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Circuits, methods, and apparatus that allow sports or other equipment, such as gym or other cardio equipment, to write data to a media player. Examples further provide the uploading of this data to a computer and third-party website. To monitor progress, the third-party website can be used to track

Circuits, methods, and apparatus that allow sports or other equipment, such as gym or other cardio equipment, to write data to a media player. Examples further provide the uploading of this data to a computer and third-party website. To monitor progress, the third-party website can be used to track workout data over time. The third party-website can also collect data from other users, which is particularly useful for providing a competitive environment. This data can then be graphically displayed in various ways to provide encouragement.

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What is claimed is: 1. A method of providing competitive workout data comprising, with a first item of sports equipment:establishing a first communication link with a first media player;receiving media from the first media player through the first communication link;providing the media to a user;rec

What is claimed is: 1. A method of providing competitive workout data comprising, with a first item of sports equipment:establishing a first communication link with a first media player;receiving media from the first media player through the first communication link;providing the media to a user;receiving user profile data from the media player;generating first workout data, wherein the first workout data depends at least in part on the user profile data;writing the first workout data to the first media player;receiving second workout data directly from a second item of sports equipment; anddisplaying information based on the first workout data and the second workout data.