fitness

Yoga Paws: ‘The Yoga Mat you Wear’

Yoga Paws are non-slip yoga gloves that you wear on your hands or feet, staying true to their logo ‘The Yoga Mat You Wear.’

They also work with a yoga mat too, keeping you secure in every yoga pose. They are made with a yoga towel liner that absorbs seven times its weight in moisture so still work even if you break into a sweat!

Available around £29.99 on www.yogapaws.com

Fitness at your fingertips with ThinQ fitness app

Have you ever wanted a one-to-one yoga class outdoors instead of sharing a stuffy room in a gym or having to watch a DVD at home? Maybe you would just like to learn to dance, take up martial arts, or squeeze in some cardio training, in your own time, wherever you choose?

Online fitness video provider ThinQ Fitness (www.thinqfitness.com) has launched a brand new free App which will help those who want step-by-step fitness training take their favourite classes wherever and whenever they like. The App will allow users to stream hundreds of simple video fitness classes, which are currently available on the main website, from their iPhone and iPad.

From aerobics to belly dancing there are plenty of different workouts to try. There are even workouts that you can try at the gym. The app is free and you have access to a wide selection of videos but you can always upgrade to a ThinQ Fitness membership so that you can watch all the videos on the site for only £4.99 a month.

A qualified Personal Trainer takes you through each video step-by-step and gives you pointers on how to do the workout safely. You can also pick videos that suit the amount of time you have available, for example, if you are on your lunch break and only have time for a quick workout you can pick a 10 minute routine.

The App is simple to use – pause, rewind, fast forward all at the touch of a button. You won’t even need to bring a music player with you as each video session has music you’ll want to sing along to.

ThinQ Fitness App users can also browse all the latest health, fitness and nutrition articles straight from professional health and fitness experts using the ‘Lifestyle’ feature, and benefit from regular advice from personal trainers using the Blog feature.

Check out www.thinqfitness.com for more details.

Turn your bath into a revitalising bubble spa!

Spa baths can be a bit pricey but now you can create a spa in your own home with the bubble spa bath mat. Designed to duplicate the effects of a whirlpool bath, the bubble spa swirls the water and generates powerful bubbles to revitalise your body leaving you feeling totally relaxed. The soft air mat is placed in the bath and fills with air to cushion your body. There are over 300 individual aeration vents which produce the powerful bubble action and the variable control allows you to customise the bubbles to suit your massage. It’s easy to set up and comes with a handy wireless remote to select the option you require whilst relaxing in the bath. There is also a timer facility to set the bath spa depending on how long you want to soak for. At last you can have a spa day without even having to leave your house!

Available on www.gizoo.co.uk

Audio yoga mat so you can work out with music

The Gaiam Audio Yoga Mat is designed with a small built-in speaker so you can work out or meditate while listening to your MP3 player or iPod® player.  You can also download a free instructional yoga program featuring world-renowned yoga expert Rodney Yee. This is a good quality mat with thick comfort, durability and stylish design that easily rolls up.

The Gaiam Audio Mat retails for around £25 and can be purchased directly from Gaiam http://www.gaiam.com/product/audio+yoga+mat.do

Sport Chic: CyFi wireless sports speaker

The CyFi Wireless Sports Speaker lets you take your tunes with you - whether you’re cycling, boating, camping or any other activity you’re into. It so easy to use, just plug the audio transmitter into your iPod/iPhone and turn the speaker on.  Control the volume and select tracks on the speaker itself rather than having the hassle of fumbling around in your pockets to get your iPod out. You can even fix it to you bike handlebars when you’re out and about as it’s super portable and  weighs less than 4 ounces! A full 2 hour charge wll give you over 6 hours of battery and it’s compatible with all iPhone, iTouch and iPod models except Shuffle and Mini.

Size 12.2 x 10. 2.9 cm

Price £99.99