9 of the hottest headphones for your workouts in 2025
Amp up the tunes (and your workout).
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Everyone has their go-to workout playlist and these top earpieces will ensure you never skip a beat. Whether you train in the water or need noise-cancelling options to drown out those gym grunts, there’s a pair guaranteed to suit your fitness needs
When you’re hitting the gym, pounding the pavement or making waves in your local pool, pumping some high-tempo tunes is a guaranteed workout booster. Aside from relieving boredom, studies have found music can increase stamina and put you in a better mood.
So it’s not surprising that our Body+Soul 2025 Health of the Nation survey also found 40 per cent of Aussies turn to music to manage stress – Enya and a bath anyone?
With headphones well and truly considered an essential fitness accessory, finding the right pair to suit your favourite way to train is a must – something that will stay put for runners, work in the water for swimmers and be durable enough to survive a gym bag.
Thankfully, these top picks fit the bill when it comes to comfort, durability and sweat-resistance. Play on.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro, $399 from samsung.com
JBL Tune 770NC, $200 from jbl.com.au
Shokz Openswim Pro, $299 from jbhifi.com.au
Soundcore Q20i, $100 from soundcore.com
JLab Go Air Sport, $70 from jbhifi.com.au
Jabra Elite 8 Active, $275 from amazon.com.au
Bose Ultra Open, $450 from bose.com.au
Sony WH-CH520 Wireless, $78 from
Soundcore AeroFit 2, $179 from soundcore.com
Which headphones are best for gym?
When choosing a pair of headphones to suit your trips to the gym, you'll definitely want a pair that is water and sweat resistant. It's also important to find a pair that fit comfortably in or on your ears so they don't fall out or irritate you while you're trying to focus on your workout. A wireless pair isn't essential, but you may find that not having to connect the earphones to your phone with a wire frees you up for more movement.
Can sweat damage headphones?
While it's not super likely that it would happen, excessive sweat can potentially damage earphones. That's why it's best to play it safe and stick to the models that offer sweat and water resistance - there's plenty on the market for you to choose from.
Can you run with wireless earbuds?
While they may look flimsy and prone to falling out, true wireless earbuds are designed to fit snugly in your ear. Some even offer multiple sized ear tips so you can get the exact right fit and avoid them falling out while you work up a sweat.
Looking for more tech gadgets? We rounded up the best wireless earbuds, the best fitness trackers and the best smart scales to help you reach your health goals. Plus, boost your workout with the best resistance bands, best gym shoes and best exercise bikes.
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