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Have your own personal nutritionist with new iOS app Nutrino

Have your own personal nutritionist with new iOS app Nutrino

As we have seen and previously spoken about, the fact that the whole of our fitness and well being can be very much dominated through various technology outputs, which offer us insights to our personal health. However not too many apps cover what we should be doing to improve our health in terms of a nutritional value. Now a new revolutionary app has launched, which takes users current diets and transforms them into healthy nutritional … Read entire article »

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Jawbone releases its fitness tracker Up…. Again!

Jawbone releases its fitness tracker Up…. Again!

Released more than a year ago was a gadget designed to change the way we look after our bodies and monitor our health. Jawbone Up was created and released in the US in late 2011, however it failed to make an impact due to several variables. Since the product had such a short lifespan, many of you will not know exactly what it does. Well Jawbone Up is essentially a step-monitoring wristband, designed to allow … Read entire article »

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Run like you were built to with Nikes new series of running shoe

Run like you were built to with Nikes new series of running shoe

Back to basics, forgetting all the technology that aims to help us maintain an easier healthy lifestyle, if you are dedicated enough there is only really one tool you need, yourself…… and maybe a pair of running shoes. Yes spring is here and the joggers will be hitting the roads in an attempt to achieve that summer fitness height. Whether you’re a serious runner or a beginner having comfortable equipment is a must otherwise your experience … Read entire article »

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Train like FC Barcelona with the new FCB Fitness App

Train like FC Barcelona with the new FCB Fitness App

Ever wanted to train with a professional sports team? Well now you have the opportunity, kind of. FCB Fitness is a new application designed to help you turn yourself into shape by hitting targets designed by physical fitness and sports experts. The app is backed by FC Barcelona which is a good initiative especially targeting a younger generation, as all circuits and exercises are revolved around one of the players. As you complete your routines, … Read entire article »

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Track your movement like never before, with LIT the Fitness Tracker for Extreme Sports

Track your movement like never before, with LIT the Fitness Tracker for Extreme Sports

We have seen countless apps and devices, which allow people to monitor their daily exercise, be that running, gym work or just your every day movements. However now there is a new product hitting the shelves, which pushes the boundaries that little bit further. LIT, an activity tracker from NZN Labs, has created an augmented device which has a unique measurement system making the product perfect for those into there extreme sports. LIT allows users to … Read entire article »

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Reebok plays catch up with its running app Reebok Fitness

We have seen many different varieties of fitness apps, whether they are through phones, computers or devices (i.e. Amiigo Bracelet). Well now Reebok has got in on the action with their latest running feature Reebok Fitness. The idea of the app is brilliant, combining a calendar with a fitness routine, which allows you to choose the pace and frequency you work out at. The groundwork of the app is a good idea as mentioned, however it seems Reebok have not fully taken advantage of their creativity. The calendar only allows you to track progress up to 12 weeks, which is great for a beginner, but what do they offer to the more experienced/dedicated users? Also there are only 5 categories, which you can participate in; walking, running, dance, yoga and training, … Read entire article »

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Basis receives £11.5 m worth of investment as the health tech market rockets

As mentioned in previous posts, the rise and risk of health within the modern world has become somewhat of a pandemic, well that’s if you believe every piece of tabloid news presented. However the subject is spreading like wildfire, and it has started to make people stand up and pay attention to their health. Fundamentally this has bolstered the health and fitness market, as more and more people are spending money on a healthier lifestyle. As a result of the market growth, investment has been heavily involved within the sector and recently more businesses have received backing to help them grow. One of these success stories was Basis Science who has received £11.5 million worth of investment for its own sensor-based band that monitors a variety of health indicators. The series … Read entire article »

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Actually how healthy are you? Find out with the world’s first smart scale

Every day we hear in the news that there is a crisis of raised obesity levels throughout the nation as more and more people consume unhealthy foods and severely slack when it comes to exercise. Although for some people it is more noticeable that they are over weight and unhealthy, many of us assume that our slim waste lines is a sign that we are in good health. However, although you may not be carrying the excess body weight it is important to measure other aspects of your health to give yourself that ease of mind. Before this would usually mean visiting your local GP to get a ‘check over’ or purchasing many tools to help measure such effects. This is where Withings comes into play with their Smart Body … Read entire article »

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How healthcare cutbacks can affect you

How healthcare cutbacks can affect you

Whenever we’re feeling ill or become injured, our first instinct is to get medical attention. This usually means going to the nearest hospital or health centre to get seen by a doctor, nurse or pharmacist, but that could soon be under the threat of cuts in healthcare provision if some politicians get their way. As you might already know, the global economy is struggling at the moment and has been for a few years. One consequence … Read entire article »

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Passage wants to turn your workouts into journeys

Passage wants to turn your workouts into journeys

We love our health and fitness here at CHS but let’s face it, sometimes staring at a wall whilst on the running machine or trying to read a book on the cross trainer at the gym can be pretty boring. Well, with the launch of a new app recently, there may be an answer. Passage, a free download for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad on the iOS AppStore, launched this week aiming to turn your workouts into journeys. Using Apple’s … Read entire article »

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