NIKE AND POLAR INTRODUCE HEART RATE TRAINING TO MILLIONS OF NIKE+ RUNNERS
Nike, Inc (NYSE:NKE) and Polar, the market leader and pioneer in heart rate training technology, have introduced the Polar WearLink®+ that works with Nike+. This new product works with the Nike+ SportBand and the Nike+ iPod Sport Kit, enabling users to run and train with heart rate monitoring for the first time.
This exciting new piece of equipment is worn comfortably round the chest and transmits the user’s heart rate wirelessly to their Nike+ iPod Sport Kit or Sportband. It will improve the training experience of Nike+ users helping them to understand how hard they are Continue reading »
The field of technological devices for training assistance in fitness and running is quite rich. There is a wide range of heart-rate monitors, stride sensors, GPS (and more…) studied to communicate trainings stats. In this crowded field Adidas is trying to lead the way with an innovative device studied for a complete training support: we are talking about micoach.
Micoach consists in a small network of sensors (the actual version includes an heart-rate sensor and a stride sensor) sending data to a small management node which elaborates the incoming signal and communicates the user the training parameters. All this system is wearable end is slightly perceived during the training. Micoach is not just a device, but it is a complete series of tools for the training. In fact adidas allows its customers to register on micoach website for managing the features of the micoach device and for uploading the data recorded during training.
Once uploaded, this data are stored on the personal page of the customer and can be plotted in order to observed what happened during running. Moreover it is available a web service for the definition of a scheduled training program according with the level and the goal of the customer. The resulting program is quite accurate and it consists in a calendar with the Continue reading »
A question of genes and genetics. A question of Rudy Project’s creative genius in support of the sports world. Genetyk is Rudy Project eyewear that brings with it the results of 25 years of ceaseless research in the optical field with the aim of protecting the eyes from sunlight and atmospheric agents, assisting in concentration during sports performances. A racy design, shield lenses and avant-garde technology are the winning features of this eyewear, born for competition, ready to reach the most coveted podiums. Tested at the last Tour de France, Genetyk has already conquered the polka dot jersey alongside Continue reading »
An ultra-light, yet ultra-strong Flywire panel along the lateral quarter works with a perfed synthetic panel along the medial side for great lockdown and a snug, secure fit.
Cushlon midsole combines with a Nike Zoom unit in the heel for an incredibly plush, resilient and responsive ride.
Environmentally preferred rubber in a Waffle outsole configuration provides multi-surface traction and a measure of added cushioning.
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Flywire: High tensile strength fibers sandwiched between a thin layer of TPU and a dynamic textile form Continue reading »
An ultra-light, yet ultra-strong Flywire panel along the lateral quarter works with an adjustable dynamic fit arch strap along the medial side for great lock down and a snug, secure fit.
Cushlon ST midsole delivers plush, resilient cushioning while enhancing support for overpronating runners who benefit from a more stable platform.
Full-length Nike Air unit delivers the ride and cushioning associated with the Air Pegasus franchise and now accommodates a Nike+ sensor for an enhanced running experience.
Garmin405Garmin Forerunner ® 405: close to the Mac world ! After the great market success for the Forerunner 405 GPS Wrist for sports use, now it suites also for Garmin athletes who want to interface the satellite data with their Mac. Introduced just a year ago, the Forerunner 405 has affected athletes practicing for the extraordinary power that has always characterized the Garmin instrumentation: a power concentrated in one small tool, like a common wristwatch. The Forerunner 405 has been appreciated for its ease of use, and why not, for a modern and attractive style that made him “a must” on your wrist for many runners, cyclists, skiers and skiers. Today, in light of the great success of the Forerunner 405, Garmin broadens the user base, enabling even the Continue reading »
Today we propose a review about Noene insoles, special plantar that we tested in various terrain conditions and speeds.
The sole prerogative of these insoles is the reduction of negative impacts resulting from the trauma of sportsmen during physical exercise, especially running.
Generally we can describe the phenomenon by recalling that in the past the man ran barefoot, flipped on a natural terrain, such as forests, grasslands, soil, sand, a soft surface, sweet and more suited to the human locomotor sensitive: the spine, muscles and tendons. This type of soil, due to its elasticity and structure, absorbed most of the shock waves, vibrations and shocks created by man.
