5 best wireless headphones for working out

 

Don’t get into a tangle on the treadmill, try one of our five best wireless headphones for working out

I am a big believer in German philosopher, Friedrich Nietzsche’s quote: ‘without music, life would be a mistake. That also means for me at least, that without music, a workout would be a mistake too. In fact working out with music can improve athletic performance by up to 15 per cent, The Guardian reported. Now, I know that most gyms have a selection of the finest tunes playing in the background, but everyone has their own individual playlist that really gets them going to achieve those personal bests. There is an abundance of headphones and earphones that you can use to workout, but here’s something that might make you think about trying wireless headphones.

The day was a cold and wet Monday morning, the setting was the gym and what was lost was … my dignity. I was on the treadmill, minding my business, listening to Kelly Clarkson’s ‘Stronger’, the beat dropped and along with it went my brand new iPhone 7, followed by my body. Yes – I fell off the treadmill. My headphones’ wire had gotten caught in the treadmill’s emergency stop, sending me flying backwards. Luckily the emergency stop actually worked or I might not be here to to tell this tale. No – I didn’t get hurt really, (but my pride did). From that day onward I never went on the treadmill with my headphones on (which meant I hardly went on at all) until I tried wireless headphones.

To help you avoid such hazards, the Healthista team have searched high and low to bring you the best wireless headphones for your workout.

Wissonly Hi Runner

Wissonly is one of the few bone conduction headphone brands that have mastered bone conduction vibrator technology, and one of the few brands in the industry that have sustained experience in using bone conduction technology to protect hearing. Wissonly Hi Runner advocate a healthy way to listen. They perfectly combine the principles of healthy hearing and bone conduction sound transmission, to create a non-in-ear and non-ear-damaging bone conduction headphone which can effectively protect hearing.

Due to the particularity of the technical principle, sound quality of bone conduction headphones is more difficult to be improved . To this end, Wissonly Hi Runner subverts the traditional sound quality scheme, makes a breakthrough to use the large-size bone conduction vibrator. Through structural optimization, the effective vibration area of the vibrator is increased by 35%, thereby improving the vibrator sound efficiency, making the sound more powerful.It also optimizing the direction of sound transmission, reducing sound loss during sound transmission, and making the sound more concentrated.

The skin-friendly silicone material of the Wissonly Hi Runner body is a product that can be in contact with the skin for a long time. It is naturally a better choice and feels good to the touch. Because the entire headphone is made of skin-friendly material, it is very comfortable to wear. Even if you wear glasses, you can still hang it firmly on your ears. The headphone frame uses memory titanium, which has the advantage of being stretchable and lightweight.

Aftershokz Trekz Titanium

What makes the Trekz Titanium wireless headphones so special is that they are lightweight, comfortable and also very safe when using them outside, as they allow you to hear the sounds of the outdoors without forfeiting volume and quality. This is done through something called Bone conduction technology, (the transfer of sound sound to the inner ear through the bones of the skull) an open ear design. These headphones were designed with athletes in mind, so they are sweatproof and so secure. Another selling point is that England Athletics have partnered with AfterShokz launching their RunTogether programme and these are the only earphones fully approved for use in all road races under the UK Athletics rules of competition.

Snugs Wireless

Custom moulded sound wear was once upon a time reserved for musicians and top DJs. Luckily, this technology is becoming much more affordable and the Snugs Wireless earphones are game-changer. Snugs earphones are created by taking a 3D scan or impression of your individual ear canal. Snugs then use 3D modelling and printing technology to create a pair of earphones based on your exact ear.  All you have to do is book an appointment with one of their UK-wide fitting centres to have your ear impression completed by their trained staff. If you are scanned within the M25 they use digital scanners, however, in the rest of the UK we use physical impressions. Both processes are said to be painless and quick. As they are custom fit for ear they provide unmatched comfort and the very best sound quality. The Snugs also act as hearing protection from loud external sounds, offering high levels of passive noise cancellation. They are great for an active lifestyle and the custom ear tips provide a secure fit, long-term comfort, and durable resistance to sweat and the weather.

Intempo Melody

The Intempo wireless headphones have a great look and sound and are ideal for listening to music on the go. The sit over the head like an Alice band and have cushioned padding around the ears that protect the speakers and allow you to workout comfortably. The side control buttons let you change the track with ease and control the volume. The folding design makes them easy to store away after use, perfect for putting in your handbag or gym bag.

JBL Reflect Mini

The JBL Reflect Mini Bluetooth earphones are sweat proof and are awesome for working out. The design of the earbuds allow the buds to sit comfortably in your ear and unlike many other styles of earbuds these don’t stick out from your ears. These earphones are lightweight, very compact and provide eight hours of playback time They have a built-in microphone, so you can easily answer calls, very conveniently with crystal clear sound.