We've all heard that exercise is good for the body, and reading is good for the mind and soul. But knowing these facts doesn't increase the number of hours in the day. Maybe you can eke out a little time for one activity but not the other. Or maybe you are looking for something to motivate you to get those steps in. Either way, audiobooks might well be the perfect solution.
Audiobooks allow you to listen to reading, freeing your hands for activities like lifting dumbbells or getting in some push-ups or jumping jacks. As exercise often includes repetitive movements, it is easy to let your body keep moving while your mind focuses on a book's plot, characters, and settings. In this regard, audiobooks may be a better listening choice than your workout playlist. Songs end after a few minutes, breaking your concentration. But audiobooks can last for hours, giving you plenty of material to keep your brain occupied across multiple workouts.
What are the best audiobooks to listen to while working out? They don't necessarily have to be about health or exercise! Any subject that interests you will do. And if that subject lends itself to the kind of tension, excitement, and intrigue that gets your heart pumping, all the better. That said, here are some of the best audiobooks to work out to.
