Articles written by Helen Smeaton

SPD bicycle pedals offer greater power and efficiency but can be tricky to use. Here's a simple guide to the best clipless mountain bike pedals for beginners.

Dec 18, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Fitness balance ball exercises improve core strength and tighten abs. Here's a guide to basic abdominal exercises plus other ways to use a stability ball for toning.

Dec 17, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Urban rebounder mini trampoline exercises offer a fun way to get fit and lose weight at the same time. Here's a guide to basic bounces and other ways to use a rebounder.

Dec 16, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Rebound exercise offers a fun fitness workout using sprung shoes called Kangoo Jumps. Lose weight and detoxify the body through non-impact weightless jumping.

Dec 14, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Looking for a fun fitness exercise to help weight loss and detoxify the body? Rebounder trampoline exercise offers an easy workout with multiple health benefits.

Dec 14, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Cycle training outdoors can be hard in the depths of winter. Consider an indoor cycling training program using a bike trainer with own bike or a spinning exercise bike.

Dec 12, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Looking for a home rowing machine offering a total body workout at a good price? The Kettler Coach rower is a well built home exercise machine with heart rate monitor.

Dec 11, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Looking for budget home gym fitness equipment accessories? Homemade dumbbells, gym mats, hand grips and more cost nothing to make using everyday items around the home.

Dec 11, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Advice on buying cheap home exercise equipment, cheap bikes, cheap treadmills, budget elliptical trainers, indoor rowers and other fitness equipment that may be better.

Dec 9, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Elliptical exercise machines are cross trainers that offer whole body impact-free exercise. Compare features and prices before buying one of these complex machines.

Dec 8, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Home fitness equipment accessories offer a low cost exercise workout. Compare the benefits of fitness balls, dumbbells, benches and other accessories before buying.

Dec 7, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Bicycle theft is all too frequent. Use these bicycle security tips for using the best bicycle locks wisely with other security measures to stop the most determined thief.

Dec 5, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Need some home exercise machines to create a home gym? Compare the benefits and costs of exercise cycles, indoor rowers and elliptical cross trainers before buying.

Dec 4, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Need to lose weight but hate running or the gym? Home exercise rowing machines are great for weight loss and help to build cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength.

Dec 3, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Colored fashion contact lenses can be worn by anyone, even if they don't require vision correction. Choose from color enhancing lenses or crazy designs for fancy dress.

Dec 2, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Many people buy home exercise machines to get fit or lose weight. Here's some advice on buying home fitness equipment whether an exercise bike, indoor rower or treadmill.

Nov 30, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Looking for a home fitness machine that offers a full-body low impact workout and plenty of fun? The Concept 2 rower offers the best in home exercise equipment.

Nov 29, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Looking for the ultimate cycle security system in a high crime area? Kryptonite Fahgettaboudit chain and u-locks are some of the best bicycle locks on the market.

Nov 28, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Discover the best singletrack mountain bike trail in Cyprus in the Troodos mountains, the Atalante trail, a 12km route round the high point of the island, Mount Olympus.

Nov 20, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Is a chocolate teapot completely useless or could it be the perfect chocolate gift for chocoholics? Think iced beverages and chocolate fondue.

Nov 19, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Thinking of joining a wine club? Find out whether club membership is worth the money or just a cheap and convenient way of tasting wine delivered to the door.

Nov 18, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Create beautiful personalized cat calendars using favorite pictures of feline friends. Simply upload photos to a printing website, choose a design, customize and order.

Nov 16, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Buying presents for cyclists is easy with these ideas for great gifts for mountain bikers; cheap practical bike accessories, latest gadgets or affordable DIY gift boxes.

Nov 16, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Give connoisseurs or novices a quality wine gift this holiday season. Buy custom wine gift baskets from a wine club for personalized, exclusive labels and great value.

Nov 13, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Wine lovers are easy to buy for with this list of wine gifts for Christmas from cheap corkscrews, glass charms and pourers to luxury decanters and vintage fine wine.

Nov 13, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Buying vintage wines may sound like a high risk strategy, but complete novices can safely invest in fine wine from Bordeaux by using a specialist wine investment company.

Nov 12, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Vintage wine may be seen as a risky alternative investment, but the right portfolio can offer good long term growth when bought through a fine wine investment company.

Nov 11, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Why investing in premier cru fine wine is an excellent long term investment and a unique luxury wine gift for lovers of French Bordeaux or Burgundy.

Nov 11, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Need printed custom sports bottles printed with a team or business logo? Finding the right source depends on minimums, quality required and complexity of printing.

Nov 9, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Save money this holiday season by giving unique, themed DIY gift boxes. Ideas for homemade wine and food baskets, personalized photo gifts, sports and gardening boxes.

Nov 7, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Educate kids on the health benefits of drinking water this holiday season. Give them the best holiday gift, a custom water bottle printed with the name of their school.

Nov 5, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Use custom water bottles printed with company details and logo as an inexpensive marketing tool, a corporate gift or giveaway from a health conscious business.

