Health & Fitness

Wrists aching after a marathon day at the keyboard? Knees giving you grief from that last 10km run? In-home wellness specialist Homedics has introduced an innovative range of advanced massage therapy products to help you find relief and relaxation on demand. Whether you need targeted respite after an intense workout, aim to speed up recovery or simply want to unwind and release stress, the Homedics Modulair Compression range offers reliable and customisable compression therapy for your calves, knees, wrists and feet.

“Homedics is a respected name in stress-relieving massage devices and their massage guns are constantly among our top sellers. This new range is the first-ever customisable compression massage system to enter the market at an affordable price,” says Tracey Ellis, The Good Guys Buyer – Portable Appliances. “It includes the Homedics Modulair Compression Calf Wrap, Foot Wrap, Hand and Wrist Wrap and Knee Wrap – everything you need to relieve those familiar trouble spots.”

We’ve all been there. One day, you’re fighting fit, lifting weights and dominating your cardio and the next you can hardly move. This is exactly why a post-workout recovery station is an essential part of any home gym set-up. With the right massage tools, plus a few other must-haves, you’ll be back up and running in no time.

When it comes to pain relief, we know you need something that’s fast and easy to use. Cue the health range from Paingone, now available at The Good Guys: a speedy, simple and drug-free way to target pain.

Paingone’s internationally tried-and-tested health products can be used to attack the most stubborn pain every day, offering drug-free pain relief for various issues from migraine and back pain to arthritis.

We’ve got your top-to-toe pain management tips sorted to help reduce pain, assist with blood flow and encourage better health.

Discover more about how Paingone can relieve daily aches and pains with its large range here

We all know the drill. Ten thousand. That’s the magic number of steps all healthy adults should strive for each day to enjoy optimum health. Hitting that mark can sound daunting, especially if you are a fitness newbie or have spent a long spell on the bench. But sneaking those extra steps into your day is easier than you think – and with the latest fitness trackers and smart watches to keep you moving, it’s even simpler.

“Ten thousand steps a day is a safe and achievable goal for most adults, and it comes with so many amazing health perks,” says personal trainer Pete Hovell of Musta Global.

“Not only will it help you maintain a healthy weight and strengthen your bones, muscles and immune system, it will also boost your energy levels; improve your mood, memory and sleep; and reduce stress and anxiety.”

Sold? Try these top tips for adding more steps to your day.

We update our phones when new software is available, our appliances when newer models arrive, but when was the last time you did a check-up on your home healthcare equipment? While the trusty first aid kit will always have its place, the latest health monitoring devices and health trackers are fast becoming essentials that can help you and your family stay healthy. Here’s your checklist for the modern medicine cabinet.