I have noticed in the last year or two that there are a lot more people who go to gym in a decidedly anti-social way.  They are fully equipped with headphones or other audio devices and in some cases spend their time dancing around gym!  It is quite interesting to see the division between those using the latest headphones that are popular, namely the Beats versus the more in-ear type of headphones which are less visible such as the Jaybirds.  The Beats headphones by Dr Dre seem to be extremely popular and certainly for me, although they are hotter to wear over your ears, easier.  The Jaybird invariably tends to fall out of my ears.  I know many people can run, ride and jump off mountains wearing them, but I really struggle and it does not matter how much I change the ear fins, or the ear tips, whether it is silicon or foam, they still work some days for me and fall out other days!  

What I also do enjoy about them is that I find it so much easier to get some of my lengthier cell phone conversations with staff for advocates completed, particularly while training.  I think sometimes I talk a little bit too much, but when I am on a treadmill or climbing stairs, I seem to have much less breath and far more time to be a good, patient listener. When I have the headphones on I also don’t have any distractions of the outside world, and can listen far more carefully to someone.  If I am not having calls, while I understand that most people while listening to music I invariably listen to radio, catching up on news shows and business news.  Of course, when all else fails and the devices need to be recharged, the simple corded ear device that comes with most phones is all that you need.