Hi: The program allows you to track millage, calories, time, etc. You have to have an accessible TM. BTW, I have the Nordicktrack A 2105 and it is accessible. On Aug 10, 2010, at 12:31 PM, Kawal Gucukoglu wrote:
> OK. But what does this program do to help you get an accessible treadmill? > On 10 Aug 2010, at 14:49, Sarai Bucciarelli wrote: > >> Hi: >> I use iTreadmill. It is accessible. >> On Aug 10, 2010, at 5:56 AM, 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. >> 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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