Posts Tagged ‘Fitness’

Valeo Yoga Kit

Monday, April 12th, 2010

Valeo Yoga Kit




Valeo’s Yoga Kit is a sturdy yet lightweight portable kit for easy carrying and compact storage. The kit contains a 24 inch wide by 68 inch long sticky mat, a 72 inch woven cotton strap with a buckle, two firm foam blocks, a nylon tote bag with shoulder strap, and an instructional yoga wall chart. Ideal for beginners getting started or intermediate yoga enthusiasts, this kit has everything you need for using at the gym, yoga studio, or at home.

About Valeo
Valeo introduced its very first product–the original Classic Belt–in 1988. Today, the company builds on that solid reputation by continuing to develop and deliver products of uncompromising quality and value. Valeo offers an extensive line of both fitness and workplace safety accessories to help you perform your best. From back supports to jump ropes, Valeo is your source for all of your wellness needs.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars GREAT PRODUCT FOR THE PRICE
This is a great set, not just for the beginner. The mat is oversized compared to others I’ve seen. And the thickness was comfortable. Having two blocks was a plus, especially to lend one out to a friend. I would recommend this to anyone, it is a complete set in a bag ready to go.

Thanks for offering a great product,

5 Stars good find
I really just wanted an inexpensive yoga mat and bag but I found this with what I wanted plus yoga blocks and strap. I don’t ever use the blocks or strap but the mat is very nice and doesn’t get dirty very easily. I’m glad I purchased this set.

4 Stars good
This kit is very good, but I was expecting a little bit bigget foam blocks.

5 Stars Does the job
Came on time. Nice non-slip mat and great blocks. The poster is pretty nice too but my wife doesn’t want it up in our house. Great value overall.

3 Stars Valeo Yoga Kit
Its been a month since i began yoga and so my first time using a sticky mat. This intro to a yoga kit has been good. The mat is relatively sturdy, although there is a smally snag on it (not sure if i did it with my toe or it came that way), but it does not seem to be expanding.

The colour is a beautiful purple, and the bag is very sturdy and holds every thing comfortably.

All and all, this kit is a good introduction to yoga for beginners. I recommend it hold heartedly.

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Gaiam Superthick Fitness Mat

Friday, April 2nd, 2010

Gaiam Superthick Fitness Mat




Enjoy sink-into-the-earth stretches, padded Pilates sessions and joint-cushioned vinyasas. This super-thick, ribbed mat is lightweight and portable and provides knee-cushioning comfort in yoga or Pilates classes. Includes a sampler DVD that introduces basic stretches and alignment. Made in China. Mat: 68″L x 24″W x 3/8″D, Rolled: 6.25″ diameter. Carry strap: 19″L.

User Ratings and Reviews

1 Star Buy a Real YOGA Mat, not this
This is the worst Yoga mat that I have ever owned….the worst. Anytime I do updog or downdog the mat actually begins stretching beneath me. This is just terrible. It isn’t even good for doing a sit up.

5 Stars Very comfy and does not move
This product was everything I wanted. It is thick enough to be comfortable when laying on hard surface floors and it does not move around while exercising.

5 Stars Superthick mat easy on the knees!
I researched a lot of mats and this is the one that seemed to be the thickest, something that’s really important for the knees. This product totally delivered on “thick”! I love this mat!

4 Stars purchased for gift
I purchased this as a gift for my dad who has been practicing yoga on a towel in the basement for three years. I’ve heard that too much padding between you and the floor can make some moves more difficult and unstable but he says he likes it better and I’m sure it’s better for his back!

2 Stars Not so hot for hot yoga
the thickness is good if you have bad knees, but the thing doesn’t stay in place and makes disruptive noises when you move (or it moves). Not the best, but very comfortable on the knees if that’s an issue.

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Gaiam Embroidered Yoga Mat Bag Dragon Fly

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

Gaiam Embroidered Yoga Mat Bag Dragon Fly




A chic, functional spin on a classic essential, our mat bag is roomy enough for your yoga, Pilates or fitness mat. This 100% cotton mat bag also sports a zippered front pocket to hold essentials.

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Polar F6 Womens Heart Rate Monitor Watch Green Tea

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

Polar F6 Womens Heart Rate Monitor Watch Green Tea




Polar F6 Heart Rate Monitors features include continuous heart rate, OwnCal, OwnZone, OwnCode and watch/stopwatch functions.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Very Pleased
I really liked this product. It’s very user friendly. I would recommend it to anyone.

