Life Fitness, the exercise equipment manufacturer, has announced that it will integrate iPod sockets into its new products.
In response to the popularity of the iPod as a workout aid, the group will provide iPod connectivity, enabling users to charge their MP3 players while watching videos stored on the device and controlling multimedia.
The equipment's LCD screen will also include menu screens and options.
John Stransky, president of Life Fitness, said: "We are excited to introduce products that take the integrated entertainment experience to the next level.
"In the last decade Life Fitness has led the revolution in merging entertainment with exercise equipment, so it's only fitting for us to offer the integration with the iPod, which many of our customers use while they exercise."
The first product of this kind will be available in March.
With over 90 million units being sold since 2001, the Apple iPod is the leader of the portable media market.
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