 or even at the gym while on cardio equipment. Are these two distractive settings for those prayers to be of benefit? Well, doing it on cardio equipment, that's already a form of penance, so the rosary might go well with it. I remember the story about the Jesuit priest who was once asked, Father, may I smoke while I pray? He said, oh, you really shouldn't. May I pray while I smoke? Of course you may. You should always pray.