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Adidas miCoach

Many people set a New Year’s resolution that centers on becoming more healthy and getting in better shape. Adidas recently launched the newest version of the miCoach to assist people in this quest. The miCoach Pacer is a set of devices designed to coach users through running exercises.

The Pacer package will allow users to track their progress. This will hopefully motivate people to continue exercising as they see the positive results. The package consists of a heart monitor, shoe sensor and the miCoach Pacer device. All of the captured data can be sync’d to an Adidas website for easy tracking of training data. In addition to these great features, the user will be able to listen to their music while exercising.

Run yourself better this year with the new miCoach line at Adidas!

The set of gadgets will retail for approximately $140. Or you can buy the devices separately. The device will work with any music player and any type of shoe. It faces stiff competition from other similar devices, but this feature sets it apart. You can use your current music player and shoes with this new device. You will not have to purchase a specific music player or type of shoe. This will please many potential users who do not want to spend a fortune on other items.

Many people do not stick with their exercise resolutions for a variety of reasons. With exercise goals, it is often due to a lack of knowledge and progress. The miCoach Pacer fills both of these needs. The coaching feature gives you expert guidance while you continue on your trek to a healthier lifestyle. It is also simple to monitor your progress with this device. You will not have to wonder about your progress, as all of your training data is stored for your review.

Run yourself better this year with the new miCoach line at Adidas!

This gadget will not do the exercise for you, but it will better prepare you to stay on track with your healthy goals for 2010!

miCoach Zone Your training routine is regimented down to the heartbeat. Stay on top of all your stats, with the adidas miCoach Zone Bundle. Track heart rate, calories burned, and time elapsed, with goal based training support.

miCoach Stride Sensor A lightweight running pedometer with triaxial accelerometer, the adidas miCoach Speed & Distance Monitor clips securely to your laces to monitor pace, distance and stride rate. This information is wirelessly relayed to the miCoach Pacer for real-time audio coaching.

miCoach Heart-Rate Strap To provide runners with the most accurate heart rate measurement available, the adidas miCoach Supernova Strap keeps the miCoach Performance Monitor snuggly and comfortably in place around your chest. Features an all-polyester design and adjustable fasteners for the perfect fit.

miCoach Heart-Rate Monitor The adidas miCoach Performance Monitor takes the guesswork out of training. It clips into compatible adidas apparel, or affixes comfortably to your chest with its own elastic strap to transmit every heartbeat to the miCoach Pacer for accurate heart rate tracking.

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