The New Year brings resolutions and resolutions inevitably bring trips to the gym. Though the hours sweating on some conveyer belt in FitnessFirst seem to be inevitable - the music list doesn't have to be. And as you might expect, some tunes are better motivators than others. If we can judge by the musical taste of UK's fitness instructors the officially most motivating exercise song right now is JLS's Beat Again, followed closely by Beyonce's Sweet Dreams.

PRRs for Music compiled a list of the top 5 Songs as used by Fitness & Gym Instructors:

1. BEAT AGAIN, JLS
2. SWEET DREAMS, Beyonce
3. HOLIDAY, Dizzee Rascal
4. WHEN LOVE TAKES OVER, David Guetta feat. Kelly Rowland
5. I KNOW YOU WANT ME (CALLE OCHO), Pitbull

We guess that the hip-hop and rnb rhythms are the sort to get your heart pumping and keep running on and on despite the heat and sweat and sight of yourself in the mirror looking like a lobster. It makes sense, something like SnowPatrol would most likely make you curl up on the ground and put your head in your sports bag.

Cameras usually have the primary function of taking pictures, but one, just released by Casio has the primary function of improving your golf swing. Rather than holding your arms and talking about posture to you in the manner of a more traditional coach, the Exilim Hi-Speed EX-FS10 videos your swing and then analyses it.

Capturing up to 1000 frames a second, it gathers very detailed information about how you move, then using simple augmented reality graphics it layers lines on top of your image showing how you are and should be moving.

Playback can be super-slow allowing you to see what you couldn't with the naked eye.
With an AV cable you can plug this into the TV and rewatch your golf swings there. You might get dumped if you do this too often, so think carefully about it.

Top Japanese players and coaches have contributed to the advice and analysis parts of the program, said to be ideal for beginners.

The Exilim has three video modes with the higher resolutions capturing fewer framer per second (fps), the three modes are: 224x64px at 1000fps, 224x168px at 420fps, 480x360px at 210fps-30fps.

Launched initially in Japan, at a price of 34000 yen, it is expected to become internationally available. Casio press release here - google translate if necessary]

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Internet addiction could become the biggest problem for kids of this generation a doctor was quoted as saying on CNN.

"Internet addiction could easily become one of the most chronic childhood diseases in America, says Dr. Dimitri Christakis of the Center for Child Health, Behavior and Development, in Seattle.

Internet addiction is not officially recognised as an addiction in the States or Britain but rehab centres for internet addicts have opened, and recently studies in Taiwan have linked it to genuine disorders.

Apparently boys who spend too long online were more likely to develop ADHD and hostility while the effect on girls tended to be social phobia and depression.

So when do you stop using the internet and start being addicted to it?

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As I type, a small plastic circle attached to my brastrap is buzzing. No it's not the latest kooky sex toy - it's the iPosture device. And it's buzzing me because I'm slouching. We reported on this little posture-improving gadget once before and now - ladies and gents, it's launching in the UK.

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With the advent of a burning summer of heat, christened the BBQ summer by all serious media organisations in the UK, we'd hate to think of you getting hot, when some judiciously-applied gadgetry would help keep you cool.

These aren't the sort of gadgets that will make the hot, slightly sticky man pressed into you in the tube/bus/confined space move away from you - those are different - but these should keep you looking calm and dignified in the face of the burning sun.

It's never to early to impress good dental habits in 'lil uns, so why not make them feel just like Mum and Dad with an electric toothbrush of their very own. Forget about gimmicky devices such as Tooth Tunes, these are full on bristling brushes, but with gentler options tailored exclusively fro the younger mouth.

The Philips Sonicare for Kids features two settings- a low power mode for 4+ and a slightly stronger brush for those 7 and up. They work at 40 and 60% (respectively) of the adult versions and also come with removable covers so you can customize the device.

We're a big fan of Power Plates here at Shiny, and I was impressed surprised to see that the humble Plate had undergone a designer makeover. Instead of the basic black and silver we know so well, you're privy to a flowery concoction straight from the mind of Kenzo Takada, which gives us a virtual garden/training centre. The PowerPlate is designed to intensify your everyday workout by making your muscles vibrate, thus creating a harder workout in a shorter space of time.

Technology has long been used to aid and enhance our life. At its highest (and yes I do mean most expensive) form there are tools available to cater for your every whim - you can have a robotic maid, automatic dishwashers and computers that wake you up with a personalized hello and back massage tailored to your needs... There are also toilets that analyze your waste matter and suggest what type of nutrients you're lacking..if you must go that far!

Computers have shifted from being lumbering behemoths to super sleek devices which continually keep shrinking and the word netbook is now all the rage. Everything is slimmer sleeker, and shinier nowadays, but how does this actually affect you?

We all know we should be checking our breast regularly for lumps and bumps, but how many of you actually do? And when you do, are you sure you're doing it correctly?

Well the breastlight aims to make sure you have no doubts about what shape your breast are in, and it does so by passing a red light through the breast tissue. The idea is that by shining the light you get to see the details inside the breast, from blood vessel to veins, and once you're aware of what is normal, you'll easily be able to identify anything unusual.

