Sports music players are designed to be lightweight, water-resistant and easy to use, so you can focus on nothing else.

Conveniences like a touchscreen aren’t as crucial, since sweaty fingers and touchscreens don’t mix. The best workout music players emphasize usability and durability over bells and whistles, so they can withstand gym time and the occasional fall.

Here are some of our top picks.

The SanDisk Clip Sport Plus has a battery life of approximately 20 hours on a single charge and supports both lossy and lossless audio files. It's small, lightweight, IPX5 water-resistant, and can be clipped to your clothes or bag with the included sturdy clip.