Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Columbia's GPS Pal app for Android and iOS logs your hikes, geotags memories (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/26/columbias-gps-pal-app-download-android-ios-hike-trek-geotagging-logger/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/26/columbias-gps-pal-app-download-android-ios-hike-trek-geotagging-logger/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/26/columbias-gps-pal-app-download-android-ios-hike-trek-geotagging-logger/#comments Columbia GPS Pal app

Move over, My Tracks -- you've got serious company. Google's own adventure tracking app just got majorly one-upped by a company that also happens to make heated jackets. Columbia's just-launched GPS Pal app is not only available on both Android and iOS, but it's actually designed to be used with a user account so that activity logs are neatly housed in a searchable, organized portal. It's free to download, and aside from monitoring your hikes and treks via GPS, it also syncs photos, videos, and trail information to a web journal automatically, complete with pinpoint geotagging information on each piece of media.

As for data points? It'll keep track of elevation changes, current speed and distance traveled, and it makes sharing said trips to social networks quite the lesson in simplicity. Naturally, you'll need a data connection in order to upload media while on the trail -- something that's often hard to find -- but at least the app tells you how poor (or great) your GPS signal is at all times, which is all that's required to keep track of your actual steps. Head on past the break for a promo video, or hit the links below to grab it for your platform of choice.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidappapp storeAppStorecolumbiacolumbia gps palColumbiaGpsPalexercisefitnessgooglegoogle playGooglePlaygps palGpsPalhikingiosmobilepostminimy tracksMyTracksnavigationsoftwarevideoThu, 26 Apr 2012 02:13:00 EST<![CDATA[Wahoo Fitness BlueSC cycling sensor preview]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/04/wahoo-fitness-bluesc-cycling-sensor-preview/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/04/wahoo-fitness-bluesc-cycling-sensor-preview/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/04/wahoo-fitness-bluesc-cycling-sensor-preview/#comments Wahoo Fitness BlueSC cycling sensor previewIt wasn't all that long ago that Wahoo Fitness unveiled it's iPhone 4S friendly BlueHR heart monitor to let you track your workouts. Well, it turns out that Wahoo's been working on something new, and at a Bluetooth 4.0 event today in SF, we got a sneak peek at the company's next device, the BlueSC. It's a gadget aimed at would-be Alberto Contadors that wirelessly tracks the speed and pedaling cadence of cyclists via Wahoo's existing app. It's a three piece affair with a main hub that straps to your bike frame, one magnet that goes on your wheel, and a second that's placed on the pedal crank. The hub gets rotational info from each magnet as it swings past and then shoots your stats to your phone via Bluetooth, allowing you to track your performance as you chug up the Alpe d'Huez. (OK, maybe just around the neighborhood.) What you see above is a working prototype device, but Wahoo's being coy about further hardware details, pricing and availability -- though we can say that it's quite lightweight and can't weigh more than few grams. In the meantime, you can get a better look at your next training tool in the gallery below.

