Posts Tagged ‘Weights’

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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    Gaiam Walkvest Kit by Debbie Rocker New Design

    Thursday, April 1st, 2010

    Gaiam Walkvest Kit by Debbie Rocker New Design




    Gaiam brings the absolue latest in programming and accessories for walking, weight-loss and “smart” training. The innovative new Walkvest is unlike anything on the market, and will help you burn more fat and calories than standard walking workouts.

    User Ratings and Reviews

    5 Stars Just what my daughter wanted.
    I purchased the vest as a gift for my adult daughter in Oct. 2008. She loves it and uses it almost daily, either walking outdoors or using the video. She’s about a size 8 or 10 and is tall, so the size small fits her perfectly. The vest appears well made, and she’s very happy with it.

    5 Stars Walking vest a real winner
    On a Crystal Cruise I used this vest for the first time last month and really liked how much easier it was to have small weights around the core or your body than in your hands. The ships staff told me what to look for on line and in no time, once back home, I was using it to walk on land instead of walking on water. It is comfortable, adjustable for number of weights used and a real pleasure. You can even wear it for doing errands to burn extra calories. I would reccommned this walking vest very highly. Wishes for Wonderful Walking!

    4 Stars Walkvest
    I bought the vest based on an article in our newspaper. I wear it when I go walking and I think it does perform as advertised. My only problem with the vest is that the pockets for the weights are not deep enough and I can’t snap them closed. This means that I have to be very careful when I bend over to pick something up or to tie my shoes.

    5 Stars comfortable and decent looking
    i work from my home and don’t get a lot of time to exercise, so I wear this daily. I feel the difference as I do chores around the house, etc. My 11 year old also wears it when she goes walking and doesn’t mind it. the small fits perfect..just snug enough….(I’m a size 8/10 with a 32A bust) it would probably fit a few sizes bigger just fine because i have it closed as tight as you can get it. There is more play in the straps to loosen.

    4 Stars Loved this christmas gift
    I got this as a gift from my husband and adult daughter (difinitely one of their better choices). It fits true to size and comfortable with a couple of thin shirts on. I’m 5ft 5 and have the size medium; I have no problem with the weigths rubbing me as others have noted in these reviews. I just wish it came with alittle more weights. I’ll wait before ordering any more weights since shipping makes it alittle costly. I’m happy with this gift for sure.

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    TaylorMade r7 CGB MAX Ti Fairway Woods

    Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

    TaylorMade r7 CGB MAX Ti Fairway Woods




    TaylorMade r7 CGB Max Fairway Wood:

    Golfers seeking the best fairway wood performance money can buy will get it in the r7 CGB Max fairway. Incredibly forgiving and easy to launch high and long, it is also adjustable to promote increased distance and accuracy. The club’s triangular shape makes it easy to launch the ball high and super deep, and the Movable Weight Technology (MWT) with three weights promotes change in trajectory of up to 22 yards from slight fade to large draw. The unique r7 CGB Max fairway wood shape also allows the CG (center of gravity) to be moved amazingly far back from the clubface. The large titanium clubhead has an exceptionally high MOI (moment of inertia) for a tremendously stable, forgiving and easy-to-hit fairway wood. Finally, the club features SuperFast Technology with an extremely light RE*AX 45 gram shaft and light overall club weight for faster swing speed and added distance.

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    Ironman Weighted Handle Jump Rope

    Saturday, November 28th, 2009

    Ironman Weighted Handle Jump Rope




    The high quality Ironman Jump Rope provides the perfect tool for an effective cardiovascular workout.

    User Ratings and Reviews

    4 Stars Ironman Weighted Jump Rope
    Arrived on time and in good condition. Have not used yet. Part of cardiovascular circuit training program. Not using yet.

    4 Stars Great product
    This is a great jump rope for cardio development. The weighted handles provide just enough resistance to add a little upper arm fatique to your workout. The weights can be removed from the handles and the length of the jump rope can be adjusted (shortened) if needed. The foam handles are comfortable and easy to grip, preventing slipping from sweaty hands while jumping. Highly recommended.

    3 Stars Good while it lasted.
    The handles are heavier than my other weighted ropes which was a nice change. Additionally, since the rope part is plastic, it had a nice return on it allowing for good speeds.

    Note the use of the past tense.

    Indeed, on my fourth use of it (I jump between 15 and 40 minutes a session), while doing a series of power jumps (AKA double unders), the rope tore loose of the handle, nearly crashing into the glass shelves on my living room walls.

    No damage done but I can’t use it in its current state and don’t care to repair it if that entails putting my living room (or passers-by for that matter)in jeopardy.

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