Music or Audio Book?

Which keeps you walking?

This morning during my fitness walk about, I discovered, what for me, is a big truth! — a revelation!

If I listen to music, pumping my fists about, stomping to the beat… I have fun, but once the music stops I have a hard time keeping the walking going… it’s just too easy to quit. But! if I listen to an audio book—especially if it’s a mystery — I just have to keep going, to find out what comes next!

This may seem like a simple thing to you, but to me it’s a major motivating revelation. You see, I really don’t like to exercise, and if left to my own devices, I would sit like a lump in front of the TV or computer, and veg out!

3 Essentials

If you are going to listen to music or an audiobook while you walk, you’ll need a pair of earphones. I’ve owned quite a few models over the years, but the easiest for me to use is the wireless style. I just put them on, and set up Bluetooth on my iphone that’s tucked into a pocket. No wires to get in my way. (You can find the Bose headphones on Amazon. Click here to check them out.)

The second essential I need is a bottle of water. I find if I don’t carry water with me I will definitely need it before I’m done, and might quit too soon.

And finally, the right music or audio book is essential. If the music is slow or the book is dull, I might as well sit down on the side of the road.

For walking music I rely on Spotify to keep my tunes ready to play. And thanks to our local library network system here on Cape Cod, I have more than enough audio books to keep me walking up and down the back roads and cow paths for years.

If you haven’t discovered your library’s online network, take the time and sign up. I use the App, Libby to connect to the local library. It’s a great tool for exploring the shelves and finding the latest in books, ebooks and audio. Best of all, it’s FREE! Both the Libby App and the audiobook! (Sorry, Amazon, an audiobook off your shelf costs $35. I’d rather save my $$$ and upgrade my headset. :-))