I’ve not ever heard of “use it or lose it”‘when it comes to speakers and preventing degradation over time. 

You are over thinking that statement. It’s metaphoric. Here’s a definition of metaphoric:

• "Metaphoric" means relating to, or using a metaphor, which is a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using "like" or "as." It implies a symbolic or figurative meaning rather than a literal one. Essentially, it's about one thing representing something else, highlighting a resemblance or similarity between them

Maybe you are just too young to have ever heard the phrase used in general conversation. You have probably never heard of “speaker rot” either.

Hers’s a definition of “speaker rot”:

• Speaker rot" refers to the deterioration of the speaker's surround, typically the foam or rubber edge that connects the speaker cone to the frame. This degradation, often called dry rot, can cause the speaker to produce distorted or unpleasant sounds, or even stop working entirely. 

​@AjTrek1 

I’ve noticed you're doing a lot of lengthy posts lately. What’s prompting these blogs? Simply curious, not passing judgement.

​@Rhonny 

Are you reprimanding me and/or trying to psychoanalyze. If so it’s not appreciated!  I don’t recall having to justify my posts. If there is a problem with them it’s up to the moderators to say so. Period!

Wow. You guys at the moment. I just wondered what was behind them. Completely innocuous. 

The same could be said for the forum, ‘use it or loose it’.

Pro Tip

Some do talk about breaking in etc. but ‘regular exercise’ is a cracker.

The statements of fact above are simply opinions and should be stated as such.

‘regular exercise’ will be more applicable to portable speakers, with lithium ion batteries inside, they are prone to fail if left for long periods without charge.

I follow the Sonos advice for battery maintenance of my Roam which mirrors this. 
 

Should I follow the Pro Tip and play loud music monthly to prevent degradation/speaker rot or not? 

I’m not sure if you’re serious?

Yes, best to exercise your Roam in your back pack at full volume, whilst you are cycling or jogging.

The Pro Tip says not to use damaging volumes. You shouldn’t be posting misinformation as readers may take you seriously.
 

That said would it also be recommended to exercise my arc and sub while cycling? 
 

Yes, of course. If you don't have an indoor cycle trainer, I find a skipping rope also works well.

Oh indoors ‍♀️ I thought you meant outdoors and had thoroughly lubed my chain and donned my spandex. That would have been embarrassing. 
 

I hope my Peloton has a speaker exercise class as I have three guest rooms with home theatre set ups (no I don’t run an Air BnB)

I see it’s the usual suspects making all the noise. Which the majority of you have successfully contributed meaningful answers to OP’s issues between 1 and 32 times compared to my 900 + answers. So...go on laugh or here’s a novel idea….maybe channel your time to helping others in the community. I’m done...carry on!

BTW I stand by my post even though you fail to make a connection.

We are discussing your post, and helping others.

Thank you, very helpful. The arc voice coils are a little flabby, will have it in shape in no time. 

Promises, promises.

Checking profiles to see who's most helpful, hilarious.

I don't have enough time to help the others, I'm busy exercising, sorry, listening to, my speakers.

Wow I’m impressed with your prodigious posting history and I don’t impress easily 
 

Please post more Pro Tips. 

Here’s a Pro Tip for anyone actually interested in speaker maintenance.

If you are not going to use a speaker for an extended period of time, environment conditions (humidity, dust, temperature changes etc) are much more relevant factors than solely “exercising” the speaker “at least once a month” at “not a low volume”. There is no need to bother your neighbours on such a frequent basis IMHO.

ps. I have a better answer:replies ratio than OP, none of which were in response to a question thread I created.

I’ll be posting again! That’s not a threat…it’s a promise

So the “I'm done…” was BS, as suspected.

You’re so gullible