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Written By: Agencies | Updated : June 10, 2014 3:12 PM IST
Interested in shaking up your fitness regimen this year with some new equipment? Then check out a few of the latest innovations in the exercise world and consider incorporating one or more pieces into your workout.
Jacob's Ladder
An innovative treadmill climber, Jacob's Ladder by PowerSystems is all about low impact, high range-of-motion exercises, therefore creating an intense cardio workout that targets the entire body. It's also 'self-paced,' meaning the faster you go, the faster the machine goes! Used by professionnal American football teams, Jacob's Ladder is an ideal machine for those 'serious about conditioning.' (Read: The kettlebell way to get fit and build functional muscles)
JET Heads Up Display
Hailed as the 'Google Glass of fitness,' the JET Heads Up Display by Recon Instruments lets you streamline, well, everything, as it's compatible with smartphones, power meters, cadence sensors and heart rate monitors. Projecting info in front of your face as you sweat, its GPS tells you exactly how fast you're going, how much distance you've covered, your current elevation and more. This piece of wearable tech will be available in spring of this year. (Read: Dumbbells are they better than machines?)
Rogue Dog Sled 1.2
It's like pushing a dogsled up a hill...except this dogsled features a whole lotta weights. The Rogue Dog Sledfrom Rogue Fitness is "compact, durable and versatile" enough to work on basically any surface. Use it to push, pull and speed-train, and don't forget to try its many mountable attachments, such as the 'Double Handle,' 'Lawn Boy,' and 'Wheel Barrow' among others. The sled is a fantastic companion piece for high-intensity interval training fans.
Smart Indoor Ladder
Another PowerSystems product, the Smart Indoor Ladder is perfect for athletes or all those seeking to improve their agility, speed and coordination. Designed for indoor use, the ladder is made of rubber and won't damage floor surfaces. It also stores easily. (Read: Know your fitness equipment: Elliptical trainer)
PRO Fitness Trampoline
Created by the folks at JumpSport, Inc., the PRO Fitness Trampoline is designed to be as safe as it is effective. Use it at home, with friends or in a circuit training class. Created with extra cords for 'more firmness and flexibility in your bounce,' the trampoline also comes with a DVD to get you started and ensure you use the piece correctly. Are these fitness equipments going to replace old classics like the treadmill or the indoor cycle? Only time will tell. Meanwhile also read:
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