Ever leave a spin class with your ears ringing? You’re definitely not the only one! A study conducted by Australia’s National Acoustic Laboratories revealed that the noise levels in fitness classes have been steadily increasing over the years. Between 2009 and 2011, they found that sound levels sometimes peaked at a staggering 99 decibels—yikes!
To put that into perspective, adults can safely tolerate 85 decibels for up to eight hours and 94 decibels for just one hour, according to Dr. Lisa Chen, an audiology expert at the University of Northern Colorado and co-director of a campaign called Safe Sounds, which aims to combat noise-induced hearing issues. For reference, normal conversation is around 65 decibels, so you can see why some gym-goers might feel like they’re at a rock concert instead of working out.
Dr. Chen advocates for lowering the volume in fitness classes to a more manageable 85 decibels. But if the music feels like it’s going to blow your eardrums out, don’t hesitate to pop in some earplugs! And hey, while you’re protecting those precious ears, why not check out our other blog post for tips on home insemination? It might just give you the boost of confidence you need to keep going.
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In summary, the music in your gym might be louder than a rock concert, which isn’t great for your ears. Consider wearing earplugs to keep the volume at bay and remember to take care of your hearing health while you sweat it out!