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What are the best ways to deal with headphone cords while exercising?

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Asked by: Idorenyin Thompson

Just get some head phones that have a plastic part that hooks around your ear. Then the cords can be heavy and even flop around or get pulled on while being under your shirt without falling off. These dont need to be expensive, so check out Marshalls or TJ Max. Highly active question.

How do I keep my headphones in while exercising?


Put it in your left ear put it upside down take the left headphone put in your right ear upside down wrap them around your ears. And then give them a little bit of a tug. And they are nice and secure.

How do you wear wired headphones when working out?

Cheapest Solution: Wired Headphones + Shirt + Hat



The cheapest solution is to keep the phone (or mp3 player) in your pocket, wear wired headphones and run the wire under a shirt and wear a hat/beanie/bandana that covers the ears to prevent them from flying out.

Can you go to the gym with wired headphones?

There’s nothing tethering you to a device. You can move freely without hindrance in a way that just isn’t possible when you’re using wired headphones. You can see why wireless is popular in the gym. It would difficult to maintain form and focus if you were worried about getting tangled in your wires.

How do you wear headphones while running?

Many earphones come with an optional clip on the wire which can be attached to your top. Once again, this means that the cord is not going to bounce around so much while you are running and is therefore less likely to tug the ear buds out of place.

Are headphones or earbuds better for working out?

Generally speaking, those tackling more cardio-focused workouts, like running, will typically benefit from a lightweight, unobtrusive pair of in-ear buds. On the other hand, those focused on strength training and similar may prefer a pair of traditional over-the-ear headphones.

What is the best way to listen to music while running?

How to safely listen to music while running

  1. Allow ambient noise.
  2. Keep music at a reasonable level.
  3. Avoid running with music in heavily trafficked areas.
  4. Leave one headphone out.
  5. Stay vigilant.
  6. Consider Bone Conduction headphones (see below)
  7. Consider a running watch with bluetooth (see below)


Is it good to jog with headphones?

With compromised balance, exercise such as running (on the road or a treadmill) or cycling can become dangerous, especially if you exercise in areas congested with traffic, as you can fall and injure yourself. You may also damage your hearing if you regularly listen to music through earphones for a prolonged time.