What do you do with your phone when you
run? I usually run with my phone in my
pocket. I have dropped my phone on more
than one occasion and even if it stays in my pocket, it is really
uncomfortable. If you have an iPhone 5
or older, you won’t have a problem finding an arm band for your phone. I have the Samsung Galaxy S5 with a case on
it. Like many of the larger smart
phones, it is almost impossible to find a sports armband that your phone will
fit into. Until now, that is.
Tune Belt was founded in 1983 by Richard
Wagner. He was hiking in Wyoming’s Teton
Mountains and saw that his friend was using a neoprene strap to hold his
sunglasses on. The idea suddenly came to
him that he could use neoprene to keep his music player from bouncing
around.
The best part about Tune Belt is that you go to their
website, pick your phone and type of case (no case, medium case, or large case)
and you will easily be able to pick the right sports armband. I have been looking for years to find a good
armband that would fit my larger phones with cases on them,
with no luck.
I got the AB89, which is made for the
Samsung Galaxy S5 with a large case. It
works great. The armband even has a Velcro
strip to keep your cord from dangling.
The neoprene is very durable and the plastic screen looks like it should
last for quite a long time. There are
several holes on the bottom so you can plug in your earphones.
The only negative thing I have to say
is that the top where you insert your phone doesn’t close completely. There is a flap that covers your phone, so
there is no way it will fall out. I just
wish it would protect the phone if I ran in the rain. I love this sports armband though and would definitely
recommend it. Their website is extremely
easy to navigate through and simple to understand.
The armbands average from $20-$25
each. They also have belts for iPhone
phones as well. For the old school
runners out there, they even have belts for cassette player and CD
players. Now you can take your old MJ tapes
on a run with you.
You can purchase your Tune Belt products
at www.tunebelt.com, Amazon, REI, and
other retailers.
Note: I received this product in exchange
for a review. The review is my personal opinion of the product and I was
not required to give a particular opinion of it. I am not a doctor, so please use all of the products
that I review at your own risk.
Sports Armbands
ReplyDeleteSports armbands are the ideal way to carry your phone when running and let you get on with your exercise. There are a wide range of armbands available designed to keep your phone and valuables safe, dry and accessible, whilst being hardwearing and comfortable to wear.