Gallery: Wahoo Fitness BlueSC cycling sensor preview

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>blue scBlueScbluetoothbluetooth 4.0Bluetooth4.0cyclingexerciseexercisingfitnesshands-onpreviewwahoo fitnesswahoo fitness bluescWahooFitnessWahooFitnessBluescWed, 04 Apr 2012 20:25:00 EST<![CDATA[New Nike+ apps and shoes cater to basketball players and training athletes]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/22/new-nike-apps-and-shoes/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/22/new-nike-apps-and-shoes/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/22/new-nike-apps-and-shoes/#comments Nike Hyperdunk+Nike just keep building on its Nike+ brand, turning what started life as a glorified pedometer, into a full-fledged workout-tracking platform. Hot on the heels of the FuelBand comes Nike+ Basketball and Nike+ Training, two new experiences with their own dedicated footwear. For ballers, the Hyperdunk+ features a pressure sensor that measures speed, jump height and even abstract concepts like "hustle." It also features a ego Showcase mode that lets you superimpose workout data over video of you dunking and post it to the web. Nike+ Training, like almost every other workout app or digital accessory, turns getting in shape into a game. The app features a series of drills and challenges meant to improve speed, agility and strength, and your performance can be uploaded to a global leaderboard. The new apps and shoes, including the Hyper Workout+ for Women and the TR 1+ for men, will be available on June 29th in the US, UK, Germany, France and China. Head on after the break for one more image and PR.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appappsexercisefitnessfitness trackingFitnessTrackinghealthhealth monitoringHealthMonitoringNortheastern UniversityNortheasternUniversitysquidThu, 02 Feb 2012 10:53:00 EST<![CDATA[Apple patents clothes that track how you wear them, tell you when it's time to update your wardrobe]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/17/apple-patents-clothes-that-track-how-you-wear-them-tell-you-whe/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/17/apple-patents-clothes-that-track-how-you-wear-them-tell-you-whe/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/17/apple-patents-clothes-that-track-how-you-wear-them-tell-you-whe/#comments There's a huge problem with working out that has yet to be solved: when, precisely, do our workout clothes become too worn to wear anymore? Apple knows we can't be wasting endless minutes looking for holes and tears in our shirts and pants, so it's just obtained a method patent to let you know when your gear is past its prime. The patent claims sensor-equipped garments that can track how you use them, report that info back to a central database and alert you when the clothing has reached "its expected useful lifetime." (Read: it's time to buy some new, undoubtedly more expensive gym clothes.) This latest bit of IP doesn't just cover clothing either, Cupertino's claiming the same method for running shoes, too. The footwear bit also provides real-time feedback that compares your current running style to an established profile to keep your workouts consistent -- useful feature, that, though we can't imagine such iShoes would make the folks in Niketown too happy. We're not sure how Apple aims to make the needed wearables equipped with embedded electronics, but we can offer you plenty of typically broad patent legalese explaining the system that'll get you buying them at the source below.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleclothesclothingexercisefitnessfitness trackingFitnessTrackingintellectual propertyIntellectualPropertyipnike plusNikePluspatentpatentsshoesTue, 17 Jan 2012 16:34:00 EST<![CDATA[Wahoo Fitness' iPhone 4S-compatible Blue HR heart rate monitor ships in January for $80]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/22/wahoo-fitness-iphone-4s-compatible-blue-hr-heart-rate-monitor-s/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/22/wahoo-fitness-iphone-4s-compatible-blue-hr-heart-rate-monitor-s/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/22/wahoo-fitness-iphone-4s-compatible-blue-hr-heart-rate-monitor-s/#comments Remember that Wahoo Fitness Bluetooth 4.0 heart rate monitor we showed you last month? Here she is again. The company's proper unveiling of the device will come at CES 2012, linking up exclusively (at first, anyway) with the iPhone 4S and other Bluetooth Smart Ready devices. By tapping into the Blue HR and harnessing your fitness app of choice (a nice touch, we must say), you'll have access to heart rate data, music playlists, phone, maps, etc., all in one place. It'll start shipping in January for $79.99, and we're told that the product will launch with "full support of several of Wahoo Fitness' app partners, who have been working with Wahoo's Open API to support the Blue HR." A few compatible apps have already filtered into the App Store, including MapMyFitness, RunKeeper, 321Run, Runmeter, and MotionX, and the company's expecting even more in 2012. Full PR is after the break, no galloping required.

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We feel strongly about exercise -- the only time you ever need to run is to escape from violence or, you know, Black Friday mobs. Others think it's an acceptable recreational activity, and it's these people who will be excited that the Motorola MOTOACTV's arriving in the UK. It's packing the same features we showed you before, including GPS tracking, 4,000 song capacity and being able to connect calls on your compatible Moto phone. It's an exclusive at specialist retailer Sweatshop for £250 and will be hitting shelves on December 1st. Just don't make us go in there, we might fall faint from thinking about all the exertion.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ExerciseminipostMotoActvMotorolaMotorola MotoactvMotorolaMotoactvRunningSweatshopUKUnited KingdomUnitedKingdomTue, 29 Nov 2011 12:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Oregon Scientific trots out Gaiam Touch button-free heart rate monitors]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/11/oregon-scientific-trouts-out-gaiam-touch-button-free-heart-rate/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/11/oregon-scientific-trouts-out-gaiam-touch-button-free-heart-rate/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/11/oregon-scientific-trouts-out-gaiam-touch-button-free-heart-rate/#commentsThey're being hailed as the first button-free, touch screen heart rate monitors, with Oregon Scientific and Gaiam teaming up to produce the wearable SE338M and SE336. According to the companies, these things are a scant two millimeters thinner than any competing product on the market, and they've even captured an International CES Innovations 2012 Design and Engineering Award in the Health & Wellness category. Looking more like a watch than a fitness / health tool, the Touch line supports both wrist and chest-worn options, utilizing ECG technology that requires but a single touch of the finger on the monitor's sensor for an accurate heart rate reading. For those eying the strap model, that one operates in digital and analog modes and tracks fat burned, though the strap-free model will also track calories burned and heart rate data. Predictably, you'll also find a stopwatch, zone alarm, clock and calendar, and those itching to find a stocking stuffer this early can plop down $99.99 to $109.99 right now at the Oregon Scientific Online Store, Target, Sports Authority, Academy Sports, MC Sports and Athleta.

