Five healthy gadgets for the home
17th February 2012
The New Year is here and with it comes the annual resolutions and promises to ourselves to eat better, save more money and become healthy.
But as we all know, New Year’s resolutions are easier said than done. So what are the best health gadgets for the home? Here are some of the best pieces of technology that will help you stick to that New Year’s resolution.
Wii Fit Plus
Games consoles are no longer the preserve of sofa-bound teenagers, nowadays they will keep you fit and entertained.
No need to brave the wind and rain for a run, simply enter your body measurements and let the Wii Fit Plus work out a fitness regime for you.
Whirlpool Max Microwave
Microwaves are not the first thing that springs to mind when you think of healthy eating, but the compact Whirlpool Max comes with the Auto Steam Fitness feature to make healthy eating easy.
This specially designed container comes with a selection of pre-programmed settings for steamed vegetables and fish – making healthy eating that bit easier.
Wobble Board
This black circular board is designed to build up your core strength, as well improving your balance. With a range of difficulty settings, the Wobble Board is a cheap and fun way to improve your health.
All that’s needed is just a couple of minutes use every day, and you’ll start to see and feel the difference in no time. It is also great if you are recovering from an ankle or lower leg injury.
Zumba Fitness for Xbox Kinect
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past 18 months, you’ll probably know someone who has been caught up in the fitness dance craze that is Zumba.
If you don’t fancy going to a class full of people, pick up the Zumba game for the Xbox. This uses the Kinect’s motion sensor technology to help you have fun and get fit at the same time.
Withings Blood Pressure Monitor
Blood pressure is vital to your health, especially if you are embarking on a new fitness regime. This stylish piece of kit connects to your iPhone or iPad to tell you your systolic and diastolic blood pressure as well as your BPM.
If you are thinking about getting a new gadget or two to help improve your health and fitness, remember to check that they are covered by your home insurance.
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