The use of "Earphones/Earbuds" should be limited or discontinued for the safety of the indivdual.
1. Why wouldn’t It be okay, if I listened to them when I’m in the gym working out?
“The other day during a workout, in the middle of a tough plank set, I mentioned that I was struggling and couldn't distract myself during the set. My partner told me I shouldn't try to distract myself, that instead I should embrace the pain and struggle.”
2. I have listened to head phones while running millions of times, why should I take them out now?
You may not hear a car or person behind you. You may not hear thunder in the distance. And would you ever drive or ride a bicycle with headphones on? Not likely, because doing so reduces awareness and increases reaction time.
3. Does head phone noise really affect the hearing that much?
Yes, at 95 dB, damage will occur after four hours of exposure per day.
At 100 dB, damage will occur after two hours of exposure per day.
At 105 dB, damage will occur after one hour of exposure per day.
At 110 dB, damage will occur after 30 minutes of exposure per day.
At 115 dB, damage will occur after 15 minutes of exposure per day.
At 120-plus dB, damage occurs almost immediately
Citations and URL’s
http://www.stack.com/2013/07/15/headphones-gym/
July 15, 2013 | Dr. Rob Bell
http://www.runnersworld.com/workout-music/running-music-0
By Adam Bean; Published December 1, 2010
http://medicine.stonybrookmedicine.edu/surgery/blog/headphones-and-earphones-can-cause-permanent-hearing-loss-what-you-need-to-know
Posted by Stony Brook Surgery on August 23, 2012
Savanna Stephens
“The other day during a workout, in the middle of a tough plank set, I mentioned that I was struggling and couldn't distract myself during the set. My partner told me I shouldn't try to distract myself, that instead I should embrace the pain and struggle.”
2. I have listened to head phones while running millions of times, why should I take them out now?
You may not hear a car or person behind you. You may not hear thunder in the distance. And would you ever drive or ride a bicycle with headphones on? Not likely, because doing so reduces awareness and increases reaction time.
3. Does head phone noise really affect the hearing that much?
Yes, at 95 dB, damage will occur after four hours of exposure per day.
At 100 dB, damage will occur after two hours of exposure per day.
At 105 dB, damage will occur after one hour of exposure per day.
At 110 dB, damage will occur after 30 minutes of exposure per day.
At 115 dB, damage will occur after 15 minutes of exposure per day.
At 120-plus dB, damage occurs almost immediately
Citations and URL’s
http://www.stack.com/2013/07/15/headphones-gym/
July 15, 2013 | Dr. Rob Bell
http://www.runnersworld.com/workout-music/running-music-0
By Adam Bean; Published December 1, 2010
http://medicine.stonybrookmedicine.edu/surgery/blog/headphones-and-earphones-can-cause-permanent-hearing-loss-what-you-need-to-know
Posted by Stony Brook Surgery on August 23, 2012
Savanna Stephens