The application can connect to a sensor that you place in your sneakers, the sensor sends information back to your iPhone or iPod Touch/Nano, the information that is sent back is speed, distance, time, calories burnt etc, and you can either use the built in speech of the app or Voiceover, you can set targets, upload your progress to iTunes, play songs from your iPod library and even play a power song at the end to help you push to that extra mile or 100 calories etc. On 10 Aug 2010, at 18:31, 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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