Need a little help getting back into your fitness routine? Here are a few of the latest high tech gadgets, designed to get you back on track. Whether its swimming, running, biking or just walking, these are sure to get your heart pumping. Full info below the video:
iPhone and iPod touch`
The Scosche myTREK Wireless Pulse Monitor is a workout tool for managing pulse, training type, calories burned, music and more with your iPhone or iPod touch.
For fitness fans who like to be in control when they run or walk, the Scosche myTrek is like having a personal trainer to tell you when you’re working in your target heart rate zone. No need to wear a chest strap to get your heart rate, the sensor is on an arm band that wraps around your forearm. Download the free app from the iTunes store and you’re ready for serious action.
It displays a real-time visual representations of your pulse rate, calories burned, total workout time and distance run, walked or bike
An audio prompt provides real-time feedback during your workout to keep you in your target zone. Each workout zone is represented in a different color so you can quickly identify when you’re in the desired intensity level
If you need music to keep you motivated, control your iPad right from the armband during your workout. You can also track previous workout stats with the integrated calendar function
IBIKE DASH CC WIRELESS CYCLING COMPUTER FOR IPHONE & IPOD TOUCH
$199
For those who prefer biking to running, the iBike is a light-weight wireless bicycle computer system that turns your iPhone or iPod touch into your own personal fitness trainer. It attaches like a dashboard to your handlebars, all the nuts and bolts are included. The case houses the circuitry, keeps out water and absorbs shock. You can easily move it from
bike to bike. Download the free iBike app from the iTunes App Store, and personalize your goals.
The iBike will tell you when your cycling effort is optimal for burning fat; how many calories you’re using during the ride, what speed and distance you’re traveling; and even where you are on your bike route. Also, iBike Dash CC can help you set some personal goals, measure your progress and allow you to adjust your performance as you enjoy your ride.
· Allows seamless hands-free calls using your iPhone and Bluetooth headset with no interruption to ride data collection.
· Allows full use of touch screen, even while wearing cycling gloves.
Finis AquaPulse Waterproof Heart Rate Monitor –$149.99
Swim laps and measure your heart rate without missing a stroke with the AquaPulse Waterproof heart rate monitor. It attaches to your ear lobe and goggles and verbally sends your heart rate through your cheek bone into your inner ear. You can set it to alert you every 10 seconds or every 2 to 5 minutes, whenever you want to know if you’re swimming in the zone.
Battery lasts 5-8 hours
iSport Immersion in-ear headphones by Monster $179
Monster’s iSport headphones are completely washable, which means you can jump right into the pool with them, and they’re also sweat-proof. Monster says headphones that get sweaty and dirty should be designed to go in the wash, and so these are. The headphones come with the Immersion in-ear clip design that helps to keep the headphones in place while you’re working out or wearing glasses. They feature Monster’s ControlTalk technology, which lets you control audio and video playback right from the headphones themselves, and a microphone so you can answer calls.
HOODIEBUDDIE $44
If you just want to walk and listen to your music, put on your hoodie and start the music.
The HoodieBuddie has HB3Technology which integrates full device connectivity into sweatshirts and other apparel through an input jack in the pocket and machine washable drawstring earbuds. That means you don’t need your headphones, just throw your iPod into your pocket and hit the road. The drawstrings pump out the tunes. And yes, I did say machine washable!
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