The Best Way to Listen to Music When Walking

Walking is a great way to stay--or get--in shape and see the neighborhood. However, walking the same path each and every day can become boring, so spicing it up with music can help pass the time (especially if you do not have a walking partner). There are several different methods of listening to music while on the go, so it is important to find the mode that feels the best to you and does not bog your walking down.

Things You'll Need

  • MP3 player
  • Headphones
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Instructions

    • 1

      Opt for an MP3 player instead of a portable CD player. It is hard to place a CD player on yourself while walking, and although it is possible to hold the player while walking, you might not like grasping the device for the entire walk. It is also more likely to skip if you swing your arms while walking.

    • 2

      Find a comfortable pair of headphones. Large headphones that cover your entire ears may produce better sound, but are not designed for walking. Look for headphones that fit around or in your ears. If you do not like headphones that sit directly in your ear (perhaps they fall out or it is not comfortable) there are headphones with a light plastic piece that wraps around your ear and holds the speaker close to the ear interior. This holds the headphones in place but does not force itself into the ear interior, as many earbud headphones do.

    • 3

      Wear an MP3-player arm strap or pants with pockets. Your hands should be free while walking, so place the MP3 player in a pocket. However, it may bounce around in your pocket or even fall out, if you are a fast walker. Arm straps are available that fit around your arm like a blood pressure device (only not as tight or as large) and the MP3 player slips inside.