Exercising with the 1520

[Matt Manahan]

For some reason, I'm considering the 1520, even with the new Notes and iPhones coming out soon. One concern I have is that I currently run with my phone in my shorts pocket. I like carrying my phone for music and fitness tracking.

Does anyone jog with their 1520? Figured out a solution to carrying a huge phone while running?

Thanks!

 

[runamuck83]

I have no idea how that would be possible. I cannot fathom running with my 1520 lol

 

[Scienceguy Labs]

Looks like it's time for the fanny pack! lol
I'm pretty sure you can find a large enough arm band for your 1520 on Amazon or eBay. Just don't get the ones that are for the Note or just generically say that they'll fit 6" phones. They don't fit. I've purchased the different ones from eBay....none fit my 1520.

 

[AvatarEW]

You will need an arm sportsband that accepts larger devices. The problem is that none are made specifically for the 1520. For wired headphones, your headphone port will either be blocked or the top is open (water ingress or possible fall out).

Consequently, would also recommend a sweatproof wireless Bluetooth headset/earbuds with a microphone.

 

[valeriolucciola]

Yeah, idk if I could run with this beast. I will probably use my 920 and update my runtastic via wifi

 

[rpac78]

Isn't just carrying the 1520 a workout in and of itself? I get arm cramps just holding the thing up when I'm watching something on YouTube.

 

[Kniggt]

No way. To big to run with.

 

[soy_corriendo]

I run with my 1520 all of the time. I run track and cross country and I use it to play music. Just make sure you have a case on it.

 

[Timbre70]

get a small waist pouch, put 1520 inside and strap around your waist. But be warned, the pouch will be bouncing up and down due to the 1520 weight. :excited:

 

[raydwatts]

What about wearing a cycling jersey? They have large rear pockets which are deep enough for the phone and easily accessible.

 

[Tigerinc]

Someone needs a Misfit bracelet.

It could be done. You'll need a pocket with a zipper on it. The phone is quite thin, so it is possible. I have seen the arm bands with other phablets at the gym. Unless you are tiny, then it might look odd.

Half the people at the gym are on their phone all the time anyways!

 

[Yonic Boom]

I assumed you meant doing curls with it.

 

[Flytetymex]

I personally just lay my 1520 on the ground and use it as my yoga/sit up mat

 

[Matt Manahan]

I ordered the 1520 in yellow yesterday. Looking forward to receiving it. I don't do yoga, but maybe I'll take it up once I get the phone ;-)

 

[lenspen2999]

you should get an arm band and start run like Power Rangers. :evil:

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Exercising with the 1520?

Yes, I do twenty reps a day lifting my 1520 to each ear.

 

[Nogitsune Micah]

Guys i am a dancer
(Hip hop mainly but i do have ballet/lyrical)

I dance with this phone in my pocket(It's usually my radio) and do a lot of spins, slides, flips and jumps...it's perfectly fine.

I also have done my morning run with my 1520. It is not that bad at all
Keep this in mine

1. I wear skinny jeans and baggy jeans

2. I ocassionally wear shorts

3. Sweatpants

1520 is perfectly fine

 

[Kez0]

I'm using an armband for running with BT earphones, before that i was using an armband too with my 925 and i don't feel a great diference using it with an armband, even considering the huge screen of the 1520.

 

[Loco5150]

There are also those cases that you can strap around your arm. I would go with some sort of a case solution.

 

[Matt Manahan]

I've got an armband and BT earphones on the way. Thanks everyone!