exercise machines

Treadmill Desks appear to be growing popularity. The TrekDesk takes it one step further with the addition of an exercise ball.

At first I thought these things seemed rather gimmicky. However I'm beginning to notice more aches and pains from sitting in an office all day.

I seriously wonder how difficult it would be to type at a keyboard while walking. Has anyone tried a treadmill desk? Is it feasible?

The International Health Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) held their annual convention and tradeshow earlier this month in San Diego. This event is the "superbowl" of the fitness and health tradeshows. Alas, I did not attend - however I did manage to get the scoop on the latest fitness and exercise trends, gizmos and permutations. Here's a look at what's coming to a gym near you:

Are you spending too much time on the Internet reading blogs about crazy fitness gadgets?

Remedy: Get the Springflex UB and workout those arms and shoulders while staring at the screen.

Do you like being in water, and being on a treadmill? At the same time? Then the Hydro Physio is for you.

The treadmill sits in a tank with an adjustable water level.

Like the treadmill but want to do it out in the fresh air? Forget walking... that's so last year.

Get a treadmill on wheels instead. You could get one to go with your treadmill desk.

Here are two "interesting" inventions.

If you are like me with a full time job, sitting in front of a computer for 8-12 hours a day - but you want to lose weight - you will agree that this is a real challenge. The researchers from Mayo Clinic believe they have found a solution for this problem.

They call it the "vertical workstation" and it's a desk fitted over a standard treadmill that costs $1600.

There are lots of weird and wonderful exercise gadgets out there - many of which will never sell more than a few hundred units.

The Rowbike was created in 1996 by Scott Olson - the same guy that invented Rollerblades.

A recent post showed someone "walking" the dog while driving their car. Here's another lazy better idea - the Dog Powered Scooter.

From the site: A hobby/sport you both can enjoy so that more time can be spent together. Identity and pride for your dog.

Cellulite – the dimply skin plagues up to 90 percent of women, Hollywood actresses included. There are some surgical procedures you can try, but these are very expensive and some require multiple treatments. Over-the-counter remedies have no guarantee and will at best provide temporary results.

Enter...the Cellubike?

Innovative exercise routines are great - but I'm not so sure about the iGallop. The OSIM iGallop "is the revolutionary exerciser that can help you shape and tone your tummy, hips, seat and thighs."