Could your favourite song be doing more for your fitness than your expensive running shoes or gym membership? A new exercise study has found that people who trained while listening to music they personally loved exercised significantly longer than those working out in silence, lasting nearly 20% longer without feeling dramatically more exhausted. Researchers believe music may improve pacing, elevate mood, reduce perceived effort, and help people stay mentally engaged during challenging workouts. On this week’s wellness conversation, fitness enthusiast, wellness correspondent, and burnout & mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen joins Africa Melane on CapeTalk and Talk Radio 702 to explain why music may be one of the most overlooked performance tools in health and fitness. From beginner motivation to endurance performance and the psychology of movement, this discussion explores how something as simple as the right playlist could help people build healthier habits and enjoy exercise more.