Nowadays, we are forced to walk (or train) often hard on soils: asphalt, concrete, marble, tiles, etc … These surfaces do not Continue reading »
Not only performance but also comfort, elegance and discrete colors to match easily: all women want those clothing of its technical related to address the more the better activities outdoor. Patagonia has been able to interpret realized that needs the woman’s better sweater program. That line of models combines high technical content and elegance. the fabric used, soft and velvety inside as the classic fleece but with an external working that makes its like to woolen sweaters, warrant is maximum lightness, compressibility ‘and high termicita’. heat ‘. Clothing to be perfect in cloakroom all year, why are perfectly adapted to come to summer trekking hiking winter. In this line are the better sweater jacket and better sweater ¼-zip. More, only for the winter season still ongoing, there is also the sweatshirt with the cap, the better sweater full-zip hoody. The better sweater recyclable common threads through the recycling program.
Jordan Brand Goes Beyond XX3 to Unveil the Future of the Brand: The AIR JORDAN 2009
Since the release of the AIR JORDAN XX3 in January 2008, the sneaker world debated the greatest question ever asked of a basketball shoe: will there be an AIR JORDAN XX4? Meanwhile, Jordan Brand, a division of NIKE, Inc. and creator of the legendary franchise, fueled the fire by admitting nothing…ntil now.
Today, at a press event in New York City, Michael Jordan himself unveiled the AIR JORDAN 2009 shoe. Its sophisticated design carries on the tradition of the world’ most respected basketball shoe while presenting a new naming scheme, retiring the labels “IR JORDAN I through XX3”to keep Michael Jordan’ legacy special.
“Throughout the first 23 years of the AIR JORDAN franchise, we challenged ourselves and the industry by producing athletic footwear beyond the limits of what was possible,” said Michael Jordan. “The AIR JORDAN 2009 ushers in a new chapter for the Brand –it is the embodiment of what we can do and sets the course for the next 23 years for the franchise.”
Decathlon Laboratories have developed an innovative solution to ensure maximum breathability while preserving the properties of waterproof fabrics.
The complete mechanism is based on a combination of patented solutions Equarea, Stratermic and Novadry. The 3-layer system protects you and guarantees optimal comfort.
COMFORT: the first layer accelerates the evacuation of perspiration (Equarea)
ISOLATION: The second layer is an excellent thermal insulation (Stratermic)
A question of genes and genetics. A question of Rudy Project’s creative genius in support of the sports world. Genetyk is Rudy Project eyewear that brings with it the results of 25 years of ceaseless research in the optical field with the aim of protecting the eyes from sunlight and atmospheric agents, assisting in concentration during sports performances. A racy design, shield lenses and avant-garde technology are the winning features of this eyewear, born for competition, ready to reach the most coveted podiums. Tested at the last Tour de France, Genetyk has already conquered the polka dot jersey alongside 
An ultra-light, yet ultra-strong Flywire panel along the lateral quarter works with a perfed synthetic panel along the medial side for great lockdown and a snug, secure fit.
An ultra-light, yet ultra-strong Flywire panel along the lateral quarter works with an adjustable dynamic fit arch strap along the medial side for great lock down and a snug, secure fit.
Garmin405Garmin Forerunner ® 405: close to the Mac world ! After the great market success for the Forerunner 405 GPS Wrist for sports use, now it suites also for Garmin athletes who want to interface the satellite data with their Mac. Introduced just a year ago, the Forerunner 405 has affected athletes practicing for the extraordinary power that has always characterized the Garmin instrumentation: a power concentrated in one small tool, like a common wristwatch. The Forerunner 405 has been appreciated for its ease of use, and why not, for a modern and attractive style that made him “a must” on your wrist for many runners, cyclists, skiers and skiers. Today, in light of the great success of the Forerunner 405, Garmin broadens the user base, enabling even the 
Not only performance but also comfort, elegance and discrete colors to match easily: all women want those clothing of its technical related to address the more the better activities outdoor. Patagonia has been able to interpret realized that needs the woman’s better sweater program. 
That line of models combines high technical content and elegance. the fabric used, soft and velvety inside as the classic fleece but with an external working that makes its like to woolen sweaters, warrant is maximum lightness, compressibility ‘and high termicita’. heat ‘. Clothing to be perfect in cloakroom all year, why are perfectly adapted to come to summer trekking hiking winter. In this line are the better sweater jacket and better sweater ¼-zip. More, only for the winter season still ongoing, there is also the sweatshirt with the cap, the better sweater full-zip hoody. The better sweater recyclable common threads through the recycling program.
