Chapter 17Using Your iPod for Running and Exercise

Listening to music on the go is particularly appealing for when you’re running or exercising. Just pop your iPod in your pocket or into an armband, plug in your earbuds, and get ready to listen to your favorite tunes as you burn off the calories.

Exercising with your iPod can be that simple, or it can be infinitely more complex. It all depends on how fancy you want to go.

Choosing the Right iPod for Running and Exercise

The first choice you have to make when exercising with your iPod is choosing the right model for your needs. For reasons we discuss in a moment, the two preferred iPod models for exercise are the iPod nano and iPod shuffle—not the big color iPod.

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