5 Must-have Fitness Gadgets

Gadget expert Susi Weaser serves up a fresh batch of geeky goodness. Photography by www.pixeleyesphotography.co.uk

1 / POWERBREATHE FITNESS PLUS

This gadget is like a weights machine for your lungs. By offering resistance against your inhalation, it trains the respiratory muscles to make them stronger and improve your performance when you exercise.
€55, WWW.POWERBREATHE.COM

2 / IPOD NANO 8GB

Apple’s new iPod Nano features a built-in FM radio, and a pedometer to keep track of your steps throughout the day. It can also be teamed with the Nike+ system (sold separately), which logs your runs and sets you workout goals.
€119, WWW.APPLE.COM

3 / WEIGHT WATCHERS BODY ANALYSER SCALE

It’s not just weight that needs to be measured when you’re on a health kick. These scales will measure your BMI, body fat and body water, so you can keep a closer eye on how your regime is working.
€22, WWW.WEIGHTWATCHERS.COM

4 / POLAR FT4 HEART RATE MONITOR

There’s an optimal heart rate level for effective fat burning, and this monitor will keep you on track. It’ll also tell you the number of calories burnt, and can be worn as a watch when you’re not on your exercise bike.
€90, WWW.POLARELECTRO.CO.UK

5 / JOG

Wear this when playing your Nintendo Wii and when you jog your on-screen character does the same. It’s compatible with a host of Wii games, and also displays the number of steps you take. So much fun you won’t even realise you’re exercising.
€27, WWW.JOG2PLAY.COM