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What do you do with your MP3 player while exercising?

BigenFluffy
BigenFluffy Posts: 56 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I used the holder on the treadmill the other day and stepped too far back, causing the cord to pull it off and crash onto the belt, cracking the case. I bought a arm band holder today, but it is SUPER tight and doesn't feel like it would be comfortable. What do you do with yours?
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  • bathsheba_c
    bathsheba_c Posts: 1,873 Member
    bump. Working out is super-boring, but I worry about damaging myself of the mp3 player.
  • 9jenn9
    9jenn9 Posts: 309 Member
    Put it in the treadmill holder or clip it onto my waistband.
  • keithmctaggart
    keithmctaggart Posts: 7
    Just bought an Apple iPod Shuffle....it has it's own built in clip at the back so it just clips on to my shorts and away I go....very light and certainly does the trick.
  • DrBorkBork
    DrBorkBork Posts: 4,099 Member
    I have an arm band holder and love it.
  • Twilightsunflower
    Twilightsunflower Posts: 324 Member
    i would tuck it into my bra wont fall out or off
  • felicity_phillips
    felicity_phillips Posts: 26
    It may sound strange, but I actually put mine in my bra!
  • wingednotes
    wingednotes Posts: 274 Member
    I recently bought a runner belt that I put it into. MUCH more comfy than an armband.
  • juicemoogan
    juicemoogan Posts: 994 Member
    i would tuck it into my bra wont fall out or off

    Yep/. me too..
  • Megdonald1
    Megdonald1 Posts: 149 Member
    I have a small square one that I either put in my watchband or in my bra. Bra usually works better on upper body lifting days. :D
  • kls13la
    kls13la Posts: 380 Member
    I have an arm band, but I wear it around my fore arm rather than my upper arm. It doesn't bother me at all.
  • kennyinc
    kennyinc Posts: 1 Member
    My ipod touch is usually in my gym bag. I listen using a bluetooth receiver clip which I put on my shirt. Headphones plugged into the clip. It sounds like a lot but it's very convenient.

    If the arm band is too tight you can try to wear it on your forearm that's what i did before the bluetooth.
  • BustyTransformer
    BustyTransformer Posts: 45 Member
    On the treadmill I put it on the holder outside I hold it in my hand, I'm just used to it already.
  • Flixie00
    Flixie00 Posts: 1,195 Member
    I used to have an ipod touch which I shoved down my bra, but I think my excessive sweating killed it. I now have a new nano which clips to my top or waist band.
  • hazelnut861
    hazelnut861 Posts: 390 Member
    During strength training I keep it with my ear buds in a camera case. I need to focus lol. During cardio I keep it on the little shelf of the stair master (gotta work the booty). There are wireless head phones you can look into. My friend got some abd they're a little pricey, but he loves them.
  • tammietifanie
    tammietifanie Posts: 1,496 Member
    It may sound strange, but I actually put mine in my bra!



    ^^^ This is what i do ^^^
  • 1WorkoutAtATime
    1WorkoutAtATime Posts: 719
    arm band
  • sarahruizfitnessjourney
    sarahruizfitnessjourney Posts: 192 Member
    Mine use to have a clip on the back and I would clip it to the strap of my sports bra. The other day I dropped it and the clip broke. =( I've been thinking about buying an arm band but haven't yet. This may sound weird but now that I don't have a clip I slip it in between my sports bra and regular bra. It always stays put and never falls out.
  • secretgirl4611
    secretgirl4611 Posts: 474 Member
    I stuff it in my sports bra on the upper left hand corner strap.. It is snuggly fit right there lol and I get my workout done :) Usually just do this while running.. ghetto yea, but it works!
  • kiku76
    kiku76 Posts: 352 Member
    I use an arm band. I use my honking big phone because I'm doing c25k and I have the app on it that tells me when to run and when to walk. I have the c25k app and music going at the same time. the arm band is huge but it works.
  • kokaneesailor
    kokaneesailor Posts: 337 Member
    I just have a cheap 9 dollar 2gb one that I put a safety pin through the swivel and onto my shorts, or onto my hydration vest. Works for me.:wink:
  • Nfairley
    Nfairley Posts: 83 Member
    I tuck it into my bra. Actually, I store my keys and phone in there too when I'm jogging.
    I usually wear 2-3 layers up top (for comfort) so no worries of sweat damage or falling.
  • stephyy4632
    stephyy4632 Posts: 947 Member
    I use my arm band and love it
  • kalkat
    kalkat Posts: 48
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    see boobox :)

    I put my key, my fit bit, and my i pod in my bra.
  • soontobesam
    soontobesam Posts: 714 Member
    I use my phone since I have music on there and I'm currently doing the C25K program and need to track my time with an app on th ephone and listen to a podcast. I just carry it in my hand for now along with this change purse type deal I keep chapstick and my car key in.

    It was sort of a pain at first but I barely notice it now.

    Someday I'll win the lotto and by myself an HRM and an armband.
  • kwin91
    kwin91 Posts: 128
    I tried those arms bands, and I feel like they keep sliding down no matter how tightly I put them so i put it in my sports bra right in the middle, and then I'm done I use a handy wipe and clean off the sweat:) Sounds gross, but hey its better than wearing pants with pockets to me!
  • Trechechus
    Trechechus Posts: 2,819 Member
    I hold it in my hand while I jog.
  • cessnaholly
    cessnaholly Posts: 780 Member
    I have a nano and just hold it, put it in my pocket or stick it in my waistband.
  • Doing_The_Unstruck
    Doing_The_Unstruck Posts: 241 Member
    I listen to it!

    I have an ipod nano and just clip it to my pocket.
  • Elzecat
    Elzecat Posts: 2,916 Member
    I bought an armband holder when I bought my new iPod last fall...it has an adjustable velcro strap...I run outside alot and my running shorts don't have pockets, so I needed something else.

    Try a different arm band holder that adjusts--you can find them at Walmart, Target, Best Buy, etc. They are way better than trying to balance the mp3 player on the treadmill--mine always used to bounce off when I put it in on the tray.
  • arw060310
    arw060310 Posts: 256 Member
    I have an arm band holder. Maybe you just need a larger band? Mine works for me and my husband so it's pretty spacious. I can't wait to start using the jogging stroller cause I'll just put it in the cup holder. The band is convenient but sometimes gets itchy
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