Patrick Smith/Getty Images

If you have strong preferences for your workout gear — and strong feelings on Hoka versus Brooks (we're not getting in the middle of that debate) — then finding the right pair of workout headphones can be extra challenging.
Stella Kalinina for BI
When Deb Stern steps up to the barbell for a heavy back squat, all distractions fall away.
The offers and details on this page may have updated or changed since the time of publication. See our article on Business Insider for current information.

Today's Connections: Sports Edition is tricky! There are some red herrings you'll have to avoid.

