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22 Tiger Tail Rolling Muscle Massager

Saturday, February 20th, 2010

22 Tiger Tail Rolling Muscle Massager




The Tiger Tail 22″ Rolling Muscle Massager helps emulate the feeling and density of human thumbs and hands, while gliding smoothly over bare skin or clothing to relieve muscle aches, cramping, spasms and stiffness. The innovative and patented massage foam surface instantly adjusts to skin temperature, never cold to the touch. A durable, non-absorbent foam won’t deteriorate like most foam. The non-slip grips are great for increased comfort and reduced hand fatigue. Ideal for individual or partner use, this rolling foam massager is recommended by doctors, physical therapist, massage therapists, sports trainers, and professional athletes. 22″ bar is a perfect for larger people and for trying to reach back and neck areas thanks to the wider grip.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Great product.
I just received this and it was exactly as I was hoping. Some other rolling massagers are too flimsy, making it tough to get deep into some of the areas that you need (calves for example). But this is firm enough so it won’t bend around the problem area. You may also use the ends like a thumb and massage the neck or other trigger points as well. Good product.

5 Stars Can’t live without my tiger tail!
I workout a lot, and am sore a lot especially after running. It was so painfull the first time I rolled the tiger tail over my calves I could hardly walk. But it sure worked out many kinks,I have been able to run without pain. Nowwhen I roll my calves I have no pain. It is great! Feels wonderful on my back, hamstrings, and quads.I highly recomend this product for releif of sore muscles. It REALLY works.

4 Stars tiger rolling massager
great for sore muscles or to reduce scar tissue after surgery, but sometimes need a second person to help with certain areas of the body to get the full use of it.

4 Stars Client loves it
I have the Original Stick and I love it. I bought this for my client as a gift. He loves it as well.

He is a runner and suffers from hamstring tightness and calf cramps. This adds relief from the pain.

The reason I chose this for him was a practical one. He has hairy legs and the hair would not get in the rollers unlike the Original Stick. This is solid foam.

5 Stars Wonderful Tool!
I bought “The Stick” as an impulse buy at a sporting goods store to massage the muscles in my legs. Plastic rings roll independently over a stiff pole making it a very hard surface. I had to use care to avoid coming close to my shins or any other bony areas. It’s not a very pleasant-feeling tool and the little plastic rings rattle as you run up and down your muscles. It feels like rolling a metal pipe up and down your legs (although it’s plastic).

I decided to check out Amazon - which I should have done before buying anything to begin with -and discovered the 22″ Tiger Tail Rolling foam massager and I prefer it, hands down. It’s pretty much a very hard, foam rolling pin and feels like it gets deeper into my muscles than the plastic rings of The Stick which ride without resistance over the surface of my skin. The foam has just enough give to prevent bruising if I inadvertently run into a bone. This means I’m able to massage a greater surface area with less caution and my muscles feel much better after using the Tiger Tail over The Stick. I feel like I can use the Tiger Tail with much greater pressure and work more deeply than with The Stick.

The only downside is the Tiger Tail is 22 3/8″ long with a 14″ rolling foam work surface whereas The Stick is 24″ long with a 16 1/2″ work surface. This makes working on the back or other areas where length is a plus easier with The Stick. (Diameter is 4.5″ for the Tiger Tail, 3.5″ for The Stick) But for me, the Tiger Tail makes my muscles feel deeply well-kneaded and vibrant whereas The Stick makes them almost feel injured and my skin sensitive.

Oh - and The Tiger Tail is much cheaper than The Stick. That’s just hard to figure out.

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18 Tiger Tail Rolling Muscle Massager

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

18 Tiger Tail Rolling Muscle Massager




The Tiger Tail 18″ Rolling Muscle Massager helps emulate the feeling and density of human thumbs and hands, while gliding smoothly over bare skin or clothing to relieve muscle aches, cramping, spasms and stiffness. The innovative and patented massage foam surface instantly adjusts to skin temperature, never cold to the touch. A durable, non-absorbent foam won’t deteriorate like most foam. The non-slip grips are great for increased comfort and reduced hand fatigue. Ideal for individual or partner use, this rolling foam massager is recommended by doctors, physical therapist, massage therapists, sports trainers, and professional athletes. 18″ bar is a perfect size for a sports bag or for travel.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Doctor Recommended
I was recently introduced to the Tiger Tail Rolling Massager and was

very impressed with the design, quality and performance. As a doctor of

physical therapy, I am always looking for home products for my patients

that are easy to use and that supplement the treatment I give in the

clinic. The Tiger Tail is a perfect tool for self soft tissue

mobilization. I highly recommend the Tiger Tail to my patients as an

adjunct to therapy. –Dr. Jeff Hill, DPT, MA, CSCS

5 Stars Great product!
This was an amazon suggestion, and I’m so grateful I found this! I took it to a family reunion right after I got this and at least 4 other people want one too. What I love is the ability to control the pressure, and with this I’m able to work on areas like my shins that are tight but are very very tricky to roll out by lying on a foam roller. We’ve also discovered that this is great if you have very tight muscles in your neck and need constant deep pressure in a massage from someone else–but this helps avoid finger/hand tiring of the massager. Can’t think of anything that would make this better. Easy to use, does what it says it will and should! (FYI, I had also tried a standard rolling pin–it didn’t work very well…this is wonderful!)

