active individuals in hot condition (35°). A total of 28 subjects (age=19.57 ±1.7, height= 164.8 ±8.3, weight= 58.6 ±8.8, Vo2max= 42.5 ±7.7) divided into 14 male (age= 19.14 ±1.5, height= 170.9 ±5.5, weight= 64.5 ±7.15, Vo2max=48.10 ±5.1) and 14 female (age= 20.0 ±1.8, height= 158.8 ±5.7, weight= 52.8 ±5.9, Vo2max= 36.8 ±5.3) took part in this study and were randomly cross-over to run the three trials. All subjects were to cycle for 40 minutes at 55% of their individual maximum oxygen uptake in hot condition (35°C) while listening to music or no music at all. Using The Astrand Maximal Cycling Protocol as to determine each individuals’ 70% maximum oxygen uptake. Data analysis showed there were significant in TCS between trials and Female RPE in WM and NM trials. In conclusion, there were not much influence from the effect of music in HR, VO2 and mood states on active individuals in hot condition (35°C).