The 6 Best Wireless Headphones For Working Out, Tested By A Fitness Editor

Women’s Health

As a WH fitness editor and personal trainer, a pair of wireless headphones for working out is a must-have in my gym bag. Listening to a hype song makes me feel like I’m on top of the world at the gym on a run. And cueing up a stellar playlist is essential to get me in the zone, especially during long cardio sessions where I know I’ll be hitting a Zone 4 heart rate. And, it’s not all in my head—music tempo can positively impact your performance during both low and high-intensity exercise, according to a recent study published in Frontiers in Psychology.

But you can’t just grab any pair of cheap headphones or earbuds and expect them to do the job well. Before choosing my winners for the best workout headphones, I evaluated each pair based on sweat resistance, battery life, comfort, sound quality, and noise cancellation. Long story short: The best wireless headphones are lightweight and block out distracting gym noise. Before taking the plunge on a purchase, here’s what to consider.