Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 54, January 2014 | Page 31
Reviews
TRIED &
TESTED
Great new gear, products
and other bits and bobs
put to the test by the
Modern Athlete team.
FUTURELIFE ZERO
With January comes a resolution to get
healthy and stay healthy, but some of us
need a bit of help to do that, and I turned to
FUTURELIFE’s new ZERO, SA’s first and only
smart food formulated with no added cane
sugar. Being low GI means that you stay
fuller for longer and energy will be released
to your muscles more slowly throughout
your day. It’s also high in protein, contains
only 1.5g of fat per serving, and contain 25
vitamins and minerals and 19 amino acids.
Apart from grabbing a bowl each morning,
FUTURELIFE ZERO can be used to make great shakes or smoothies – I
visited www.futurelife.co.za for some cool smoothie recipes that I’m
trying out, although I am rather stuck on my favourite, the apple, honey
and hazelnut combo! – Lauren Van Der Vyver
GET IT: R39.99 at Woolworths, Pick n Pay, Dis-Chem, Clicks,
Checkers and Spar.
Tom-Tom
Multi-Sport GPS
Watch
Finally, a GPS watch that you can wear
to the pub afterwards! I recently tested
the TomTom watch whilst down in PE,
and the first thing that struck me was
the sleek design and lightweight feel. After getting used to the innovative
one-touch buttons cleverly placed away from the screen, it was G for Go.
The watch performed well, giving all the data you would expect. Like any
new product, navigating the screens takes a little getting used to, but I
found the display easy to read. The watch comes standard with cycling
and swimming capabilities as well as indoor functionality for pools and
treadmills. What really appealed to me was being able to wear the watch
after training and not having to plug it in and leave it there until the next
workout. Look out for the app coming soon that will enable pairing of the
watch directly to your smart phone.
– Craig Van Der Westhuizen
GET IT: R2899 at Due South, Cape Union Mart, Dion Wired & Outdoor
Warehouse. More info: www.tomtom.co.za.
Just Popcorn
It can be hard to find a guilt-free
enjoyable snack, especially when
January has you looking for healthier
eating options to go with those
New Year’s running resolutions,
but Just Popcorn is a great option.
Endorsed by the GI Foundation and
Diabetes South Africa as a lower
fat, Low-GI product, this tasty treat
assists in managing irregular blood
sugar spikes and sustains energy
levels throughout your day. In
other words, it’s a healthy, energyboosting snack, and offers great flavour – I love the sour cream and
chives, but also enjoyed the butter or salt and vinegar. There are
also cheese, fruit chutney, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese and
Mexican chilli flavours, and a new range of sweet flavours will be
launched in 2014. – Sean Falconer
GET IT: R7 for 100g and R6 for 65g at Food Lover’s Market, Spar &
7/11 in Western Cape, Southern Cape, KZN and Gauteng.
Wintergreen
Muscle Soak
Granules
A hot bath can do wonders after a hard
run, but add Wintergreen Muscle Soak
Granules and you get the added benefit of
a muscle-relaxing mix that will help stave
off cramping muscles when you hit the big
mileage in January! With a combination of
magnesium sulphate (Epsom salt), mustard
powder, oil of camphor and eucalyptus oil, the granules target your central
nervous system, dialling down tension in your neuro-muscular system. I
found that using the granules the night before a run meant I soaked in
cramp-blocking sulphates that calmed my nerves and also ensured a good
night’s sleep, and then afterwards I could unwind a bit with another soak.
– Lauren Van Der Vyver
GET IT: R54.99 at selected Alpha Pharmacies, Cycle Labs & sports
stores. More info: www.wintergreen.co.za or [email protected].
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