When workout music is too loud

To protect your hearing, never stand in front of the speaker during a group fitness class and use earplugs if necessary. — Freepik

Of late, the music volume in group fitness classes has been getting deafeningly loud – at least, in my experience.

Group exercise classes that rely on rhythm, energy and high-intensity intervals include indoor cycling (spinning), Zumba, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and dance-based cardio.