Over the last few months the people in Britain have been subjected to some of the worst weather imaginable. Temperatures hit record lows, snow lay several feet deep and the wheels of industry ground to a halt. It was a long bleak winter for most.

With the weather being so bad, most of us who had made a New Year resolution to lose weight found that our meaningful decision had to wait a little while we waited for the snow and ice to melt.

However, as the weather begins to warm up (eventually) and the light nights and mornings start to creep back in to our lives, it’s time to start thinking about that fitness regime again.

Keeping fit can mean many thing to different people. You may be the indoorsy type who burns the calories using Wii Fit or some other console program. Perhaps you like to dance your dinner off and head off to Zumba classes every other night. But for the majority of us – doing extra exercise means taking walks across the countryside, or even jogging/running through the local park. However no matter how light the mornings, or nights, become there is always an element of risk and becoming a victim of crime when participating in outdoor exercise.

Here at Crime Prevention Products we understand that in the upcoming months, a greater number of us than usual may be out training for their 5k or 10k run/walk for the ‘Race for Life‘ organised charity events. Like all training regimes, you have to be properly prepared and this does not mean just having the proper shorts, vest and the occasional Hi-Energy drink about your body.

People must consider their own safety and assess the risks when doing outdoor training. Crime Prevention Products have a vast number of handheld personal alarm systems specially designed for those who prefer doing their exercise in the outdoors.

Over the last few weeks many people have been busy eating, drinking and generally having a good time. However as the reality of all this exuberant partying takes it’s toll most will now realise that their clothes are now bit tighter than they would like. Traditionally at the beginning of the year many make their resolutions and try their best to stick by them, one of the most popular resolutions is for people to lose weight. However, due to financial commitments, affording to visit the local gym might be outwith their reach, so for some it is a brisk walk round the local park instead.

If you’re opting to lose weight and see the local park or football field as the ideal spot for your weight loss regime then there are are a few personal safety precautions that should be followed, after all there are individuals who also visit these places with alternative motives for being there:

• Always try to exercise in a group, try not to do by yourself.
• Let people know where you are going and roughly how long you are going to be.
• Wear bright reflective colours.
• Carry a personal alarm around with you, these will help alert people that you need assistance.
• Always stick to a route you know, many parks now have lighted areas where people can exercise.
• Leave the iPod at home or if you do need to take music along with you then only plug-in one earpiece to make sure you are aware and alert of any sound around you.

Following these simple safety precautions will help you enjoy your new training regime.

If you’re going to a New Year Party, or even hosting one yourself, here are some simple steps worth considering to help keep you safe from harms way as we celebrate the start of 2011.

• If you’re using a car to get to your New Year’s Party make sure the driver is sober, Police are extra vigilant at New Year and even 1 Beer or drink may be enough to fail a Drink Driving test.
• Take extra care if you’re out using the roads during the New Year period, drunk driving accidents are still significantly higher than the rest of the year. Watch out for drunk pedestrians straying on to the road as well.
• If you’re staying away over the New Year period, leave your contact details with a trusted neighbour – ask them, if they could, to pop in and open/close the blinds/curtains to give the impression that someone is still at home.
• Make sure you eat a hearty meal before you start to indulge in the merriment, don’t drink on an empty stomach – it could lead you to getting drunk faster and losing your bearings. This is the biggest danger for a drunk person – they could get themselves in to harms way or even become the person doing the harming – all because they had too much to drink.
• Try to become aware of your surroundings – if you’re going to larger New Year parties make sure you know the locations of the exits … be aware of pickpockets, keep valuables and money in a safe place. That goes for alcoholic drinks as well, never leave your drink unattended because it can be easily spiked – if you do start to feel uneasy, make sure you inform someone in your group or an authority figure at the party.

No one wants to be a party pooper, especially at New Year, but accidents and crime does happen – Fact! If you think ahead and plan accordingly you’ll likely never run in to any bother but if you do, at least you’ll be prepared.

Have a Safe and Trouble Free New Year from all at Crime Prevention Products.

When it comes to personal protection we have to take responsibility for our own, well unless you’re royalty, or a well known pop idol or a football hero or some other A-listed celebrity but for most of us it’s down to our own devices to find the best products to help protect us in times of need.

In today’s society there are those that are only too happy to take advantage of others lack of protection/security, this can lead to the theft of money, goods or even attacks on a personal level.

Personal Protection comes in a number of ways from Gas Operated Personal Attack Alarms to simple door chains on a vulnerable exit. Each are designed to help protect and discourage someone from intruding into your own personal space. With the dark winter nights only a few months away now is the perfect time to start thinking about how and why you should protect yourself.

We are constantly trying our best to protect our homes, our families and our possessions. In the UK we spend millions of pounds each year on purchasing or upgrading our home and driveway alarms, personal alarms & garage and shed protection systems. Sometimes, protecting our loved ones takes on a different meaning such as monitoring a persons diet twenty-four-seven which in itself is a massive task and even more worrying when your not in familiar surroundings.

It is reported that as many as 1 in 2 people have some kind of allergy which can be very distressing and worrying to all concerned, however, even more alarming is that 1 in 100 suffer from a potentially life threatening allergy. Nut allergy can make you very ill or even fatal if the symptoms are not identified as soon as possible.

Nut Allergy ID Tags are simple but very effective solutions. The Nut Allergy ID Tag can be attached to your keys or around your wrist – anywhere really, as long as someone can easily see it and identify your medical information printed onto the tag. If it is ever needed then a simple call to a national centre will confirm your situation and treatment.

For a very low cost you can have peace of mind over your loved one and be assured that if a family member suffers from a Nut Allergy attack then their information can be accessed by medical staff immediately no matter where you are in the world.