So Monday my Nike Fuel band
arrived. For many of you who are not up on this system through Nike + it is
genius to say the least.
At
a glance, the band is designed with a system called “Nike-Fuel.” Nike Fuel is what you
earn as you progress through the day with various activity/movement/exercise,
earning you points called fuel.
Once you register and setup your
Fuel Band through the directed link you are to download the software Nike+
Connect. This is what keeps record of your activity and daily goals/accomplishments
as you sync your band. When first opening the application you are to enter your
height and weight so that the band can record your calories/steps/fuel as
accurate as possible.
After syncing your band, and
setting up your account through Nike, you can also download the app to your
phone, which is basically the same app you just downloaded onto your computer.
Although, it does make it very convenient having the Nike+ Fuel band app on
your phone so you can sync your data more frequently and also have easier
access. The syncing on your smart-phone is done through Bluetooth.
Your band records your data, and
there is one small button on your Nike Fuel band. This button is used for
everything from syncing your band, to scrolling through your data (calories
burned, steps taken, fuel earned, and the time).
When connected to your cell phone
through Bluetooth, you simply hold down the button on the band, and it will
read “Sync,” after a second or two, you than release the button and with the
app opened on your phone or computer, you will notice it loading, this means
your data from the band is syncing.
It’s very user friendly, and easy
to get great use out of it. The Nike+ Fuel Band includes a charger, a charger
stand, and a link-adjuster. The Nike Band comes with an extra link, so you can
tighten the band if it happens to be too large. The bands only run from size
small to large, and made me kind of skeptical at first to order a large because
I am 6’4 245lbs and normally wear xl-xxl in everything. But sure enough the
Large fit great, I even took out the extra link to make it more snug on my
wrist.
(The tiny red dots are LED lights that grow lighter as you grow closer to your days goal)
I setup everything for my band Tuesday morning and began to “#makeitcount,” and sure enough surpassed my first days
goal of 3000 Nike Fuel. (You set your goal previous to each day
depending on the amount of activity you plan on doing and or committing your self to)
I have already spread the word and
have several friends and family interested in the Nike+ Fuel Band and all it
has to offer. Being that it has something to offer everyone, regardless if you
play sports, or you’re just interested in getting more exercise and daily
activity. My Mother even had me order
her one today, she wears a size small, and luckily they still had her size in
stock on the Nike Store website.
I find the whole concept of this
band genius, although it is not the first of it’s kind, I believe it is setting
the bar far above anything else in its category. The band is sleek, and very
lightweight, making it barely noticeable when moving around. Not to Mention NBA
ALL-STAR Kevin Durant was wearing this band in this past years’ NBA 3-point
shootout, so you be the judge.
I am so very impressed by the Nike+
Fuel Band because it is so simple yet holds the power to have such a huge impact on society.
Not only does this whole system motivate one to be more active through their
daily routine, but makes life similar to that of a game, challenging you every
day to reach your goal and set the bar high. It gives one a chance to
cross the finish line at the end of the day. It gives everyone and anyone that
chance to have that sense of accomplishment that they did something contributing
to a better quality of life.
(Once you hit you goal and sync your band to your phone this little guy will celebrate with you)
(The charger is super fresh too)
Overall the Nike+ Fuel Band is so much more than a
calorie/step counter, it’s a challenge to a society that struggles with
laziness and obesity, and can be the jump-start to a fresh new perspective on
life. It’s a breakthrough and I believe the outcome is endless with Nike Fuel.
Imagine everyone constantly pushing their selves to generate that much more
activity each day in order to hit their goal. As corny as it may sound, everyone can be a winner with Nike+ Fuel. But, don’t take my word for it, just watch as
this system continues to grow, and bands continue to sellout minutes after they
release. The bands are only available online, and at select Nike Stores. You
can follow @NikeStore or @NikeFuel on Twitter for more information regarding
restock information, and more. So go grab yours! Good luck!
#makeitcount
-Mike
No comments:
Post a Comment