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Title: To train with mp3 or not to train with mp3; that is the question...
Post by: Deicide on January 01, 2008, 09:00:13 PM
I am bit torn on this; sometimes it is convenient and the music motivates me, other times the mp3 physically gets in the way...

Discuss...
Title: Re: To train with mp3 or not to train with mp3; that is the question...
Post by: benchmstr on January 01, 2008, 10:15:18 PM
I am bit torn on this; sometimes it is convenient and the music motivates me, other times the mp3 physically gets in the way...

Discuss...
i turned my garage into a gym so i cant really comment on the mp3,but having my own gym has really made me realize how well music effects me when i workout.

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Title: Re: To train with mp3 or not to train with mp3; that is the question...
Post by: Bluto on January 01, 2008, 10:44:14 PM
how is it in the way? people used to bring walkmans and cd walkmans to the gym. the mp3 players are small as shit if you get one for music only

Title: Re: To train with mp3 or not to train with mp3; that is the question...
Post by: Quickerblade on January 02, 2008, 03:39:11 AM
i know what he means, it depends on the size of the mp3player, and the headphone wire gets in the way especially when doin rows
Title: Re: To train with mp3 or not to train with mp3; that is the question...
Post by: Deicide on January 02, 2008, 03:45:46 AM
i know what he means, it depends on the size of the mp3player, and the headphone wire gets in the way especially when doin rows

Exactly... :-\
Title: Re: To train with mp3 or not to train with mp3; that is the question...
Post by: Bluto on January 02, 2008, 03:58:58 AM
Well for some exercises like leg curls I just don't use it. Simple

At one of the gyms I go to I've been there so long that I just bring my own CD and put it on the main stereo which of course is the best if you can do that  8)
Title: Re: To train with mp3 or not to train with mp3; that is the question...
Post by: vonraider on January 02, 2008, 07:22:33 AM
The music at my gym is so bad I could not make it through a workout with out my mp3 player. I thank God for it every training day!
Title: Re: To train with mp3 or not to train with mp3; that is the question...
Post by: Dr.Del on January 02, 2008, 07:25:41 AM
how is it in the way? people used to bring walkmans and cd walkmans to the gym. the mp3 players are small as shit if you get one for music only



shit isnt small
Title: Re: To train with mp3 or not to train with mp3; that is the question...
Post by: Bluto on January 02, 2008, 08:14:41 AM
The music at my gym is so bad I could not make it through a workout with out my mp3 player. I thank God for it every training day!

haha ive been to gyms like that... at one time the music was so loud i had to put the headphones on full blasts

ive even been to gyms where they put on ballads or radio talk between songs how the hell you suppose to work out to that
Title: Re: To train with mp3 or not to train with mp3; that is the question...
Post by: A2daMIR on January 02, 2008, 08:27:37 AM
i know what he means, it depends on the size of the mp3player, and the headphone wire gets in the way especially when doin rows

tuck the wire under your shirt...depends where u put the mp3 player, if it has a clip and you clip it on ur waist or even put it in your pocket, just run the wire under your t shirt and run it out of the shirt by the neck, the wire wont get in your way that way...it does get in my way when i do shrugs cuz i put it in my pocket
Title: Re: To train with mp3 or not to train with mp3; that is the question...
Post by: powerpack on January 02, 2008, 09:03:28 AM
I also train at home most of the time, but seeing that I like my metal loud I usually a MP3 as well.
Title: Re: To train with mp3 or not to train with mp3; that is the question...
Post by: ripitupbaby on January 02, 2008, 09:24:00 AM
An Ipod Shuffle is SO small, it weighs like an ounce and clips on to anything, including the sleeve of your t-shirt.
I actually don't use an mp3 player when I train with weights, but I could not survive without it for my cardio.

Title: Re: To train with mp3 or not to train with mp3; that is the question...
Post by: ngm21084 on January 02, 2008, 09:41:36 AM
yea i got one of the new shuffles it is so damn small...i tuck the wire under my shirt and either clip it to the waist band or put it in my pocket....splurge for the 60 bucks or whatever and get it...especially if your like me and a couple others that have the worst music in the world at the gym....at my gynm they play a british radio station and they talk more then they play music...
Title: Re: To train with mp3 or not to train with mp3; that is the question...
Post by: Bobby on January 02, 2008, 11:22:15 AM
I like to blast godsmack when i train, really puts you in the zone. I can't stand disco music in the gym, so unmotivational.
Title: Re: To train with mp3 or not to train with mp3; that is the question...
Post by: ngm21084 on January 02, 2008, 11:28:10 AM
you need to go and download some Hatebreed or Bury Your Dead and of course you got to have Slipknot.  that stuff is all i listen to in the gym...it gets me mad and my adrenaline flowing..go get some of that and listen to it and let me know...
Title: Re: To train with mp3 or not to train with mp3; that is the question...
Post by: Bluto on January 02, 2008, 11:36:50 AM
i got one of those

