MamasHealth.com Home Fitness Accessory Pages Energy Bar Energy Gel Heart Rate Monitor Hydration Systems Jogging Stroller Identification Bracelet Music Player Pedometer Pepper Spray Sports Drink Watch Workout Videos Links Email Mama	Music players and Exercise Many people like to listen to music while exercising. Be aware that if you choose to listen to a music player while exercising, your awareness of the environment around you will probably decrease. Finding a music player that is best for you The first step in finding a music player that suits you is to determine your needs. For example, if you plan to exercise for long periods of time, you probably want a music player that offers a long battery life. If you will use it while training for a long race or marathon, you probably want a music player that is small and lightweight. Types of Music Players? MP3 players Allows you to listen to a good selection of music with little or no skipping. Lightweight CD Players (Discman) CD players are practical but not ideal. They do not offer a large selection of music and skipping may occur. Radios Radios are great if you prefer to listen to talk radio while exercising. Cassette Players (Walkman) Features to look for when buying an MP3 Player? Storage capacity IPods offer 4 GB (1,000 songs), 20 GB (5,000 songs), 40 GB (10,000 songs) Dell MP3 players offer 20GB of music Nike MP3 players can store between 3 and 6 hours of music. Battery life IPods can have a battery life of between 8 and 12 hours. Battery must be recharged. Dell MP3 players offer up to 20 hours of battery. Nike MP3 players have small removable batteries. Rio MP3 players have up to 20 hours of battery life. Rechargeable battery The IPod battery cannot be removed. It must be recharged. Charging can take between 2 and 4 hours. Length of warranty 1 year limited warranty is standard. Most companies will give you the option to purchase an extended warranty. Weight Depending on the storage capacity, the IPods weigh 3.6 ounces, 5.6 ounces, or 6.2 ounces. The Dell MP3 player weighs 7.6 ounces. Waterproof iRiver 300 series MP3 player plays underwater. You can purchase a H20 case that will enable your player to play at depths up to 200 feet. iRiver 300 series MP3 has water-proof headphones. The complete deep dive kit makes it possible to listen to your favorite music or audio tours while you dive. Color The IPod mini comes in 5 different colors. Nike MP3 players come in different colors. Rio MP3 players come in different colors. Lap timer Rio MP3 players come with a lap timer. Stopwatch Rio MP3 players come with a stopwatch. Memory cards You can add more memory to some MP3 players by installing a memory card. Features to look for when buying a portable CD Player? The most important features to consider when buying a portable CD player (discman) is the price and anti-skipping. You can buy a decent discman for around $50. Most discman have a built in anti-skipping device.	Featured Book Partner with MamasHealth.com Sign up for our Email Newsletter For Email Marketing you can trust
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