When we talk about a healthy lifestyle, whether it’s taking a brisk walk, a few rounds on the running track, some vigorous exercises or going to your routine gym, the most essential workout equipment for any expert or beginner level athlete are their headphones. A latest research on approximately 800 athletes who are involved in sports at least once or twice a month says that the key reason for using headphones when exercising is to stay focused.

According to most of the respondents, the primary factor of using headphones during sports is self-motivation since headphones help them to stay focused. Creating a personal space is another main motive. 60 per cent of the respondents agree that they wear their headsets because they enjoy listening to their favorite music during workout, 30 per cent say that they use headphones to block the surrounding noise and only 10 per cent say that they were on their own for their workout sessions.

Now, selecting a nice pair of headphones can be a bit of hassle for some people as this might be a skeptical job due to the various options available in the market. Therefore we have listed down some perfect headphones for your workout sessions:

• Jabra Elite 65T
• Anker, Bluetooth 5.0 headphones
• RHA TrueConnect
• Bose SoundSport Free
• VAVA MOOV 28 Wireless
• VI Sense Wireless Headphones
• 66 AUDIO – BTS Pro
• Plantronics BackBeat FIT 500
• Jaybird X4
• AfterShokz Trekz Air Open Ear Wireless

1. Jabra Elite 65T

If you’re looking for a great pair of wireless ear buds for workout, these ear buds are a good option. The bud’s comfortable, immovable fitting and non-existence of wires is what makes this pair such a premium choice for workouts. It has a particular layering so it kind of positions itself in the ear a bit conveniently. They’re adequately bassy, best with booming, workout-friendly audios and have a fair amount of resonance too. The only disadvantage of these ear buds is that they’re pricier than other brands.

2. Anker, Bluetooth 5.0 headphones

If you’re looking for a reasonable option rather than the high-end brands, Anker headphones are the best choice for your workout sessions. They are water-proof as well as sweat-proof headphones offer a very brilliant fit, sound isolating, Bluetooth and perfectly acceptable audio however the audio quality cannot compete for the quality of the higher end brands. These pairs have a great battery life up to 8hrs.

3. RHA TrueConnect

These gym-friendly buds look as similar as air-pods with incredible sound quality by true wireless standards. They comfortably fit into your ear, the RHAs are excellent in this respect because they come with several different options of ear tip and offer sweat and water proofing for gym, running and exercises. There is absence of clear bass but is quite enough to keep you focused during workout.

4. Bose SoundSport Free

If you’re someone who prefers performance over appearance then these are a perfect choice for gaming. They are Bluetooth true wireless in-ear buds with anchoring looks. They offer a sufficient battery life with good audio quality and sound isolating. They are exceptionally comfortable and have immovable connectivity. The only con of these pairs is that they are extremely defenseless against wind and are not ideal for running.

5. VAVA MOOV 28 Wireless Headphones 

Looking for a budget-friendly pair of earphones for gym? Vava Moov 28 are the best in this regard. A supremely durable, high water protection, extremely comfortable, perfect fit and a good audio quality all in a very reasonable price is purely value for money. These wireless ear buds have an adequate battery life and are very light weight which makes them standout as an ideal choice of headphones for workout.

6. VI Sense Wireless Headphones

If you want to keep a record of your weight loss progress or your healthy lifestyle and routine, VI sense is the ultimate tool for your workout needs be it gyming, running, weight lifting or any kind of exercise. It comes with a yearlong fitness app (supported by iOS and android). These headphones offer an extremely comfortable fit and are sweat and waterproof with up to 8hrs of battery life. The noise cancelling feature makes it the best for outdoor environment.

7. 66 AUDIO – BTS Pro

These extremely light-weighted earphones have a great fit and tend to set on the ear very well which makes them well balanced while running. The on-ear fit is comfortable for long duration of usage and listening to music for extensive period. The BTS pro is very durable with their sweat and water resistance feature. They have an overt bassy audio quality with their 36mm drivers and amazing battery life.

8. Plantronics BackBeat FIT 500

These headphones from Plantronics are a great choice for value for money with a lot of amazing features. From excellent battery life to sound isolation and comfort, these headphones tend to be the best for the workout. They are designed with the sweat-water proof quality with a specific coating and provide fun sound for the music of all genres. The bass of these headphones is quite loud and powerful.

9. Jaybird X4

The recent release by jaybird is a superb Bluetooth ear bud for any sports. These are wireless and offer a great fit perfect for running. These earphones are water and sweat protected. Talking about the sound quality, they have an option to adjust audio according to your needs by simply downloading the jaybird application which makes it quite easy to use.

10. AfterShokz Trekz Air Open Ear Wireless

These headphones are built with the open-air design and bone conduction technology which makes them very comfortable to use. You don’t have to plug these into your ears but they rather transfer sound through the bone conduction therefore you get to hear the surrounding sounds too. They might not have the same audio quality as the high end brands but they are extremely durable, waterproof and an adequate battery life.