Is the fitness class too noisy? What you should know to safeguard your auditory system.

Your favorite dance or cycling class may not be the best for your ears, but it’s a terrific way to increase heart health and burn calories.

The loud level of group exercise sessions, from the blaring music to the instructor yelling orders, can damage your hearing, according to some audiology specialists.

Experts claim that music played in workout sessions is frequently over 85 to 90 dB for an hour, exceeding the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health’s (NIOSH) recommended thresholds.