Choosing the perfect Valentine's Day gift for a fitness fanatic can be tough. While there are lots of health and fitness products on the market, very few have that personal touch and show that you truly care. The good news is that there are some fitness products out there that are both useful as fitness accessories and also thoughtful gifts. In today's article I'm going to be highlighting some of these products and listing 6 Romantic Valentine's Day Fitness Accessory Gifts. 1) Fitbit One Wireless Activity & Sleep Tracker The Fitbit One WIreless Activity & Sleep Tracker is a perfect … [Read more...]
Gadgets To Help You Exercise, De-Stress & Feel Great
Hello everyone. This is a guest post from Chris Stillwell ----- While this won’t come as a surprise to most (I’m preaching to the converted here), exercise and physical activity has been proven to reduce stress and is something that has been tested and documented widely. The NHS have previously reported on research conducted by Dr Mark Hamer and Colleagues from the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health at the Univeristy College London, who revealed that just 20 minutes a week of any physical activity can impact on psychological distress. So doing exercise helps reduce … [Read more...]
5 Reasons To Play Fitness Themed Video Games This Christmas
As Christmas gets closer and closer, you're likely to be having friends and family come visit you and maybe even stop for a few days. While Christmas dinner does a good job of keeping everyone entertained for a few hours, once dinner is over, finding ways to keep everyone occupied can be tricky. In this article I'm going to be tackling this topic and listing 5 Reasons To Play Fitness Themed Video Games This Christmas. 1) They Get Everybody Moving One big advantage of playing fitness themed video games in the run up to Christmas is that they get everybody up off the couch and keep them … [Read more...]
Top 15 Fitness Themed Nintendo Wii Games For Christmas
In the last couple of posts I've been listing 15 fitness themed video games for both the PlayStation Move and the Kinect which would make excellent Christmas gifts for owners of either console. In this article I'm going to be completing the series by focussing on the Nintendo Wii. The Nintendo Wii was the first of the three major motion sensing video games consoles to be released. With the launch of Wii Fit in 2007, it also became the first console to establish motion sensing video games as a viable way to keep fit. Since the release of Wii Fit, many more fitness themed titles have become … [Read more...]
Top 15 Fitness Themed Kinect Games For Christmas
In my last post I provided you with a list of the top 15 fitness themed PlayStation Move games for Christmas. Today I'm going to be continuing with the theme of fitness themed motion sensing video games but focussing on the Kinect. The Kinect is the most technologically advanced motion sensing platform by far. Unlike the PlayStation Move and the Nintendo Wii, it requires no controller and allows users to take control of the games using just their bodies. Not only is this great fun but it's also an excellent way for gamers to stay active as they enjoy their favourite pastime - playing video … [Read more...]
Top 15 Fitness Themed PlayStation Move Games For Christmas
Video games aren't traditionally the most active pastime. However, with the introduction of motion sensing technology, they are slowly but surely becoming a viable way to get some exercise and have some fun. So if you have a friend or family member who's a PlayStation Move owner, why not help them expand their game collection and stay fit and healthy by getting them one of these Top 15 Fitness Themed PlayStation Move Games For Christmas. 1) DanceStar Party DanceStar Party is a fun filled dance game that takes full advantage of the PlayStation Move technology and gives players a surprisingly … [Read more...]
Useful Fitness & Diet Apps
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Ashley Lynn who writes for 02. ----- People use smart phones for just about everything these days, from running businesses, to staying in contact with friends, to playing games. But beyond these broad uses, mobile smart phones now have a range of capabilities that can almost make them seem like magic. Indeed, just about any mobile phone you pick up from a popular provider like O2 seems entirely capable of running just about every aspect of your life for you, which is why these devices have become so wildly popular. For example, did you … [Read more...]
My Review Of The Beginners Guide To Muscle Building
It’s been over a year since I last did a product review article. Today I’ve finally got my act together and completed a new product review. The product I reviewed is The Beginners Guide To Muscle Building by Shannon Clarke and I have broken the review down into the following sections. - Product Overview. - Good Points. - Bad Points. - Overall Rating. PRODUCT OVERVIEW The Beginners Guide To Muscle Building contains 16 chapters and 110 pages. However, the information covered can be grouped into 4 main sections: - Introduction. - Exercise. - Diet. - Lifestyle - Action Plan & … [Read more...]
10 Cool Christmas Presents With A Fitness Theme
Fitness themed Christmas gifts are a great way to share your interest with friends and family. Whether you are looking for a stocking filler or a more substantial gift, there are a wide range of cool Christmas presents with a fitness theme available. Today I am going to help you find the perfect Christmas present with 10 of the hottest fitness gifts. 1) ADICTABALL The Adictaball is a perfect fitness themed Christmas present for a friend or family member who refuses to do any physical activity. It will not improve their physical fitness but it will make sure they are at least exercising … [Read more...]
My Orbana Healthy Energy Drink Review
A few months ago Orbana Healthy Energy got in touch with me and asked if I would like to sample their product. After a long delay, I am finally getting round to reviewing their product. I will be breaking this Orbana Healthy Energy review down into the following sections: 1) PRODUCT OVERVIEW:- In this section I will be discussing Orbana Healthy Energy and outlining its proposed health benefits. 2) HOW DOES IT TASTE?:- In this section I will be discussing how Orbana Healthy Energy tastes and how this taste compares with rival brands. 3) NUTRITIONAL BREAKDOWN:- In this … [Read more...]