This isn't something I felt I personally needed, but there are countless first-person accounts claiming the Leg Master helped so I'll have to take their word for it.

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Fiona continued: “In a nutshell, it’s a small piece of fitness equipment that you can either stand on or sit on. THE WORKOUT: FitXR, a game for the Oculus virtual reality headset, includes more than four hours of boxing-inspired workouts, including classes to suit beginner, intermediate and advanced users. With virtual reality you could be keeping fit by fighting zombies or slaying demons - rather than sitting in another gym. I certainly felt the burn on my inner thighs very quickly and could only manage short bursts at a time - making it ideal for a work-from-home lunch break or quick workout before dinner in the evening. Summary: For the ideal piece of gym equipment to work those thighs and buttocks, the unique LegMaster is both effective and great value.Getting an online session to learn how to use the bar was very useful, as opposed to figured it by yourself.

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She continued: “It’s so motivating knowing you can use it on your own in your pyjamas, without having to go anywhere where anyone is watching – it’s great.The study, which looked at a group of 495 over-60s, found that those with bladder problems were seated up to 19 percent longer than others. I also found it a bit boring, as while the type of movement changes, it does become a little monotonous. And t o make you fall in love with it more, you can even add custom holographic stickers at CustomSticker.

Leg Master Slim - QVC UK Fiona Summers Leg Master Slim - QVC UK

It's better for gamers than people who are seriously into fitness, but it is fun, and accessible, and definitely not like any fitness class I've tried before (and I'm a sucker for every new health trend). BRIDIE'S VERDICT: My first time trying the workout it was a bit of faff, familiarising myself with an Oculus, which I hadn't used before was a bit strange. As you need to wear shoes when using the LegMaster I found it easiest to jump on it just after I came home in the evening. The manufacturer states that you’ll see the results from using the LegMaster for just one minute a day, as you’ll be working your muscles harder than when using similar pieces of equipment. We are in the process of launching the latest version – The Leg Master Slim – which is a good size, so it can fit in anyone’s home – even if you’ve got a small apartment.

James had experience handling the bar and could show me what I was doing wrong in terms of placing the bar and adapting my posture. By the time I'd assembled it, which took me about two hours, I barely had the energy to get on it, never mind read up on its multitude of programs. I think it’s so important for the elderly to keep their functional activity for as long as possible.