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The FIRM 5 Pound Kettle Bell Kit with Transfirm Your Trouble Zones DVD

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

The FIRM 5 Pound Kettle Bell Kit with Transfirm Your Trouble Zones DVD




Tighten your abs and sculpt your entire body with todays most transforming cardio fitness tool. With The FIRM Master Instructor Kelsie Daniels, youll swing the 5 lb. Kettlebell like a pendulum for a workout you cant duplicate with regular weights. You get tight abs while you melt. Imported.

DVD Includes:

  • 45-minute Complete Workout
  • 20-minute Express Workout
  • Learn the Moves
    BONUS 8-Minute Core Workout: Strong Abs and Back

    EQUIPMENT: The FIRM 5 lb. Kettlebell, coated in rubber for a smooth grip and to protect floors and reduce noise

    The FIRM Methodology
    For more than 25 years The FIRM has combined weight training with cardio in a unique, effective way to help you develop the body youve always wanted. The FIRM method maximizes your ability to sculpt and shape your entire body, burning up to three times more fat than cardio alone.

  • User Ratings and Reviews

    4 Stars Like it, but cueing is confusing
    I’ve heard great things about kettlebells, so I thought this would be a great way to start. I really like the instructional segment - it’s short enough that I actually watched it and got a good sense for proper form. However, the actual full 45 minute workout moves almost too quickly at points. I’m pretty experienced at exercise DVDs, but Kelsie can be tough to follow. She moves very quickly (which is good!) but sometimes doesn’t tell you what’s next until the very last second. I’ve now done the full workout three times and the express once, so I’m starting to get a better feel for the progression.

    In addition to the full 45 minutes workout, there’s also a 25 minute Express workout - which is awesome for such a condensed session. It includes a good mixture of sets from the full workout.

    Being my first experience with kettlebells, overall, this is a great workout. I feel it the morning! After the initial run through, I think the 5 lbs bell is a bit light for most of the moves, so I’ll be buying a 10 or 15 lb to supplement - but definitely a good introduction.

    4 Stars Realisticly GREAT!
    I am a mother of four and do not have any time to myself - much less to work out. This is a great way to begin using the kettle bell - only 20 minutes for the express work out. I LOVE IT!!!

    5 Stars WOW!!!!!
    Heck of a Workout!!!

    Every part of my body was pouring sweat!!!

    The only thing I found fault with this set is the handle on the kettle bell is not wide enough. I don’t have the biggest hands in the world but when I held the bell with a solid grip the insides of the handle would scrape against my knuckles. Luckily I wear workout gloves which protect my hands. So I am guessing that the girls in this dvd either have exceptionally small hands or are using a different kettle bell than the one sent out to the consumers in the kit.

    Highly recommend the workout, but for those out there who do not have elf like hands get some work out gloves to protect your knuckles ’cause its a tight fit……

    5 Stars Good workout!
    This is a good workout. Kelsie delivers once again. I even love the music on this one. I found it motivating. Kelsie of course has you burning out your legs (which is a good thing) as well as burning tons of calorie with high energy cardio. I really liked this tape. The kettle-ball is different for me. While I find it effective for most moves, it is not very user-friendly as it feels awkward at times. I will say the “turkish get-up” is my fave. Once you master it, you feels its effectiveness.

    5 Stars Great workout video
    I’ve had this DVD for about 6 months now, and I love it. I feel like I’m getting a total body workout, and Kelsie (the instructor) is great. Her instructions are clear and easy to follow. She’s also encouraging. I have not had any problems with the kettlebell scraping my knuckles as some of the other reviewers have mentioned. I’ve tried a couple of other kettlebell videos - like The Kettlebell Goddess one. I like The Firm’s video MUCH more.

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    Victorinox Swiss Army Soldier Pocket Knife Silver Alox

    Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010

    Victorinox Swiss Army Soldier Pocket Knife Silver Alox




    Victorinox Soldier Multitool The Soldier Multitool has become well-known in more than 100 countries for precision quality functionality and versatility. This century old heritage has reflect the ingenious design and outstanding durability Victorinox has come to stand for over the years. Length: 91 mm - 3.5″ Handles: ribbed Alox 1. large blade 2. reamer punch 3. can opener 4. small screwdriver (also for Phillips screws) 5. cap lifter with 6. screwdriver 7. wire stripper Mfg No: 53929 Manufacturer: Victorinox

    User Ratings and Reviews

    5 Stars My Best Pocket Knife
    This pocket knife is strong, sturdy, reliable, durable, and useful, but still small and light enough to be carried around in your pocket. I always carry one of these around with me and I forget I am carrying it. Yet when needed, it quickly and reliably gets the job done. This is my favorite pocket knife and I have owned 4 of them over several years. No, I never wore out or broke any of these knives, but lost them to security at the airport. Three times I forgot I was carrying it when I went though airport security so they were confiscated. (I wonder what TSA does with them?) I have tried using larger pocket knives with more blades and functions but end up leaving them at home because they were just too heavy and bulky to carry around for long in my pocket. This is the best pocket knife I’ve owned. A high quality knife that is very useful but still small and light enough to be carried continuously in my pocket, always being available when needed.

    5 Stars Definitely milspec
    I bought this knife after learning it is being discontinued by the manufacturer and will no longer be the Swiss Army official issue pocketknife. I read the previous reviews; and I was convinced. I have owned several of the plastic handled officer’s versions; I am more impressed by the heftier tools and blade of the soldier, the much more durable handles, and the fact that this is/was the issue knife! I have now bought a few of these, to insure I don’t run out of this fine knife.

