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Running with music is it healthy

kyokeith
kyokeith Posts: 3
edited January 24 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi I'm new to running trying my best to lose weight, I've seen a lot of people having their mp3 around when they starts jogging. I'm wondering listening to music while you jog is it healthy or is there any use in it . Need some advice

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  • juliana0813
    juliana0813 Posts: 49
    it passes time more quickly
  • ConnieM20
    ConnieM20 Posts: 493 Member
    I personally find that having upbeat music keeps me going and helps me have a better rhythm when jogging, its all in your preference though!
  • cbhutton
    cbhutton Posts: 53 Member
    If it causes you to be unsafe or unaware of your surroundings, then no!

    But if you are aware of your surroundings and it keeps you motivated, do what works for you!
  • realme56
    realme56 Posts: 1,093 Member
    Most people can't hear my Prius come up on them without headphones...... I love music but if you are on the street only use one earbud, safer that way.
  • NormInv
    NormInv Posts: 3,303 Member
    huh? not sure if serious!
  • DebbieLyn63
    DebbieLyn63 Posts: 2,654 Member
    It can be dangerous running with earplugs in, because you can't always hear what it going on around you. A jogger in Dallas was killed by a cyclist last year because she didn't hear him call out when he was passing, and she turned in front of him. I would only wear one earplug if you must have music. I personally don't ride with earplugs, so I can hear cars coming up.
  • mombieocalypse
    mombieocalypse Posts: 213
    I always jog with one earbud out. I use a bike path that gets a lot of use and I need to hear if someone is coming up behind me. I think the only issue would be tuning out your surroundings.
  • clarkeje1
    clarkeje1 Posts: 1,626 Member
    Not sure why it would be "healthy" but I like to listen to music when I run to distract me and motivate me to push harder. It also can get boring running long distances so music helps keep it fun :) I would recommend it.
  • Railr0aderTony
    Railr0aderTony Posts: 6,803 Member
    huh? not sure if serious!

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  • Donald_Dozier_50
    Donald_Dozier_50 Posts: 395 Member
    Music is a good distraction from what you are doing so I say it is a good thing.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,174 Member
    I'd be interested to see the results of people overall who use MP3 players or phones regularly, on a ear audibility test. Up to 59% of people listen to their portable music players on the upper levels.

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  • Gwen_B
    Gwen_B Posts: 1,018 Member
    I run at parks and I listen to my mp3 loud. It helps me stay at a pace, you breathe easier (because your not concentrating to much on it), run farther, and not bore me to death! So not a problem here!
  • laurynwithawhy
    laurynwithawhy Posts: 385 Member
    I cannot exercise without music. I'm not sure if it's habit or because I have ADD, but if I don't have music to keep my mind occupied I can't get into my workout. I run with a playlist of my favorite songs (some upbeat and some not). I live in a really safe neighborhood (never a locked door kind of place), so I'm fine. But even when I run in town or someplace I else, I listen to my music, loud. It would be unfortunate if something happened to me, but hey, you gotta die some way right?
  • SarahSmilesCA
    SarahSmilesCA Posts: 261 Member
    My only problem with music is that I can not exercise without it, especially at the gym. If I forget my phone I literally drive home and get it. BLAH...

    With that said I work out so much harder because I am more focused with music. Every little noise at the gym annoys me or distracts me and decreases my effort, with ear buds on I just focus on the exercise...and the song.
  • Doodlewhopper
    Doodlewhopper Posts: 1,018 Member
    Hi I'm new to running trying my best to lose weight, I've seen a lot of people having their mp3 around when they starts jogging. I'm wondering listening to music while you jog is it healthy or is there any use in it . Need some advice

    Really depends on where youre running; and remember the volume should not be over 85 db. I now have the pleasure of wearing $5,280.00 digital hearing aids! HUH? Do what? Uh repeat that? Beg pardon?
  • jennifershoo
    jennifershoo Posts: 3,198 Member
    What's up with all the troll threads lately?!
  • DesignGuy
    DesignGuy Posts: 457 Member
    Maybe the OP meant is it "safe," which is certainly a valid question.

    Music has been proven to help people perform harder.

    Personally, I don't run with music as I tend to run in the Vegas desert. I like the whole "no civilization" theme. :)
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