Comments on: iPod for the Gym http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/07/ipod-for-the-gym/ The Apple Blog, published by and for the day-to-day Apple user, is a prominent source for news, reviews, walkthroughs, and real life application of all Apple products. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:13:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Mike C http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/07/ipod-for-the-gym/#comment-114601 Mike C Sat, 23 Feb 2008 23:49:27 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/07/ipod-for-the-gym/#comment-114601 Who says you don't need the video function for workouts?? I pretty much hate doing cardio -- step machines and so on -- but now I have JACKASS and a bunch of other vids to watch, I now do about an hour of cardio a day. But who at Apple is the design genius who put the earphone jack on the bottom of the G3 Nano? Or did they think that people would enjoy watching videos at a 45 degree angle? (the earphone jack on the bottom makes it impossible for the nano to sit level on a flat surface.) So I'm in a bit of a love-hate relationship with my G3 at the moment. Who says you don’t need the video function for workouts?? I pretty much hate doing cardio — step machines and so on — but now I have JACKASS and a bunch of other vids to watch, I now do about an hour of cardio a day.

But who at Apple is the design genius who put the earphone jack on the bottom of the G3 Nano? Or did they think that people would enjoy watching videos at a 45 degree angle? (the earphone jack on the bottom makes it impossible for the nano to sit level on a flat surface.) So I’m in a bit of a love-hate relationship with my G3 at the moment.

]]> By: Amanda H http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/07/ipod-for-the-gym/#comment-91807 Amanda H Mon, 01 Jan 2007 21:05:27 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/07/ipod-for-the-gym/#comment-91807 I just got an 4GB nano, I love it! It is great for the gym when you have an arm band. The best part is that I never have to buy a CD again! haha I love it if I want a new song that I dont have just go to iTunes and get it for .99 cents. It has been an awesome investment. It will also save you a lot over time. iPod: $210 w/tax, arm band: $25, FM transmitter :$20, grand total: $255 plus new music, so yeah your going to save a lot! Not only that but you never will have to mess with a CD player again or changing CDs. I give it two thumbs up! :) I just got an 4GB nano, I love it! It is great for the gym when you have an arm band. The best part is that I never have to buy a CD again! haha I love it if I want a new song that I dont have just go to iTunes and get it for .99 cents. It has been an awesome investment. It will also save you a lot over time. iPod: $210 w/tax, arm band: $25, FM transmitter :$20, grand total: $255 plus new music, so yeah your going to save a lot! Not only that but you never will have to mess with a CD player again or changing CDs. I give it two thumbs up! :)

]]> By: Chris http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/07/ipod-for-the-gym/#comment-84277 Chris Tue, 12 Dec 2006 06:10:41 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/07/ipod-for-the-gym/#comment-84277 Dave T., you are correct that the second generation iPod shuffle has no hold switch, but you can hold the buttons by pressing the play/pause button and holding it for 3 seconds. A light should flash on top. The ipod will ignore all buttons that are pressed until you hold play/pause again. Dave T., you are correct that the second generation iPod shuffle has no hold switch, but you can hold the buttons by pressing the play/pause button and holding it for 3 seconds. A light should flash on top. The ipod will ignore all buttons that are pressed until you hold play/pause again.

]]> By: Nick Starr.com : Nick Starr dot com » iPod for the gym http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/07/ipod-for-the-gym/#comment-84162 Nick Starr.com : Nick Starr dot com » iPod for the gym Mon, 11 Dec 2006 21:37:10 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/07/ipod-for-the-gym/#comment-84162 [...] I’m looking at gym membership, to aid in weight loss (of which I’ve lost over 20lbs in the last few months). Ran across this great article about the best iPod for the gym. [...] [...] I’m looking at gym membership, to aid in weight loss (of which I’ve lost over 20lbs in the last few months). Ran across this great article about the best iPod for the gym. [...]