(http://cache.gizmodo.com/assets/resources/2007/05/Creative_Zen_Stone_colors_a.jpg)
Title: Re: To train with mp3 or not to train with mp3; that is the question...
Post by: CalvinH on January 02, 2008, 11:46:10 AM
When I work out with a partner no i-pod,when training by myself I always use an i-pod.
I just run the cord through my shirt,and yes every once in awhile the cord gets in the way.
Title: Re: To train with mp3 or not to train with mp3; that is the question...
Post by: ripitupbaby on January 02, 2008, 12:00:38 PM
i got one of those

(http://cache.gizmodo.com/assets/resources/2007/05/Creative_Zen_Stone_colors_a.jpg)


What color?  I like the pink!   8)

My ipod shuffle is purple, it's pretty sweet too. 
Title: Re: To train with mp3 or not to train with mp3; that is the question...
Post by: ngm21084 on January 02, 2008, 12:03:45 PM
ive got the blue ipod shuffle it kicks ass....how much music do one of those things hold?
Title: Re: To train with mp3 or not to train with mp3; that is the question...
Post by: ripitupbaby on January 02, 2008, 12:08:49 PM
ive got the blue ipod shuffle it kicks ass....how much music do one of those things hold?


1 GB, which isn't all that much, but Apple says it's enough to put about 240 standard length songs on.  It'll last several workouts before you get in the mood to change the music up. 

It's so small and cute!   :D

Title: Re: To train with mp3 or not to train with mp3; that is the question...
Post by: ngm21084 on January 02, 2008, 12:11:28 PM
i got one of those

(http://cache.gizmodo.com/assets/resources/2007/05/Creative_Zen_Stone_colors_a.jpg)

i meant one of these.....i have the ipod shuffle with 1gb which is plenty to go to the gym with....
Title: Re: To train with mp3 or not to train with mp3; that is the question...
Post by: cht868 on January 02, 2008, 06:35:55 PM
i love my ipod but i rarely use it anymore, just gets in the way or even falls off every once in a while, really slows me down at times, but it does motivate me to workout harder
Title: Re: To train with mp3 or not to train with mp3; that is the question...
Post by: Quickerblade on January 02, 2008, 07:37:47 PM
i use one to motivate and to keep motherfuckers from talking to me
Title: Re: To train with mp3 or not to train with mp3; that is the question...
Post by: Deicide on January 02, 2008, 07:38:35 PM
My gym has the worst music in the world. I am willing to bet money.
Title: Re: To train with mp3 or not to train with mp3; that is the question...
Post by: Emmortal on January 03, 2008, 12:01:20 AM
Golds Gym in Venice has pretty fucking horrid music, all those godamn soccer moms taking over the place.

I have an iPod Nano, my first ever MP3 player.  I fucking love it, but I highly recommend getting different ear plugs, the default Apple ones blow.
Title: Re: To train with mp3 or not to train with mp3; that is the question...
Post by: ngm21084 on January 03, 2008, 12:49:06 AM
yea the default apple earbuds blow big time which earphones do you use emm?  its funny cause i just saw some the other day  with my wife that were like 17 pounds and they looked nice they were those gummy ones that kind of squish in your ear...i almost bought them but 35 dollars for earphones is too much for me way too much....
Title: Re: To train with mp3 or not to train with mp3; that is the question...
Post by: Bobby on January 04, 2008, 04:22:15 PM
you need to go and download some Hatebreed or Bury Your Dead and of course you got to have Slipknot.  that stuff is all i listen to in the gym...it gets me mad and my adrenaline flowing..go get some of that and listen to it and let me know...

I don't normally listen to those bands, can you give any song recommendations?
Title: Re: To train with mp3 or not to train with mp3; that is the question...
Post by: ngm21084 on January 14, 2008, 04:58:37 AM
honestly if you just type in one of those names in lime wire any song you canget is good...they are all uptempo hrdcore metal they will get you mad and blood flowing...
Title: Re: To train with mp3 or not to train with mp3; that is the question...
Post by: Emmortal on January 14, 2008, 10:52:03 AM
yea the default apple earbuds blow big time which earphones do you use emm?  its funny cause i just saw some the other day  with my wife that were like 17 pounds and they looked nice they were those gummy ones that kind of squish in your ear...i almost bought them but 35 dollars for earphones is too much for me way too much....

