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Apple and Nike Team Up to Help You Run

You already use your iPod to listen to music while you go jogging, so why not let your iPod help you exercise in more ways than one? The Nike + iPod Sport Kit will turn your iPod nano into a workout companion like no other.

Simply insert the transmitter into your sneaker to track how fast you’re running. The iPod will then select tunes automatically that will sync up with your pace, helping you to keep on trucking through those tough slogs. It’ll also keep track of your runs for you, allowing you to get instant feedback on how you’re doing. You can then track your efforts on your computer later on, setting goals that you can try to match and making competing with yourself a viable reality. So don’t just listen to music while you run — let music help you run.

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Published by Adam on July 2nd, 2007 and listed in Mobile Media.

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Andy 07/05/2007 01:43 PM 1 point
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The iPod doesn't actually "select tunes automatically that will sync up with your pace." It just plays whatever is selected. You can however download "workouts" or helpful playlists from Nike and iTunes that contain good running music, or tracks with a voiceover by some coach giving you tips. But what you hear isn't ever affected by the way your running.

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