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High sound levels in fitness classes are common and stressful. Lowering music volume in spin classes does not significantly impact perceived exercise intensity and is preferred by participants.

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  • Exercise Physiology
  • Audiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Fitness classes frequently exceed safe noise levels, causing participant stress.
  • Studies indicate that high sound levels in group fitness settings are a concern.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess if reduced sound levels in spinning classes affect exercise intensity.
  • To determine participant preference for music volume in spinning classes.

Main Methods:

  • An observational study was conducted over 18 one-hour spinning classes.
  • Sound levels were measured, with a 3 dB decrease implemented in the second week.
  • Participant feedback on music preference and auditory symptoms was collected via questionnaires (n=213).

Main Results:

  • When sound levels exceeded 98.4 dBC, participants were significantly more likely to find the music too loud and prefer lower volumes.
  • No significant difference in perceived exercise intensity was found between middle and upper sound level terciles.
  • Approximately 25.9% of participants reported auditory symptoms post-class.

Conclusions:

  • Fitness class sound levels often remain at potentially harmful levels.
  • Reducing music volume in spinning classes is feasible without compromising perceived exercise intensity.
  • Participants generally prefer lower music volumes than those typically found in fitness classes.