Reddit mentions of Sony Walkman NWZW273S 4 GB Waterproof Sports MP3 Player (Black) with Swimming Earbuds

I have many, many hours on this. It's great to not have to fuck around with a cord, especially while wearing a pack. I think it's 2.5 oz. Comfortable. For some reason it's been super tough. I keep expecting it to break, but it's been years now and it just keeps going, including the battery. Use for hiking, gym, biking, everything. No annoying software, just drag and drop mp3s.

EDIT: Lost for two days. Just now found outside in the snow next to my truck. Survived deep snow and subzero temperatures for two nights. Dried off and started up. Works great. :)

Gonna go a different route and suggest the Walkman earbuds. I have the older, larger version and they are seriously awesome. Weather resist (now actually waterproof), no wires dangling, light weight. Downside is it's shuffle play only, but I've had mine for years and absolutely love them. So much easier than dangling wires, armbands, whatever.

You'll want a dedicated waterproof mp3 player because the Bluetooth in your phone only has a range of about 10m. If you still want your phone poolside, just get one of these.

I don't know what your budget is, but I've used these and they're pretty great. Snug fit, doesn't come off from water resistance, and audio quality is good.

Not OP, but probably these things. I'd never heard of them either, but they look pretty interesting.

A Sony Walkman MP3 player that is basically only earbuds.

This is the newer version. I bought a pair but sent them back b/c Sony changed the connecting strap and the newer set wouldn't stay in my ears.

I bought a pair of the older ones on eBay and they're still kicking. Got two years of 4-5/week use out of the first pair; I'm about a year into the second.

MP3 interface works with Windows Media Player & is basically drag-and-drop. I put the music on shuffle so I don't build playlists but I think that can be done.

I hate having anything in my hands or pockets when I'm working out, so these are perfect. I use them to run as well.

Perfection for me would be an updated version of the MotoACTV watch - something with GPS, heart rate monitoring, and about 2GB of storage + bluetooth so I can strap it on my wrist, put in some BT headphones, and go.

I do the same with swimming but with music and I personally use these. Can't say I know how they compare to other types, like the bluetooth ones, but they've done me well. No wire dangling in the way and as long as water doesn't get in (which it doesn't with the waterproof buds) there's no change in sound quality from being above water to being below.

> but I still can't find the motivation for proper exercise like going to the swimmingpool.

Have you thought about buying a water proof mp3 player? I use this one: http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Walkman-NWZW273S-Waterproof-Swimming/dp/B00I05EFO4/ref=sr_1_4?s=mp3&ie=UTF8&qid=1453907199&sr=1-4&keywords=waterproof+mp3

Also try getting other people into going swimming. If you are with people it's much easier to find the motiviation to do sports.

Also playing Alternative Reality games like Ingress, Recources or the mother of all those games: GeoCaching helps a lot to get out and move your body.

Check out Sony Walkman waterproof mp3 play works awesome for me no need to bring along phone plus it has external mics that can incorporate outside sounds into your ear buds should be just what your looking for. Just have to tie a short line as a leash to them so you don't loose them on a big Wipeout. https://www.amazon.com/Sony-Walkman-NWZW273S-Waterproof-Swimming/dp/B00I05EFO4

I use the Sony Walkman Wireless MP3. It's a great product, never fallen out, super comfortable. Also noise-cancelling and water-proof, so it's immune to those who sweat lots or even for a post-workout shower.

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Walkman-NWZW273S-Waterproof-Swimming/dp/B00I05EFO4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1417379555&sr=8-3&keywords=sony+walkman

I use one of these insted:

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Walkman-NWZW273S-Waterproof-Swimming/dp/B00I05EFO4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1413973268&sr=8-1&keywords=sony+nwz-w273s

It's waterpoof and very lightweight. I found mine a lot cheaper than the listing above.

forget about cables:
sony sports mp3 player

I've tried a few different types:

1. Megafeis
   
2. Sony
   
   I no longer recommend the Sony because they have a "proprietary charger" instead of just using a damn micro-usb charger which of course would make too much sense. I've gone through two of the Sony's with the charger breaking but I'm pretty happy with the Megafeis currently.

After seeing some accidents I am just too scared to take my phone with me in the gym. Half of the people's phones in there are shattered.

Bought these like a year and a hlaf ago:
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Walkman-NWZW273S-Waterproof-Swimming/dp/B00I05EFO4/ref=sr_1_2?s=mp3&ie=UTF8&qid=1463244279&sr=1-2&keywords=sony

I love watching Milkdrop while listening to Pink Floyd. I also often listen to music underwater and Pink Floyd is the most common band I'll listen to. It was cathartic the first time I listen to Don't Leave Me Now in a pool. But also Signs of Life, Shine On You Crazy Diamond and Embryo are all profound as hell while floating in water. I've also listen to The Endless River while floating in a river. I like to sync my breathing to "Speak To Me/Breathe". A mantra of mine when I start to feel overwhelmed is to breathe and chant slowly "breathe, breathe in the air. Don't Be afraid to care".