Give the gift of a fit, toned body
LEMON DETOX IN THE CITY
The famous Beyonce/Demi & Ashton Maple Syrup Diet is now available as a City detox at the swanky new Hotel Verta in Battersea. For weight loss in the height of luxury, vouchers for the detox start from £375.00 including overnight stay, consultation, two treatments and the Lemon Detox formula with the tin of magic syrup to take away so you can continue at home. www.hotelverta.co.uk
BUTT LIFT IN A BOX
Bremenn’s Butt Lift in a Box promises to turn a “flat & saggy rear end into a round firm butt”. This is a three-pronged attack on wobbly derrieres: state-of-the-art cream and emulsions and specific toning exercises. And if it sounds too good to be true, Bremenn offers a money-back guarantee. £72, Available from Harvey Nichols and Selfridges, and www.victoriahealth.com.
SHOCK ABSORBER PUMP SPORTS BRA
Research from Edinburgh University found that wearing a sports bra during any kind of exercise reduces movement in the chest and can prevent long term sagging. And as time’s gone on, sports bras have got better looking. Shock Absorber lead the way in providing good looking, supportive sports bras – check out this little crop top number (below).
£19, www.lingerieplease.co.uk
BODY REFURB
This Body Adonis package from the Nordic Balance gym will ensure that your loved one has a body to die for come the New Year. Consisting of a bespoke set of 23 body buffing personal training sessions (you get to see different trainers to get different areas of expertise), and three deep tissue sports massages and helpful nutrition information, this package leaves no stone unturned.
£1,150, www.nordicbalance.co.uk
TENSCARE’S SPORTS TENS
This new TENS machine is one of a new generation of affordable versions of the. TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation), which has been found to be a highly effective, non-invasive form of pain relief. If you’re looking for the perfect gift for an arthritic relative, or an active pal who’s permanently plagued with niggling exercise injuries, this is it.
£69.95, www.tenscare.co.uk
POWERBEATS
These are the latest offering in cool headphones from Dr Dre’s Hip Beats range. These bad boys are specially ported so that if you’re cycling or running, you’re still aware of oncoming traffic and sirens – perfect for a cyclist wanting to drown out the sound of irate cabbies and pedestrians without compromising safety. And they look good too.
£139.95, beatsbydre.com
GUINNESS HOME DART CENTRE
This is the ultimate stocking filler for the Guinness lover who wants to be seen gesturing towards a healthier lifestyle. You need to be dedicated with the darts, though – it takes an hour of darts playing to burn off a pint of Guinness. It comes complete with wooden cabinet and competition-size dartboard (but alas no Guinness). £29.99, www.amazon.co.uk