Hi Everybody!
I just re-joined Coaches Corner to keep me from atrophying in front of my computer. Now all I have to do is get there and workout! Once I get into a routine, I plan to use my ipod and nice headphones to help make it more palatable.
So my question is: What do you listen to when you work out? And what do you use to listen to it?
Do you have favorite music that has just the right rhythm for rowing or cycling? Is there a podcast the keeps you interested/inspired? Are you listening to a book on "tape"?
Also, are you particularly happy with you rig (ie ipod or other MP3 device? Really great headphones?) Let us know!
Playlist
I started with some live Grateful Dead. That was great for a while but I see I need to pick the songs more carefully. I also got bit distracted, with more energy grounded in the concert experience and what it evoked rather, rather than my workout. But it was fun!
Rig
I'm using one of the new Ipod Nanos which works fine and its small size is a pleasure! I find the controls a bit too small though. I've got some really fine Etymotic ER-4P Portable In-Ear Earphones that sound great and do a good job keeping out the ambient noise and are comfortable enough. (I was hoping to try the Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 Pro headphone too, but they are back ordered on Amazon.).
I'm finding it odd to be so much in my own space in a public space, but I look forward to the time where I can just plug in to some good tunes and row for a half hour and have great time being with the music and using the rowing as a dance!
How about you? Do you use headphones at the gym? What do you listen to?
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