One thing that most of us rely on at the gym is a good set of earphones, whether it’s to block out the person grunting on the squat rack next to you, or just to help distract you from the torment of going for a long run, they are usually a necessity for anyone working out.
But with so many available now, how can you know which are the best type to train in? Well, wireless earphones are usually the best for any type of exercise, but still, there are literally thousands of these on the market now all promising different things, so knowing which are any good before you buy isn’t easy.
I’ve tried a bunch of the biggest brands out there right now to answer this very quandary, and here are some of the best, whether it’s for running, cycling, working out in the gym or simply chilling out after…
A workout without earphones just isn’t the same..
Jaybird Run earphones: Best for comfort
£170 from Argos
The most comfortable sports headphones? JayBird Run, by far
JayBird
What always surprises me about completely wireless earphones is that many of them just aren’t really that comfortable. In most cases, they can be bulky, and in my experience, a chunky or heavy set of buds doesn’t bode well for active pursuits, as any kind of strong movement usually means they just fall out.
But JayBird’s latest pair of fitness buds, the JayBird Run, are quite the opposite. Not only do they have no wires connecting the two earpieces to give you more freedom, but they actually stay there. Sound quality is great, too.
Bose Sleedbuds: Best for recovery
Available from Autumn
The Bose sleepbuds come in an aluminum charge case
Lee Bell
Late last month, Bose launched its first ever “noise-masking” Sleepbuds”, a pair of freshly-designed in-ear wireless headphones that have been made for specifically for bedtime in a bid to help you sleep better. These are original because they are unlike any other earphones on the market, working in the same way as normal Bluetooth earphones but with a smaller and thus more comfortable form so they can be used while you’re in the land of Nod.
They aren’t focused on music streaming, though. So instead they are all about helping you to drift off in a more relaxed way by masking unwanted, external noise and replacing it with soothing sounds. Essentially, they’re aiming to improve people’s health, reducing sleep deprivation.
Nuraphones: Best for low-motion exercise (weight training, etc)
Nura for £350
The Nuraphones are designed to keep you cool for hours while offering a personalized sound
Nura
If you’re not really a cardio fan, and you prefer to use over-the-ear headphones for your workouts,
