Working That Apple Body Type

Apple, Inc. is reportedly working on a healthy lifestyle product that includes iTunes-like software, physiological sensors (such as heart-rate), a rewards tracker, and a group activities facilitator. AppleInsider is reporting on the patent. The system will integrate with iPods and the iPhone.

The software includes interview modules to quiz you on your eating, exercise, medical, social and career information, which it uses to create a custom workout plan for you. You can then use the software to track your workouts and progress.

The software also suggests a deck of workout cards from which a user can pull the cards with exercise that he or she wishes to do. The deck is presumably culled from exercises that the person can do based on his or her health and other factors .

The deck forms a workout list that then can be downloaded to your iPod or iPhone. Instructions for proper technique with diagrams are included for reference. You check off the exercises as you complete them. That is synchronized back to the computer software when you sync.

The sensors can be worn or potentially integrated into a headset. The iPod downloads the data to itself, then syncs the info back to the computer software.

The software also lets you upload your data to pit yourself against others online, such as is done now by the Nike-Apple running product. If that is not your thing, the software also includes a reward system.

The question is, if an apple body type means you get dementia in your 70's, do you really want an Apple iBody?