Nov 4, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Black wedding dresses may not be part of most bridal wear collections but many women choose to break with tradition by wearing color. Here are some reasons why.

Nov 2, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Create personalized picture books and photo calendars as original photo gifts for cyclists using free photo book or calendar software.

Nov 1, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Give a unique, original gift this holiday season and have fun making a photo book using free photo book software, perfect for family, friends or work/club colleagues.

Nov 1, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Making a personalized photo calendar to give to family members or friends is a unique gift idea and is easy to do using free photo calendar software.

Oct 29, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Give a unique gift this Christmas using digital photos to create custom photo calendars, perfect for friends and family and also useful as a promotional business tool.

Oct 28, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Promotional pens offer low cost advertising as cheap giveaways or more costly personalized gifts. Here's a guide on what to choose and where to buy printed pens.

Oct 27, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Cycling sunglasses are specifically designed to protect eyes from sun glare, dust and insects. Here's a guide to key features and the best brands of sports sunglasses.

Oct 26, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Find a unique gift for Christmas, a birthday or a special occasion with these personalized gift ideas that are both original, practical and available to buy online.

Oct 24, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Help others and give family or friends a unique Christmas gift by making charitable donations through a non-profit organization dealing with micro finance loans.

Oct 22, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Take the stress out of seasonal gift buying with these practical, original gift ideas for women, perfect for Christmas, an anniversary or a birthday.

Oct 21, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

A tax deductible charitable gift is the perfect present for socially conscious individuals who would rather help others than receive material goods themselves.

Oct 19, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Give the perfect present that will be treasured by a woman forever with these suggestions for unique gift ideas for Christmas, a birthday or an anniversary.

Oct 19, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Take the stress out of present buying with these personalized, unusual gift ideas for cyclists based around photos, perfect for Christmas, a birthday or an anniversary.

Oct 19, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Give a gift that makes a difference this Christmas with these unique charitable gift ideas that are eco-friendly, tax deductible and will help to change lives.

Oct 16, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Take the strain out of thinking of Christmas gift ideas for men with suggestions for unique, personalized gifts for the festive season, a birthday or anniversary.

Oct 14, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Give unusual healthy or eco-friendly presents to business clients this holiday season with ideas for unique corporate Christmas gifts.

Oct 13, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Put a smile on a cyclist's face this Christmas with this pick of cool cycling gifts. Choose one of the latest biking gadgets for training or some new luxury bike gear.

Oct 12, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Create simple and attractive table decorations with these ideas for inexpensive centerpieces using flowers, herbs, unusual vases and a little imagination.

Oct 11, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Thinking of switching to contact lenses but need more information? Here are some answers to frequently asked questions from those new to wearing lenses.

Oct 8, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Contact lenses are available for a variety of vision impairment problems including astigmatism. Here's a guide to the different types of lenses and their intended use.

Oct 7, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Prescription sunglasses for cycling can be expensive, especially top brand styles with in-frame lenses. Here's how to find cheaper options, both functional and stylish.

Oct 6, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Soft contact lenses are worn by most people who prefer lenses over glasses, but gas permeable lenses can be a more comfortable option for some wearers. Here's why.

Oct 5, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Save money and buy discount contact lenses online from an optical retailer offering an entire range of disposable, gas permeable, toric, colored or bifocal lenses.

Oct 5, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Give the best presents to business clients this Christmas with our selection of corporate gift ideas that are sure to please. Discounts available for bulk buys.

Oct 2, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Coloured contact lenses enhance or change eye colour, drawing attention to beautiful eyes and attracting admiring glances from onlookers.

Oct 1, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

For group fancy dress outfits, use funny Halloween costumes ideas based around well known pop groups from past and present, both bands and solo stars with supporters.

Sep 29, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Prescription sunglasses for cycling are available as clip-in or in-frame lenses. Here's some advice on the best options available, both branded and unbranded.

Sep 29, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Plan a great night out with these funny Halloween costumes ideas based around well known female pop stars, both girl bands and individual female stars with supporters.

Sep 28, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

DHB triple lens ladies cycling sunglasses offer performance eyewear for female riders. Get good looks and UV protection without the designer sunglasses price tag.

Sep 22, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Get the perfect Halloween costume by wearing a pair of crazy contacts, sclera special effects contact lenses that cover the entire eye and not just the iris and pupil.

Sep 21, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Frighten Halloween party guests wearing Crazy Eyes contact lenses from Cooper Vision. Choose from 10 different colours and become a wolf, a vampire or just be a devil.

Sep 19, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Dressing up as a werewolf, a zombie or Dracula is easy using Wild Eyes contact lenses from Ciba Vision. Become the main Halloween party attraction with coloured contacts.

Sep 18, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

29 inch wheels are a perfect fit for single speed mountain biking offering greater forward momentum and easier hill climbing. This article looks at the reasons why.

