NEXT Sunday is Father’s Day – but it seems dads aren’t as fit as they should be.
The British Heart Foundation says nearly half of us get out of breath running for a bus. With dads missing out on running around with their kids, we try the gadgets that could make fun – and encouraging – presents, as well as Father’s Day beauty gifts.
HEALTH
with Jane Atkinson
This watch works just like a Fit Bit but we reckon it looks much more sophisticated – right up dad’s street
WATCH: The Matrix Powerwatch gets its energy from the body, so there is no need to recharge. A meter shows how much electricity your body heat is producing for really accurate calories.
It tracks steps, has a stopwatch and a running mode. The downside is there is no heart-rate monitor and it doesn’t link to third-party apps. But for a fuss-free fitness tracker, this is great.
£170, powerwatch.com
These headphones are perfect for the dads that like to zone-out and have some alone time
HEADPHONES: The Audeara A-01 headphones are designed by doctors and engineers to give perfect balance. Do a hearing test with a connected app and the headphones tailor the sound to each ear.
Trouble hearing high pitches? These amplify the sounds rather than just turning up the overall volume. Great gadget.
£299, amazon.co.uk
This is a subscription your dad will be sure to thank you for
WORKOUTS: Exercising in public can be off-putting when you are trying to get back in shape. So home workouts are great – and Beachbody On Demand is my favourite. There are some great instructors, I loved Tony Horton’s 22-Minute Hard Corps workouts.
It has a wide range of workouts and long-term, goal-based plans as well as trainers, plus there are tracking tools to chart progress. Great for men and women.
£39 for three months, beachbodyondemand.com
BEAUTY
with Gabriella Stein
This gift is perfect for dads who travel often
BUDGET: This fuss-free set contains three of Bulldog’s bestsellers in 30ml sizes. All three – face wash, moisturiser and shaving cream – contain key ingredients aloe vera, camelina oil and green tea.
Serious value for money and comes in a handy travel tin.
£10, boots.com
Who sad dad’s can’t enjoy a bit of pampering too?
MID: Four-piece travel set includes facial wash, shaving cream and mask, lightweight moisturiser and post-shave Rescue Balm, worth £37.
They are perfumed, so might not suit all, but come in a stylish leather-look case.
£30.00, espaskincare.com
