If you’re the sort of person that finds it difficult to get out of bed and haul yourself down to the gym, Adidas and Samsung think they’ve come up with a device just for you. It’s called miCoach, and it’s not just a mobile, it’s an “interactive training system” which gathers data on the user’s training plans and fitness levels and helps them work towards their athletic goals, according to the twosome.
As well as straight forward phone connectivity, there’s also a heart rate monitor, a stride sensor chip to fit all adidas running footwear, and a miCoach website to create tailored training programmes for all budding mobile athletes. There are even recordings in the phone that will give you encouragement during your run or tell you to speed up when it looks like you’re peaking.
As a motivational tool, it sounds like a winner. It’s a bit reminiscent of the Apple and Nike partnership, but the miCoach has the added bonus of allowing users to ring a friend for a lift home if all the jogging gets too much.
I don't think such alternative things really work. Nothing beats the real thing, going to the gym or just running around in an oval are surefire to guarantee results.
I don't think such alternative things really work. Nothing beats the real thing, going to the gym or just running around in an oval are surefire to guarantee results.
Very nice – it's fun to see how all the different companies are vying to be the leader in fitness tools. At least we all get to benefit from it.
Very nice – it's fun to see how all the different companies are vying to be the leader in fitness tools. At least we all get to benefit from it.