Everyone can benefit from having a personal trainer assist them with their workout program. Not too many people can afford this trainer to work with them one and one. Thanks to advances in fitness technology now a person can have the services of a person trainer without the expense and time restraints. The Nike + iPod Sport Kit (Newest Version) is like having a personal trainer and then some.
Features of the Nike + iPod Sports Kit
This kit has everything a person can need to get into shape and get their workout going. In this kit there is a senor that is designed to fit the Nike bran shoe. There is also a wireless receive that is compatible with the iPod Nano as well as complete instructions on how to get this kit working. The sensors will help a person keep going and the music will allow them to stay entertained.
How the Sports Kit Helps with a Workout?
In the sensors that fit into the shoe and there is another part of the receiver that fits into the iPod and will help tracker movement. A person walks around, runs, jogs, and does a number of other physical activity information is being collected. There is no receiver needed or wires in order to collect this information. The sensors will send information about the workout directly to the iPod. This includes time spent working out, the distance traveled, the pace at which the person is walking or running, and the number of calories that they are burning. A person can even choose to turn on a real time feature. The device will provide feedback about the workout and will alert a person when they have reached on of their short terms goals. It is like having a personal trainer there for encouragement. When a person is done working out they can go back to their computer and find information about their workout. They can track any progress they are making such as the amount of calories that are being burnt and they can see if their endurance is improving. A person can also set long and short term workout goals and challenge other people to virtual races.
Additional Features
The Nike + uses the newest features in Apple technology. Apple and Nike were partners in designing this new workout technology. In addition to connecting with the iPod this device will also work with the iPhone. A person will be able to hear the voice of their favorite athlete encouraging them to keep going. A person will also be able to listen to their favorite songs as they walk or run to keep them motivated and to keep them moving.
Device Requirements
A pair of Nike + compatible shoes is needed in order for the device to work properly. A person also needs to have an iPod to send the information to. A person should also have a home computer or a smartphone with access to the internet in order to track progress and access the full features of what this kit has to offer.
Customer Reviews
Customer reviews about the Nike Kit has been mostly positive. Customers have stated that the sensor was able to accurately reflect their workout almost right out of the box. They did not have to waste time programming it. Customers did state when they were running uphill the results were off a little bit due to the change in pace. The Nike website was easy to use. There are a number of graphics which help a person track their progress and any progress that has been made is easy to see. There are also tools and tricks to help a person stay motivated and to get the most out of the time they spend working out. For those that do not own a pair of Nike + shoes this device is compatible with a little pouch that can be attached to the shoelaces. This allows the sensor to still pick up a person’s movements and keep track of the distance they are running and the number of calories that they are burning. Many users have also tried the GPS app and are satisfied that this produce can accurately tell them where they are running.
Overall the Nike + kit has been well received by people looking to work out and those who want help staying motivated. The Nike + offers all the assistance of a personal trainer only without the expensive price tag. The sensor is easy to use and a person will not even notice that it is attached to their shoe. This device will offer encouragement and will help a person keep track of their weight loss goals.
