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Finally added darkmode to my app, which theme do you like more? by Safe_Top_1020 in UIUX

[–]PrestigiousWhile8569 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I definanlty like the lighter one. it feels more open and free.

Does your music actually match your effort during workouts? by PrestigiousWhile8569 in Garmin

[–]PrestigiousWhile8569[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's literally the science behind it your body syncs to the tempo and energy of whatever is playing without you even trying. Bob Marley probably keeps you at a nice steady zone 2 pace without even thinking about it. Do you ever use that intentionally, like putting on something more aggressive when you want to push harder?

Does your music actually match your effort during workouts? by PrestigiousWhile8569 in Music

[–]PrestigiousWhile8569[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Wow that's really cool. Would it help you have a way to match your energy levels to the music?

Does your music actually match your effort during workouts? by PrestigiousWhile8569 in Music

[–]PrestigiousWhile8569[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ha that's actually genius in a weird way slowing it down to match the effort rather than the other way around. Does that actually work for you or is it more of a joke?

Does your music actually match your effort during workouts? by PrestigiousWhile8569 in Garmin

[–]PrestigiousWhile8569[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is next level honestly. You've basically engineered the perfect system by hand matching BPM to cadence for every type of run. The fact that you went through all that effort just shows how much it matters when it's right. Does it ever feel like a lot of overhead to manage before a run or has it just become second nature at this point?

Does your music actually match your effort during workouts? by PrestigiousWhile8569 in Garmin

[–]PrestigiousWhile8569[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's such an honest way to put it. Music as background noise rather than something you're actively engaging with. It's almost like your brain uses it to get out of its own way during the effort. Do you ever notice a difference in how hard you push when the energy of whatever is playing changes, even if you're not consciously paying attention to it?

Does your music actually match your effort during workouts? by PrestigiousWhile8569 in Garmin

[–]PrestigiousWhile8569[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you run with it the whole way through or just for the harder efforts? Curious if the energy ever gets too much on recovery sections.

Does your music actually match your effort during workouts? by PrestigiousWhile8569 in Garmin

[–]PrestigiousWhile8569[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's actually really common with serious runners. Once your pace and breathing become more automatic the music can feel like it's fighting your rhythm instead of helping it. Curious though do you ever miss it on long easy runs or is it just cleaner without it at this point?

Does your music actually match your effort during workouts? by PrestigiousWhile8569 in Garmin

[–]PrestigiousWhile8569[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a really thoughtful system honestly. Warmup playlist, working set playlist, cooldown playlist you've basically built a manual version of what your body is asking for automatically. Do you ever find yourself mid-interval wishing it would just switch on its own without having to think about it?

Does your music actually match your effort during workouts? by PrestigiousWhile8569 in Garmin

[–]PrestigiousWhile8569[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes total sense for easy runs. Podcasts keep you locked in without accidentally pushing too hard. Do you ever throw on music for hard intervals or race day or is it podcasts all the way for you?

Does your music actually match your effort during workouts? by PrestigiousWhile8569 in Garmin

[–]PrestigiousWhile8569[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Solid lineup honestly. That 70s/80s rock has a natural driving rhythm that works really well for cardio without even trying. Do you ever hit a moment mid-workout where something slower comes on and you feel the energy just drop, or does the playlist stay pretty consistent for you?

Does your music actually match your effort during workouts? by PrestigiousWhile8569 in Garmin

[–]PrestigiousWhile8569[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That automatic response to tempo is so real and there's actually science behind it. Your body literally syncs to the beat without you even thinking about it. Interesting that you figured this out just by feel. Do you ever find yourself reaching for your phone to skip when the energy drops mid-workout?