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Attention gym rats: chugging it out on the treadmill every day may be good for your weekly mileage goals, but taking your workout outdoors will bust you out of plateaus and clear your mind of the Winter blues. If like me, you need some tunes to help you through a sweat session, grab your iPod and one of these cases to keep you going in the great outdoors. Read more
Taking a walk around the Macworld Expo is like walking into a massive Apple store. Minus the computers, of course. One booth that caught my eye was Bone Collection, which was stocked with iPod and iPhone armbands, skins, and protectors. First up: the armbands. Not only are the Bone armbands made from a tough, rubbery material to protect your gadget from accidental drops, but its strap is silky Read more
Wow, I'm impressed with Karolina Kurkova's ability to make her iPod look so fashionable! Karolina was out and about in Manhattan the other day displaying how geek chic iPod armbands really are. Yes, they can be incorporated into all wardrobes and are not only for working out and trips to the gym - that is assuming you are as cute and chic as Karolina. Want to get an armband similar to Read more
Don't let the elements stop you! OnSugar blogger egilbride shares her thoughts on why she loves running in the rain in her blog, Ready to Run. Today I went for a run . . . in the rain. I know most people HATE running in the rain, but sometimes I prefer it to running on a sunny day. Take my Rock n Roll Half-Marathon (did I mention it was my first half-marathon EVER?!) that I ran last August. I Read more
Full disclosure: I am not a huge armband fan; I much prefer clipping a smaller iPod Nano or Shuffle to my shoulder during a run or other workout. But, after becoming addicted to music-streaming service Rdio, which requires a 3G or Internet connection to work, I decided to hit the treadmill with my new Nike+Armband for the iPhone ($34). The arm band itself is extremely lightweight and made from Read more
Music is one of the all-time best motivators when it comes to working out alone, but if you're also exercising outdoors, wearing earbuds isn't exactly the safest choice, and here are three reasons why. You can't hear cars or attackers: Whether crossing a busy street or running in the woods alone, you need to be completely aware, and not just with your eyes. Since you can't see what's coming Read more
Taiwanese Apple accessory company Bone wowed us at last year's Macworld with favorites like iPod armbands and adorable USB drives. But their newest release is like nothing I've seen before. The iPhone Horn Stand is part stand, part sound amplifier — no cords required. The shape of the silicone stand naturally amplifies the speaker sound, creating volume that's louder than your phone itself but Read more
One of the most exciting parts of yesterday's new iPod announcement was the introduction of a completely redesigned iPod Nano ($149). Gone is the traditional Apple click wheel — the iPod Nano now features a large multitouch screen to organize and play your favorite music. I was impressed and to prove it, here are five reasons it's worth preordering a new iPod Nano: It's smaller, lighter, and Read more
This week's announcement of new iPods piqued my interest not only as a lover of shiny, new toys, but also as a runner. The two smallest versions, the new iPod Shuffle and iPod Nano, are even more perfect for running (and other exercises). Here's why: The new Nano is tiny. — At just over 1 1/2 inches wide and just under 1 1/2 inches high, the new Nano is considerably smaller than the previous Read more
I just love throwing on my runners and going for a nice long jog. I don't know if it's the wind in my hair or the rush of endorphins, there's just something great about being at one with nature while working up a sweat. Now I've already discussed some great iPhone armbands to use while you're working out, but what about the stuff for your iPod? Gear like earphones, accessories, and stylin' Read more
