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Saturday, June 16, 2007 12:00 AM

Why do gyms play such crappy music?

Monotonous techno monopolizes the sound system at my local gym. Is it really the best music for working out?

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  • Saturday, June 16, 2007 06:21 PM

    To Patrick:

    "I love driving, and the sounds coming in the window, and listening to the traffic. Playing music just takes away from the Here and Now of it all."

    AGREE!!! Same thing on the beach; why would you want to play music when there's the sounds of waves, kids, breezes and birds?

    —Anonymous

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