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Back in July, Jawbone did something puzzling. The company, best known for its Bluetooth headsets, teased a photo of a colorful wristband called the Up -- a deceptively simple thing that could purportedly track your eating, sleeping and exercise habits. The outfit left out a few teensy details: the price, shipping date and, the biggest riddle of all, how it works.

At last, the company's ready to talk specifics. We just got word the Up will be available in the US November 6th for $100, and will continue its world tour on the 17th. With that price, it's well-matched against the clip-on Fitbit Ultra tracker, and indeed, they have some key features in common -- namely, a step counter and a few requisite social networking features. But with a sensor that knows when you're in deep sleep and a mobile app that can identify photos of food, it has a few unexpected tricks that could give devices like Fitbit a run for their money. We'll be getting one to test very soon, but in the meantime, join us past the break to learn more.

Gallery: Up by Jawbone

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>exercisefitnessfitness goalfitness goalsFitnessGoalFitnessGoalshealthhealth goalsHealthGoalsIOSios appios appsIosAppIosAppsJawboneJawbone UPJawboneUpsleepsleep cyclesleep cyclesSleepCycleSleepCyclessleepingupvideoweight lossWeightLosswristbandwristbandsThu, 03 Nov 2011 00:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Wahoo Fitness bringing $80 BlueHR heart-rate belt to iPhone 4S users]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/01/wahoo-fitness-bringing-80-bluehr-heart-rate-belt-to-iphone-4s-u/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/01/wahoo-fitness-bringing-80-bluehr-heart-rate-belt-to-iphone-4s-u/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/01/wahoo-fitness-bringing-80-bluehr-heart-rate-belt-to-iphone-4s-u/#commentsRemember that nondescript heart-rate monitoring belt we peeked back in June? Now you know the company that's tossing out purchase orders for 'em. Wahoo Fitness has just revealed that it'll soon be shipping its own branded version of the product -- dubbed BlueHR -- and at least for now, it'll work exclusively with the iPhone 4S. Why, you ask? The 4S just so happens to have Bluetooth 4.0, and this here belt happens to utilize that very protocol. In a brief demo vid (embedded after the break), the company demonstrates it beaming out vitals to a nearby iPhone, and we're told that it'll be "compatible with all the top running apps like Runkeeper [as well as with] Wahoo's own free app." We're guessing that the outfit will do everything it can to have this guy out by Christmastime, but for now, you can start pinching pennies in an effort to afford the looming $79.99 sticker.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4sapplebeltBlueHRbluetoothbluetooth 4.0Bluetooth4.0btexclusiveexercisefitnessheart rateheart rate monitorHeartRateHeartRateMonitoriPhone 4SIphone4smobilepostcrossvideoWahoo FitnessWahooFitnessTue, 01 Nov 2011 17:25:00 EST<![CDATA[AT&T plans to sell exercise apparel that tracks your vitals, performance]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/31/atandt-plans-to-sell-exercise-apparel-that-tracks-your-vitals-per/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/31/atandt-plans-to-sell-exercise-apparel-that-tracks-your-vitals-per/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/31/atandt-plans-to-sell-exercise-apparel-that-tracks-your-vitals-per/#comments E39 health-tracking shirt It's not enough for AT&T to simply sell cellphones, its emerging devices unit also traffics in everything from GPS dog collars to connected pill bottles. Now the company wants in on the fitness tracking craze. Forbes is reporting that Ma Bell will start offering apparel that could track GPS routes, heart rate and other vital stats -- similar to the E39 shirt above from Zephyr and Under Armour. The clothing isn't just for athletes though, the military, first responders and seniors could also benefit from the technology. Sadly, no firm release date or prices were announced, so don't expect to wander into a Modell's and pick up a wicking t-shirt that uploads your workouts to RunKeeper any time soon.

