POLL: do you exercise with music?

Yes, except when doing strength. If someone is talking to me, I just take one earbud out. It needs to be LOUD and fast.

When I run I have to have it, when I walk I like to listen to a book on cd

Pretty much no. I will use it in the gym on a treadmill but a lot of times I forget to bring it and just run anyway. They use it in group classes so I use it by default there.

But when I'm outside, I want to experience outside. I want to smell the smells, see the sights, and, yes, hear the noises. I also worry that music will make me less aware of my surroundings in an unsafe way.

I do when I walk - not when I ride my bike. There's a radio on at the gym, so I guess that's a yes!

Jenny

Riding: NEVER
Runs longer than 1 hour: Yes

Sue,

According to the concerts you attended on Facebook, I am not asking your playlist!!! LOLOLOL

LMAO, Dan!

My playlist is probably a lot....less hairy than you'd think.  ;)

@ gym yes - it keeps the ladies from bothering me too much. Outside - usually no but if I do it's only with the left ear bud in.

I have the same problem , I'm always fighting them off of me.

On my bike or for walks, no.  If it's cold and rainy outside, I'll put on something like early Rod Stewart, Christopher Cross, Bruce Hornsby and walk around the house at a quick pace...30-45 minutes.  Many times with weights.

Must have on treadmill......upbeat and happy....