OK. But what does this program do to help you get an accessible treadmill? On 10 Aug 2010, at 14:49, Sarai Bucciarelli wrote:
> Hi: > I use iTreadmill. It is accessible. > On Aug 10, 2010, at 5:56 AM, Kawal Gucukoglu wrote: > >> Can someone tell me hat Niki plus is? I have a tread mill but it's all >> digital with a few buttons. Also there are menus so can't know how many >> miles I'm doing. Normally, I put some chordless headphones on as I can >> listen to stuff on my Mac or hook up my I phone to some speakers where the >> tread mill is. >> >> Kawal. >> >> On 10 Aug 2010, at 00:49, Chris Moore wrote: >> >>> Hey Mark, >>> >>> Thanks for the reply. Luckily my treadmill has buttons which are easy to >>> feel, so no problems there. My treadmill also has a built in iPod doc and >>> speakers (no fan though lol). I tend to use my iPod Nana and iPhone >>> depending on the mood. With the nano I just give it a good shake to jump >>> to the next track etc. I tend to leave the iPhone on a playlist and I use >>> the built in clock on the phone (timer setting) to track how long I have >>> been on for The additional information I require is calories burnt, >>> distance walked/jogged, and speed would be useful too but not essential as >>> I usually start off from 5mph. >>> >>> There is the iTreadmill app, but I don't fancy keeping the phone in my >>> pocket or sock. So I think its going to be the Nike+ route for me. Will >>> give you an update on how I get on with it when I get it. >>> >>> Regards >>> >>> Chris >>> On 9 Aug 2010, at 22:57, M. Taylor wrote: >>> >>>> Hello Chris, >>>> >>>> First, let me say how impressed and proud I am of you for continuing your >>>> exercise regimen. >>>> >>>> I, like others, would be greatly indebted to you if you can confirm that, >>>> in >>>> fact, that the Nike system is actually accessible. >>>> >>>> Until such time as you implement an iPhone-based system to track your >>>> progress on the treadmill, I suggest that you consider using my method of >>>> tracking treadmill distance: >>>> >>>> NOTE: >>>> The following assumes that you have a treadmill featuring surface >>>> touch-point controls instead of conventional 3-dimention buttons. >>>> >>>> 1. >>>> Depending upon the model of treadmill, purchase some felt -sticky-dots from >>>> any kind of hardware or arts & crafts store such as Michael's or Joanne's. >>>> These little felt dots are the same as you might find on the bottom of >>>> end-tables or living-room chairs. They can vary in texture, size, and >>>> shape. I prefer the round ones. Oh, you may also find them at your local >>>> Target or kMart. >>>> >>>> 2. >>>> With sighted assistance, place the dots on the various controls of your >>>> treadmill such as the start, stop, incline, speed, board/pavement >>>> resistance, fan, etc. >>>> >>>> It may be helpful to use significantly different shape dots as points along >>>> any matrix. For example, my treadmill has touch points for each mile per >>>> hour up to 12. So, I have dots on each of these with the exception of 5 >>>> miles per hour. On the five mile per hour button, I use a significantly >>>> larger dot so I do not need to count up from one to 5. I begin my workouts >>>> at 5 miles per hour. I do the same for the incline matrix on my treadmill. >>>> >>>> >>>> 3. >>>> Obtain a large talking clock with a talking timer feature. There are many, >>>> many models of such devices. I suggest that you select one that is >>>> ergonomically easy to operate when in motion and that will fit either by >>>> gravity or adhesive, to your treadmill control panel. >>>> >>>> Do not wear a timing device on your person as perspiration will, after a >>>> time, cause damage. >>>> >>>> 4. >>>> As I am sure you know, the most beneficial cardiac workouts are based on >>>> getting heart-rate into a range of beeps per minutes for a specific amount >>>> of time. >>>> >>>> Carefully using the talking timer with the controls of your treadmill will >>>> help you to achieve this. >>>> >>>> As a quick example, if you want to run 5 miles in one hour, simply start >>>> your talking timer and treadmill, at the appropriate rate, at the same >>>> time. >>>> >>>> >>>> Please allow for a warm up period. >>>> >>>> 5. >>>> Although I adore my iPhone 4, I strongly recommend against using it as your >>>> media player during hard workouts. Why? Because, assuming that you >>>> perspire a great deal, including on your hands, attempting to navigate with >>>> wet fingers is inefficient and frustrating. Also, keep in mind that a good >>>> cardiac workout depends upon keeping your heart-rate constant. If you >>>> stop, >>>> in order to navigate the iPhone, you will compromise your efforts. The >>>> only >>>> exception to this would be if you simply set the iPhone to a particular >>>> podcast, or playlist and leave it alone until the end of your workout. >>>> >>>> I use and highly recommend that you obtain the latest version of the iPod >>>> Nano as it is reasonably accessible with VoiceOver. If you're anything >>>> like >>>> me, you'll enjoy listening to various podcasts, playlists, and media files >>>> while running. >>>> >>>> Good Luck, >>>> >>>> Mark >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Get to know yourself as you get to know me on The Secret Life of Mark >>>> Marcus >>>> Live Talk Show >>>> http://candleshore.com/secrets >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>>> [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Moore >>>> Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 2:21 AM >>>> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>>> Subject: NIKE+ >>>> >>>> Hi All, >>>> >>>> Since going blind recently, I invested in a treadmill to keep the pounds >>>> off. Obviously if you can't see, the display on the treadmill is not much >>>> use. So I activated the Nike+ app built into the iPhone and from what I >>>> can >>>> tell it seems very accessible. >>>> >>>> The thing is, I will now have to go out and get the sneakers(trainers) and >>>> Nike+ sensor for it all to work. Does anyone have any experience of the >>>> Nike+ kit etc and is it worth it? Should I just look at something like >>>> iTreadmill, how do they compare? >>>> >>>> Chris >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >> >> >> >> ____ >> Kawal Gucukoglu >> (E-mail/MSN): >> >> kawal_gucuko...@sent.com >> >> (Skype ID): >> >> kawalgucukoglu >> >> (Mobile/text): >> >> +447905618396 >> >> +447576240421 >> >> >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > ____ Kawal Gucukoglu (E-mail/MSN): kawal_gucuko...@sent.com (Skype ID): kawalgucukoglu (Mobile/text): +447905618396 +447576240421 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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