Would I look "seriously uncool" if I wore headphones while working out at the gym?

[xOasis]

It is not uncommon to see people at the gym working out with earbuds, but for me I always find they pop out of my ears and it drives me CRAZY!!! I know I wouldn't have a problem if I wore headphones.

By working out I mean doing weights/squats, not jogging or anything that is really cardio.

So would I look ridiculous if I wore headphones? I don't think I have ever seen someone wear them while working out...


***Please note the difference between headphones and earbuds.

[PlacentaSalad]

Not at all. Not only are they still comfortable, you should feel comfort in knowing that the people using earbuds are more likely to introduce dirt and other bacteria into their ears. Earbuds also trap liquid and moisture within the ear as well, which makes it difficult for the ear to properly clean itself and can further lead to infection. During a workout you're probably going to sweat. Earbuds will increase wax buildup which after excessive use, decreases your hearing until you buy a cleaning kit or see a doctor to have them cleaned out. Wax is carried outward, like a conveyor belt, with how the ear is designed, so inserting earbuds just pushes the wax further into your ear where it cannot be properly drained.

If anybody comments on your being "seriously uncool" then just laugh. In a few months, they won't even be able to hear anybody around them.

[Dim1213]

No not at all. I personally wear over the ear headphones and usually people like the look and design of them and ask me about them. While wearing headphones is still a bit different I don't think that anyone would care one way or another. Just be sure that no one will really bug you while wearing them and no ladies will be trying to talk with you. I always keep one earphone off just encase one of the ladies wants to chat. So far I have gotten 3 dates these last few months. All of them cause the women used my headphones as a segway and a reason to talk with me. They might do the same thing when you wear yours around your neck. Go rock the old school look man!

[Hannah313]

Of course not! People do that all the time. All the time. Most people wear earbuds, but a lot of people like headphones because their headphones have better sound quality that earbuds. They have headphones for working out, yes, headphones! This question is so silly. Beats are worn everywhere in the gym, advertisements show beats in correlation to working out. You're fine!

[Wonderer89]

No one is going to care what you look like - everyone is there doing their own thing.
I wear headphones for the same problem, so the wireless ones work awesome especially so I can still listen when doing weights

[Streamhopper]

You'd be fine. When I workout at the gym, I could care less if you're wearing ear buds or head phones. I probably wouldn't even notice the difference. I'm zoned on my workout. I'm not there to date, I'm there to slaughter calories. Mercilessly. That's it. I might say hi to you, if the thought occurs to me. I wouldn't count on it.

[CalebJay18]

No that wouldn't look dumb... you can get foam earbuds that you squeeze then put in your ear so when it refluffs itself, it stays in your ear. it's like a memory foam. or you could even get the headphones that clip onto your ear, they don't look cool but they do the trick

[MadeInAmerica]

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Just get your work on.

[MasterHiruki]

Wear them if you want to or don't. It doesn't matter what others think and your there to work out. Even if they silently judge you they won't remember you.

[jman46241]

Just as long as there not these..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttg1VzhFlqk

[xOasis]

Whats wrong with those? Those are the ones I have. Got them for Christmas.

[xOasis]

jkjk 😂😂😂

[dogbert444]

Not at all. Whetever makes your workout more pleasurable. It's no big issue, although I think carrying a "Ghetto Blaster" might be OTT!

You'll be fine. Go for it!

[Elarra]

You're fine. I wish I had wireless head phones. Earbuds are annoying because I keep getting the weight caught in the wire.

[truthbeknown]

If earphones pop out all the time, I would understand, but in general people who wear headphones are showing off and are "LAME"
Look At Me Everyone!

[Xfitchick]

Many people wear head- or earphones while working out. At least where I live.

[deraz24]

It doesn't matter to he either way you're trying to work out

[sarah_the_writer]

no, I have to wear headphones when I go to the gum for the same reason

[Asiandragoncat]

I don't think it matters as long as they don't fall off and they're comfortable. Just make sure nobody else can hear the music and you're set.

[Anonymous]

I don't like earbuds. It bothers me to have something in my ear. I wear headphones to workout sometimes, but I am at home. Who cares what people at the gym think. It's not like they are your friends or anything like that.

[DamnCurtis]

Might depend on the model of headphone but its all goods I think.

[blondfrog]

No considering almost all people do that no these days.

[Adrian99]

just get bigger rubber (the plastic piece arround the speakee)

[Maxemeister]

Nobody at the gym cares what you look like, they're there for them, not you

[TonyRyanAgain]

Who cares, you're there to work out, not impress anyone.

[Fieric]

people wear over the ear headphones in the gym all time

[writing_essays]

lol, haha - go ahead.