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Apple Digital Fitness Companion System?


A newly published patent application reveals that Apple has been exploring the possibility of expanding their Nike + iPod sport kit into a full fledged fitness system.

The first segment of the interview process would poll the user on their fitness goals, desired activity level (moderate, advanced), fitness interests (such as jogging, pilates, and swimming), fitness goals (lose weight, firm and tone, and get back into shape), weight goals, desired workout schedule, and so forth.
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Once the interview process is completed, the computer-based application would create a profile of the user and a workout regiment based around their feedback on goals and fitness interests. For instance, a user interested in weight training would be provided a work out schedule broken down into warmup cardio exercises and a weight training session comprised of sets, reps and weight levels.


The iPod or iPhone would then guide the user through their training, with the possibility of adding additional hardware sensors to track progress.

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51 months ago
it might be a little niche, but I think there's a market for this sort of thing...
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51 months ago
Holy Crap, yes. Apple's WiiFit.
Sign me up.
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51 months ago
Are we talking about a new hardware device or simply a hardware connection? Couldn't an iPod Touch or iPhone do this just the same? Still, cool concept. I'd use it (the software version).
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51 months ago
his is a fantastic idea. I bet that it would be a heck of a lot cheaper than paying for a personal trainer. I wonder if it would include diet help as well?

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51 months ago

Are we talking about a new hardware device or simply a hardware connection? Couldn't an iPod Touch or iPhone do this just the same? Still, cool concept. I'd use it (the software version).


Looks like software, and an iPhone/iPod touch accessory.
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51 months ago
please take my money

i would love this
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51 months ago
This could be really useful, especially since I hate being a guy carrying around a notebook with my workout plan in it. On the other hand, I like using my shuffle or nano at the gym... my touch is too precious and too breakable.
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51 months ago
Would anyone want to do this with their expensive iPhone? I wouldn't want one attached to my arm or something.

If it's detached from the body, it becomes less useful, IMO.
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51 months ago
I'd rather have this than 3g or GPS...but I'll take all three please!
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51 months ago
I hope it includes a bluetooth heart rate monitor.
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