AT&T plans to sell exercise apparel that tracks your vitals, performance originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 Oct 2011 06:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When it comes to sports gadgets, runners seem to get all the good stuff: the Nike+, the Motoactv and even the FitBit. For all the footballers, basketball players and aspiring tennis stars out there, Adidas is spreading the love with the introduction of its miCoach Speed_Cell -- a $69.99 device that measures motion and performance in every direction whether you're into tackling, serving or shooting. The gadget fits on the bottom side of compatible shoes to capture seven hours of stats including average and max speed, number of sprints, distance at high intensity levels, steps and strides. The coolest part? Your personal bests will transfer wirelessly to a smartphone, tablet, PC or Mac for post-practice critique, Sports Center style. The soccer-centric company has already released a compatible pair of cleats and has plans to put out more miCoach-friendly footwear, as well as a series of sport-specific apps allowing athletes to virtually monitor their performance. Jump, skip or dribble over to the PR after the break for the full deets.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adidasappappsathleteathletesathleticsbasketballcellphonesCellphoneServiceexercisefitnessfootballmacmicoachmicoach speed_cellMicoachSpeed_cellpcshoessmartphonesoccerSpeed CellSpeedCellspeed_cellsportsportsTabletPctenniswirelessWed, 26 Oct 2011 17:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Ask Engadget: best earbuds for outdoor / fitness use?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/01/ask-engadget-best-earbuds-for-outdoor-fitness-use/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/01/ask-engadget-best-earbuds-for-outdoor-fitness-use/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/01/ask-engadget-best-earbuds-for-outdoor-fitness-use/#comments We know you've got questions, and if you're brave enough to ask the world for answers, here's the outlet to do so. This week's Ask Engadget inquiry is coming to us from Henri, who seems understandably tired of his earbuds falling out whilst exercising. If you're looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.

"I'm planning to buy a set of earbuds for outdoor use, mainly for sport. There are so many options -- I'm curious if anyone has any specific suggestions. It goes without saying that the plugs should be easy to pop in the ear as well as take them off, and the wire to player should be as light as possible. Thanks for the help!"

Got any headphones you love taking to the gym? How's about a set that doesn't fall out? Toss your suggestion(s) in comments below!

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>askAsk EngadgetAskEngadgetaudioearbudearbudsearphonesexercisefitnessheadphoneheadphonesmusicoutdoorSat, 01 Oct 2011 22:38:00 EST<![CDATA[Engadget's back to school guide 2011: fun stuff!]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/19/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-2011-fun-stuff/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/19/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-2011-fun-stuff/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/19/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-2011-fun-stuff/#commentsWelcome to Engadget's Back to School guide! We know that this time of year can be pretty annoying and stressful for everyone, so we're here to help out with the heartbreaking process of gadget buying for the school-aged crowd. Since the weekend is finally upon us, we figured now's as good a time as any to sit back, relax, and have some fun. Play along with our fun stuff picks -- and you can head to the Back to School hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the month. Be sure to keep checking back -- at the end of the month we'll be giving away a ton of the gear featured in our guides -- and hit up the hub page right here!


