Sports brand Adidas have recently released a range of fitness accessories called ‘miCoach’ which monitor heart rate, distance and speed when running. Unlike usual heart rate monitors, the data is not just displayed on a watch; instead they pair with software downloadable for free for all smartphones.

The miCoach series is separated from the popular Nike+ pedometer by the fact they do not only pair exclusively with Apple technology. Although the software for the iPhone is likely to be the most popular, the devices will also pair with an array of mp3 players and smartphones.

Instead of charging a high price for the software, it is free to download from app stores and the website; this will most likely prove popular as it incorporates GPS enabled smartphones to allow fitness training without the devices.

The software can be used on its own but the addition of heart rate and pedometer are much more effective in performance analysis, which Adidas hope will be an incentive to buy the full price gear.

The app analyses data from the GPS receiver, heart rate monitor and footfall counter to determine how effective your training is, it will provide on-the-go feedback that can instruct you to pick up the pace, slow down and will direct you through a predetermined, personalised training schedule.

Adidas have released the products in a bid to compete with rivals Nike over their Nike+ products. The Nike+ is much cheaper but has limited functions and only provides a basic analysis. The miCoach provides one of the most in depth analyses of any personal training device, data can be uploaded to an online database to track your progress and provide useful feedback.

If your training is going well and you are feeling boastful, there is an ability to upload data to a variety of social media platforms. The results can be streamed wirelessly so your friends can track where you are and how fast you have been running. Adidas hopes a friend’s judgement will encourage users to train harder.

Due to their sponsorship of some very large footballing names, some stores are offering discounted miCoach equipment with the purchase of a pair of Adidas Predators and Manchester United Football Shirts.

Rumours and speculation have been flying around over the future ownership of Liverpool Football Club, most notably the prospect of a buyout by Chinese businessman Kenneth Huang. He was first linked to the club in 2008 but was put off by the 650m valuation; the club is currently valued at 350m.

Huang is chairman of Hong Kong based QSL Sports Group and has the backing of a wealthy investment fund behind him. The move could see an end to Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr’s shambolic control over the club.

Because of their 237m debt, the owners are obliged by their bank to listen to any offers they receive. Huang has offered to buy the debt from RBS in order to seal the deal. However the owners have told RBS that they are in negotiations with Syrian Businessman and former football international Yahra Kirdi, this is rumoured to be an attempt to prise more money from the Chinese.

The current offer would see Hicks and Gillett make no profit from the sale of the club which they bought in 2007 for 218.9m, they are reportedly hoping for an offer in the region of600m.

Earlier in the year the club appointed Roy Hodgson as manager, he has explained that the uncertainty of the club needs to be resolved before it is too late, preferably to bring in new players before the transfer window. If there is no successful buyout, RBS could request a percentage of their loan and potentially push the club into administration.

Huang’s bid has been surrounded by controversy as he is said to be backed by the Chinese government. However this makes perfect sense due to the club’s popularity in the China and the readily available capital.

However if Huang does secure possession of the club and has government backing, it will mean a great deal of investment for Liverpool, more money for players and an ability to charge larger amounts for sponsorship contracts as their games will undoubtedly be viewed in great numbers in china, particularly if they conveniently sign some Chinese talent.

If the buy out goes ahead there’s a chance we could see a new, Chinese sponsor on the Liverpool football shirt and possibly a Chinese alternative to the popular Adidas Predators boots that many of the players favour.

Manchester United defender and Serbian Captain Nemanja Vidic has dismissed rumours that he intends on leaving the club. He has been repeatedly linked to big money moves abroad to Barcelona, Real Madrid and AC Milan.

He claims there was never any question whether he would leave Manchester United despite heavy interest from Jose Mourinho to lure him to Real Madrid. Before the world cup a representative had said Vidic had “requested some time from United to think about things”, while Sir Alex Ferguson said he could not clarify the situation.

However, shortly after, the club’s chief executive David Gill revealed that there was a verbal agreement with Vidic for a long-term contract to remain at Old Trafford. The international says he always wanted to stay at the club, “I don’t know why people think it was a difficult decision,” he said. “I always said I am happy here. I never spoke about my future. I know there was all this speculation but I never said I wanted to go. There was nothing new. I am very happy to be here.”

His new 90,000-a-week contract will make him one of the highest earning players on the squad and the extension will take his deal up to a massive 18.72m.

Man United’s players who took part in the world cup have been excused from the current USA tour so Vidic will make the deal official when he returns from his holiday. With the possibility of veterans such as Ryan Giggs and Edwin Van Der Sar going into retirement, Vidic could become one of the more senior figures in the locker room.

The club will also be in discussions with striker Wayne Rooney in attempts to extend his contract which currently has two years left to run. Vidic’s decision to stay is a huge plus for the team considering Rio Ferdinand’s fitness problems and the general uncertainty of their defence.

The sponsors are happy that Vidic will continue wearing the Manchester United Football Shirt and his Nike Mercurial boots as he is one of the league’s top players.

In the past, sport fans were wondering if they could watch their favorite live global matches in affordable rate and convenient ways. Technology development has answered the question. Watching your favorite matches from computer, for free, is now possible for everyone.

In order to watch the live games you must first download one of the free P2P programs that are widely available. Currently there is around eight of these p2p programs available on the net but as with any software i’m sure more will appear in the future.

Make sure you install the program correctly onto your computer. Now you can start exploring. Just choose from the list of channels available and they will show up on the screen. It is that easy!

If you wonder where the channels come from, think of volunteers who share their signal. Many sport fans like you may have a TV card, paid TV channels, or TV stations that broadcast their favorite sport matches such as football, and they are willing to share with others who also enjoy the same match. It is great, isn’t it?

Actually there is something else. The signal works in synergic. Meanly, when more people watch the same channels at a time, then the signal caught by their computers will be stronger.

If you are looking for P2P programs information, maybe you will mostly read about Sopcast and TVU. Both are the most popular P2P programs in the moment as they have thousands of channels to choose and higher security level in terms of spy ware. All popular sport channels worldwide can be accessed with the programs.

Up to now, over 2 million users have downloaded Sopcast onto their computers. The amount of actual viewers is of course higher since many share their signals to other sport fans. PPlive was formerly a popular P2P program, but it has limited broadcast nowadays. PPlive is no longer used except in China.

The football games that can be found on these channels include all English and European football leagues, Champions League, International football, russian football leagues, Chinese Ultra League, again the list is pretty much endless. Outside of football you can also find live cricket, tennis, boxing, American Football, Ice Hockey and any other popular worlwide sports.

All you need to access the live matches free of charge is a computer and Internet access.

Lawrence Fader invites you to Watch Live Soccer Internet Broadcasts and enjoy the freedom that your computer and internet can provide you.

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