You can nail your training, fueling, and recovery routine, only to have a snoring partner undo your progress at 2 a.m. What’s the solution? The SMM team finished testing the new Ozlo Sleepbuds 2, and we’re happy to report they sound better than ever: “Ozlo Sleepbuds 2 Review: A Solid Upgrade for Noise-Sensitive Sleepers.” Ozlo made several improvements over the original model, like extending battery life from 10 to 14 hours, improving connectivity, expanding tracking sensors, and increasing max volume and bass. Just like version 1, they use passive noise blocking and masking sounds to create a quiet sleep environment, and they’re small enough to be comfortable for most side sleepers. The ability to control your bedroom sound level matters more than you’d expect. According to “What’s the Acceptable Noise Level in a Bedroom?”, experts generally recommend keeping nighttime noise around 25 to 30 decibels – roughly the volume of a whisper or rustling leaves. For noise-sensitive sleepers, earbuds are one way to mask sounds you can’t eliminate. All of this is especially important for runners. “Why Sleep Is Important for Health and Athletic Performance” explains that deep sleep supports muscle repair and growth-hormone release. On the other hand, sleep deprivation may reduce reaction time, strength, endurance, mood, and energy. If you want to lock in performance gains, optimizing recovery with a quiet sleep environment is essential, so check out the Sleepbuds 2 – SMM readers get an extra $20 off MSRP with code “SMM” at checkout!

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