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Nike+ Running app now available to all Android users on Google Play

Nike+ Running app now available to all Android users on Google Play

Nike’s super popular running app – and one of our all time favourite fitness tracking tools and communities – Nike+ Running is now available to all Android users from Google Play, after being exclusive to those on the O2 network. Ever since Nike+ Running launched on the iPhone and got plenty of really user friendly and great looking updates it’s been popular, with reportedly more than seven million downloads worldwide to date. However, the Android version … Read entire article »

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RunForIt app teams up with charity for virtual runs

RunForIt app teams up with charity for virtual runs

UK-based charity Trees for Cities has teamed up with a new workout app called RunForIt in order to allow runners to take part in races no matter where they happen to be. The app aims to bring people from all over the world together in races, so they can still raise money for charity and raise awareness of the race in different places. It works by detecting a runner’s speed using the accelerometer and then plays them … Read entire article »

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Wahoo KICKR PowerTrainer, a bike powered by your iPhone

Wahoo KICKR PowerTrainer, a bike powered by your iPhone

We’ve come across a number of Wahoo products here on Connected Health before, like the Blue HR heart rate strap, but now the app and sensor specialists are about to launch a new mobile-powered workout solution, which allows you to control an exercise bike from your phone. Wahoo’s KICKR PowerTrainer uses Bluetooth 4.0 and ANT+ technology to sync up to your gym bike, allowing you to change the resistance of the equipment all from a dedicated app on … Read entire article »

Filed under: Fitness Gadgets