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- Transforms your iPod nano into a personal workout coach--nano can provide real-time, spoken feedback that alerts you to workout milestones
- Lets your iPod nano track your running time, distance, pace, and calories burned
- Sync your iPod nano to transfer your workout data to iTunes and nikeplus.com for your performance history and more
- Kit includes wireless sensor for Nike+ shoes and wireless receiver for iPod nano
- Compatibility: iPod nano 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G; iPod touch 2G
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Nike + iPod Sport Kit
Transform your iPod nano or iPod touch (2nd gen) into a personal workout coach with the Nike + iPod Sport Kit. This wireless sensor and receiver combination works exclusively with your Nike+ shoes and iPod nano or iPod touch to give you real-time feedback during workouts and let you track your performance on your Mac or PC.
Transform your iPod nano or iPod touch (2nd gen) into a personal workout coach with the Nike + iPod Sport Kit. This wireless sensor and receiver combination works exclusively with your Nike+ shoes and iPod nano or iPod touch to give you real-time feedback during workouts and let you track your performance on your Mac or PC.
Your personal trainer. Your favorite workout companion.
Thanks to a unique partnership between Nike and Apple, your iPod nano 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G; or iPod touch 2G becomes your coach.
Tune
Insert the wireless sensor inside the custom, built-in pocket beneath the insole of your Nike+ shoe, and then plug the receiver into the Dock connector on your iPod nano. The iPod touch (2nd generation) includes built-in support for the system--no receiver necessary.
Run
Now start your workout. As your run or walk, the sensor sends information to your iPod, tracking your time, distance, pace, and calories burned. If you choose, real-time, spoken feedback can even alert you to milestones throughout your workout.
Sync
Back at your computer, sync your iPod to transfer your workout data to iTunes and nikeplus.com. There, you can evaluate your performance history, set goals, and even challenge other runners to a virtual race.
What's in the Box?
Wireless sensor for Nike+ shoes, wireless receiver for iPod nano, printed documentation.
Product Description
Now there's a way to upgrade your iPod into an interactive personal trainer! It's easy, simple, and completely wireless. Sync your info statistics (after your workout) with your PC or Mac computer at home. Now your iPod keeps you in tune while you listen to tunes. Thanks to a unique partnership between Nike and Apple, your iPod nano or iPod touch (2nd generation) becomes your coach, your personal trainer, and your favorite workout companion. Insert the wireless sensor inside the custom, built-in pocket beneath the insole of your Nike+ shoe, then plug the receiver into the Dock connector on your iPod nano. The iPod touch (2nd generation) includes built-in support for the system no receiver necessary. Now start your workout. As your run or walk, the sensor sends information to your iPod, tracking your time, distance, pace, and calories burned. If you choose, real-time, spoken feedback can even alert you to milestones throughout your workout. Back at your computer, sync your iPod to transfer your workout data to iTunes and nikeplus. There, you can evaluate your performance history, set goals, and even challenge other runners to a virtual race. So save money on physical instructors and take your Nike+ and iPod for a run outdoors or a workout at the gym. Then keep track on your progress. Your lifestyle really goes up a notch with the Apple MA365LL/C Nike + iPod Sport Kit.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
79 of 79 people found the following review helpful
I was skeptical about buying this because I'd read so many bad reviews. Nike and Apple both live on hype, so how good could it really be? After a lot of online research on how to position the chip in your shoe and calibrate it properly, I decided to buy. I followed the steps (listed below) and have had no trouble. I did a one mile calibration and 3 weeks later the Nike+ was accurate to 200 feet on my half marathon! Incredible for something that costs $30. Maybe GPS is for hard core runners, but this would be fine for your average running fan. And the cool online running log is a great bonus you don't get with the geeky full feature GPS systems.
The secret to making it work right:
1: position the chip face up, facing forward on your shoe
2: The chip must be held so it doesn't jiggle at all. (if you have nikes, this isn't a problem, but I don't so I cut a hole in my sole and made my own chip holder. I've see people use the lace holders with success, but it has to be really tight.
3: calibrate it for at least a mile on flat ground and try to run a consistent pace that is normal for your running. If you improve your average running time, you should recalibrate with the new pace for maximum accuracy.
(Was this nerdy enough for everyone?)
The secret to making it work right:
1: position the chip face up, facing forward on your shoe
2: The chip must be held so it doesn't jiggle at all. (if you have nikes, this isn't a problem, but I don't so I cut a hole in my sole and made my own chip holder. I've see people use the lace holders with success, but it has to be really tight.
3: calibrate it for at least a mile on flat ground and try to run a consistent pace that is normal for your running. If you improve your average running time, you should recalibrate with the new pace for maximum accuracy.
(Was this nerdy enough for everyone?)
52 of 52 people found the following review helpful
I wasn't going to read all the reviews, but among the several I did read, it was not once mentioned that if you have and iPod Touch, you DO NOT need to buy this kit. You don't need the receiver that's included because the Touch has that function already built in. So save yourself $10 and just buy the sensor alone.
I'd also like to add that despite the impression you may get from the reviews here, this product is not just for hard-core athletes or people who run marathons. Frankly, I couldn't even *jog* my way out of a paper bag. I use the Plus for walking, and it works perfectly. I set it to a certain amount of time and start walking. The pleasant voice alerts me when I'm halfway done, and then every minute for the last five minutes. This is great because I know when to start heading back home or to the car.
Also, I own neither the Nike shoes nor any sort of "holder" for the sensor. All I do is tuck it under my shoelaces, face up and near the toes. It sits in there snugly and since I'm only walking, I have no fear of it falling out.
