Feel the Burn with Airun Plus Trainers
Posted by core77.com's design blog in ARTS, BLOGROLL, CREATIVITY, DESIGN, INTERNET, MEDIA, VISUAL
The Airun+ not to be confused with another shoe company using the "+" sign for their iPod combo is designed with a built-in Smart Technology Controller that calculates the exercisers stats and recommends adjustments to their daily workout.
Intended for people focused on fat burning cardio workouts, the Airun Plus comes with two interchangeable weighted insoles based on the sandbag weight training principles. The lightweight insole weighs 106grams and the heavyweight insole weighs 588grams. The weights load the body resulting in accelerated weight loss and enhanced fitness levels, apparently wearers can get the same value from a 30 minute exercise as they would from an hour long exercise using normal footwear.
The controller on top of the shoe wirelessly receives real time information from a sensor located inside the sole. The sensor not only measures the speed but also the weight applied from each step, a first in footwear technology allowing statistics calculating your performance to be collected more accurately. It may not play music but the idea is good, just don't trip while trying to read the display on the treadmill.
via engadget
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