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Nike+ Sensor To Be Embedded In All Running Shoes

Nike President and CEO Mark Parker announced last week that all Nike running shoes will have Nike+iPod integration by the end of 2007. Nike+iPod has been wildly popular with runners since it’s introduction in May of 2006.

Nike+ is a sensor embedded within the shoes measuring data such as distance traveled and how many calories have been burned. Users can then control the track, volume and other playback settings via their iPod Nano with specialized software announcing significant points such as milestones achieved throughout their workout. The sort of technology is certainly convienent for runners and other athletes, especially those who have traditional had to have multiple devices with them in order to track these sorts of milestones.

Watch Videos Stored on Your iPod on Equipment’s Large Display

Life Fitness, a division of Brunswick Corp, a leading designer and manufacturer of a full line of high-quality fitness equipment has announced the future versions of their widely popular exercise equipment will include iPod integration. The iPod integration will make it possible to plug-in an iPod to the equipment allowing for users to charge their iPod, watch video stored on their iPod’s throught the equipment’s large LCD screen, and control the playing of their iPod music library from the console.

Talk About iPodercising!

Like many, I use my iPod during my daily sessions on the treadmill. Having the ability to use a larger screen to control my iPod definitely will make changing the music selection up easier, and a lot safer. According to Ron Okamoto, Apple’s VP of Worldwide Developer Relations, “We think iPod owners are going to enjoy this innovative way to use their iPods while working out.” Yes Ron, yes we will.