Nike+ Sport iMix

As a fan of all things Apple, I naturally have an iPod and use it everywhere. With an amazing piece of technology and the super aggressive marketing campaign how could you not love these things? Heck, there's a commercial with those enticing Caribbean rhythms and happy-go-lucky dancing silhouettes on the television as I type this out. Hmmm, I COULD use another iPod...

The great thing about having a digital media player is the new world that it opens up. A world of videos, smart playlists, podcasts and constantly feeling ripped off because the next model came out two weeks after you bought yours, awaits you.

One of my favourite things I can now do with my iPod is the Nike+ Sport iMix. Thanks to the wonder of cross-corporate marketing, the good people at Nike and Apple have teamed up to sell us a product that makes working out with our iPods easier. The iMix is essentially an album you can purchase through iTunes. This album comes with a mixed group of about 10 songs and an extra track that consists of all the songs stringed together with a professional trainer speaking over top them. The trainer gives you instructions geared towards helping you increase an athletic ability.

I'm sure a pro has no use for such a purchase, but as an amateur runner I found it quite useful. I highly recommend Increase your speed 1, it has a great mix of songs and I actually saw results within a couple weeks. The trainer makes an appearance about twice a song and gives some basic instruction that, when all brought together, gives a solid 40 minute workout. I find that the workout is much easier on a treadmill instead of the track, but it definitely works in either scenario.

Some of the lineups on the other iMix's didn't look all that appealing to me, but there's definitely enough variety there to keep me busy for a while.