The best headphones for working out in 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

Good music is a lifesaver for a grueling workout, but that's only if your headphones are up to the sweaty challenge. It can feel nearly impossible to go on a run or finish an intense set without your favorite songs blasting in your ears. As an avid runner and weight trainer, I need my earbuds to be charged and ready to play my favorite songs before I hit the pavement -- and I need them to be durable enough to last through a rainy or sweaty exercise session. Also: The best noise-canceling headphones With the start of a new year comes all those fitness resolutions we hope to stick to. If you're dialing in on your fitness in 2025, some high-quality workout headphones could help you reach your fitness goals. ZDNET and our team of exercise and headphone enthusiasts have done most of the figurative and literal heavy lifting by testing out our favorite earbuds and headphones at the gym, on runs, and while we stay active. We've logged miles and sweat with these headsets and considered optio ... Read full article.