BEST HIIT
WORKOUT
GEARFUEL UP
SETTING THE PACE
With the new Ultraboost 21 (£160,
adidas.co.uk), Adidas has a shot at
reimagining the original Ultraboost and
delivering a bold new design combined with
the latest performance technology.
The core development is the redesign of
the torsion system. The new Adidas LEP
(‘Linear Energy Push’) is said to provide a
“15% increase in forefoot bending stiffness for
a more responsive stride”. There is also more
Boost present in the midsole: 6% more, to be
precise, “through an exaggerated heel curve”.22 T3 MARCH 2021Horizon
FitnessBREATHE IN, BREATHE OUT
Lumen can boost metabolism, improve mood and sleep
What is Lumen (£349, lumen.me)? Lumen
is a hand-held, portable device that
measures metabolism. In essence, Lumen
is a breathalyser that uses “CO2 sensor
and flow meter to determine the CO2
concentration in a single breath”. Based on
this, the algorithm in the Lumen App can
determine what type of ‘fuel’ your body is
using (carbs or fat) and how flexible your
metabolism is.
This matters, because a flexible
metabolism can shift from using carbs to
using fats for fuel easier, balancing energy
levels more effectively. Lumen users can
also avoid ‘energy dips’ during the day.It takes roughly a week of frequent
breath measurements to determine the
user’s ‘breath signature’ and four weeks to
be given a Lumen Flex Score (LFS). LFS
represents metabolic flexibility (how
efficiently the body switches between
macros to fuel itself) and, ideally, you
would want to achieve and maintain a high
LFS. It won’t happen overnight but if the
diet recommendations are followed, it will
happen eventually.
It is not a perfect solution to lose or to
gain weight but using Lumen can make the
difference for the dedicated. As long as
you keep on using it.ONNIT PRIMAL
KETTLEBELLS
ONNIT’s Primal kettlebell
range is about as good as it
gets. What to say – it’s a solid
lump of metal with a handle,
in the quality you expect –
but it’s pleasant to hold, has
a splash of personality and
will last you forever.
From $42.95, onnit.comMIRAFIT BATTLE
JUMP ROPE
Skipping is underrated. The
Mirafit Rope combines the
best aspects of jump ropes
and battle ropes and provides
a full body workout without
having to fix one end of the
rope to an anchor point.
From £15.95, mirafit.co.ukTRX SLAM BALL
Performing HIIT with a TRX
Slam Ball requires dedication,
lots of power and good form
to avoid any unnecessary
strains or injuries. It’s worth
it, though, as repeatedly
mashing the TRX Slam Ball
into the ground gets the blood
pumping and feels awesome.
£27.95, trxtraining.co.ukIMAGE^SOURCE:^ LUMENIM
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IMAGE^SOURCE:^ ADIDASNew Adidas Ultraboost 21 reimagines
the design of the original UltraboostBACK TO BASICS