Rumour has it that Apple are working on a similar system for bike users, well they have filed a patent claiming so. Watch this space. On 14 Aug 2010, at 18:34, Maxwell Ivey Jr. wrote:
> hello; any idea if there is something similar i could use on my recumbant > bike? it would have to work with my macbook as i don't have an iphone or > ipod touch and don't see one in my near future. any suggestions would be > appreciated. thanks, max > On Aug 14, 2010, at 9:41 AM, Chris Moore wrote: > >> Hello there, >> >> Nike+ works with any treadmill, in fact you don't even need a treadmill as >> you can use it outside too. Nike+ software is on your iPhone or iPod Nano, >> you purchase some Nike+ ready trainers and a Nike+ sensor into the left >> trainer under the inner sole. As an alternative (and much cheaper one) you >> could download iTreadmill for your iPhone. Personally I like the Nike+ >> system better as I do not need to keep the phone in my pocket or even touch >> it once I have started my workout. Depending on what workout you choose, >> the coach gives you regular feedback on your progress. >> >> Out of interest, which treadmill did you get? I have got the York T302 >> which enables me to use the built in speakers for the iPhone and the buttons >> are easy to feel and remember. Each press of the speed + or - buttons >> increases or decreases by 0.2 km, so its easy to work out how many presses I >> will need to hit a good walking pace of 6 km per an hour. Prior to the >> Nike+ I used the built in timer on the iPhone so I knew how long I had been >> walking for, well that was if I was not using the phone to play music or >> podcasts. >> >> Chris >> >> On 13 Aug 2010, at 18:31, Kawal Gucukoglu wrote: >> >>> Hi Chris. >>> >>> As stated I have a treadmill which is not accessible, I an't see the menus >>> so wish to know do you think all you have bought could work on mine? I >>> bought this Treadmill from Argus so it's a main stream one. >>> >>> Kawal. >>> On 13 Aug 2010, at 17:14, Chris Moore wrote: >>> >>>> Well my Nike+ sensor arrived today £14.99) and I got my Nike+ sneakers too >>>> (Air Max Tailwind 2010) and I was up and running in no time. >>>> >>>> Very easy to use, I like the calorie target mode. You get regular >>>> prompted updates to tell you how you are doing and if you are getting >>>> close to your target. This saves you having to look/press the screen to >>>> find out what is going on. You then get a summary of everything at the >>>> end of your workout. >>>> >>>> So far I am very happy with my purchases. >>>> >>>> Chris >>>> On 12 Aug 2010, at 22:53, Nancy Badger wrote: >>>> >>>>> I'm so excited! I can actually answer a question for once instead of >>>>> asking them! I use Niki plus and I like it a lot. The sensor was >>>>> $19.99 or something like that. I bought the shoes at an outlet mall and >>>>> they were around $44.00. You just have to make sure it is a "niki plus" >>>>> shoe. There are many different types of shoes that go from reasonable to >>>>> very expensive. When I work out I use a treadmill. I start the niki >>>>> plus and than start the treadmill. I like it because it gives calories >>>>> burned, distance etc. It also has a history. You have to calibrate it >>>>> just like if you had a pedometer. 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