It's Friday, and that can only mean one thing: two days of parties, sleeping in, and seeing your campus transform from a vehicle of intense education to a spring break-like haven of drunken delight. We've rounded up a few toys to help you relax before you head back to class -- a memory card reader that doubles as a pocket mirror, an Arduino-powered car that can stream video from the dorm hall, and an electric-powered sports car that can drive you and a friend far from campus for a pricey weekend getaway -- so kick off the shoes and prepare to embrace these 48 hours of freedom. And when it's time to get back to the books, we have the gear for that too -- and we're giving it away! Simply leave a comment below to be entered to win, and check out our giveaway page for more details.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appappleexerciseiphonenikenike plusnike plus gpsNikePlusNikePlusGpsrunrunnerrunningSat, 09 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[VEA's Sportive mobile watch is for those with money, calories to burn]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/05/veas-sportive-mobile-watch-is-for-those-with-money-calories-to/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/05/veas-sportive-mobile-watch-is-for-those-with-money-calories-to/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/05/veas-sportive-mobile-watch-is-for-those-with-money-calories-to/#comments When you go for a run, the less you've got to carry on your person, the better. Think of VEA's new Sportive mobile watch as something of a digital fannypack: it looks goofy, but it'll help you consolidate some of that extra baggage. The device has some basic phone functionality, a camera, and an MP3 player -- oh, and it apparently does the time as well. It's got a nano-sized 1.5-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth, 8GB of storage, and an SOS button that sends out your location and other vital info, should anything happen to you on your run. It'll start shipping on July 14th for €399 ($578). Run, don't walk, because the price bumps up to an even more lofty €499 ($722) in September.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>exerciserunnerrunningsportivesportsveavea sportiveVeaSportivewatchwatchesTue, 05 Jul 2011 14:52:00 EST<![CDATA[Google Maps-powered training bike simulates Tour de France, refuses to speak English]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/05/google-maps-powered-training-bike-simulates-tour-de-france-refu/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/05/google-maps-powered-training-bike-simulates-tour-de-france-refu/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/05/google-maps-powered-training-bike-simulates-tour-de-france-refu/#comments Poor France. The nation known mostly for its food and wine only has a few major sporting events to call its own, yet we -- great, fat and lazy America -- have pwned its most iconic one for seven years. That legacy could still live on -- if you don't mind shelling out $1299 and sweating all over your living room floor, that is. Powered by Google Maps and touted as the official trainer of Le Tour de France, comes a Pro-Form training bike so hardcore, it even simulates potholes. Ok, we made that last part up, but it does allow you to feel the burn of 24 pre-set courses, or one of your own punishing design. For the ultra-committed indoor enthusiast, there's also Intelligent Wind Resistance and a 20 percent incline / decline feature that'll match the ups and downs of real life outdoor cycling without the hassle of the actual outdoors. Honestly, it's a bit much and we can't really see this thing taking off with the New Year's Eve resolution set, but if you've always wanted that biker's derriere, this is your trainer.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessorybicycleBigben InteractiveBigbenInteractivebikecontrollerCyberbikecyclingexercisefitnesslife fitnessLifeFitnessMy Body CoachMyBodyCoachnintendoNintendWiiwiiwiimoteThu, 30 Jun 2011 10:41:00 EST<![CDATA[The Elliptical Machine Office Desk: putting the 'commute' back in 'telecommuting']]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/29/the-elliptical-machine-office-desk-putting-the-commute-back-i/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/29/the-elliptical-machine-office-desk-putting-the-commute-back-i/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/29/the-elliptical-machine-office-desk-putting-the-commute-back-i/#comments Quite frankly, you've got it just a bit too easy. You rise 98 seconds before you're scheduled to clock in, you mash a power button, and suddenly, you're at work. PJs still caked to your legs, mouth still steaming from a lack of brushing. You're a telecommuter, and you're the envy of the working world. In fact, it'd be just stellar if you'd do us all a solid and add a sliver of complexity to your workday -- you know, like swapping out your OfficeMax special for an elliptical machine. And maybe, just maybe, you can convert your laptop into one that's pedal-powered, forcing you to keep churning for fear of dropping from the virtual office. And no, you can't ask for donations to cover the $8,000 price tag -- your fuel savings from last week alone should just about cover it. Harrumph.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bikecomedydeskElliptical Machine Office DeskEllipticalMachineOfficeDeskergonomicergonomicsexercisefunnyHammacher SchlemmerHammacherSchlemmerhouseholdoffice deskOfficeDeskweirdWed, 29 Jun 2011 07:08:00 EST<![CDATA[Polar RCX5 training computer feels your multi-sport pain]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/02/polar-rcx5-training-computer-feels-your-multi-sport-pain/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/02/polar-rcx5-training-computer-feels-your-multi-sport-pain/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/02/polar-rcx5-training-computer-feels-your-multi-sport-pain/#comments The French didn't only invent the guillotine. They also bequeathed us something even more painful (though that's hard to prove): "Les trois sports", aka the Triathlon. A swimming-cycling-running succession of pure hurt, which Polar's latest RCX5 training computer seeks to measure using an array of sensors -- much like its rivals the Garmin Forerunner 610 and Timex Ironman Global Trainer. You can buy the RCX5 now for $350 in a basic pack, which includes the watch plus the WearLink+ Hybrid, an amphibious chest-strapped heart rate monitor. Alternatively, you can pick up a pricier bundle containing an extra sensor of your choice. The Bike bundle ($390) includes Polar's CS W.I.N.D. speed sensor that installs on a fork and spoke. The Run bundle ($420) comes with a s3+ stride sensor that clips to your laces. Finally, the top-of-the-range Multi bundle ($480) replaces both those options with a G5 GPS sensor, which ought to work equally well for both both runners and cyclists thanks to our shiny friends out in orbit. Hit the PR after the break for further details or the extra coverage link for triathlete DC Rainmaker's seriously in-depth review.

