WINTER FITNESS
SWIMMING
In the January 2045 issue, we’ll be raving about a pill that turns you into a dolphin. But for now…
[ Words Dan Grabham]
Saver’s day
If you don’t want Bluetooth and would be happy with just 4GB of MP3 storage, there’s also a standard model called the OpenSwim, for £139.
Swum people
There are two different EQ modes for playback over Bluetooth, and two for MP3 including one intended for swimming. They don’t make a huge difference, though.
SHOKZ OPENSWIM PRO
Let’s face it, swimming is pretty boring. Why else do you see lots of people at lane-swimming sessions just having a chat after they’ve finished a length?
Swimming headphones have been pretty wacky affairs in the past, but one of the first to come out with a pair that truly made sense was Shokz. And this latest version is the IP68-rated OpenSwim Pro. Not only can they keep songs on board courtesy of 32GB of storage, but they also have Bluetooth so music can come from your phone or watch.