Fitness-friendly headphones
Jasmine France,
Senior Associate Editor
September 3, 2009
Swimsuit season is almost over for many of us, so it's about time to buckle down on that fitness regimen and do some last-minute toning. Dragging yourself to the gym day after day can be such a chore, which is why you should make sure you're motivated once you get there. Music is the perfect way to add some fun to any workout. You can start by picking up a gym-worthy MP3 player. Or if you already have a device well suited to your fitness routine (most flash-based players will do), consider picking up a fitness-friendly pair of headphones. Trust us: there's nothing more irritating than constantly reinserting an earbud during long periods of bouncy activity. All the pairs below offer a secure fit, so you can avoid the dangle, and some even offer Bluetooth functionality, allowing you to cut the cord out of the equation entirely.
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| The Bottom Line | The Nike Aero Sport Headphones may not sound great, but they're an inexpensive option for fitness-fiends who dig on the super sleek, ultra sweatproof design. | The Sony MDR-AS40EX earphones are a good choice for fitness fiends with limited cash to spend and a preference for an earclip design. | The JayBird Endorphin Rush earphones are a good choice for active people who want secure fitting earbuds without sacrificing bass or overall sound quality. | Ultimate Ears' no-frills Super.fi 3 Studio in-ear headphones deliver a clear, balanced audio response. This set should be your top choice in the $100 price range. | The Altec Lansing BackBeat 906 is a ruggedly-constructed, thoughtfully conceived, and sonically impressive stereo Bluetooth headset, but the one-size-fits-all design may disappoint some users. | The JayBird JB-200i Bluetooth Stereo Headset is a nice option for active types who want a super low-profile set of wireless earphones for their iPod. |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Info unavailable | Convertible | In-ear ear-bud | In-ear canalphone | Behind-the-neck | In-ear ear-bud (with over-the-ear mount) |
| Sound Output Mode | Info unavailable | Stereo | Stereo | Stereo | Stereo | Stereo |
| Connectivity Technology | Info unavailable | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wireless - Bluetooth | Wireless - Bluetooth 2.0 |
| Headphones Type | Info unavailable | Headphones - Binaural | Headphones - Binaural | Headphones - Binaural | Headphones - Binaural | Headphones - Binaural |
| Product Type | Info unavailable | Headphones - Wired | Headphones - Wired | Headphones - Wired | Headphones - Wireless - Bluetooth | Headset - Wireless - Bluetooth 2.0 |
| Product Description | Info unavailable | Sony MDR AS40EX - Headphones | JayBird Endorphin Rush Athletic Earphones - Headphones | Ultimate Ears super.fi 3 Studio - Headphones | Altec Lansing BackBeat 906 - Headphones | JayBird JB-200i - Headset |
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