    5 Stars Beautiful and functional!
    I own several SAKs, and this is by far my favorite one. Not only are the tools (especially the knife) thicker, but the alox casing is both beautiful and extremely durable. Also, despite it being the same size as other mid-size SAKs (91mm), the alux case makes the knife seem much slimmer than the traditional plastic.

    This is the same knife that was issued to the Swiss Army for 30 years. Only recently has the knife been discontinued for the new model. The new Soldier model contains a locked serrated blade and a saw. The overall unit is much larger, making it a bit less attractive for everyday carry.

    I carry this knife every day in my pocket. It has saved me a great deal of time and frustration in my normal day. Grab this version of the Soldier before they are all gone. It’s definitely the tool that keeps on giving.

    5 Stars great knife
    This is a fine little pocket knife, not overstuffed with lots of useless gadgets, but with basic good tools. I use the knife and screw driver regularly on my job and they are great. Highly recommended for quality and value.

    5 Stars Victorinox Swiss Army Soldier Pocket Knife (Silver Alox)
    I needed a small birthday gift for an Army veteran and the recipient was

    quite pleased with it.

    This is the best Swiss Army knife ever made. It is reported to be the sturdiest of all the knives, and has only the necessary tools. Perfect for daily use and as a gift to friends and family. It is reported to be the official army knife of Swiss soldiers and well proven.

    I understand this model is in final production and there is a Limited Edition final production model which is somewhat more expensive. Amazon.com didn’t have it but I did see it on other sites which I was unsure of the safety, etc.

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    Kelty K I D S FC 3 0 Frame Child Carrier

    Thursday, March 11th, 2010

    Kelty K I D S FC 3 0 Frame Child Carrier




    This top-of-the-line trail-based carrier has a unique five-point, adjustable childs harness for your youngster. This pack is easy to use and comfortable for parents and children and comes with patented technology.

    User Ratings and Reviews

    5 Stars Fantastic!
    the Kelty 3.0 is just fantastic! I purchased it for an upcoming vacation in the Adirondacks where my husband and I want to take our baby hiking with us. He is 8months old and sometimes we take him for walks in it, instead of using the stroller. It’s a new view for him, he’s high up like we are, and in this, he isn’t in the ’sitting’ position, so it’s a nice change for him in that way too. It’s totally cmfortable for him and for us too. My husband is 6.2′ and I’m 5′2, and it’s completely and easily adjustable.

    5 Stars great for my 8 month old!
    arrived 3 days Less then the estimated delivery date stated! My baby fits perfectly and loves riding with the sun/rain shade on! He is one to kick his socks off so an enclosed bottom collects anything he drops. great padding. feels weightless. a lot of adjustment straps will Ensure a good fit. i started with everything large/loose and figured out my fit perfectly one notch at a time. Since there are going to be 2 of us using the backpack, I took a whiteout marker and marked my preferred Holes to make the switching easier! wonderfully padded for baby and even has a drool guard!

    4 Stars Great Unit, but takes some getting used to.
    I love this pack, but the first two/three times I used this to carry my 20lbs son, it felt a bit wobbly. The pictures in the ownern’s manual are a bit 1-dimensional so it took some looking at the picture, then back at the pack, and so forth. All in all, it is a great pack and worth every penny we spent. I wouldn’t recommend carrying more than just your child, unless you are used to carrying heavy packs around.

    3 Stars buyeconomical has horrible return policy
    Please be sure to review the return policy for buy.economical if you are purchasing this product from them. I will never use Amazon again

    4 Stars Great Product, Bad Service
    So I love this backpack and would tell other parents to purchase it. However, I did have trouble with Amazon over my purchase. They sent me the pack “new” but it was missing the hood cover; I bought it on sale and they wanted me to return the item and purchase a new one at the additional cost or they wanted me to keep it and they would give me back 24.00 of my purchase. To make a long story short I had to contact Kelty and they finally helped me out with it by sending me a new cover free of charge. I recommend if you buy this item to purchase it from a company other than Amazon since they were not helpful to me.

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    The FIRM Hibiscus Balance Ball Total Body Workout Kit with Slim and Sculpt Stability Ball DVD by Gaiam

    Thursday, June 25th, 2009

    The FIRM Hibiscus Balance Ball Total Body Workout Kit with Slim and Sculpt Stability Ball DVD by Gaiam




    The FIRM Hibiscus Stability Ball is a 30-minute total body workout that specifically targets your core muscles abdominals, lower back and hips so you get lean from the inside out! Not only will you get flab-free abs, shrink your waistline and re-shape your hips with just the ball, youll have fun doing it! The FIRM Master Instructor Allie Del Rio Pointer leads you through moves to sculpt and define your entire body shoulders, back, chest, arms, legs and butt in record time with just one tool. Used with our exclusive Slim & Sculpt Stability Ball DVD, this fitness ball results in firm, flat abs and an all-over better tone. Made in China.

    KIT INCLUDES

  • 65cm core stability ball in our exclusive hibiscus design 30-minute The FIRM: Slim & Sculpt Stability Ball Workout DVD
  • Dual-action pump to inflate the fitness ball

    For more than 25 years, The FIRM has combined sculpting and cardio in a unique, effective way to help you develop the body youve always wanted. The FIRM method maximizes your ability to sculpt and shape your entire body, burning up to three times more fat than cardio alone. Real women. Real results. Guaranteed.

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