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Nov 15, 2025

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I’ve been wearing headphones at the gym, but I’m starting to rethink that practice.

Sure, it’s nice to lock in on my workout—keep myself pumped up with some good music, stay focused. But there’s something more meaningful I’ve been missing.

I joined the gym to stay in shape. I’d been working o…

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