Why I Stopped Listening to Music When I Work Out
Are you truly focused — or distracted when you train?
I walked in and froze. I was in the gym and realized I had forgotten my headphones. I then started to question if I could even get through the workout.
Then one time, I got to the gym, and before stepping in; I realized I had forgotten them again.
I was so pissed that I actually left.
There are many examples of why I'm a moron, but these definitely make the list. In my mind, I didn’t think it was possible to get through a workout without music.
I’ve been a certified personal trainer for over 20 years, and have been training even longer than that. I always felt that going to the gym with headphones is the same as needing shoes: you can’t train without them.
Or can you?
You may have found yourself in the same position and wondered if you can even train without music. Let’s take a look at why working out without music may actually improve your results.
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