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last week i was telling you about my new nike+ shoes that i recently purchased at kohl's. after i purchased them, i quickly realized that i had to have the nike+ sensor in order for the shoes to actually link up to my ipod and work.
when you first begin by pressing the nike+ app. on your ipod, the nike+ sensor will sync up with it and the screen on the right will appear on the ipod. the screen on the left is what will appear while you are in workout mode.
as you can see, you have several options to try. i have been choosing "basic". when you choose the basic option, you are able to preform for as long as you would like until you decide to quit. this is great if you just want to walk or run with no goal. however, you can choose one of the other options if you have a goal, such as walking for one mile or walking for 30 minutes or even walking to burn 150 calories.
as i walked, my ipod's music began to play on shuffle and the information from my movements, including, distance, time, and speed were monitored. once I finished, it calibrated the information and saved it for future comparison. i love it! it is awesome!
i don't really have any specific goals except to get up and move each day as i improve my agility. right now i would compare myself to this turtle we found in our yard.
i absolutely recommend the nike+ for it's incredibly simple ease of use and information storage capabilities. i like that i can go back and see what my previous running and walking averages are and perhaps try to improve on my next workout.
i am looking forward to using my nike+ shoes on more regular basis.
be sure to check your favorite shoe store for nike+ styles.
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