"The Preva reward system is proven to keep exercisers tuned in to their fitness goals, " said Brent Brooks, Precor Vice President of Networked Fitness.

ENGADGET: Preva Mobile for iOS aims to track your workouts, keep you going to the gym

It extends the reach of Preva Personal Accounts beyond Precor 880 cardio equipment, and syncs all data in the cloud for anytime, anywhere access.

ENGADGET: Preva Mobile for iOS aims to track your workouts, keep you going to the gym

If you're already on a Preva enabled cardio machine, simply login, or if on Precor Discovery strength equipment, scan the QR code to instantly log the activity.

ENGADGET: Preva Mobile for iOS aims to track your workouts, keep you going to the gym

Jarden, the listed owner of sporting goods brands such as Rawlings, K2 and Marmot, could be interested in Bushnell, as could Amer Sports, the listed owner of Wilson and Precor, the report said.

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Dragging yourself to the gym in the wee hours of the morning already takes a heaping helping of dedication, but fitness equipment manufacturer Precor is betting that it can provide additional motivation with its new iOS app: Preva Mobile.

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Whether using the Preva enabled 880 Line of Precor cardio equipment or wanting to track a variety of other activities such as cycling, strength training, running and more, Preva Mobile allows users to create a comprehensive log of activities, stay on top of goals and keep motivated.

ENGADGET: Preva Mobile for iOS aims to track your workouts, keep you going to the gym