Free workout videos for iPod

Posted May 1st 2008 9:00AM by Dave Caolo
Filed under: iPod Family, Multimedia, Video

You're one of those crazy people who enjoys working out ... and reads tech blogs. It could happen. You've got the Nike+ sport kit and lots of great Nike Sport Music [iTunes link]. What else could you need?

How about free workout videos? Lifehacker points out a series of four free workout videos from Men's Health, optimized for the iPod. Take your pick of

• The at-home muscle plan
• The Marine Corps workout
• Pack on muscle like a pro
• The ultimate strength-boosting workout

Once you've downloaded* the videos, either double-click the files or just drop them into iTunes. Now you're ready to get pumped!

*A free registration is required or, as LH mentions, just click your browser's stop button before the page loads completely and you'll see all the download links. You're welcome.

Use the Nike + iPod Sport Kit on any shoe with help from a Nike accessory

Posted Jul 15th 2006 11:30AM by David Chartier
Filed under: Accessories, Hardware, iPod Family, Hacks, Tips and tricks

Now don't think we're just trying to pimp Nike's stuff here because we're getting hookups or something (we have to run out and buy our own kits like anyone else), but TUAW reader Mr. Gaskell recommended a tip that could allow you to use the new iPod Sport Kit with any shoes, without the need for awkward lace tying or unsightly duct tape: Nike makes a small wallet accessory (pictured) called 'Nike Run Shoe Wallet S05' for $10 that attaches to the top of any shoe. It's designed to hold small personal items for a run, such as change, but (as I remember) it's too small even for something like a driver's license, but it should be a perfect fit for the shoe sensor. I'd link to it, but I can't find it anywhere at the Niketown site; I've only seen it in a brick and mortar Niketown store. I'm sure they're also available elsewhere on the web, such as eBay or in similar forms from competitors.

I have no idea if the kit is still accurate when attaching it with an accessory like this, but we're receiving reports that people are having success with jury-rigging the sensor to their shoes with the aforementioned unique lace tying and duct taping techniques; using something like this wallet doesn't sound like your results should be any different. Any readers out there try this yet?

All your workouts are belong to Nikeplus

Posted Jul 15th 2006 10:30AM by David Chartier
Filed under: Accessories, Software, Odds and ends, Internet Tools

We're not sure how a one-sentence support document made it into Apple's support knowledgebase, but this strange doc somehow snuck past the velvet rope. It simply states: "There is no way to remove workout data from the nikeplus website", with a 'stay tuned for more info' bit at the end to finish off what is probably the shortest support document we have ever seen.

Getting to the topic, however: it seems just a bit strange that there is no way to remove workout information from this supposedly revolutionary new service/iPod accessory. It's not like we're suddenly terrified about Nike's trampling of user privacy, but we wouldn't be surprised if a few tin foil hat fashion aficionados raised at least some sort of a flag over this.

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