Effects of 440-Hz <i>vs.</i> 432-Hz preferred music frequencies, during warm-up, on intermittent anaerobic speed test performance in men and women kickboxers: a double-blind crossover study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Preferred music has been shown to enhance psychological and physiological parameters in order to increase physical performance in high intensity exercises. However, the effects of preferred music are less conclusive with different frequencies. The present study assessed the effects of listening to preferred music during warm-up at different frequencies on physical performance and psychophysiological responses specific in male and female kickboxers.

Methods

In a double-blind crossover study design, fifteen men and thirteen women kickboxers randomly performed the intermittent kickboxing anaerobic speed test (IKAST) after listening to preferred music around 440 Hz (PM44Hz), or 432 Hz (PM432Hz) frequencies or no music during warm-up. Physical performance indices, hear

SUBMITTER: Jebabli N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11890291 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature