{"id":67248,"date":"2014-05-06T20:13:50","date_gmt":"2014-05-06T19:13:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/?p=67248"},"modified":"2020-10-23T17:28:08","modified_gmt":"2020-10-23T16:28:08","slug":"ultimate-gadgets-ditching-train-walk-work-week-12-16-may-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/ultimate-gadgets-ditching-train-walk-work-week-12-16-may-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"The ultimate gadgets when ditching the train during Walk to Work Week – 12-16 May 2014"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The ultimate gadgets when ditching the train during Walk to Work Week – 12-16 May 2014\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

According to the NHS*, the average person takes between three and four thousand steps a day and with walking proven to aid posture and muscle tone, we should all be taking to the pavement more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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There\u2019s certainly no excuse during Walk to Work Week in May, and with Ranieri\u2019s range of gadgets and accessories, walkers can be comfortable, entertained AND track all those extra steps when ditching the car or train.<\/p>\n

13″ \/ 15″ Be-ez LE reporter bag<\/strong>
\nAvailable from Amazon.co.uk<\/a> \/ \u00a359.50<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\nThe canvas coated LE Reporter bag is\u00a0waterproof \u2013 perfect for when there\u2019s a sudden downpour! It boasts ample storage for a 13″ or 15″ laptop and the main compartment is elevated from the bottom of the bag to protect a laptop from bumps and knocks. \u00a0The LE reporter also has pockets on the\u00a0inside for a mobile phone, MP3 player, book and smaller items such as, pens keys or cables.<\/p>\n

MisFit Shine<\/strong>
\nAvailable from John Lewis \/ \u00a399.95<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Shine is an elegant fitness activity monitor that can be worn on the wrist, as a necklace or as a discreet accessory anywhere on the body for up to 4 months without the need for being charged. Fully waterproof, the\u00a0Shine will monitor how far someone has walked, along with any extra activity (i.e. cycling and swimming) when they get home. It will also track sleeping patterns and feed all information back to an app.<\/p>\n

Jabra ROX Wireless<\/strong>
\nAvailable from Amazon.co.uk<\/a> and Apple Online \/ \u00a399.99<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Rox earbuds have a low-profile design based on musicians\u2019 in-ear monitors for maximum bass response. With rich Dolby\u00ae sound, the ROX Wireless connect via Bluetooth\u00ae and NFC and have a playback time of up to 5.5 hours. The earbuds have exclusive built-in power-saving magnets so can simply be clipped together and hung around the neck or thrown in a bag when arriving at the office.<\/p>\n

Lumo Back<\/strong>
\nAvailable from Apple Stores \/ \u00a3129.95\u2028\u2028<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lumo Back is a posture and activity sensor with an accompanying app that not only monitors a user’s posture but also coaches to encourage improvement throughout the day. The sensor gently vibrates when it detects slouching, whilst the app monitors posture and activities in real time, mirroring daily activities. Lumo Back keeps track of daily activities such as steps taken, time spent sitting, calories burned and even sleep habits.<\/p>\n

Harman Kardon Soho<\/span><\/strong><\/a>
\nAvailable from John Lewis stores and Harman Kardon website \/ \u00a3169.99<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Harman Kardon Soho headphones combine impeccable design and sound quality. Available in white, black and chocolate, the headphones feature a leather headband and ear cups, a stainless steel construction and are also able to fold flat to less than 1.25 inches.<\/p>\n

Booq Boa nerve in graphite<\/strong>
\nAvailable from\u00a0<\/strong>www.booqbags.co.uk<\/strong><\/a> \/ \u00a3110<\/strong><\/p>\n

The new messenger bag has been designed to hold and protect a 15\u201d laptop and all day-to-day equipment. The bag is water resistant with a rubberised bottom and reflective trim making it ideal when walking to work.<\/p>\n

*Taken from\u00a0http:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/Livewell\/loseweight\/Pages\/10000stepschallenge.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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