Writing music for workouts

When writing music for a sport or type of exercise I should first consider what amount of concerntration, grace and skill are required, what amount of self-awareness and self-esteem are needed and whether or not I need to avoid high-intensity stress or be motivated by its presence. Taking such considerations has indicated to professor Kate Gfeller that music does make a difference in performances in sport classes. 97% of the sport classes commented that music improved their mental attitude toward activites, whilst 79% commented that it aided their pace, strength and endurance. 

To aid pace and coordination, a song should have the appropriate rhythm for the activity. For any workout the music should be preferred by the listener as to facilitate focus on the workout or sport. 

If I were to be choosing music to listen to myself for a workout or sport activity I should choose music that sets the desired energetic pace that I find enjoyable and that makes me feel stimulated. Doing this would improve the chances that through the process of something called 'Entrainment and Rhythmic Synchronisity' will give me the perception that time is going faster than it actually is. This would be a particularly beneficial technique for those brutal workouts.

Source:
Tao of Music: Sound Psychology book by John M. Ortiz.