When you have gadgets that can punish you for truancy, mom can take a breather. The whole world is worked up about obesity issues and the subjects of discussion seem to be lending no ears. So, in comes the Entertrainer, a nemesis of couch potatoes. You get to watch the television only when you work out. Yes, the gadget is a weight and health device equipped with an EKHO wireless heart rate monitor. A universal remote, the Entertrainer helps people schedule a workout based on the intended heart rate for better calorie burning. The heart rate monitor keeps a check on the heartbeat, and when there is any sign of slack, the TV volume is decreased 20%, and any further slackening will lead to punishment. The idiot box will be switched off by the Entertrainer. The workout motivational device is priced at $39.95.

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