Best running headphones 2019 Running and other sports can be a great way to improve your fitness, improve your self-confidence and lose weight. But while starting is (relatively) easy, taking this resolution and turning it into a long-term lifestyle change is absolutely not.mobile in ear headphones We all find our motivation in different ways, but music can be hugely helpful in raising your spirits and heartrate, or distracting you from burning muscles. Which is where a really decent pair of headphones can make all the difference. In this article we round up our pick of the best running, sports and fitness-focused headphones, and offer general advice about what you should be looking for when buying headphones for physical activities. Fit: Your headphones are going to be jolted and bounced around more than in civilian life, so the fit needs to be spot on. Headphones with multiple sizes of bud are a good idea. In case the headphones do get jogged out of your ears, some kind of neck attachment may be useful, or the ability to survive a drop. Which leads us to... Build quality: You're looking for something robust and light. And also reasonably water-resistant, to account for sweat and rain. Audio quality: This is probably less of a priority than when selecting headphones for home listening pleasure: the sound of traffic may drown out much of the musical nuance in any case. Talking of which, if you're going to be cycling, or running across roads, consider your safety. Noise cancellation may be a dangerous option if it prevents you hearing approaching dangers. Wired or wireless? Most of the models we've picked in this roundup are wireless because, when running, wires are a pain. It also means you can play music from your Apple Watch, which is a plus for fitness activities. But going for Bluetooth does increase the price tag, and those who go out running in all weathers may prefer a cheaper option - don't rule out wired headphones entirely. (Or Lightning headphones, for that matter.) Sales and discounts: Value for money is important, and price has been taken into account when compiling this list. But there are also temporary discounts to look out for. Read up on these in our regularly updated roundup of the Best headphone deals.