These are by far the best ear phones I've used, expensive but they are great:

http://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-Vibe-Earbuds-Gunmetal-Black/dp/B000K5WW1U/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/002-7130473-0402458?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1192228120&sr=8-1
Title: Re: To train with mp3 or not to train with mp3; that is the question...
Post by: ngm21084 on January 19, 2008, 07:38:58 AM
dude thats way too mch to be spending on earphones man...
Title: Re: To train with mp3 or not to train with mp3; that is the question...
Post by: thewickedtruth on January 19, 2008, 07:40:40 AM
if you heard the shit they play at my gym..you'd never workout WITHOUT an mp3...

and I used to love my shure e2c's when they first came out..but now I'm using skull candy's full metal jacket 11mm earbuds and they're the best fucking thing out there under a c note right now. They've got what sounds like double the output of anything up to the e3c's from sure..
Title: Re: To train with mp3 or not to train with mp3; that is the question...
Post by: TEJAS SLIM on January 30, 2008, 02:02:54 PM
WIRELESS HEAD PHONES THE ONLY WAY TO GO, NO WIRES IN THE WAY
Title: Re: To train with mp3 or not to train with mp3; that is the question...
Post by: Quickerblade on January 30, 2008, 02:26:39 PM
it is annoying but i need music, cause i hate gym music and hate hearing other member talk (Yes im Anti-social)
Title: Re: To train with mp3 or not to train with mp3; that is the question...
Post by: DK II on January 31, 2008, 06:31:29 AM
WIRELESS HEAD PHONES THE ONLY WAY TO GO, NO WIRES IN THE WAY

You will look like a total ass with those giant wireless head phones...

just pass the cords through your shirt, that's way more convenient. Also, if they fall out during chinups, you don't have to fear to crush them when you get down on the floor again.  ;D ;D ;D ;D

it is annoying but i need music, cause i hate gym music and hate hearing other member talk (Yes im Anti-social)

get some in-ear-head-phones, they literally shut you off from any interference from the outside...  ;D
Title: Re: To train with mp3 or not to train with mp3; that is the question...
Post by: ngm21084 on January 31, 2008, 06:44:56 AM


get some in-ear-head-phones, they literally shut you off from any interference from the outside...  ;D
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what are these?
Title: Re: To train with mp3 or not to train with mp3; that is the question...
Post by: DK II on January 31, 2008, 06:48:53 AM
(http://www.trustedreviews.com/images/article/inline/2252-1.jpg)

(http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/ca/reviews/2007/0212/In-ear-headphones.jpg)

as opposed to normal headphones

(http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/ca/reviews/2007/0212/Ear-bud-headphones.jpg)

Title: Re: To train with mp3 or not to train with mp3; that is the question...
Post by: ngm21084 on January 31, 2008, 06:50:24 AM
ok got it...those expensive??
Title: Re: To train with mp3 or not to train with mp3; that is the question...
Post by: DK II on January 31, 2008, 06:58:42 AM
ok got it...those expensive??


depends on the brand. i paid about 35 Euros for mine (Sony) but there are cheaper ones and even a lot more expensive ones.
 
Title: Re: To train with mp3 or not to train with mp3; that is the question...
Post by: ngm21084 on January 31, 2008, 07:07:26 AM
i acually almost bought a pair a while back that were 20 pounds...and i just couldnt do it....
Title: Re: To train with mp3 or not to train with mp3; that is the question...
Post by: webcake on January 31, 2008, 11:54:23 PM

depends on the brand. i paid about 35 Euros for mine (Sony) but there are cheaper ones and even a lot more expensive ones.
 

Yeah i got some of these too. There awesome. Sounds better too, don't need to turn it up as loud. And there quiet, so you can listen to music in a quiet place and no one would be able to tell, as opposed to normal ones in which you can easily tell what someone is listening too.

That being said, i dont ever take an mp3 or anything to the gym. Though i wish i did when they play soulja boy on the radio ::)
Title: Re: To train with mp3 or not to train with mp3; that is the question...
Post by: DK II on February 01, 2008, 12:08:34 AM
Yeah i got some of these too. There awesome. Sounds better too, don't need to turn it up as loud. And there quiet, so you can listen to music in a quiet place and no one would be able to tell, as opposed to normal ones in which you can easily tell what someone is listening too.

That being said, i dont ever take an mp3 or anything to the gym. Though i wish i did when they play soulja boy on the radio ::)

I don't take a mp3 to the gym either. i can just shut off, so even the mp3 would distract me from lifting.
Title: Re: To train with mp3 or not to train with mp3; that is the question...
Post by: loco on February 01, 2008, 09:43:45 AM
Cordless Headphones for iPod Shuffle
http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2007/05/cordless_headphones_love_ipod_shuffle.html
(http://www.ubergizmo.com/photos/2007/5/cordless-earphones-shuffle.jpg)

Oxymoronic wireless headphones for Apple's iPod Shuffle II
http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9715010-1.html
(http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/bto/20070502/Wireless-Shuffle-II.JPG)
Title: Re: To train with mp3 or not to train with mp3; that is the question...
Post by: The Ugly on February 01, 2008, 01:09:40 PM
No-brainer. Don't forget this: