IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-8-11-23278 Original Research Paper Effect of varied music tempo heard while exercising on an individual's mood. Aishwariya Kumar Dr. November 2019 8 11 01 02 ABSTRACT

Background: Stress is a commonly faced symptom experienced in the 21st century. Aim of the study was to determine effect of different tempo of music heard while exercising had on one’s mood. Methodology: Participants were selected and randomly assigned to each of the five groups. Data Collection was started after obtaining informed written consent. Before and after the intervention mood was assessed using the Abbreviated Profile of mood states questionnaire and using this the Total Mood Disturbance was calculated. Result: There is change in TMD score after post intervention in all the groups. Indicating the combined positive effect of music and exercise on an individual’s mood. Conclusion: With the help of this study it can be concluded that there is significant changes in the total mood disturbance of the individual after every intervention. This change could be due to the combined effect of exercise and music.