Workout wars

As older and younger generations begin to work out at the same gyms, the battle over music is also feeling the burn.


Photos by Mark M. Hancock / © The Beaumont Enterprise

The stereo at Total Fitness in Fannett is set on 106.1 FM on Tuesday, April 18, 2006. A musical cultural divide is widening between Baby Boomers and younger generations at fitness facilities across the nation.


Robby Martin of Fannett (top) spots his girlfriend Alisha Winters of Sour Lake (bottom) as she listens to music at Total Fitness in Fannett.


Ryan Bevel of Winnie listens to AC-DC music while working out at Total Fitness in Fannett.