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Polar RCX5 training computer feels your multi-sport pain originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Jun 2011 15:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As was announced yesterday during the opening keynote, the Android Open Accessory API is currently only capable of handling communications over USB, but that didn't stop a clever game from keeping a booth representative mighty busy. The gist is pretty simple -- pedal harder to move the Android up, and relax your stride to see him float down. The goal is to avoid the surrounding walls, while also keeping your mind from focusing on the fact that you're actually burning calories. Mum's the word on whether or not this particular app will ever make it into the Android Market, but there's a video of the chaos waiting just after the break, regardless.

Gallery: LifeFitness exercise bike plays games with Nexus S at Google I/O

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LifeFitness exercise bike interfaces with Nexus S, makes fitness marginally enjoyable (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 May 2011 11:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Fraser]

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Now that your Wii Balance Board is safely tucked underneath the couch and you've long ago discovered that every standard Nintendo title can be played with the flick of a wrist, you might be wondering how you'll ever convince yourself to exercise again. Well, there are certainly a few dangling-carrot solutions to your problem, and here's one that actually makes sense -- the Blaze U-Move, a Nunchuk replacement (with built-in pedometer) that effectively locks your joystick in place. The idea is that unless you're moving, your avatar can't move, and when you do, it can -- each time you jog in place, you're building up virtual momentum. That certainly sounds like a much more graceful and practical solution than others we've seen, which turn off the entire controller or (Miyamoto forbid) cut power to your entire game machine. This way, you can stop running when you need to do some precision aiming, and set your mind at ease regarding your save game. Yours for £20, or about $32 in US currency.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>BlazeexercisefitnessNintendoNintendo WiiNintendoWiinunchukperipheralperipheralsU-MovevideoWiiMon, 04 Apr 2011 06:46:00 EST<![CDATA[ProForm Trailrunner 4.0 treadmill tricks you into exercising with 10-inch Android tablet]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/28/proform-trailrunner-4-0-treadmill-tricks-you-into-exercising-wit/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/28/proform-trailrunner-4-0-treadmill-tricks-you-into-exercising-wit/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/28/proform-trailrunner-4-0-treadmill-tricks-you-into-exercising-wit/#comments Looking for a New Year's resolution to break? Look elsewhere. If you commit to banging out three solid miles on a Trailrunner 4.0 treadmill each day, there's a better-than-average chance you'll actually be able to do just that throughout 2011. In a presumed effort to keep nerds and internet junkies "in shape," ProForm has slapped a 10-inch Android tablet (non-removable, sadly) up top, offering users the ability to check the news, browse their email and surf the web so long as a WiFi network is within range. Once you're done with that, you can scroll through workout stats and options including speed, time, distance, calories burned, pulse, incline and pace. Moreover, it's integrated with iFit Live in order to give users the ability to map their progress, and the inbuilt speaker system and auxiliary input lets you jam to your heart's content, too. At $2,999, it's hardly an impulse buy, but considering that you were already budgeting $500 for a new Android device... actually, nah, it's still no bargain.

