14 DAY TRIAL // Sources on the Internet have revealed that Nike is planning on introducing yet another version of its Nike+ equipment, this time for Apple's iPhone and iPod touch. The extended compatibility with Apple's devices is most likely going to make use of Wi-Fi and even 3G, as far as the iPhone is concerned, so folks can upload their training data "on the fly."
PC Advisor is also reporting that Nike is developing a new version of its new Nike+ Coach software for iPod owners. The company will be introducing new running options and a calendar of training routines to help users achieve target distances.
Apple and Nike announced their ongoing collaboration on gym equipment last month, based on the same concept that helps one set workout goals and upload them on Nikeplus.com. PC World informed back then that the two companies were announcing their collaboration with "major gym equipment manufacturers including Life Fitness, Precor, Star Trac and Technogym" to produce more Nike+ iPod compatible equipment, this time for use in the gym. Gyms will include 24 Hour Fitness and Virgin Active Health Clubs, according to the same source.
By inserting the Nike+ sensor into the Air Zoom Moire shoe pocket (or any other Nike+ ready shoe) and by plugging in their iPods, "users and their personal trainers will be able to track workouts on cardio equipment." The workout data is converted to "CardioMiles," so users can track how much they've used the cardio equipment. Also, users can set goals and participate in challenges using the device and the Nikeplus.com service.
The kit is able to store information such as the elapsed time of the workout, the distance traveled, pace, or calories burned by the individual wearing the shoes, and display it on the screen or broadcast it through the headphones of an iPod.
Allegedly, all this will be instantly uploaded to Nike's web site on the fly, thanks to the iPhone's / iPod touch's Wi-Fi connectivity, or the upcoming 3G iPhone's networking capabilities.