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Ever since my iPhone with integrated Nike+ arrived, I've been charting my walks and runs with it every time I work out. I am more than a little excited that soon there will be a new accessory to add to the Nike+ system. Last Fall, Nike hinted that not only would the iPhone be able to track your time, distance, speed, and calories burned, but that it would also be able to monitor your heart rate. Read more
If you're into walking or running, the Nike + iPod Sports Kit is a must. The sensor fits in your shoe and the receiver clicks into your iPod Nano. It keeps track of your distance, speed, and calories burned and stores all your data online with a quick synch. Now I'm happy to announce that Nike and Apple are teaming up with health clubs and fitness equipment brands like Life Fitness, Precor, Star Read more
I've heard a lot of people talk about how much they love their Nike iPod sport kit, but many have also mentioned hating the Nike Plus site that goes along with it. RUNNER+ is a brand new online social network for runners who don't want to use Nike's site, but do want to achieve more through community and technology. RUNNER+ provides forums, groups, challenges, run mapping, member tips & Read more
If you've spent tons of money on your iPod, you want to protect it with a case of some sort, especially if you're working out with it. Marware has got you covered, literally. They make this really convenient armband for your iPod Shuffle called the Sportsuit Runabout for only $14.95. And they make tons of cases for the iPod nano. If you prefer holding it in your hand so you can control the Read more
Almost as soon as the newest iPod Nano was announced, manufacturers scrambled to capitalize on both its shape and clock feature by creating a ton of watch band straps for the device. The newest of these products, the HEX Sport Watch Band, is made for working out — in addition to complete protection for your Nano, the band provides a port for your Nike Plus. Available in April (colors and Read more
The iPod Nano watchband trend may be dying off, but that hasn't prevented HEX from releasing a new and totally dad-worthy iPod Nano watchband just in time for Father's Day. The HEX Vision Metal ($70) is the first band to make your iPod look like an honest-to-goodness watch. Made of scratch-resistant stainless steel, it docks with dad's Nike Plus receiver and has easy clip in and out Read more
The iPod nano received a makeover this week featuring larger icons, an FM radio, and integrated Nike+ fitness program. Also included are over a dozen new digital clock faces, turning the iPod nano into perhaps the world's most high-tech, multipurpose digital wristwatch. The updated iPod nanos come in an 8GB ($129) and 16GB ($149) model, while iPod nano watchbands start at $25; check out all of Read more
Showing off a tight and toned upper body, check out this behind-the-scenes look of actress Lea Michele's workout for the Nike Training Club app (it's free!). Lea worked with Nike "Master Trainer" Marie Purvis to come up with a 15-minute total body workout for users of the app, which is currently available on the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. As is the case with all the Nike Training Club Read more
Full disclosure: I am not a huge armband fan; I much prefer clipping a smaller iPod Nano or Shuffle to my shoulder during a run or other workout. But, after becoming addicted to music-streaming service Rdio, which requires a 3G or Internet connection to work, I decided to hit the treadmill with my new Nike+Armband for the iPhone ($34). The arm band itself is extremely lightweight and made from Read more
Sport wristbands for the iPod Nano are a dime a dozen these days, and while HEX just recently announced its Nike Plus-compatible model, it's also releasing a line of Sport Watch Bands for the ladies. Coming in four colors and in smaller sizes, these HEX Sport Watch Bands ($30) are perfect for small wrists. Still sporty, the lady versions boast a slimmer profile too, so the band doesn't look like Read more