]]> By: unbuild http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/07/ipod-for-the-gym/#comment-83945 unbuild Mon, 11 Dec 2006 05:04:34 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/07/ipod-for-the-gym/#comment-83945 Nano for training. Shuffle for competition. Nano for training. Shuffle for competition.

]]> By: Dave T. http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/07/ipod-for-the-gym/#comment-83248 Dave T. Fri, 08 Dec 2006 21:00:41 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/07/ipod-for-the-gym/#comment-83248 I had some tivo reward zone points i needed to burn so i got a shuffle. I figured that it would be perfect for when i got riding (mountain bike) at the local skate park. It's small, durable, and cheap so landing on it or smashing it on the ground wouldn't kill me. Well i quickly learned that the shuffle doesn't have a HOLD function/button like other ipods. So you may hit the buttons and pause/stop it or advance the song... now i can't complain since it was free but i'd get the lowest end nano if i was you, it should be perfect. I had some tivo reward zone points i needed to burn so i got a shuffle. I figured that it would be perfect for when i got riding (mountain bike) at the local skate park. It’s small, durable, and cheap so landing on it or smashing it on the ground wouldn’t kill me. Well i quickly learned that the shuffle doesn’t have a HOLD function/button like other ipods. So you may hit the buttons and pause/stop it or advance the song…
now i can’t complain since it was free but i’d get the lowest end nano if i was you, it should be perfect.

]]> By: My own sport blog » Late breaking news http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/07/ipod-for-the-gym/#comment-83034 My own sport blog » Late breaking news Fri, 08 Dec 2006 07:17:39 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/07/ipod-for-the-gym/#comment-83034 [...] iPod for theGym [...] [...] iPod for theGym [...]

]]> By: Chris Stevens http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/07/ipod-for-the-gym/#comment-83004 Chris Stevens Fri, 08 Dec 2006 04:51:13 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/07/ipod-for-the-gym/#comment-83004 It is not a hard choice at all, get the Nano. I have a 60GB G5 with video for home, an 8GB black nano G2 and a G1 shuffle. I have nike+ iPod kit and it is the best way to run, especially if you download the iTunes for nike playlists. I can run twice as long using the kit as it motivates you, the music is just fantastic for running and it is fun to chart your workouts. Don't bother with a shuffle, sure they are light but so are nanos and you can't use Nike+ kit. A word of warning on the nike+ trainers though, i have the ones in the picture above and they give me dreadful blisters on my instep. I wish i had not wasted the money on them- nike don't make good running shoes. It is not a hard choice at all, get the Nano. I have a 60GB G5 with video for home, an 8GB black nano G2 and a G1 shuffle. I have nike+ iPod kit and it is the best way to run, especially if you download the iTunes for nike playlists. I can run twice as long using the kit as it motivates you, the music is just fantastic for running and it is fun to chart your workouts. Don’t bother with a shuffle, sure they are light but so are nanos and you can’t use Nike+ kit.

A word of warning on the nike+ trainers though, i have the ones in the picture above and they give me dreadful blisters on my instep. I wish i had not wasted the money on them- nike don’t make good running shoes.

]]> By: PatrickQG http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/07/ipod-for-the-gym/#comment-82881 PatrickQG Thu, 07 Dec 2006 20:01:44 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/07/ipod-for-the-gym/#comment-82881 I have all three (well, if you count the 60GB photo on my desk as a big iPod, which it is), they each serve their purpose. Personally I find the shuffle great for the gym (and also for getting to/from work when I forget to charge the nano) - perfect size, easy to control without looking at it, and lets face it: if I ever drop a weight on it, well boohoo it's the cheapest iPod of the bunch. I have all three (well, if you count the 60GB photo on my desk as a big iPod, which it is), they each serve their purpose.

Personally I find the shuffle great for the gym (and also for getting to/from work when I forget to charge the nano) - perfect size, easy to control without looking at it, and lets face it: if I ever drop a weight on it, well boohoo it’s the cheapest iPod of the bunch.

