This is an entirely superfluous and decadent gadget: you will buy it simply for the purpose of indulging yourself. The SmartBand Talk SWR30 Sitting in its minimalistic case, the SmartBand Talk SWR30 looks pristine and tempting. Shiny and light, a little bulkier than a wristwatch with a curved … [Read more...]
Perfectly Pedicured Tootsies? Pedi Pro Deluxe review
JMLs Pedi Pro Deluxe promises to ‘buff hardened heels like a salon experience, in moments’ so what happened when I got my feet on them? First, the basics: Pedi Pro Deluxe can be bought direct from JML, Debenhams, Asda and Boots for £19.99. It is battery operated (not included) and comes with a … [Read more...]
Hack your shoes better with SOLE Custom Footbeds
Mouldable orthopaedic soles for my shoes that can be customised at home are definitely my idea of a good time. I suffer from back pain at the best of times (who doesn't?) so I have always meant to go and stump up the cash for some proper shoe inserts to help my posture. The Sole custom footbeds … [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...]
James Dyson Award winner: ultraviolet water bottle
The winner of the UK James Dyson Award has been announced: A water bottle that uses ultraviolet (UV) light to sterilise drinking water anywhere in the world. Time Saver The idea came from Timothy Whitehead, an Industrial Design and Technology graduate from Loughborough University. He had the idea … [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...]
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...]
Breastlight: A spotlight on breast health
Checking your breasts on a regular basis should be as much a part of your routine as booking in a wax or giving yourself a manicure. The thing is, a lot of women (me included) are unsure of what to look for. Things can change a lot over the course of a month and it's hard know what changes are … [Read more...]
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