Health experts have called for music to be turned down in exercise classes after a new study showed that a lower volume does not have any meaningful impact on the amount of exercise done. In fact, lowering the volume in gym classes is a “simple step” people could take to protect their hearing, the British hearing loss charity RNID said. It comes after a new study examined the exertion levels among people attending exercise classes with loud music and quieter music. Researchers, led by experts from the University of Southern California in the United States, examined data on 189 people who attended weight-training exercise classes in Los Angeles. “Lowering the music volume levels in fitness classes is a simple step to reduce this risk while still enjoying the experience; people should also make sure they are a safe distance from the speakers in the room.

Source: The Star March 19, 2026 22:33 UTC