Power Plates have been around for a while now, and they're a great way of strengthening your core muscles and toning your body in a low impact manner- as well as being easy to squeeze into your lunch break. A session usually lasts around 25 minutes and is equivalent to around an hour of working out due to the increased strain on the body because of the vibrating plate. We've previously tried out the Power Plate, but now there's a new kid on the block- and it's wearing nipple tassels...

Say hello to Burlesque Power Plate sessions which combine showgirl style moves with strengthening exercises. I was so curious I just had to go and try it for myself.

OK, I realize this story seems uber far fetched and telling you about it on today of all days is bound to test your belief levels, but honest to god, this isn't a joke. Give me some credit, eh?

This not so fetching tattoo is the result of research by Draper Laboratories and is created using nano ink.

The idea is that the nano ink used in the tattoo is glucose detecting, and it will change shade depending on your blood sugar levels; which would mean the end of painful daily injections for diabetes sufferers.

Been a bit lazy recently? Feel the spare tyre of Easter egg-dom looming alarmingly close to your midriff as Summer waves a tentative hand? Well perhaps you need to try the FA20 fitness watch then. It's a budget alternative to a personal trainer as it records all activity taken using its internal pedometer. It will also record distance and calories used during your working day and will make graphs of this information so you can track your fitness levels.

Getting into shape can often be considered a chore, as hours down the gym may produce results, but the time passes so slowly! Well the Motivatrix MX10 Workout master aims to change that, as it combines the entertainment value of DDR systems with a fully comprehensive tailored excercise programme.

Sure, it will set you back a fair whack, and will take up most of the space in your games room, but it is equipped with a variety of games, and you can opt to work through a routine in cardio, aerobic, or max-challenge mode.

Are you still carrying a couple Christmas pounds? I know I am, and as it's nearly Feb (with the dreaded Valentine's day looming), I feel like I should get my arse into gear. And naturally, being the queen of the couch, I'd like a quick fix rather than putting in time at the gym.

Well Slendertone style devices have been around for a while, and they tend to tone the muscles, rather than slenderize you. Still, if there's only a thin layer of flab on your midriff, you could get noticeable results whilst catching up on LOST.

When you think Baby G watches (which some would argue are the ultimate sturdy and robust timepiece) do you think Valentines Day? No? Me either. So, I got the info and accompanying images of a line of Baby G watches in a press release with the email header Valentine's gifts...! I don't know about you, but I'd be more than a little thwarted if I unwrapped my Valentines prezzie to reveal one of these. Yep, they're nice (if you're into Baby G) but as Valentines Day presents... when there's much jewellery, chocolate, flowers and netbooks to be had this would rate pretty high on the disappointing scale.

I'm not the most cynical of people. I believed in the tooth fairy till I realized that my money correlated to the change in my Dad's pocket and have a daily struggle with the fact that people who ask how I am don't actually want a response. However the Q-Link pendant was enough to raise my credulous level to a new height, and the fact that it's endorsed by A-listers only adds fuel to that fire.

It's a pendant. With eight contact pads attached to a circuit board that goes precisely nowhere.

It's that time of year again when gyms get inundated with an onslaught of new applicants, deluded into thinking that by signing up for the gym and going for a week the weight will magically fade away (coz that's how losing weight works right?). We all feel the strain of too much turkey and alcohol consumption post Christmas, it's the same every year, but yet we still kid ourselves into thinking we'll actually stick to out healthy New Years resolutions. All this means is we become habitual resolution breakers and then we spend the next few months beating ourselves up about it. I learned a long time ago not to make any New Years resolutions, as I got fed up of feeling waves of disappointment wash over me as I lit up the cigarette I promised myself I wouldn't smoke.

Wanting to be healthy or shift a few pounds shouldn't mean militant workout regimes - it can be about fun, pacing yourself, cutting down, regular exercise and indulging in guilty pleasures too. You could take the Danone Activia challenge, but if you're not into eating things that taste like cardboard, try one of the healthy alternatives by clicking on the image below.

These can't possibly be examples functional, tech-based pieces of jewellery. These are far too high quality metal-y and well designed and generally desirable. And yet, they are. They're all part of WellAlarm, which is your key to all your personal medical details.

The idea is that in the case of you having a medical emergency, bystanders or medical staff can access all your medical details online, after entering your unique ID number. The site's designed to be easily navigated on iPhones, Blackberrys and other smartphones, as well as computers. There's even a freephone number, so they can receive the information over the phone, or via a text message.

I adore it when Zara finds fitness gadgets to film - I always finish watching the video thinking that that particular product is definitely the one to end my regime of non excercise. This one is no exception - not only does it involve centrifugal force (see below) it has flashing lights. Is it a disco? Is it a workout? Who knows, but it looks awesome.

I melt at the word 'centrifugal', despite the fact that every time I mention it here on Shiny Shiny, someone tells me it doesn't' exist. Well, I say nay. Philips wouldn't lie to me, and they're quite sure they're using magical centrifugal force to suck out all the rubbish pulp and bits out of a smoothie, making it a much pleasanter prospect in my book.

It's got an extra large tube, so you can just shove whole bits of fruit in them (possibly excluding the likes of watermelons). Or you could try whole bars of Dairy Milk. Or a tennis ball. The possibilities are, almost literally, endless.

A marvelous start to the new year.

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