Filed under: Accessories, iPod Family
Apple hits the gym
Apple and Nike are about to extend their partnership all the way to the gym. A few years ago, Apple and Nike announced the Nike+ line of products, including workout clothing designed to accommodate an iPod nano. The main product is a small chip which, when placed inside a sneaker, transmits workout data to a receiver on the user's iPod. That data is then transmitted to a special Nike website to chart progress towards goals, etc.
This week, the two companies announced their collaboration on gym equipment that will do the same thing. When connected to an iPod (how is not clear), it will record information on the user's workout which can later be uploaded to the Nike website.
Sounds pretty interesting. All you've got to do now is convince your gym to buy all new equipment.
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mingistech said 4:13PM on 3-04-2008
I could see them releasing a device that hooks to the front axle on a bike (or stationary bike) for recorded time/distance for bicyclists.
I use the Nike+ kit religiously with my running. I've recorded over 1,000 miles since I picked it up last summer. One of the best pieces of tech I've purchases.
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AirB said 4:55PM on 3-04-2008
I agree. The Nike+ kit is the one of the best purchases I've made. I'd also like to have a more complete exercise environment. (It'd be nice to include my bike rides and weight lifting sessions in the same system.)
DJCarbon43 said 11:03AM on 3-05-2008
Hey@ if thats since summer 07, thats like 5 miles a day! Pretty spiffy ^_^
Christian said 4:52PM on 3-04-2008
In other words, coming to all future gyms and current super-high-end fitness centers. Those of you with YMCA memberships? Not so much.
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newsray said 6:10PM on 3-04-2008
The equipment in my YMCA gym is pretty much state of the art. This has been true for many, but certainly not all, of the Y's that I have visited around the country.
dan said 7:49PM on 3-04-2008
i work at a YMCA and we just got the sickest equipment ever...but that means we won't get this stuff for another 2 years, hahaha.
Heffer said 5:22PM on 3-04-2008
This would be perfect. I"m not a big outdoor runner, but I do go to the gym 4x a week. It'd be perfect in keeping records, because I'm bad at doing so myself.
Sounds like it'll be years b/f something like this gets integrated though.
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Joppe said 6:51PM on 3-04-2008
How about getting the kit to work with the iPod touch and the iPhone?
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eddy said 10:06PM on 3-04-2008
I'd like to see integration of video into the equipment that have video screen. How nice would it be to watch your video podcasts, tv shows or movies while you work out all while getting your workout stats/updates!
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