A couple from Scotland have developed an exercise machine to help tackle the obesity crisis among the young by enabling children to play computer games and get fit at the same time.
It has taken Angela Muir - and her partner Robert McKechnie - from Dollar in Clackmannanshire just over a year to market the Kidzcirkit which she was inspired to develop after taking her children to a gym only to be told they couldn't use the exercise equipment in case of injury.
“We designed a hydraulic resistance unit which would be safe for children as they get only resistance equal to the strength they exert,” says Muir.
“This enables children to work at their own pace, gradually building up strength, becoming more flexible, losing weight and achieving an improvement in all round fitness.”
One variation amongst their products is the Game Bike which bridges the gap between exercise and video games. The bike is connected by a cable to any television, with the pedals controlling the speed and the handlebars the direction of the video game.
Other equipment available includes elliptical, magnetic and recumbent bikes; a treadmill; weight bench; air walker, rower and a range of walkers.
Kidzcirkit, with equipment priced from £65 and suitable for children from 7-15 years of age, is designed for use at home; in adult gyms, occupying the children of members or allowing families to exercise together; hotel and local authority leisure centres; youth clubs and schools.
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