4 Stars good product
I like the Tiger tail roller massage very much. It is a good product and I recommend it highly!

4 Stars Not bad..
This product is good for broad, major muscles, particularly calves and thighs. However, around joint areas like ankles and knees, the pressure’s more blunt making it harder to work sensitive areas thoroughly. Otherwise, it’s good. Works well on your face too! :) (area with highest concentration of muscle mass in the body!)

5 Stars Great tool - works when you use it!
Wow - this is a great tool for IT band issues. It is a wonderful instrument, I’m amazed at the improvement with daily use. Then, when I skip a couple days, I can tell the difference.

Occasionally it ’sticks’ to my looser clothing, but that is the only downside I’ve found.

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MBT Womens MWalk Sneaker

Sunday, August 2nd, 2009

MBT Womens MWalk Sneaker




MBT’s are not just a shoe in the ordinary sense. This product will not only change the way you use your muscles, but will improve the use of your joints and spine. The uniquely designed sole achieves a more active and healthy posture and walk. With each step we take, pressure acts on the foot. MBT’s distribute this load evenly, which prevents ailments that can be caused by the concentration of pressure on individual points. Masai Barefoot Technology in Everyday Use: Train muscles, burn calories, protect joints … while you’re doing something else. Shopping, in the office, at home. MBT’s act as training equipment, every step of the way. The more you wear MBT’s the more your body will feel the benefits. Masai Barefoot Technology is used in Sports: Many professional athletes rely on MBT’s for regeneration, prevention and accelerated healing of injuries and in endurance and coordination training. MBT’s are perfect for jogging and for training but not for competitions. Masai Barefoot Technology for Medical Applications: MBT’s can contribute significantly to alleviating a variety of ailments, and many doctors and physiotherapists like to use them to treat patient. With its special sole construction the MBT places the body in a natural instability which is being compensated by a balancing movement. Stress on joints is relieved by activating the joint near and stabilizing muscle groups. The result is an erect, natural and biomechanical correct gait. MBT can help with back, hip, leg and foot problems as well with medical conditions regarding the muscles, ligaments and tendons. Free included DVD contains training, care & use instructions.

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Fabulous Shoe But Runs Small
MBTs are the most amazing shoe! I have suffered with plantar fasciitis for about one year and have tried everything except surgery to relieve the pain. I bought a pair of the sandels and they relieved the pain immediately. I wore them out and so I bought these tennis shoes in the same size, however they ran more narrow and 1/2 size shorter. Otherwise, I love, love, love them!

5 Stars Back pain? GONE!
I’ve been wearing these shoes for 2 1/2 years. I bought them because I hoped it would help me with my daily back pain (I was taking antiinflamatories on a daily basis). Let me also tell you that I’m active. I’m used to aerobic exercise, and I’m fit. Running is my passion and I didn’t want to give it up. It was like this, I would wake up pain free, would run on the treadmil and stretch, run some errands and there she was the back pain. Then she’ll visit with me till the end of the day. Of course it kept getting worse, till the point I would get out of bed pain free and after walking around the house a little bit there she was the back pain waiting on me to keep me company for the rest of the day.

I was researching on the internet when I bumped into these shoes. Actually I was looking for some Birkenstocks when I found MBTs. I was so desperate to come up with a solution for my back pain that I made my husband drive me to Texas, about 70 miles far from where I live, to Frisco so that I could get them that very same day. I didn’t want having to wait for the MTBs being shipped and stuff.

They advise you to get started little by little and there is a DVD and a pamphlet that cames along with instructions. Anyway, I put MBTs on and got out of the store, did grocery shopping and the relief was so big I wore the shoes for the rest of the day. Next day I put them on when I woke up (literally) and ever since I’ve wore it for 2 years straight. Sandals in the summer and sneakers in the winter. I like the sandals best. No more pain, no more pills. Although I am fit, my legs got a little bit tired during the first week or so because you start using muscles that might have never been requested before. In the past 6 months I haven’t been wearing them as often, I just walk on them when I exercise on the treadmil (running on them is pretty tough, it’s like running on very soft sand) and I also make sure I have them on when cleanning the house and traveling. These sandals are just perfect for traveling. I’m brazilian married to an american, so I visit my country often and a 10 hour flight can get your feet pretty swollen. Studies show that you still maintain your good posture for 2 or 3 days when not wearing the MBTs.

