Run to the beat: Best running watches and smartwatches with music playback

Music makes running easier, but for those looking to run to the beat and have their workouts tracked with a GPS running watch, it usually means strapping on a phone as well.

The good news is the latest running watches and smartwatches are coming equipped with on-board storage and even music streaming access, so you can leave your smartphone behind and run untethered.

Thanks to Rocky Balboa we all know that workouts are easier when we’re pumped up by our favourite power song playlists. Science has even gone and proved the positive effect a few killer tunes can have when you’re trying to kick your own ass on the pavements, in the gym or even doing laps down the pool.

While dedicated sports watches still offer the best way to train, GPS equipped smartwatches are quickly catching up.
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