MP3 Players: A Great Way To Relax

MP3 players are a wonderful, fun addition to your exercise program, after school entertainment, and/or "long line" delays.  Depending on the amount of memory your mp3 player has, you could have many hours of uninterrupted music that contains only music you have chosen.  You could quite feasibly never hear a disliked song again.  You could even chose an mp3 player with a video screen that plays movies, TV shows, or even a photo slideshow.

Battery life is an important consideration when choosing a MP3 player.  Some players have a battery compartment for AA or AAA batteries and some players have rechargeable batteries.  Many of the players that have rechargeable batteries have "docking" stations that play the selections from the player, provide a place to put the player when not in use, and recharge the batteries while the player is "docked."  The most important thing to remember is that you should get at least 12 hours of music play (4 hours for video) from the batteries before recharging or replacement is necessary.

Do you spend time getting exercise each day?  The minimum recommended amount of daily exercise is 30 minutes, but maybe you spend a longer amount of time.  You may want to choose a smaller mp3 player so you can conveniently carry it while exercising.  Music can make the time pass more quickly as well as adding incentive or rhythm to work to.  If you are a jogger, listening to music that is the same rhythm as your jogging pace, will make it easier for you to stay on pace.  Just maybe, you will be inspired to complete another mile.

Maybe you have homework and your mother will not let you watch TV until you are done.  Your mp3 player can be quietly listened to even while you are completing your homework.   The music can be listened to through headphones and can become pleasant background noise.  Many students (and adults also) find that they concentrate better and have a higher level of recall with a low level of noise in the background such as music or nature noises.

Have you ever been stuck somewhere unexpected or delayed in traffic or went to the doctor's office for a 10:00 appointment only to still be waiting to see the doctor 1 hour later?  These are some of the most perfect times to have your mp3 player available.  They are very useful for entertainment and relaxation.  If your mp3 player is loaded with the type of music that relaxes you, you could actually use the down time to enhance your health by reducing stress. 

Some mp3 players play videos as well as music.  You could pass the time watching your favorite TV show or movie.  These mp3 players tend to be larger and heavier because they require more memory and more space to allow for the viewing screen. Whether you have chosen to have an mp3 player for workouts, down time, or back ground music, you are certain to enjoy your new mp3 player.