5 non-obvious reasons in favor of working out without headphones

5 non-obvious reasons in favor of working out without headphones

We tell you how favorite tracks affect the effectiveness of exercise.

There are many people who can’t imagine their workouts without music. Favorite tracks help not to lose motivation and rhythm. Others, on the contrary, prefer to train in silence, wanting to concentrate more on the process. Is there an unambiguous answer to the question of what’s best?

fitness manager of Pride Fitness

Tells why it’s better to workout without headphones.

There are several reasons to choose to exercise without music or an audiobook.

Listening to loud music for long periods of time can have a negative impact on the vestibular system. The vestibular system originates in the inner ear. Therefore, if you listen to music at a volume above 60% for an hour, you may have trouble coordinating your movements and experience dizziness.

It’s important to watch your breathing while exercising. When you workout with music, your breathing may adjust to the rhythm of the music. I advise you to watch your breathing technique as it helps make oxygen exchange more efficient.

You are wasting your time. For example, looking for the track you want or changing the volume. It’s not uncommon to find that the playlist you’ve chosen doesn’t appeal to you at all and you start searching for music that will appeal to you. This takes time away from your workout, you get distracted, and your workout pace slows down.

The risk of developing an ear infection increases. By wearing headphones while working out, you create the perfect environment for bacteria to develop in your ears.

In addition, headphones can help dislodge wax by gradually thickening it, which can cause wax plugs to appear.

Being able to be alone with your thoughts and enjoy your workout. During the day, we spend a huge amount of time on our phones. Working out without headphones is a great opportunity to put your phone aside and forget about all your worries for an hour. Try to focus on yourself, your goals and enjoy your workout.