OK, thanks. On 10 Aug 2010, at 20:50, Chris Moore wrote: > 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. > 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. >
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