How much time do you spend each week sitting down? I tend to work at least 60-70 hours a week, and most of those hours are spent parked in front of my laptop. I have The Fear that I'll end up like one of those floating blobs from Wall-E. As the papers keep telling us, sitting down for long … [Read more...]
Ultra Motor Fast4ward electric bicycles
Yes, cycling is great exercise and yes, it’s far better than using a car, but what if you prefer to take it easy while still getting to work faster than you can on most public transport options? Well, it turns out cycling doesn’t have to be hard work. Ultra Motor's range of Fast4ward electric … [Read more...]
PowerBIKE reinvents the wheel with Power Plate technology
You probably thought the bike was a pretty flawless invention, but the fitness fanatics over at Power Plate HQ have decided to improve it, using the infamous Plate’s mechanical vibration technology to up the ante. Yes, a vibrating bike. The powerBIKE is the world’s first stationary bike to … [Read more...]
Get your iPhone and get off the couch
There are hundreds of iPhone apps out there for measuring fitness, calories, workouts and runs: the problem is, where to start? Joely Black takes a look at the very best iPhone and Android apps to help you exercise and get fit. All the apps are available from the iPhone app store. Check for Android … [Read more...]
How to become a supreme being
Are you a supreme being? If you had Mary Poppins's measuring tape, what would it say about you? Much as I'd like to think I was practically perfect in every way, I suspect mine would probably just read "could do better". And yet I persist in attempts at personality makeovers. I'm always on the … [Read more...]
The Shakeweight: Dork Review
A couple of months ago, a video did the rounds of a brand new piece of workout equipment that promised to eradicate bingo wings and have people queuing up for a ticket to the gun show. I watched the promotional video. About five times. What can be so interesting about a glorified dumbell, I hear … [Read more...]
Review: Sketchers Shape-ups
Being a bit of a gym-dodger when it comes to exercise, the concept of a pair of trainers that tones up the legs and bum without taking a step near a treadmill appealed immediately. So, when Fitness Footwear offered me the chance to try out their latest range of Shape Up trainers, I happily took … [Read more...]
Five fitness trends you need to try in 2010
New year, new fitness regime? Yeah, my exercise resolutions have kind of fallen by the wayside a little too. Frankly, I need something a little more inspiring then a treadmill and a new tracksuit. So, here's a round up of the top gadgets and trends for fitness in 2010. 1) Reebok EasyTone, … [Read more...]
Dork Review: Wii Shape Up
Right, lets be honest, most of us are going to pile it on this winter. There's too much fun food around to even consider a diet, and there's absolutely no way I'm going to consider any form of exercise more taxing then reaching for the roast potatoes. Easing your way back into an exercise routine … [Read more...]
WaterRower: The first visually pleasing rowing machine?
The terms 'stylish' and 'natural' are not terms most people associate with an exercise machine. Functional, yes. Safe, God I hope so. But the reality is that you're buying it so that you can look good, not so that it looks good in your spare room. WaterRower are hoping to change this with their … [Read more...]
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