Music is essential for workouts, and earbuds are an easy option to plug into a smartphone or MP3 player. Yet those earbuds can block out ambient noise that you need to hear, such as oncoming traffic. AIRbudz is a replacement for the earpiece that comes with your earbud headphones. Air channels allow ambient noise to enter your ears, while not distorting music. Continue reading AIRbutz Let Air, Ambient Noise In
Tag: iPhone
Clever Ski Pole
Winter is finally over – in fact it never arrived for much of the country – but that doesn’t mean it isn’t too early to think about next year. Actually it is Neva too early, as in Anthony Griesel’s Neva microprocessor-equipped ski poles that will bring “smart” technology to skiing and back wood snowshoeing and hiking.
Each pole features a waterproof grip with a mini-computer that can be linked via Bluetooth to an app on a user’s iPhone or Android device, and this could allow for flashes for incoming calls and even the ability to take calls without taking off the gloves. Other possibilities include text messages, and basic (but very useful data) such as temperature and elevation, as well as time. GPS could of course be a future possibility. Video after the jump
Endomondo Adds Interval Training by User Request
It’s always nice to see a company responding to customer feedback. Endomondo is one such company. It asked users what features they’d like to see in the iPhone app. Users responded with requests for interval training, which Endomondo granted in its newly updated version. Continue reading Endomondo Adds Interval Training by User Request
iPhone Scuba Case For Underwater Use
While the TAT7 iPhone Scuba Case won’t actually let you use the handset as a phone underwater, it will let you snap away with the smartphone’s digital camera.
It is made of clear polycarbonate and features a hinged opening, while double gaskets allow the iPhone to go deep to 100 feet (or about 30 meters). It provides three buttons on the back to allow users to access the basics, including touchscreen photo and video controls.
For those who want to snap a few “deep sea” or just “in the pool” shots, this should be an excellent solution for making the iPhone your own under water camera.
The Name is Bondi
Innovative need not be high-tech, but the right innovation can work well with our high-tech devices. And the Bondi is just such a piece of innovation; this silicone holder for the iPhone (which would probably work with other smartphones as well) is like a little protector that will hung onto the handset for dear life.
Bondi can be stretched or contorted into unique positions and could be a way to hold the phone on a bicycle – although there are probably better handset mounts for that purpose. But where Bondi really could come in handy is for those who hit the gym or regularly workout on a fitness machine. This $20 device could be a great way to securely stash the phone so it isn’t dropped or worse forgotten. Handy for the handset indeed!
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Something to GAIN
There is the old saying about “no pain, no gain,” but maybe GAIN Fitness can make the gain a little less painful and a little gainful. The company introduced its GAIN 3.0 app for the iPhone last week, and it offers a GAIN Plan for users, a custom 4-week workout plan, as well as a expansion pack store for multiple training styles. Video after the jump
Sunday Q&A: Talking With Jesse Kropelnicki on the QT2
Getting ready to do a triathlon? Jesse Kropelnicki can offer some tips on going the distance. He is an elite/pro level triathlon coach who founded QT2 Systems, LLC, a leading provider of personal triathlon coaching; TriathlonCalculator.com; TheCoreDiet.com, a leading provider of sports nutrition; and Your 26.2 a marathon training company.
He is the triathlon coach of professional athletes Caitlin Snow, Ethan Brown, and Pedro Gomes among others. His interests lie in coaching professional triathletes using quantitative training and nutrition protocols. You can track his other coaching comments/ideas via his blog.
Jesse talked to KineticShift about technology and training. Interview with Jesse after the jump
Made in America: Apex Armor iPhone and iPod Cases
“Designed by Apple in California, Assembled in China” – flip over any iPod or iPhone and this statement appears on the back. The popularity of these personal electronics from Apple has spawned an enormous accessories market that too has followed suit with regards to manufacturing and followed Apple’s lead of producing their products outside of America. But that is not the case with every company. Apex Armor of Milpitas, California is bucking the trend with their line of aluminum cases for the current generation iPod Nanos and iPhone. Video after the jump
Spin Like a Mad Dogg!
While spring is upon us and that means it is time to get those rides in outdoors, there is still much to be said for spinning. Now Mad Dogg Athletics, the creators of the Spinning indoor cycling program , along with Digifit, a mobile wireless health and fitness developer, have announced the launch of the Spinning app for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, as well as the Spinning Tracker website.
The new app and website will allow riders to get into the spin with a complete system for heart-rate and cadence tracking as well as a progress-management solution for fitness trainers. The new Spinning app is designed to track heart-rate, cadence, caloric burn and several other metrics, which are measured by the app for reference during and post workout. Each Spinning session is digitally documented and instantly transferred to a personalized online Spinning Tracker account where users can view, share and edit exercise results. Continue reading Spin Like a Mad Dogg!
National Parks iPhone App Makes Parks Experience More Interactive
For years enthusiasts of the National Parks have brought their park passport book to all the monuments and parks around the nation. My sister was very into her passport for a while and collected stamps at many parks on a drive across the country. Now an iPhone app can work in tandem with your passport book to add even more fun to the preserved outdoors.
The app features information from the passport book. You can also use the app to view park maps, websites and other information on each National Park. When you’re at the park you can use the camera to record photos and video to be stored with the park on your app.
Eastern National (National Parks) Official Website
Eastern National iPhone App page
Military Grade Case Coming for iPhone
Does the military use smartphones? Actually there is more and more crossover and likely some military personnel as well as those who work alongside the military might use an iPhone. So the good news is that iCA have introduced the iCA Military Edition, a camera case that turns the handset into a camera lookalike.
As has been noted, it even makes the iPhone look like the old Leica range finders that military photographers used to carry. It features a viewfinder, top mounted shutter button, and offers the ability to attach a macro or fisheye lenses. Of course this case, which is available for pre-order for $70.00, promises to be durable enough for the military, but available to civilians. Additional images after the jump
QT2 Systems Triathlon Calculator Predicts Finish Time in App
QT2 Systems has released an app for the iPhone and iPod Touch that works as a calculator to project an individual’s triathlon race performance. In turn, the app helps create personalized training ranges.
Race outcomes are based on seven key inputs from training. The tool then estimates race distance and course types. The app also gives you race pacing and training zone recommendations to get you to reach your goals.
“Triathletes put a great deal of time and focus into their race preparations, and should always be well aware of where they stand, with regard to their racing goals,” said Jesse Kropelnicki, founder and developer of QT2 Systems.
The app was developed in cooperation with Triessential.com to help convert proprietary algorithms developed over 10 years of coaching. The formulas were then worked into an iPhone app.
The QT2 Calculator is available on iTunes for the iPhoen and iPod Touch for $1.99.
QT2 Systems Official Website
Triessential.com Official Website
QT2 Calculator on iTunes
QT2 Systems Triathlon Calculator
Set, Track Fitness Goals with Team4Cures App
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society has created a free fitness tracking app to support its Team In Training (TNT) endurance sports training efforts. Team4Cures, the new app, helps get a fitness program in action whether the sport is running, walking, swimming, cycling or hiking.
Continue reading Set, Track Fitness Goals with Team4Cures App