An extension of our hand for a few years, the smartphone has become an indispensable accessory in our daily lives. It is therefore natural that we have also seen it land in our sports activities.
Some people see this as negative, restrictive or even that it distorts the initial spirit of the running trip, i.e. that running is a breath of fresh air, a bubble that we create for ourselves to forget everything else. But isn't the opposite also true? Hasn't the smartphone become, on the contrary, an asset and an important help in our training and preparation?
What are the reasons to run with your smartphone ?
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Okay, but where to put it?
To best choose the sports accessory you need for your workout, you must first establish ALL of your needs. In particular, we advise you to know if you need a large space to put your keys, watch, headphones, credit card, smartphone laptop or not.
Now that you've established your needs, let's look at the possibilities:
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The armband
Sport ArmbandAesthetic, comfortable, affordable, weatherproof, sweatproof... our armband sports allows easy access to your smartphone (GPS, music, applications) thanks to its detachable magnetic sleeve .
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The belt
Sports beltOur sport belt has, in addition to its detachable magnetic sleeve , 3 additional compartments for keys, gels, maps and soft water bottles. It is the perfect ally for runners!
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The bra
So yes, it's not the most elegant solution, but there are sports bras on the market that are specially designed with a smartphone integration smartphone. Located in the front, you can store your smartphone, keys, money and other valuables.
The only drawback is that you have to stop each time to check your smartphone.
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The backpack
For the most experienced runners, it is a solution that may seem trivial, but it is possible to store your smartphone in hydration bags. Of course, if the bag is just to carry the smartphone it's not very useful and there are much more practical, less bulky and less expensive solutions. However, if you are going to run for a long time, you need to take water with you to stay hydrated. In this case, it's a good idea to get a hydration pack that has a pocket for your smartphone.
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The pockets
Then we come to the least practical solutions which are almost survival situations. We don't really recommend this solution, which will be more of a hindrance than anything else.
At this rate it's time to invest a little!
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By hand?
Finally, we prefer to warn you, if having your cell phone in your hand can be the easiest and cheapest solution, you may not know it yet, but it involves risks that we advise you not to take...
The "weight" of the smartphone, as light as it is, can cause a lot of little problems. As a result, it will create an imbalance in your whole body. To hold the smartphone, you will contract the muscles of the arm and consequently, those of the shoulder. You will thus have an imbalance of all the upper limbs and you risk to hurt yourself! So this solution is to be banned from now on.
On your marks, get set,
GO!
Now there are no more excuses to equip yourself with the right gear to improve your stride and your performance.