1) Rio Forge Series
The Rio Forge is encased in rubber and easily graspable. It integrates a stainless steel face plate for durability for its 128, 256 and 512 MB flash memory models. Storage can further be expanded up to 1 GB of MP3 or WMA music files via an internal memory card slot. The Rio Forge supports Audible audio book files, offers quick USB 2.0 file transfers, runs for up to 20 hours on a AAA battery, has a built in FM tuner and recorder and offers gym friendly features like a stopwatch and lap timer.

2) Creative Muvo Micro C100
Creative’s Muvo Micro C100 sports player offers 256 MB of internal flash memory and a SD/MMC memory card slot to hold MP3 and WMA music files. The player is housed in a rugged case and is splash proof. It offers support for quick USB 2.0 file transfers, drag and drop of files, a five band equalizer, blue backlit LCD, FM radio and up to 18 hours of play on a AAA battery. The main feature for the sports minded is the stopwatch, which includes a lap-timer, split-timer and countdown timer.

3) Samsung Yepp Sport YP-60V
This tiny 1.53” x 3.66” x 0.66” 256MB Samsung Yepp offers a variety of health tracking features, including heart rate monitor, calorie counter and stop watch. Capable of playing up to 15 hours on a rechargeable battery, the YP-60V supports MP3 and WMA music files. It’s equipped with an FM tuner and recorder and can double as a file storage device. Sound can be enhanced via simulated surround sound. An arm band is included in the package.