Music as an ergogenic aid in team sports: a systematic review
ObjectivesEnhancing physical performance and improving load tolerance through safe methods is a priority for most athletes. One potentially beneficial approach is listening to music, which exerts positive effects through various mechanisms. This study aims to investigate the influence of music on at...
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| author | Eduard Bezuglov Timur Vakhidov Elizaveta Kapralova Georgiy Malyakin Mikhail Vinogradov Sergey Chyogin Mikhail Butovskiy Mikhail Butovskiy |
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| description | ObjectivesEnhancing physical performance and improving load tolerance through safe methods is a priority for most athletes. One potentially beneficial approach is listening to music, which exerts positive effects through various mechanisms. This study aims to investigate the influence of music on athletic performance and endurance, focusing specifically on its potential as an ergogenic aid in team sports—an area that has received less attention compared to individual sports.MethodsTo examine the effects of music on physical performance and load tolerance in team sports athletes, we conducted a systematic search for original English-language articles in PubMed, Mendeley, and the Cochrane Library from inception to June 2024, following PRISMA guidelines.ResultsThe search identified eight studies that met the inclusion criteria, involving 140 participants from football, volleyball, and basketball. All studies demonstrated a low risk of bias. None of the studies included elite adult international-level athletes. The analysed parameters included peak power, sprint and jump performance, maximal oxygen consumption, repeated sprint ability, change of direction, and load tolerance indicators such as heart rate, rating of perceived exertion (RPE), and fatigue index. Most studies demonstrated a significant positive effect of music on these parameters; however, the protocols for music accompaniment were not standardised.ConclusionThe findings suggest that music can positively impact both physiological and psychological factors, though its application in team settings requires further investigation. Given its safety and accessibility, music may serve as a valuable tool for enhancing performance in various sporting contexts. Future studies should include more detailed information on music usage protocols and involve larger sample sizes, particularly including adult elite athletes. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-ebd96ced70f84b8fad2da26350740f0e2025-08-20T02:15:20ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Sports and Active Living2624-93672025-05-01710.3389/fspor.2025.15147561514756Music as an ergogenic aid in team sports: a systematic reviewEduard Bezuglov0Timur Vakhidov1Elizaveta Kapralova2Georgiy Malyakin3Mikhail Vinogradov4Sergey Chyogin5Mikhail Butovskiy6Mikhail Butovskiy7Department of Sports Medicine and Medical Rehabilitation, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Ministry of Health of the Russia Federation, Moscow, RussiaDepartment of Sports Medicine and Medical Rehabilitation, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Ministry of Health of the Russia Federation, Moscow, RussiaFederal Scientific and Clinical Center for Sports Medicine of the Federal Biomedical Agency, Moscow, RussiaDepartment of Sports Medicine and Medical Rehabilitation, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Ministry of Health of the Russia Federation, Moscow, RussiaDepartment of Sports Medicine and Medical Rehabilitation, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Ministry of Health of the Russia Federation, Moscow, RussiaDepartment of Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine, Kazan State Medical University, Kazan, RussiaFederal Scientific and Clinical Center for Sports Medicine of the Federal Biomedical Agency, Moscow, RussiaDepartment of Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine, Kazan State Medical University, Kazan, RussiaObjectivesEnhancing physical performance and improving load tolerance through safe methods is a priority for most athletes. One potentially beneficial approach is listening to music, which exerts positive effects through various mechanisms. This study aims to investigate the influence of music on athletic performance and endurance, focusing specifically on its potential as an ergogenic aid in team sports—an area that has received less attention compared to individual sports.MethodsTo examine the effects of music on physical performance and load tolerance in team sports athletes, we conducted a systematic search for original English-language articles in PubMed, Mendeley, and the Cochrane Library from inception to June 2024, following PRISMA guidelines.ResultsThe search identified eight studies that met the inclusion criteria, involving 140 participants from football, volleyball, and basketball. All studies demonstrated a low risk of bias. None of the studies included elite adult international-level athletes. The analysed parameters included peak power, sprint and jump performance, maximal oxygen consumption, repeated sprint ability, change of direction, and load tolerance indicators such as heart rate, rating of perceived exertion (RPE), and fatigue index. Most studies demonstrated a significant positive effect of music on these parameters; however, the protocols for music accompaniment were not standardised.ConclusionThe findings suggest that music can positively impact both physiological and psychological factors, though its application in team settings requires further investigation. Given its safety and accessibility, music may serve as a valuable tool for enhancing performance in various sporting contexts. Future studies should include more detailed information on music usage protocols and involve larger sample sizes, particularly including adult elite athletes.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fspor.2025.1514756/fullergogenic aidsloadsperformanceload tolerance monitoringmusic |
| spellingShingle | Eduard Bezuglov Timur Vakhidov Elizaveta Kapralova Georgiy Malyakin Mikhail Vinogradov Sergey Chyogin Mikhail Butovskiy Mikhail Butovskiy Music as an ergogenic aid in team sports: a systematic review Frontiers in Sports and Active Living ergogenic aids loads performance load tolerance monitoring music |
| title | Music as an ergogenic aid in team sports: a systematic review |
| title_full | Music as an ergogenic aid in team sports: a systematic review |
| title_fullStr | Music as an ergogenic aid in team sports: a systematic review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Music as an ergogenic aid in team sports: a systematic review |
| title_short | Music as an ergogenic aid in team sports: a systematic review |
| title_sort | music as an ergogenic aid in team sports a systematic review |
| topic | ergogenic aids loads performance load tolerance monitoring music |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fspor.2025.1514756/full |
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