Double Take: Denise Leicester vs Anjhe Mules

Fitness fanatics Denise Leicester vs Anjhe Mules evaluate notes on the newest workout accessories

05 January 2014

Denise Leicester, 57
Leicester’s all-natural beauty brand, Ila, is inspired by yogic healing tactics. A certified yoga teacher and healer, she also practises meditation and aromatherapy. ila-spa.com

Anjhe Mules, 37
A New Zealand-born designer, Mules founded the luxury sportswear label Lucas Hugh in 2010. Her futuristic styles have been worn in the newest Hunger Video games film. lucashugh.com

DRINK

^{Professional-Lite hands-free of charge hydration, £23.99, by FitSip ( fitsip.com )}

Denise: I wore this on a 3-hour Nordic walk. It really is brilliantly practical but isn’t going to hold sufficient water for appropriate hydration. You need to have a single on each and every wrist. three/5

Anjhe: It really is a bit uncool. I do not want to run about with a fluorescent nipple on my arm, and it feels cumbersome when it is filled with water. 2/five

GADGET

^{Flex Wireless Exercise &amp Rest Wristband, £79.99, by Fitbit ( fitbit.com )}

Denise: Sophisticated and straightforward-to-use. It monitors your measures, which is excellent for me as I like walking, and your stats link up with your personal computer so you do not have to squint at a small screen. 5/5

Anjhe: There are far more trendy offerings out there, but this is a excellent entry product. It tracks your rest and is waterproof so you never need to have to get it off. I will share my data with my private trainer. 3/5

Beauty

^{Great Peppermint Muscle Spritz, £11.99, by All-natural Hero ( naturalhero.co.united kingdom )}

Denise: This does exactly what it says on the label, which is not often the situation. I sprayed it on my achy back muscle tissues following a bath and it felt wonderful. Plus it is completely organic. 4/five

Anjhe: The peppermint is refreshing and I like the arnica extract, but I wouldn’t spray it on my muscle tissues prior to doing exercises as advisable – it’s as well time-consuming. four/5

Meals

^{Apple and Cinnamon Quick Porridge pot, 50p, by Fuel, from Asda ( asda.com )}

Denise: I do not consume gluten so I gave this to my husband, who loved it as an energy increase. It really is ideal for guys because it really is so basic – you just include boiling water four/5

Anjhe: I would not purchase this because I desire to put together my personal foods. After my morning work-out I make a protein shake. It truly is more healthy and rapid. 2/5

BICYCLE

^{Gold Steel Alloy Grand Bike, £755, by Martone Cycling Co, from avenue32.com}

Denise: Great exciting. I can imagine wheeling all around London on it. But I reside in the Cotswolds and my neighbours would grimace at the considered. 3/five

Anjhe: The colour and basket are too girly, and I do not realize why girls cannot have a horizontal crossbar. I have a vintage racing bike. 2/five

Double Take: Denise Leicester vs Anjhe Mules