The BlissTrax Story

The BlissTrax story started 40 years ago… I began listening to music during my runs, which immediately made those runs more enjoyable. Soon I noticed something else – when the beat was in sync with my running pace, it took my workouts to a new level.

Then, 20 years ago… I was introduced to an innovative sound technology based on binaural beats. It turns out that when we listen to two tones with slightly different frequencies at the same time, something very interesting happens in our brains.

Then it struck me: What if we added this effect to the background of those workout music tapes I’d made 20 years earlier? Theoretically, the combination offered a lot of potential, but the technology still hadn’t advanced enough yet to make BlissTrax a reality.

Fast forward to the present day… Streaming music is ubiquitous. An array of companies offer uplifting workout music tracks as downloads for all types of running and walking programs.

It was finally the right time to combine binaural beat sound technology with custom-mixed exercise tracks. So, with a talented, enthusiastic and innovative team, we did.

Then we put it to the test… And the beta tests for BlissTrax proved very promising. Participants reported not only less stress and better sleep, but also more energy and clarity throughout the day.

Although our original focus was on runners and walkers, we found that combined with any type of sustained or rhythmic movement, BlissTrax produced an alert but calm state of mindfulness. And that experience seemed to be associated with an overall better quality of life.

Plus we found that when exercise and movement are more enjoyable, even sedentary people become more active – and in turn reap the mental and physical health benefits.

Forty years after the story started, we’re excited to finally share this with the world.