Last week The Independent on Sunday (a UK based newspaper) revealed the '50 Best Fitness Essentials'. The list comprises of fitness equipment, books, DvD's, clothes, shoes and much much more. All the items on the list are great but there are several that I highly recommend. Click here to see the full list.Eat, Move and be Healthy by Paul Chek is by far in a way the best fitness book I have ever read. Paul is an experienced health practioner from the US (I have talked about his work on this blog before). Eat Move and be Healthy is a comprehensive 4 step lifestyle plan that guides you through the physical, emotional, spiritual and nutritional aspects of living. The book is aimed at anyone looking to impove their quality of life. I have learned so much from reading this book and used many of Paul's ideas with my clients and athletes.
The second item on The Indepedant list that I highly recommend is the mini trampoline (also known as a rebounder or trampette). The mini trampoline provides a low-impact aerobic workout for all levels, and you can also perform leg strength work too! I use it when training clients with joint problems and those recovering from injuries, as well as athletes looking to improve agility, balance and coordination. Click here to see the mini trampoline in action.
At the end of last year I talked about skipping as a top health and fitness tip for 2009, then a few weeks later I published an article on the benifits of skipping. The skipping rope has made it into the top 50 in The Independant's list. Scott Robert-Shaw of Skip-Hop Ltd suggets that "1 hour of skipping at speed would result in a loss of between 600 and 900 calories".
To purchase any of these items then click on the relevant links below:
- Amazon.co.uk
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