10 Excellent Gadgets for Working Out

It is quite rare to see an article about excersize gadgets because a lot of techies aren’t so keen on keeping fit. Well whether you work out every blue moon, or every day we have something for you.

We have put together a list of cool gadgets which are great for when your getting your exercise, as rarely or as often as that may be.

1. Virtual Reality Treadmill

The VR Treadmill makes it feel like your running outdoors even though your running indoors. You can go for a job without getting a sun burn, how cool would that be. The VR Treadmill comes will a large movable panoramic display, lights and one unique treadmill.

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2. Cycool Excersize Bike

The Cycool is designed for people who hate sweating during workouts. Basically how it works, is the faster you peddle, the faster the fan turns. This is not your typical workout bike, its a new, colorful and has a curvy design.

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3. Hydro Physio Lifestyle Exercise Machine

The Hydro Physio is a lot like a treadmill built inside a tank filled with water. The water is supposed to make the workout more intense. When using the machine you enter through a door on the back, then the tank is filled and then emptied when finished. The water level can be adjusted to fit the different muscle groups.

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4. Toshiba Sportio

The Toshiba Sportio cell phone targets athletes and runners. With the built in GPS it counts how many steps you take and how far you’ve gone, as well as how many calories you’ve burned. It can even tell you the average speed and keeps running logs. The Sportio has a 2.2-inch 240 x 320 display, a built-in 1seg TV tuner, a 2-megapixel camera and built-in Bluetooth. It will even stream music to compatible Bluetooth headphones.

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5. Swirl MX

The Swirl MX is unlike any other mp3 player. Its a personal digital coach combined with a heart rate monitor and music. The Swirl can give you work instructions while your listing to music. Also helps you stay in your target heart rate zone. The Swirl MX is a fitness platform of the future. When done with your workout go near a computer and it automatically uploads your data to your computer. The Swirl MX keeps you motivated while getting a good workout and tracks your progress.

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6. Garmin Forerunner 405

The Garmin Forerunner accurately tracks distance, pace and calories. It displays on a easy to read, black-white screen. Also equipped with Wireless technology, it automatically transfers workout data to and from computer when device is within range. Most use it because it is a heart rate monitor and it looks like a normal watch.

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7. Gamercize PC

While your at your computer or desk, reading a gadget blog you can exercise. It connects to your keyboard and mouse and if you stop stepping your keyboard and mouse will stop working. It will encourage you to keep going. It allows you to burn 400 calories an hour which is impressive for just stepping. To take a break, just set the GZ PC-Sport to the lowest level and you can use your keyboard and mouse without exercising.

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8. Power Factor Weight Lifting Computer

Improve your strength training with results from the Power Factor Weight Lifting Computer. The Power Factor shows you 7 measurements including calories burned, to improve your strength training workout. The device instantly calculates and displays personal power, bar speed, weight lifted, work time, rest time, watts and calories burned.

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9. The Expresso Upright Stationary Bike

The Expresso Upright Stationary Bike is designed for athletes, fitness clubs, and people who like to bike. You can track your progress, set goals, and log data online. The stationary bike comes with a 19-inch wide-screen for viewing tours and adventure races. You can also Adjust the seat to fit different users.

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10. Multi-Core-Flex Excel Body Gym

This interesting exercising machine works the inner and outer thighs, abdomen and quads. Its also supposed to massage your back during the workout. It has a head pad to support the neck which is one important feature you want, when do abs. You can buy is for about $70.

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  • Published in General on 10/30/08
  • By Ryan J.

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  • Instead of the fancy VR treadmill you could also get Wii Fit for your Nintendo Wii it offers a running mode you can go for a run in a virtual park with your friends for a lot less.
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