NIKE+ SPORTBAND
Avid runners and Apple aficionados may not be impressed
by the new incarnation of
Nike’s SportBand accessory,
but the legions who’ve longed
to measure their performance
sans iPod can now pump their
bracelet-decked fists. With
an easier-to-read display and
enhanced waterproofing, this
lightweight wristband interacts
with a Nike+ sensor that users
plant in their shoe to measure
data such as distance, pace
and calories burned. And
with the company’s merging
of nikerunning.com and
nikeplus.com, users can connect with more than 2 million
other runners and track themselves against the pack.
$59; nikerunning.com
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BODYBUGG
Gym rats, personal trainers and soccer moms alike
have been battling the bulge with the bodybugg for
years, but this new incarnation leads by example with
a slimmer-than-ever look. The device tracks how many
calories the wearer burns during exercise or whenever
it’s worn. The new version runs o; a USB-rechargeable
battery (which means no more AAAs) and is about half
the size of the old monitor. It also features a tougher
arm strap that better resists the wear and tear from all
those bench presses. $249; bodybugg.com
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