| We all know we need to exercise in order to stay | | | | exercising. Who knows? You might actually be able to |
| healthy and fit (and keep the extra pounds off too), | | | | put your new surfing skills to use one day. |
| but sometimes it can feel like such a drag. Believe it | | | | Ipod |
| or not, fitness can be fun though. There are lots of | | | | You might not think your Ipod is a fitness gadget, |
| gadgets on the market that can make the grind a | | | | but it really is. You can use it to inspire you while |
| little less tedious. If you're a geek at heart, you'll | | | | walking, jogging, running, and during any of your |
| love the techy toys. If you like to try new things, | | | | workouts. Music motivates and listening to your |
| then there are plenty of exotic pieces of fitness | | | | favorite tunes makes your workout fun and helps it |
| equipment that can spruce up your workouts too. | | | | fly by. You can also find fitness-related podcasts that |
| Let's take a look at some of the offerings out there; | | | | can walk you through workouts, everything from |
| maybe you can find something to make your | | | | jogging to yoga. |
| exercise time more fun. | | | | Treadmills |
| Nintendo Wii Fit | | | | There’s no secret that the treadmill remains one |
| If you want to add a little fun (okay, a lot of fun) to | | | | of the favorite devices for exercise. Many people |
| your fitness workout, add the Wii. The Wii Fit and | | | | consider using a treadmill as fun, and when compared |
| the Wii Fit Plus are designed to turn exercise into a | | | | to some other types of exercise it could certainly fit |
| game. Do you enjoy yoga? Tennis? Aerobics? All | | | | into that category. Right from home, you can get fit |
| of these are "games" you can get for the Wii Fit. | | | | while walking, jogging, or running on one spot, with |
| This can even save you some money, since yoga | | | | the course moving below your feet. Today many |
| classes and the like can be expensive if you're going | | | | home treadmills have extra features to make the |
| to a studio. With the Wii, you can get your | | | | workout fun. Examples include ipod integration, built |
| workout right in your own living room. Don't think | | | | in tv screens, LCD monitors with virtual workout |
| that just because the Nintendo is a gaming system | | | | partners, and more. |
| you won't sweat. The Wii can get your heart rate | | | | The BodyBugg |
| up and give you a good workout! | | | | If you haven’t heard of the BodyBug you |
| Versa Loops | | | | aren’t alone, but you should find out more about |
| This versatile, small device is easy to travel with. This | | | | this device that can measure your calorie |
| affordable system of bands cost around $4.00 each | | | | expenditure. It will measure the calories you consume |
| and are excellent for toning and as part of your | | | | and the calories you burn and then compare them. |
| Pilates workout. They work on resistance with each | | | | There are however similar products that cost less |
| color denoting a different resistance. Versa loops are | | | | and do the same thing. |
| certain to add a little fun to your workout. | | | | Fitness Cube |
| Exercise Ball | | | | The Fitness Cube lets you burn fat without ever |
| These balls come in a variety of sizes and work | | | | stepping into a gym. It’s like 30 exercises rolled |
| great for Pilates, Yoga, abdomen training, and weight | | | | into one machine. It comes with mats, straps, pull out |
| training. They are a fun and excellent tool for doing | | | | benches, and everything you need for a complete |
| crunches. And, hey, if you're hard up for seating, | | | | workout. |
| people have been known to substitute these | | | | We’ve looked at just a few of the gadgets and |
| exercise balls for computer chairs. | | | | new types of equipment that can make your fitness |
| Human Touch Board | | | | fun. There are plenty of others. It doesn’t |
| How about a surfing experience while toning your | | | | matter what motivates you and keeps your |
| muscles? The Human Touch Board is a lot of fun, | | | | workouts enjoyable, just as long as it works for you. |
| and you can learn a whole new skill set while | | | | |