Sep 15, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Change or enhance eye colour with coloured contact lenses to suit the mood or the latest fashion. Buy discount lenses to wear daily or just when you need a fresh look.

Sep 11, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Halloween contact lenses may be fashionable but wearers can get serious eye infections and even go blind if correct cleaning and disinfection practices are not followed.

Sep 9, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Buying a replacement bicycle wheel is not easy due to the vast choice and wide price range of rims, hubs and spoke components on offer. Here's some advice.

Sep 9, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Coloured contact lenses create a real Halloween zombie look without the need for elaborate makeup; prescription or plano lenses available to suit everyone.

Sep 6, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Use simple ideas for spooky Halloween party decorations to liven up an adult only ghosts and ghouls theme party. Focus on lighting for the right scary ambience.

Sep 4, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Make your own cheap Halloween costumes by choosing easy to make Halloween characters or buying a discount outfit from an online fancy dress store.

Sep 3, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

29er bikes have bigger wheels offering a smoother, faster ride. They are great for taller men and women but is bigger better for the average rider?

Sep 2, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

A short wedding dress is practical, stylish and above all fashionable and can double as a dress for both the wedding ceremony and the evening party to save money.

Sep 1, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Colored wedding dresses are a bold break with tradition. More popular than might be imagined, there are many reasons why brides choose to wear color rather than white.

Aug 31, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Complete novices can start a website by using a website builder and web hosting company to create their site for next to nothing or even for free. Here's how.

Aug 29, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Cyclists who regularly travel by air with their bikes need a strong bicycle box to keep them safe. Here's why a hard bike case is the best option.

Aug 27, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Advice on the various affiliate programs available for discount and luxury travel websites, both pay per sale and pay per click.

Aug 26, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Earn extra money from websites using multiple income streams to increase returns. Diversify with additional passive income opportunities to safeguard overall income.

Aug 25, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Most people can learn to water ski in open water by remembering some key points: keep knees bent, arms straight and stay seated until the skis are flat on the water.

Aug 23, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Active parents can enjoy all day cycling with the kids using either a child trailer, a tag along or a child's bike seat. Here's some advice on which to choose.

Aug 20, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Increase revenue potential from pay per sale or pay per lead schemes by using reputable affiliate programs from trusted partners.

Aug 18, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Webmasters can earn good revenues by promoting goods with the right affiliate program. Here's some advice on how to find the best affiliate schemes.

Aug 17, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Pay per click affiliate schemes allow webmasters to earn commissions from product or service recommendations without the customer having to make an actual sale.

Aug 17, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Increase affiliate program earnings by following some key tips on how to become a more successful affiliate.

Aug 16, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Create a profitable website or blog using affiliate programs to earn money by referring visitors to recommended products and services.

Aug 14, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Make best use out of a bike or child trailer by purchasing accessories to enhance time spent with the kids both on a daily basis and on non-cycling activities.

Aug 12, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Child Bike Seats are available in front and rear mounted designs. They must be compatible with both the weight of the child and the frame design of the carrier bike.

Aug 8, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Child trailers enable active families to enjoy the benefits of cycling and provide a healthy alternative to transporting the kids by car.

Aug 5, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Children and adults with special needs can enjoy the fun of cycling by riding a trailer bike specifically designed for disabled people who cannot cycle on their own.

Jul 30, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Pink wedding dresses are a popular alternative to white or ivory for brides looking for a colored bridal gown that still exudes femininity whilst breaking with tradition.

Jul 27, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

A tag along is a specialty bike offering safe cycling for young children via secure attachment to an adult bicycle. Here's some advice on buying one.

Jul 24, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Trailer bikes for children enable families to cycle together in the great outdoors and teach young kids the basics of road safety whilst keeping them safe.

Jul 24, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Choice of electric bike battery will affect bike weight, riding distance, recharging time and battery life. Here's some advice on choosing one.

Jul 17, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

An electric bike kit offers an easy economical method of converting an ordinary bicycle into a motorized vehicle rather than buying a brand new e-bike outright.

Jul 15, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Bicycle gears that slip or don't shift properly are very frustrating and can be dangerous. Learn how to adjust the rear derailleur for smooth gear shifting.

Jul 9, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Performing a manual means lifting the front wheel to clear an obstacle. It is a key mountain bike skill to learn and requires good technique rather than strength.

Jul 4, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Electric bikes come in a wide range of designs and prices. Choosing one means matching bike weight, motor power and battery life to where and how the bike will be ridden.

Jun 28, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Electric bicycles offer motorized assistance for less fit cyclists and a low cost, environmentally friendly method of commuting in built-up areas.

Jun 22, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Ethiopia offers the traveler a myriad of cultural, historical and natural wonders making an adventure holiday to this little-known destination a voyage of discovery.

Jun 15, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Trekking in Ethiopia requires adoption of responsible travel principles to maintain the fragile natural environment. Here's how to minimize those carbon footprints.

Jun 15, 2009 - Helen Smeaton