I love this little device. It's great motivation to exercise. One small change I would make is to have the sleep switch be a sliding on/off switch instead of a button; as it is now, you can't tell at a glance if you've turned it off or not. Other than that, Nike+ has all the excellence and quality I've come to expect in my 20 years as an Apple customer.
I'd also like to add that despite the impression you may get from the reviews here, this product is not just for hard-core athletes or people who run marathons. Frankly, I couldn't even *jog* my way out of a paper bag. I use the Plus for walking, and it works perfectly. I set it to a certain amount of time and start walking. The pleasant voice alerts me when I'm halfway done, and then every minute for the last five minutes. This is great because I know when to start heading back home or to the car.
Also, I own neither the Nike shoes nor any sort of "holder" for the sensor. All I do is tuck it under my shoelaces, face up and near the toes. It sits in there snugly and since I'm only walking, I have no fear of it falling out.
I love this little device. It's great motivation to exercise. One small change I would make is to have the sleep switch be a sliding on/off switch instead of a button; as it is now, you can't tell at a glance if you've turned it off or not. Other than that, Nike+ has all the excellence and quality I've come to expect in my 20 years as an Apple customer.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
I've been using my Nike+ system for 10 months, and wanted to share both the good and the bad:
THE GOOD
1. Nike+ can be calibrated for use with a treadmill. I live in a cold climate and found that entering challenges, etc in the winter was very motivating and helped me keep up with my running at a time when I would normally slack off.
2. The website is great! I love having a mileage/speed log and being able to enter challenges with runners from all over the world.
3. Easy to use. I know there are many reviewers who have experienced trouble with the sensor. I have 760 miles on mine with no issues, and find the system very easy to set up and calibrate for daily use.
4. Inexpensive. A great starting point, especially if you already run in Nike shoes, which I do. The external foot pouch appears to affect the device's accuracy. It is not as accurate as a GPS watch, but the price point is a lot more manageable.
THE BAD
1. It is not very accurate. I run with a friend who has a Garmin 305, and my Nike+ is almost always off to a certain extent (I do calibrate it regularly).
2. It becomes less accurate over time and distance. For example, it will be spot-on for a three mile run, but for a 10 mile run, its accuracy drifts. Others have mentioned this, and I have found it to be true as well.
Bottom Line: If you want a great motivational tool that will track distance and speed with reasonable accuracy, you'll love Nike+. If you run indoors some of the time, you'll love it. If you are training for races and/or are just more concerned with exact time and distance, you will be better served with a GPS watch.
THE GOOD
1. Nike+ can be calibrated for use with a treadmill. I live in a cold climate and found that entering challenges, etc in the winter was very motivating and helped me keep up with my running at a time when I would normally slack off.
2. The website is great! I love having a mileage/speed log and being able to enter challenges with runners from all over the world.
3. Easy to use. I know there are many reviewers who have experienced trouble with the sensor. I have 760 miles on mine with no issues, and find the system very easy to set up and calibrate for daily use.
4. Inexpensive. A great starting point, especially if you already run in Nike shoes, which I do. The external foot pouch appears to affect the device's accuracy. It is not as accurate as a GPS watch, but the price point is a lot more manageable.
THE BAD
1. It is not very accurate. I run with a friend who has a Garmin 305, and my Nike+ is almost always off to a certain extent (I do calibrate it regularly).
2. It becomes less accurate over time and distance. For example, it will be spot-on for a three mile run, but for a 10 mile run, its accuracy drifts. Others have mentioned this, and I have found it to be true as well.
Bottom Line: If you want a great motivational tool that will track distance and speed with reasonable accuracy, you'll love Nike+. If you run indoors some of the time, you'll love it. If you are training for races and/or are just more concerned with exact time and distance, you will be better served with a GPS watch.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Works like a charm!
After reading the mixed reviews about the Nike+ iPod Sport Kit, I was hesitant to buy it. But now that I've had it for a few weeks it was well worth the investment. Read more
Published 9 months ago by runforestrun
Works like a charm
Bought this ALONG WITH a pair of Nike shoes which have the slot for the "fob". Really easy to use either with an older iPOD or (just with the shoe fob) with an iTouch or iPhone. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Aaron T.
Must have for runners
If you like to run , and have some partials about your progress this is the perfect tool. Easy to use, and with a great on-line interface to track you progress.
Published 13 months ago by Ricardo Oliveira
Couch to 5k neccesity
Great! save money on buying a chip during 5k because I just had my ipod tell me! even got a little motivation along the way with my power song! good buy, you won't be dissapointed.
Published 15 months ago by Shay
exercise
I like to run and this is great to use when your running. I like that it talks to you every half mile and lets you know where you're at. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Happy Traveler
Good motivational tool - website could use work
The kit works fine. Unless you're a hard-core runner or want to use GPS and upload your stats, you'll be happy with the results. Read more
Published 15 months ago by R. Asphaug
Why would anyone buy this?
I do not own one of these. I was considering buying one until I found out that it cannot be recharged nor can the batteries be replaced. Why would anyone buy in to such a scam? Read more
Published 15 months ago by Reviewer
Do NOT Buy this product
Do not buy this product. It is not worth 20 $ for a week of capturing your workout data. The chip does not have an option to recharge or use a new battery. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Jagannathan Santhanam
Buena opcion
muy buen producto, mide la velocidad, distancia y ruta del trote o caminata. Escencial para quienes no tengan equipos especiales de trote
Published 19 months ago by guillemac
Love it!
I have been using this for over a year, and I am still in love with the system. It is very easy to set up, and took almost not time at all. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Kyle
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