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Based on the new and improved graphics on Apple’s website, it looks like the answer is YES!

• Apple – Nike + iPod

This gives me so much hope for the iPhone. If they are able to make the Nike+ work with the new iPod Nano, then maybe they have an update for the iPhone in the works. I would love to be able to forsake my beautiful red Nano for just the iPhone. Carrying a phone while on my runs is something I do anyway. This way, I would only need to carry one device.

Please, Apple, do the iPhone update for me…

Update: Here are the screen shots of the new Nano and how it works with the Nike+:

• First Hands-on: Nike + iPod Sport Kit for 3G nano | iLounge

They really should have stopped at the opening sentence:

“Sometimes in this job you come across something that sounds too good to be true.”

This article from Shiny Shiny is written by Alex Roumbas and her experience exercising with Power Plate.

• Shiny Shiny: Power Plate Diaries: How a giant vibrator is good for your health

She claims to have success with it, but I can’t find any scientific studies to show that working out with the Power Plate is any better than working out without it. Where’s the proof?

It reminds me of an old exercise machine. Back in the 1950’s and 60’s, the cool exercise machine was a vibrating belt. Remember it? It didn’t do much for weight loss back then. Why is this old school machine being brought back out and retooled? I have a hard time believing them the second time around.

I’m ready for the weight loss industry to stop with all the hype. How about you?