South Korean capital bans fast workout music in gyms as Covid measure
CNNCNN — Gyms in the South Korean capital are about to adopt an unusual Covid prevention strategy: play slower music. In the capital Seoul, new rules mean specific workout classes, such as spinning and aerobics, are not allowed to play music that is faster than 120 beats per minute, since “harsh breathing from intense activities can spatter a lot of saliva,” said the ministry in a news release. That means songs like Katy Perry’s “Teenage Dream” or Miley Cyrus’ “Wrecking Ball,” which are both at 120 BPM, are fine – but even slightly faster songs, like Avril Lavigne’s “Sk8er Boi,”are out. “Many people use their own earphones and wearable devices these days, and how do you control their playlists?” A man walks on a nearly empty street amid tightened social distancing rules in Seoul, South Korea, on July 12.
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