5 Stars i always wear my polar heart rate monitor when i work out.
hello!!! well, i purchased a polar heart rate monitor when i was pregnant with my first child. my doctor suggested that i do not exceed my heart rate over 140 when pregnant, so i bought one just to make sure i knew when to slow it down. its been 6 years and i finally had to purchase a second one because i made the mistake of changing my own battery on my original heart rate monitor. it worked beautifully until i took it swimming last week. i have become accustomed to working out with it because it gives me my target zone on how hard my heart should be pumping, along with the time. I just purchased the F6 model, which also give you a calorie counter, which is an added bonus. i highly recommend this watch to anyone who is wanting to get back into shape, who has flat lined on their workout, who is an athlete, or someone that just wants to track their fitness. it is worth every penny! there are times when i have gone months without working out and then get back in the gym to find out truly how hard my heart is working. a month later, that same workout will result in my heart beating much slower, which means i am getting back into shape! its not what the scale says, its how hard you workout and how quickly you recover. i love the calorie counter too because it allows me to see how much i have burned in that particular session. this is for everyone. buy it and you will see what i am talking about. the watch is slick enough too to wear for everyday, not just for working out. i am relatively small boned and its nice that the watch doesn’t overpower my wrist like the older version did. only downside? you need to send it to an authorized polar dealer to change the battery, which only lasts about 1 1/2 years. and they get you on the price…i hope you like it as much i have have enjoyed my 2 watches!!!!

francisca marti. danville, ca.

1 Star Quite often, it doesn’t work correctly
I get really frustrated with this product, because every workout I have problems with it. I will jog, and the monitor will say that my heart rate is 38 (When it works properly, it will say that my heart rate is 168-180 when jogging). Once I did a five minute warm up of cardio (jumping jacks, jump rope, jogging in place, high kicks, etc.) and looked at my watch, and it had zeroed out and said that in those 5 minutes of cardio I had only burned 9 calories. It is REALLY frustrating. The battery is fine, so I don’t know what the problem is. I wish it would work properly, because I love knowing where my heart rate is and how many calories I’m burning, and I love tracking my fitness. I don’t know what’s going on with this product. It’s driving my crazy.

4 Stars Polar F6
Received the item 5 weeks ago. So far working fine. Ordered it through Amazon thinking the annual shipping membership with Amazon helps by ordering from Amazon. At the end of ordering process realized that additional $8+ shipping payment is required as the item is not directly from Amazon. On top of it, unlike Amazon’s prompt shipping; it took about/over a week to receive the poduct.

4 Stars A good purchase
I’ve had this watch for about a month now, and I use it 3-4 times per week. This is my first heart rate monitor, and I wanted one that would just give me a better calculation of my calorie burn and time in target heart rate zone. This product does both of those very well.

I haven’t had any problems getting the monitor to read my heart rate. When I read some of the other reviews, I was a little worried about not being able to replace the battery on the chest strap. Now, I don’t really see that as a big problem. By the time the battery goes out, I’ll probably be ready to “step up” to a better model with more features.

I was pleasantly surprised that I can upload my workout information to the polar Web site. Their site is pretty basic, but it helps you keep track of your weekly and monthly progress.

The documentation that came with the product could have been better, but, between the insert and the web site, I figured it out.

Bottom line: Seems like a very good entry heart rate monitor.

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Power Wheel II

Friday, June 26th, 2009

Power Wheel II




Power Wheel II Core Trainer The Lifeline Power Wheel was voted “The Best” Core Trainer in the World! - As picked by 5 of the Best Trainers in the Country The power wheel was designed to fit both hands and feet, to dynamically improve core strength, power and balance. Where Does The Power Wheel Train Your Body Engage your core by forcing it to stabilize the upper and lower body together either stationary or dynamically Train full body stability, strength, endurance and even POWER! How does The Power Wheel work: The Power Wheel was designed to challenge the entire body to stabilize while moving. Because of its unique patented design, you can put your feet or your hands into the Power Wheel, so you can perform unlimited core exercises. And because of the top level instructional booklet and video included, you will learn the best way to to get your core (abs, back and surrounding muscles) to its most powerful level ever! The Power Wheel Ab Trainer includes: The Lifeline Power Wheel comes complete with 14″ wheel, solidly constructed with foot pedals and extended foam cushioned axle to accomodate both hands and feet Velcro toe fasteners and latex looped heel fasteners Instruction manual and video by fitness expert Jon Hinds, CSCS, CPT, NASM, former strength coach of the LA Clippers

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