Power and Awe: Motivational YouTubes to Get You Moving to Music

Have you ever tried walking on a treadmill during the climactic scenes of an dramatic movie?

Towering landscapes, fearless acts of bravery and the stirring sounds of an orchestra in full flight make it almost impossible to resist breaking into a run. With pumping arms and blood beating in our ears, the virtual miles flash by as we are taken on a visual and aural journey of epic proportions…

Ten Therapeutic Characteristics of Music

Much has been written about the power of music and images to inspire us.

Many motivational speakers and coaches encourage us to utilise the link between our senses, our emotions and our actions. Through affirmation cards, inspirational posters, motivational DVDs and so on, we are soothed, inspired and encouraged to pursue our goals.

Over at More Focus on Mind and Body, they list the Ten Therapeutic Characteristics of Music as:

1. Music captivates and maintains attention—it stimulates and utilizes many parts of the brain.
2. Music is easily adapted to, and can be reflective of, a person’s abilities.
3. Music structures time in a way that we can understand (“that’s the last verse—my exercise session is almost over!”).
4. Music provides a meaningful, enjoyable context for repetition.
5. Music provides a social context—it sets up a safe, structured setting for verbal and nonverbal communication.
6. Music is an effective memory aid.
7. Music supports and encourages movement.
8. Music taps into memories and emotions.
9. Music—and the silences within it—provides nonverbal, immediate feedback.
10. Music is success-oriented: people of all ability levels can participate.

An Aural and Visual Journey

The following YouTube videos combine the therapeutic effects of music with the inspirational power of imagery. Which one motivates you the most to get up and get moving?

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