Wahoo Run/Gym Pack available at Best Buy

Posted by By Gary Roethenbaugh at 27 October, at 09 : 06 AM Print

And another fitness app solution has hit the market… Wahoo Fitness, the smartphone fitness technology specialist, has announced the Wahoo Run/Gym Pack for iPhone, iPod and iPad, with US nationwide availability at Best Buy stores. Wahoo’s Run/Gym Pack uses ANT+ technology to combine GPS, heart rate, music, phone, and more into one powerful all-in-one training partner.

By connecting an iPhone or iPod Touch to heart rate monitors, foot pods and other fitness sensors, Wahoo provides iPhone users easy access to a plethora of health and fitness information. According to the company, this eliminates the need to purchase a designated fitness device. The Run/Gym Pack is now available for US$129.99 at Best Buy.

Wahoo Fitness’ Run/Gym Pack wirelessly connects to any ANT+ fitness measuring device, including heart monitors and foot pods, transforming an iPhone into a ‘complete fitness partner’ supplying heart rate, pace, distance, location, calories, favourite playlists and more.

“By harnessing the power of the smartphone we’ve bridged the gap between expensive exercise devices and the everyday athlete,” said Chip Hawkins, CEO of Wahoo Fitness. “You no longer have to purchase a designated fitness watch. You’re already carrying your iPhone or iPod Touch with you for music and safety; might as well have it track your workout too.”

The Wahoo Run/Gym Pack includes a Wahoo Soft Heart Rate Strap and Wahoo Key, which plugs into the 30-pin connector and instantly links an iPhone to popular heart rate monitors and other ANT+ sensors. According to Wahoo, a user’s iPhone becomes the most powerful exercise computer on the market, compatible with over 100 of the top fitness applications available in the App Store, such as Runkeeper, MapMyRun+, RunMeter, Runtastic, Jog Log and Wahoo Fitness’ own App.

The choice of Apps allows users to receive, monitor, upload and record all their workout information in the format of their choice. With workout data in the palm of the hand, it’s easy to upload to a favourite training platform or share with friends through Facebook and Twitter.

Wahoo Fitness Run/Gym Pack features include:

• ANT+ radio transceiver with 30 pin connector supports all current and future ANT+ sensors, allowing users to track heart rate, time, calories, pace, distance, course and more all on an iPhone
• Compatible with 100+ of the most popular fitness apps, including the free Wahoo Fitness App
• Includes Wahoo Key and Wahoo Soft Heart Rate Strap
• Optional Wahoo Armband provides comfortable protection for the iPhone with full touch screen access
• Compatible with iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4, and 4S as well as iPod Touch and iPad models

The Run/Gym Pack is available now for US$129.99 at Best Buy stores nationwide across the US.

www.wahoofitness.com

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