How kids are keeping fit while Facebooking and Gaming

21 February 2013: The greatest parenting dilemma of the past twenty years has finally been solved – ‘how do I keep my kids active when all they want to do is sit inside playing computer games’? Orbit Fitness’ Penguin Pedal Stool is the revolutionary exercise machine combating childhood obesity in Australia.

Taking the shape of a contemporary-design-style stool that would fit in well in any sitting room, kitchen or meeting room, the Penguin Pedal Stool features bike pedals near the base of the stool, allowing those sitting on it to get some exercise in while doing otherwise sedentary tasks and pastimes such as reading, Facebooking, watching TV, doing homework or holding office meetings.

Nevil Hunter, Sales Manager at Orbit Fitness, said: “The body is the only home you’ll never leave, so it’s worth taking good care of it and encouraging your kids to start at an early age too. Incidentally, the stylish design of the Penguin Pedal Stool means it will keep both your body and your home looking great!

“Pedalling on the stool is a habit-forming activity, so once you’ve been doing it for a week or so you won’t even realise the work you’re doing to stay fit. I personally use it at work meetings and my kids use it while watching TV.”

Not only useful for kids with a passion for video games, the machine is also ideal for those in sedentary jobs, with Orbit Fitness getting many orders from mining companies wishing to keep their workers healthy while manning the control rooms.

Another recent order from a Perth football club aimed to keep those on the sidelines warmed up while waiting to be brought on, while older people are also buying the stool as a great way to get in a low impact workout each day.

Nevil continued: “The popularity of this handy machine has been phenomenal since we introduced it in late 2012. We’ve already sold over 150 stools with more orders coming in daily.”

More information on the Penguin Pedal Stool can be found at http://www.orbitfitness.com.au/Penguin-Pedal-Stool.html

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Media contact:

Nevil Hunter

Tel: 0403 242 706

Email: sales@orbitfitness.com.au

Website: www.orbitfitness.com.au

About Orbit Fitness

Orbit Health & Fitness Solutions was established in 1983 as a direct response to the growing demand for home fitness equipment.

Now the largest supplier of fitness equipment in Western Australia, is a WA family-owned and operated business with 10 retail outlets, - Osborne Park, Cannington, Booragoon, Joondalup, Malaga, Midland, Nedlands, Rockingham, Bunbury & Mandurah. We hold the major share of the specialty fitness market in Western Australia & are a major supplier in the domestic, corporate & commercial market.

With nearly 30 years experience Orbit Fitness Equipment boasts an extensive range of fitness equipment. Orbit has been consistent in developing its own exclusive range of equipment over the past 10 years. Hundreds of products are branded Orbit, which include treadmills, ellipticals, exercise bikes, rowing machines, home gyms, steppers, vibration machines, weight training benches, dumbbells, exercise balls, and much more, making it a well-known fitness brand Australia wide.

Says Managing Director Peter Hodgson, “We source products from all over the world and some of them are exclusive to Orbit. We also provide expert advice on what equipment to purchase so you can easily reach your fitness goals, whatever they are - fat loss, muscle gain, cardio-vascular improvement, strength and/or general fitness.”