[Thanks, Justin]

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The closest we have ever come to a ski race is the worn out VHS copy of Better Off Dead we still have in the back of our closets somewhere, but if you're an Android-lovin' ski bunny jealous of all the attention Ripxx has been giving the iPhone, you're in luck. That's right, your fave open source smartphone OS has its very own version of the Ripxx Ski and Snowboard app. Version 1.1 features over 200 mapped out resorts, GPS tracking, stats recording (including speed, distance, and vertical drop) and more. Not bad for $5, eh?

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We received an interesting email from Ripxx this morning, stating that due to an unprecedented outpouring of comments on our previous post for its sports GPS, the company's gone and developed its very own iPhone app. That's right, instead of planning your ski trips around a piece of dedicated hardware, you can now do it on the same device you use to read Texts From Last Night while sitting on the loo. The Ripxx iPhone Ski App, as it's called, features trail maps from over 200 North American ski resorts, Google Maps integration, the ability to track time, speed, distance, and vertical drop for your various trips down the mountain. Whatever that means. But hey -- it's only five bucks! And it's available now. Video after the break.

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Gallery: Nike+ GPS app screenshots


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App review: Nike+ GPS originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appapp reviewappleapplicationAppReviewattaboysexercisefitnessgpsiosios appIosAppiphoneiphone appIphoneAppjogjoggingnikenike appnike plusnike plus gpsnike+nike+ appnike+ gpsnike+ iphoneNike+AppNike+GpsNike+IphoneNikeAppNikePlusNikePlusGpspedometerreviewrunrunningworkoutTue, 07 Sep 2010 15:26:00 EST<![CDATA[Finis Swimsense swimming performance monitor can tell a butterfly from a breaststroke]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/31/finis-swimsense-swimming-performance-monitor-can-tell-a-butterfl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/31/finis-swimsense-swimming-performance-monitor-can-tell-a-butterfl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/31/finis-swimsense-swimming-performance-monitor-can-tell-a-butterfl/#commentsFinis Swimsense swimming performance monitor can tell a butterfly from a breaststrokeIn the water, we're such natural swimmers that we sometimes forget what stroke we're using to propel ourselves through that clear, chlorinated cocktail at the Y. If only we had the Finis Swimsense wrist-worn performance monitor that wouldn't be a problem. Using internal motion sensors plus a little information from you (such as pool size) the thing can not only tell you how many laps you swam and at what pace, but how many strokes you took to get there and even what style you were using at the time. At the end of the day it'll spit back total calories burned, which could help us identify just how many crullers we're allowed to down during our apres-swim donut binges.The Swimsense is slated for release in time for stocking season this year, priced a penny under $200.

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Finis Swimsense swimming performance monitor can tell a butterfly from a breaststroke originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We can't say we had too much hope that the futuristic-looking Ciclotte exercise bike concept we saw last year would ever turn into an actual product, but it looks like this is one concept that's defied the odds. Of course, it'll set you back more than ten grand, but you will soon be able to order the unicycle-style bike online, and in your choice of three different colors no less (full carbon, silver or purple). Apart from its striking design, the bike also boasts an epicycloid crank system and a magnetized main wheel to generate resistance, a steel and carbon frame, an adjustable seat and handlebars, and a few other modern amenities like a touchscreen display to adjust the settings. Hit up the gallery below for a closer look.

Gallery: Ciclotte exercise bike

Ciclotte exercise bike goes from concept to product originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ciclotteconceptexcersie bikeExcersieBikeexercisefitnessstationary bikeStationaryBikeFri, 27 Aug 2010 12:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Garmin rolls out touchscreen-based Edge 800 cycling GPS]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/27/garmin-rolls-out-touchscreen-based-edge-800-cycling-gps/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/27/garmin-rolls-out-touchscreen-based-edge-800-cycling-gps/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/27/garmin-rolls-out-touchscreen-based-edge-800-cycling-gps/#comments
Multifunction GPS watches are one thing, but those that put cycling first are likely more interested in something like Garmin's line of Edge GPS devices, to which you can now add the touchscreen-based Edge 800. That packs a 2.6-inch color display, some all new mapping options including Garmin's BaseCamp route planning and BirdsEye satellite imagery, so-called "HotFix" GPS technology to quickly acquire and maintain a signal, and support for a wide range of heart rate monitors, cadence sensors and other ANT+ devices, to name a few features. What's more, while the device won't be available until this October (for $449 or $649 depending on the bundle), it's already received a few early reviews that paint a pretty positive picture -- DC Rainmaker has even go so far as to say that the device "rocks," and that "it's everything that most cyclists have been asking for." Hit up the links below for a closer look, and head on past the break for the complete press release.

