wellness
The science of losing yourself on the dancefloor
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ONE · THE WORKOUT
TWO · THE CROWD
The whole crowd starts reacting together
Put enough people in front of the same music and something strange happens: their bodies start responding together. Researchers tracked 132 people across three concerts. Their heart rates rose and fell at many of the same moments, especially for the people most emotionally pulled into the music.
THREE · THE BUILD
The anticipation is part of the high
People listened to songs that reliably gave them chills. Their hearts sped up when the moment arrived, but their enjoyment had already started climbing six seconds earlier. Part of the rush is waiting for it.
You really do dance harder with music. The whole crowd starts reacting together. The anticipation is part of the high.