]]> By: Peter http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/07/ipod-for-the-gym/#comment-82863 Peter Thu, 07 Dec 2006 19:09:28 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/07/ipod-for-the-gym/#comment-82863 Actually, I go for the nano. The iPod is too big, the Shuffle is too small. The nano is just right. Since workouts are accompanied by music, not video, the missing video in the nano isn't a big deal. Also, if you run, you don't have to worry about the hard drive getting messed up from the pounding. 4GB holds a respectable amount of music, so you don't have to play around with playlists every time you want to have music on the go. And I barely feel the nano on my arm, versus an iPod. I don't run--I bike. And the nano has definitely been my friend for two-or-three hour rides. Actually, I go for the nano. The iPod is too big, the Shuffle is too small. The nano is just right.

Since workouts are accompanied by music, not video, the missing video in the nano isn’t a big deal. Also, if you run, you don’t have to worry about the hard drive getting messed up from the pounding. 4GB holds a respectable amount of music, so you don’t have to play around with playlists every time you want to have music on the go. And I barely feel the nano on my arm, versus an iPod.

I don’t run–I bike. And the nano has definitely been my friend for two-or-three hour rides.

]]> By: james http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/07/ipod-for-the-gym/#comment-82833 james Thu, 07 Dec 2006 17:42:37 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/07/ipod-for-the-gym/#comment-82833 I give the Nano a nod for having the screen and being able to organize and play multiple playlists. This is key for me depending on what type of run - fast 5k or slower distance and I'll know I'll need some key song strategically placed later in the run etc. With the shuffle you're playing the same single playlist and it gets stale unless you're manually updating/changing. Even though the selection for sleeves with clips is slim, the one from (from Countour) I own works very well clipped to my shorts waist band while I run etc. I don't realize it's there and is easily accesses for song skipping or volume change. I give the Nano a nod for having the screen and being able to organize and play multiple playlists. This is key for me depending on what type of run - fast 5k or slower distance and I’ll know I’ll need some key song strategically placed later in the run etc.

With the shuffle you’re playing the same single playlist and it gets stale unless you’re manually updating/changing.

Even though the selection for sleeves with clips is slim, the one from (from Countour) I own works very well clipped to my shorts waist band while I run etc. I don’t realize it’s there and is easily accesses for song skipping or volume change.

]]> By: MisterKen http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/07/ipod-for-the-gym/#comment-82825 MisterKen Thu, 07 Dec 2006 16:56:26 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/07/ipod-for-the-gym/#comment-82825 I'm with Tim. We have the 30gb video iPod for home/car/train/travel and the old pack-of-gum (it seems huge now) Shuffle for workouts. I got an arm band for the 30gb and it is just annoying...not to mention $30 wasted. Frankly, I think the screen on the nano is useless (yes...I need glasses, what are you implying?...). I’m with Tim.
We have the 30gb video iPod for home/car/train/travel and the old pack-of-gum (it seems huge now) Shuffle for workouts.

I got an arm band for the 30gb and it is just annoying…not to mention $30 wasted.

Frankly, I think the screen on the nano is useless (yes…I need glasses, what are you implying?…).

]]> By: Tim Hettler http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/07/ipod-for-the-gym/#comment-82819 Tim Hettler Thu, 07 Dec 2006 16:31:18 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/07/ipod-for-the-gym/#comment-82819 My current set-up is having the smallest Nano available for working out almost exclusively for the Nike+ feature. (I'm training for a marathon and 2gb is PLENTY of music.) I also have a 30gb iPod to carry my collection with me and watch videos on the subway. It's not the most cost-effective plan, but if you've got the cash I recommend it. My current set-up is having the smallest Nano available for working out almost exclusively for the Nike+ feature. (I’m training for a marathon and 2gb is PLENTY of music.) I also have a 30gb iPod to carry my collection with me and watch videos on the subway.

It’s not the most cost-effective plan, but if you’ve got the cash I recommend it.

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