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Listen To Eminem At The Gym ‘Cause Science Said So

If you’re an Eminem Stan, chances are you’re already bumpin’ Slim Shady at the gym. And if that’s the case, you’re doing yourself a huge favor.

Sure, Em’s rhymes are ill, but British scientists have found that his music can also increase your athletic performance by 10 percent, according to Gloucestershire Echo.

So, what makes Shady so good for this? The report cites "tempo, rhythm and confrontational lyrics” as “highly motivational.” Guess not giving a f--k really can actually be super helpful at the gym.

The scientists came to this conclusion by studying music’s impact on British swimmer Ben Hooper. They tried a bunch of different songs and various genres, but Shady ended up on top.

"Like many athletes, I've long used music while training and love performers like Eminem for their inspirational messages,” Hooper said. “But this research has identified the optimum songs to get my mind in the right place and push me through when things get tough.”

These were the Eminem songs that made the Top 10 “strong songs for optimum athletic performance," according to their study.

“Lose Yourself” https://open.spotify.com/track/77Ft1RJngppZlq59B6uP0z This was #1. Duh.

“Not Afraid” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5-yKhDd64s This was #2, without a doubt undoubtedly.

“Without Me” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVkUvmDQ3HY This was #9. Perhaps the list would have felt so empty without this.

What do you think of the findings? Are there other Shady tracks that you love bumpin' at the gym? I'm surprised "'Till I Collapse" isn't on this list. Anyway, sound off in the comments and help us get our Slim gym playlist goin'.