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A Nike+ iPod user guide posted to Apple’s site [pdf link] has tipped an upcoming Nike+ receiver for the new, camera-toting iPod nano 5G.  According to Apple Insider’s sources, Apple intended to announce the receiver at their event earlier this week, but unspecified issues have caused it to be delayed for an unknown length of time.

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Nike have updated last year’s Nike+ SportBand, improving the display, tweaking the color scheme and throwing water-resistance into the mix too.  The new Nike+ SportBand can give real-time performance stats – including distance, pace, time and calories burned – as well as funneling spoken information through an iPod nano, touch or iPhone.

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Nintendo had their press event at the E3 2009 conference today and they announced their brand new Wii Fit Plus game. The new game is set to be released this fall by itself and bundled with the Wii Balance Board.

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So just about everyone knows that the Wiimote for the Nintendo Wii can be a little bit dangerous, especially if the wrist strap snaps and it goes sailing into your friend’s noggin, or even worse, your TV! But now with the Riiflex Wiimote weights on the market, there’s even more to worry about.

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The success of Nintendo’s Wii Fit has prompted many companies to look to the TV as a potential exercise prompt.  Takara Tomy’s Minutes Gym lacks the real-time interactivity of the Wii Fit, but with its animated gym instructors comes in a whole lot cheaper.

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Back when they launched the FR60 Fitness Watch in January, Garmin promised all manner of compatible equipment that would use the ANT+ wireless connection standard.  Tanita are one of the first to announce such an ANT+ equipped device, in the shape of the BC-1000 Body Composition Monitor, that can send multiple stats about your physique to both the FR60 and your PC.

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Garmin have announced their latest GPS-enabled exercise trainer, the FR60 Fitness Watch.  Thanks to the ANT+ wireless fitness equipment standard, the FR60 can track time, calories burned, heart rate and other data from linked fitness equipment, then – with the supplied ANT+ USB stick – wirelessly transfer that information to your PC when it comes into range.

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Nokia have announced a new bundle featuring one of their latest cellphones and a sports accessory.  The Nokia N79 Active set includes both the N79 handset and the Polar Bluetooth WearLink heart rate belt, which together with the new version of the Nokia Sports Tracker application allow you to monitor performance and map exercise then share those details online.

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If you think snapping your wrist to serve in Wii Tennis is laborious, you’re certainly not going to like this newly announced product.  The jOG for Wii (as well as PS2) only allows gamers to use their joysticks if they’re physically jogging.

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If you like to ride your bike at night or are just a generally happy person, this LED accessory is certain to brighten up your riding experience. Or at least attract some funny looks.

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