Continue reading Garmin rolls out touchscreen-based Edge 800 cycling GPS

Garmin rolls out touchscreen-based Edge 800 cycling GPS originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Aug 2010 01:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Running has changed quite a bit as an activity over the last decade or so. Moisture-wicking (or "technical") clothing has become commonplace, portable media players are small and light enough to not be a hinderance, and GPS watches and other gadgets have emerged on the scene and rapidly come down in price. While some may think those devices are reserved for only the most serious runners, they can actually be a great tool for those just starting out as well.

One of the latest such gadgets is Timex's Ironman Global Trainer, the company's first true GPS sports watch (previous models relied on a separate GPS module), and one of the few rivals to Garmin's well-established Forerunner line. How does it stack up? Timex kindly let us put the watch through its paces so we could find out. Read on for our review.

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Timex Ironman Global Trainer review originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sure, there's plenty of devices like the Fitbit that can track your movement and report on your general level of activity or laziness, but only Hitachi has what it's dubbed a "Life Microscope." That name apparently comes from the fact that the device is able to track your activity with more detail than other fitness monitors -- including, it seems, the difference between sitting and sleeping, and even the difference between eating or playing video games. That data is then naturally able to be transferred to a PC, and it also sounds like the Life Microscope could be incorporated into actual watches as well -- if it ever moves beyond the concept stage, that is.

Hitachi 'Life Microscope' promises to track your every movement originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 24 Jul 2010 12:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We're all basically huge jocks here at Engadget </sarcasm>, so anytime we can combine our love of cross training with our love of consumer electronics it's a pretty good day. Only a thousand times less interesting than Dancepants, the Ripxx Personal Measurement Device (as you may recall) integrates a GPS, accelerometers, and gyroscopes for tracking your performance and movement in all three dimensions. And now Apple users can get in on the game (or least train and then sit on the bench), with an upgraded Ripxx Suite Version 2.1 that includes not only full Mac support but Improved activity reports and graphs and lap time measurements. If this is your bag, hit up the PR after the break. As for us, we're going to get back to this quart of Chunky Monkey and VHS copy of BASEketball.

Continue reading Ripxx exercise GPS adds Mac OS support to its other EXTREME! qualities

Ripxx exercise GPS adds Mac OS support to its other EXTREME! qualities originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>exercisefitnessgpsolympicsPersonal Measurement DevicePersonalMeasurementDevicePMDpndRipxxsportsportingsportstrainertrainingThu, 15 Jul 2010 15:59:00 EST<![CDATA[KiFit tells you how many calories you're not burning, other sad details of your unhealthy existence]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/19/kifit-tells-you-how-many-calories-youre-not-burning-other-sad/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/19/kifit-tells-you-how-many-calories-youre-not-burning-other-sad/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/19/kifit-tells-you-how-many-calories-youre-not-burning-other-sad/#comments Do we really need another gadget to tell us we're fat and we sleep badly? Yes, we do. The KiFit armband's packing some medically developed tech which measures your body temperature, how much you're sweating, and how much you're moving. From that info, it calculates your calorie burn rate and how peacefully you're sleeping. If you're like us, you're undoubtedly already aware that your slumber is like a nightly replay of the "Enter Sandman" video, but still, it's great to see gadgets that encourage a healthier lifestyle, right? The KiFit is available for $300 plus a $20 monthly subscription price -- and while it's a pretty neat little gizmo -- we'd suggest you might be better off paying for a gym membership you're never going to use.

Continue reading KiFit tells you how many calories you're not burning, other sad details of your unhealthy existence

KiFit tells you how many calories you're not burning, other sad details of your unhealthy existence originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 19 Jun 2010 23:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading DIY motion feedback MP3 player gets louder as you jump rope and do stuff (video)

DIY motion feedback MP3 player gets louder as you jump rope and do stuff (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Apr 2010 10:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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