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Dianna GSick of the gym? Try these out!
February 12th 2009 01:02
It didn’t take me long to realize that me and a gym membership just aren’t compatible. After the initial three weeks of psyching myself up and regularly going to the gym every second day, the motivation began to wane and driving to the gym soon became like driving to the dentist to get my wisdom tooth taken out. So looking around for alternative forms of exercise is always a good option. Msn.com Health road-tested four technologies that promise an improvement in your general health and physical appearance.
Powerplate
Used by the likes of Kylie and Elle McPherson, this vibrating platform helps to tone your whole body in three, ten-minute weekly sessions so no more endless hours toiling in the gym. Powerplate transmits waves of energy throughout the body and each vibration activates muscle contractions between 25-50 times per second. The results include improvement in blood circulation, increase in muscle strength and flexibility, and decreased cellulite.
MSN Health’s verdict is that the Powerplate does work. The following day after a ten minute session, you feel like you’ve just run a marathon and results were noticeable after ten sessions.
Check out your local gym to see if they have a PowerPlate machine. Expect each session to cost around $30 or, if you have money to burn, get one of your own for a mere $6000.
For further info, check out www.powerplate.com.
Computer Games that encourage you to get off your butt
I’ve never been a fan of computer games where you sit in front of the TV like a zombie and the only thing frantically moving are your thumbs, so I’m quite happy that the likes of PS2 and Wii have come up with computer games that actually get you moving.
There’s the Wii Fit with more than 40 exercises and you can choose from yoga, balance, muscle workouts and aerobic categories. The Wii balance board also helps analyse your BMI (Body Mass Index) and assigns your Wii Fit Age. I’ve also tried out PS2 Eye Toy and Wii Sports where you can choose from a collection of games to get your heart rate going.
In agreement with MSN Health, while they may not burn as much calories as a workout in a gym, at least it’s fun and you’re not constantly eyeing the clock to see if the hour is over yet. And any computer game that can act as an icebreaker and get a group of people together can’t be bad.
Emdermologie
Endermologie is a 35 minute, non-invasive treatment that manipulates the connective tissue in your body, helping to reduce cellulite as well as offering slimming and anti-aging benefits. Typically, 14-20 treatments are required but this is based on age, body type, cellulite type and grade. Each session costs between $120-$150.
MSN Health saw improved results in the appearance of cellulite after only four visits.
Chi Oxygen
You can be forgiven for thinking that this is just a foot and ankle massage but the Chi Oxygen supposedly helps with back pain, poor circulation, nervous tension, stress and menstrual cramps. It produces a wave-like motion through the body, ‘similar to a swimming fish’, and encourages the flow of oxygen throughout the body, alleviating stress and tension on the spine. 15 minutes on the machine is equivalent to having walked 4.5 kilometres.
MSN Health says this is more like a relaxing treat with two or three five-minute sessions leaving you energized but with no great results concerning physical improvements.
Powerplate
MSN Health’s verdict is that the Powerplate does work. The following day after a ten minute session, you feel like you’ve just run a marathon and results were noticeable after ten sessions.
Check out your local gym to see if they have a PowerPlate machine. Expect each session to cost around $30 or, if you have money to burn, get one of your own for a mere $6000.
For further info, check out www.powerplate.com.
Computer Games that encourage you to get off your butt
I’ve never been a fan of computer games where you sit in front of the TV like a zombie and the only thing frantically moving are your thumbs, so I’m quite happy that the likes of PS2 and Wii have come up with computer games that actually get you moving.
There’s the Wii Fit with more than 40 exercises and you can choose from yoga, balance, muscle workouts and aerobic categories. The Wii balance board also helps analyse your BMI (Body Mass Index) and assigns your Wii Fit Age. I’ve also tried out PS2 Eye Toy and Wii Sports where you can choose from a collection of games to get your heart rate going.
In agreement with MSN Health, while they may not burn as much calories as a workout in a gym, at least it’s fun and you’re not constantly eyeing the clock to see if the hour is over yet. And any computer game that can act as an icebreaker and get a group of people together can’t be bad.
Emdermologie
Endermologie is a 35 minute, non-invasive treatment that manipulates the connective tissue in your body, helping to reduce cellulite as well as offering slimming and anti-aging benefits. Typically, 14-20 treatments are required but this is based on age, body type, cellulite type and grade. Each session costs between $120-$150.
MSN Health saw improved results in the appearance of cellulite after only four visits.
Chi Oxygen
You can be forgiven for thinking that this is just a foot and ankle massage but the Chi Oxygen supposedly helps with back pain, poor circulation, nervous tension, stress and menstrual cramps. It produces a wave-like motion through the body, ‘similar to a swimming fish’, and encourages the flow of oxygen throughout the body, alleviating stress and tension on the spine. 15 minutes on the machine is equivalent to having walked 4.5 kilometres.
MSN Health says this is more like a relaxing treat with two or three five-minute sessions leaving you energized but with no great results concerning physical improvements.
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