Is that why I’m such a prolific writer? That’s as good an explanation as any!
That Eminem revels in releasing morale boosting songs, delivered in his trademark fierce rap voice, is nothing new. No one makes an underdog story resonate with you more than the ‘Rap God’.
“Researchers at Hartpury University Centre, in Gloucestershire, studied the physiological effects of different types of music on British swimmer Ben Hooper, 36, ahead of a 2,000-mile Atlantic swim in December.” The Mirror reports.
“They found after listening to certain tracks, especially by Eminem, Hooper felt less tired and more alert.
“Others had a negative impact on his performance. Reggae artists like Bob Marley, and hits by Morcheeba brought no noticeable improvement in speed but required more effort during the laps, even when played loudly.”
Lead researcher Richard Collins said with the case of uplifting songs, the emotional resonance of the song was more important that its tempo or rhythm.
After listening to such songs, Ben’s speed increased by just under 10%.
“Our work with Ben, however, highlights the importance of emotional impact.” Collins said, according to the Mirror.
“The music still needs to be at a brisk pace, but we found tracks with an emotional resonance can boost performance and endurance as much as 10%. These songs may help Ben to push through the pain.
“This could be because these emotionally tied songs help Ben muscle down and push through the pain and monotony of swimming so many lengths.”
Ben Hooper would attempt a 2,000 mile swim around the Atlantic, from Dakar in Senegal to Natal in Brazil- this December. It seems like he now knows some of the accoutrements to carry along.
This just confirms what I’ve been saying all along: Eminem is the Greatest rapper of All Time- and nobody appreciates Bob Marley anymore.
Peep below for the top ten and bottom ten songs for maximum athletic performance.
Top ten songs for optimum athletic performance
- Lose Yourself – Eminem
- Not Afraid – Eminem
- Don’t You Worry Child – Swedish House Mafia
- Hall of Fame – The Script
- Remember the Name – Fort Minor
- Stay – Sash
- We Come 1 – Faithless
- The Day Is My Enemy – The Prodigy
- Without Me – Eminem
- Back in the U.K. – Scooter
BOTTOM 10…
- Three Little Birds – Bob Marley
- World Looking In – Morcheeba
- Tear Drop – Massive Attack
- Don’t Worry Be Happy – Bobby McFerrin
- Kelly Watch The Stars – Air
- One Love/People Get Ready – Bob Marley
- Fleetwood Mac – Passenger
- No Woman No Cry – Bob Marley
- You Can Get It If You Really Want – Jimmy Cliff
- I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing – Aerosmith