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[–] Lawnman23@lemmy.world 8 points 2 weeks ago (10 children)

Just an observation,

Do people really wear on/over-the-ear headphones while working out at the gym, like the lady in the thumbnail is depicting?

Seems like they would be way too bulky and hot/sweaty for gym use.

Not that there is any technical reason they can’t be used, just seems like ear buds of the sporty variety would be a far better choice…?

[–] moody@lemmings.world 12 points 1 week ago

Women often do so people won't talk to them

[–] return2ozma@lemmy.world 8 points 2 weeks ago

I go to the gym regularly and use airpods but I have seen people wear over the ear headphones. Usually those lifting weights, not doing cardio machines.

[–] Longmactoppedup@aussie.zone 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Yep see plenty of people doing that.

I also find it too sweaty but sometimes you trade that off vs listening to what ever music the gym is playing.

What? Earbuds style headphones would accomplish that without the trade off. People wear these to signal they don't want to be bothered.

[–] Zorsith@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

I would if anybody made wireless over-ear headphones for giant heads. I have the unfortunate luck of wet earwax and weird ear shape that cause earbuds to constantly fall out.

[–] JigglySackles@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

They do. I don't get it. I can't get them to stay on unless I get a pair with such high clamp force that it hurts and gives me a headache.

[–] Atomic@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 week ago

Let's put it this way. I've seen lots of people wear headphones at the gym.

I've also never seen anyone wearing them (any type of headphones/ear buds) doing serious workout.

I'm not judging. Showing up is better than not. Every day can't be a 100% day. Just my observation though.

[–] JollyBrancher@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 week ago

An affirmative helllll yeahhh here. Ever since I got an earbud piece lodged in my ear that allegedly fit and would never slip - while having a "freedom" gap in my insurance - I plan to never wear buds again.

[–] frongt@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 week ago

Yes. No idea how, mine would be falling off all the time.

[–] eighty@aussie.zone 1 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Anecdotally, I have ran 5ks with the sony wh-m3s headphones as a last resort. With the right fit and build quality it's perfectly doable and I could easily see it myself doing for standing exercises.

With the sweat and relative bulkiness, it's definitely not the ideal but in the end it's balancing what's available, practicality, and preference. Some people may want as much noise cancellation or use a single headset for everything.

[–] Aatube@kbin.melroy.org -1 points 1 week ago

the thumbnail shows weightlifting, which isn't very cardio and doesn't really heat AFAIK