Wow! We finally followed through on a New Year's resolution: get into better shape. Good thing we had the Nike + iPod handy. Setting up this workout aid is a breeze: plug the wireless receiver into your Nano and pop the accelerometer into the cubbyhole under one of the shoe insoles. Then start running to hear real-time workout updates sent straight to your ear buds. You can even use menu options to select a custom workout. Let's see, run a marathon? No thanks. Burn 800 calories? Yikes! Basic Mode? Let's you go at your own pace no matter how slow? Ah, that's the stuff.
Review: Nike iPod shoes
Wow! We finally followed through on a New Year’s resolution: get into better shape. Good thing we had the Nike + iPod handy. Setting up this workout aid is a breeze: plug the wireless receiver into your Nano and pop the accelerometer into the cubbyhole under one of the shoe insoles. Then start running to […]
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WIRED
"Power Song" mode plays music you pre-select to amp up your workout. Foot sensor can be calibrated to your stride for better accuracy. Updates come in sexy male or female voice. True fitness geeks can send workout data to nikeplus.com to track their progress.
TIRED
Accelerometer has to be put to sleep on planes. Shoes are a little narrow. Tech-savvy stalkers can track your movements with their own suped up Nike + ipod receiver.