Lower Music Volume Levels in Fitness Class and Perceived Exercise Intensity
In this comparative effectiveness study, reducing music volume in group fitness classes did not lead to meaningful reductions in perceived exertion and may reduce the risk of noise-induced hearing loss. These findings support implementing safer sound practices in fitness environments and underscore the need for increased awareness and education on hearing protection.
Authors
- J. Choi
- N. Liu
- Kaitlin Hori (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-8623-6827)
- Choo Phei Wee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2954-4752)
- John Carmi Parsons
Institutions
- University of Southern California (US)
- Southern California Clinical and Translational Science Institute (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery
- Published
- 2026-03-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1001/jamaoto.2026.0028
- Primary Topic
- Music Therapy and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00