Bottom line, they took my back pain away for good. I was told they might loose their cushioning after a year but no. Good quality shoes, I’m still wearing the first pair of sandals and sneakers I bought. As far as muscular improvement I havent’ noticed much since I was already fit when I started wearing them. I’ve seen websites that would advertise the fact that these shoes improve your celulite and things like that. MBT Company is very serious and doesn’t mention anything like that. I know that some fancy spas do sell them. MBTs are bulky and heavier than normal shoes but nevertheless very comfortable.

When you find something that takes your pain away like I found relief in these pair of shoes, you stick with it.

4 Stars MBT Sneakers
They are comfortable to walk in - I have not used them as much as I intended so I cannot vouch for the claims for the leg toning. They do run small, I usually wear a shoe between 7 and 7 1/2. I ordered the 7 1/2 and probably should have gotten an 8. I have to wear very thin socks but it’s manageable.

5 Stars Same distance, better workout!
These shoes are great. They took a bit of getting used to for the first few wears, but they absolutely add exertion to my walk - and my calves are looking great.

Also, the jarring of my lower back (when my heels hit the ground in regular shoes) is gone.

My only complaint is that MBT do not offer more “animal cruelty free” styles…but I am happy that these ones are.

5 Stars Love them, but go bigger
I got them the other day, and they are so comfortable. After reading the reviews my mother and I went to a store to determine our sizes, I am half a size larger. HOWEVER my mom has a wide foot and had to go a full size larger. I suggest going to a store (if you can find one nearby) that sells them and getting sized then ordering online if it is cheaper or if the store does not have the color/shoe style you want in stock.

WARNING: the store clerk told us to be careful walking up and down stairs in these shoe as it can feel akward at first. He was right, and you need to be careful on escaltors and getting in and out of the car in them. While it has only been a full day wearing them I already noticed a difference (for the better) in my posture.

I really like these shoes, and would recommend them to anyone who asked.

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Injinji Performance Series CoolMax Mini Crew Socks

Friday, July 24th, 2009

Injinji Performance Series CoolMax Mini Crew Socks




Proven in the simplest and most extreme conditions, the Performance series tetratsok is becoming the choice interface for amateur and professional athletes alike. Engineered with AIS: technology and constructed with a wicking fiber made of CoolMax and a resistant outer shell of durable nylon, the Performance tetratsok protects, prevents and out performs any ordinary tube closed sport sock.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Man I love these things for running
I wish I could’ve gotten a color other than sand, but otherwise I love these socks for my running. I was hoping to find a way to completely remove all issues associated with blisters, and had heard that some people like these, so I took the shot and paid the bucks for these. So far I’ve done a half marathon, and a couple of long runs of 17-19 miles and my feet feel fine when I am done. My only worries is that maybe over time, the toes will start to wear out over the toenails. So if that happens too quickly, then the investment is not worth it. I plan on running a marathon in them this weekend, we will see how they work out.

5 Stars Marathon Success
During a previous marathon I used regular cotton socks and got numerous blisters on my feet. The most annoying ones where between my toes. During the race, these blisters really caused problems. This time, I used the Injinji and what a difference! I had NO problems with blisters between my toes. I was afraid it would feel weird or be hot; however, I had no problems with the socks.

4 Stars Good socks!
Ten marathons in these socks (multiple pairs) and NO BLISTERS!!! These are the best. I recommend them to all my running pals.

5 Stars Good for distance runners prone to toe blisters
I have problems getting blisters on my fourth toes because they sort of curl underneath my middle toes when I run. This totally solved the problem! I had tried toe separators and athletic tape in a variety of different ways, but these socks did the trick. I’ve run in them several times and they’re holding up really well.

5 Stars Excellent
Perfect addition to Vibram 5 fingers.

Athletes foot on my big toe seems to be clearing up. I’ve made no other changes or used any meds. Better evaporation of moisture perhaps?

Size 12 foot. Size lrg injinji socks fit very snug & well.

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Monark Exercise AB 884E Ergomedic Sprint Bike

Monday, June 15th, 2009

Monark Exercise AB 884E Ergomedic Sprint Bike




The next generation of exercise bikes. This bike performs a 10 second anaerobic test. Specifically designed for efficient exercise and immediate feedback. Used by professional athletes and fitness enthusiasts worldwide. Measures output level in watts for optimal interval training. The Sprint bike also works as a regular weight ergometer.

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