Go to the settings menu on your phone, scroll down to the Nike+ on / off switch. Turn it on, and an application will appear on one of your home screens. Double tap the app and play! On 10 Aug 2010, at 11:56, Kawal Gucukoglu wrote:
> Can someone tell me hat Niki plus is? I have a tread mill but it's all > digital with a few buttons. Also there are menus so can't know how many > miles I'm doing. Normally, I put some chordless headphones on as I can > listen to stuff on my Mac or hook up my I phone to some speakers where the > tread mill is. > > Kawal. > > On 10 Aug 2010, at 00:49, Chris Moore wrote: > >> Hey Mark, >> >> Thanks for the reply. Luckily my treadmill has buttons which are easy to >> feel, so no problems there. My treadmill also has a built in iPod doc and >> speakers (no fan though lol). I tend to use my iPod Nana and iPhone >> depending on the mood. With the nano I just give it a good shake to jump to >> the next track etc. I tend to leave the iPhone on a playlist and I use the >> built in clock on the phone (timer setting) to track how long I have been on >> for The additional information I require is calories burnt, distance >> walked/jogged, and speed would be useful too but not essential as I usually >> start off from 5mph. >> >> There is the iTreadmill app, but I don't fancy keeping the phone in my >> pocket or sock. So I think its going to be the Nike+ route for me. Will >> give you an update on how I get on with it when I get it. >> >> Regards >> >> Chris >> On 9 Aug 2010, at 22:57, M. Taylor wrote: >> >>> Hello Chris, >>> >>> First, let me say how impressed and proud I am of you for continuing your >>> exercise regimen. >>> >>> I, like others, would be greatly indebted to you if you can confirm that, in >>> fact, that the Nike system is actually accessible. >>> >>> Until such time as you implement an iPhone-based system to track your >>> progress on the treadmill, I suggest that you consider using my method of >>> tracking treadmill distance: >>> >>> NOTE: >>> The following assumes that you have a treadmill featuring surface >>> touch-point controls instead of conventional 3-dimention buttons. >>> >>> 1. >>> Depending upon the model of treadmill, purchase some felt -sticky-dots from >>> any kind of hardware or arts & crafts store such as Michael's or Joanne's. >>> These little felt dots are the same as you might find on the bottom of >>> end-tables or living-room chairs. They can vary in texture, size, and >>> shape. I prefer the round ones. Oh, you may also find them at your local >>> Target or kMart. >>> >>> 2. >>> With sighted assistance, place the dots on the various controls of your >>> treadmill such as the start, stop, incline, speed, board/pavement >>> resistance, fan, etc. >>> >>> It may be helpful to use significantly different shape dots as points along >>> any matrix. For example, my treadmill has touch points for each mile per >>> hour up to 12. So, I have dots on each of these with the exception of 5 >>> miles per hour. On the five mile per hour button, I use a significantly >>> larger dot so I do not need to count up from one to 5. I begin my workouts >>> at 5 miles per hour. I do the same for the incline matrix on my treadmill. >>> >>> >>> 3. >>> Obtain a large talking clock with a talking timer feature. There are many, >>> many models of such devices. I suggest that you select one that is >>> ergonomically easy to operate when in motion and that will fit either by >>> gravity or adhesive, to your treadmill control panel. >>> >>> Do not wear a timing device on your person as perspiration will, after a >>> time, cause damage. >>> >>> 4. >>> As I am sure you know, the most beneficial cardiac workouts are based on >>> getting heart-rate into a range of beeps per minutes for a specific amount >>> of time. >>> >>> Carefully using the talking timer with the controls of your treadmill will >>> help you to achieve this. >>> >>> As a quick example, if you want to run 5 miles in one hour, simply start >>> your talking timer and treadmill, at the appropriate rate, at the same time. >>> >>> >>> Please allow for a warm up period. >>> >>> 5. >>> Although I adore my iPhone 4, I strongly recommend against using it as your >>> media player during hard workouts. Why? Because, assuming that you >>> perspire a great deal, including on your hands, attempting to navigate with >>> wet fingers is inefficient and frustrating. Also, keep in mind that a good >>> cardiac workout depends upon keeping your heart-rate constant. If you stop, >>> in order to navigate the iPhone, you will compromise your efforts. The only >>> exception to this would be if you simply set the iPhone to a particular >>> podcast, or playlist and leave it alone until the end of your workout. >>> >>> I use and highly recommend that you obtain the latest version of the iPod >>> Nano as it is reasonably accessible with VoiceOver. If you're anything like >>> me, you'll enjoy listening to various podcasts, playlists, and media files >>> while running. >>> >>> Good Luck, >>> >>> Mark >>> >>> >>> >>> Get to know yourself as you get to know me on The Secret Life of Mark Marcus >>> Live Talk Show >>> http://candleshore.com/secrets >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: [email protected] >>> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Chris Moore >>> Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 2:21 AM >>> To: [email protected] >>> Subject: NIKE+ >>> >>> Hi All, >>> >>> Since going blind recently, I invested in a treadmill to keep the pounds >>> off. Obviously if you can't see, the display on the treadmill is not much >>> use. So I activated the Nike+ app built into the iPhone and from what I can >>> tell it seems very accessible. >>> >>> The thing is, I will now have to go out and get the sneakers(trainers) and >>> Nike+ sensor for it all to work. Does anyone have any experience of the >>> Nike+ kit etc and is it worth it? Should I just look at something like >>> iTreadmill, how do they compare? >>> >>> Chris >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> [email protected]. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> [email protected]. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > > > ____ > Kawal Gucukoglu > (E-mail/MSN): > > [email protected] > > (Skype ID): > > kawalgucukoglu > > (Mobile/text): > > +447905618396 > > +447576240421 > > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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