Yoga Conditioning for Weight Loss: Format-DVD Review

This was one of my favorite videos when I was new to yoga, and it's still my top recommendation to others looking to try yoga for the first time. The best thing about this practice is that it offers four different levels of modifications, making it completely accessible to everyone, including those who are inflexible yet overweight. The practice is led by a beautifully inspiring older instructor, Suzanne Deason, whose voice is calm and whose body is both strong and limber. She is accompanied by three yoga students, two of whom are larger-sized; I particularly liked how the two larger models displayed the more flexible versions of the poses, showing that all the poses can be done by anyone, regardless of body type. The practice itself is a gentle yoga workout for your entire body, with a particular focus on your breathing and an inclusion of abs/core work. It begins with some basic breathing instruction in both seated and standing positions. Suzanne then leads your through a nice variety of standing poses, including a warrior series, lunges, triangle, and wide legged forward bend. The practice concludes on the floor with abdominal work, twists, bridge, and relaxation pose to finish, for a total of 47 minutes. If you are doing modified versions of the poses, props such as a yoga block are recommended.

This is an excellent practice that is both relaxing and energizing. More advanced yoga students may find the routine to be too slow and the moves to be too easy, but as I said above, it's ideally suited to beginners. Do you think that you're not flexible enough to do yoga? So did I; this video changed my mind. Highly recommended!

Product Description
In addition to stretching, meditation and stress reduction, yoga has many therapeutic benefits including the power to help you naturally lose weight and keep it off. Led by acclaimed yoga instructor Suzanne Deason, Living Arts® Yoga Conditioning for Weight Loss leads you through a yoga routine designed to help you loose weight and keep it off.
The video format is no longer available to us and we are sorry. This program is also available on DVD, featuring four 45 minute programs depending on your level of fitness. This program will help to push you further as your fitness level improves. DVD price is 19.98.

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Stamina 10-0025 Strength Performance Series Versa-Bell Dumbbell Stand Review

I bought this because I was tired of picking up my versabell dumbbells off the floor. The product is well built, solid, and easy to put together.It also screws directly to the versabell dumbbells so there is no worry of them falling off.

Product Description
The Versa-Bell Stand was designed specifically for the Versa-Bell 25 lb. and 50 lb. Adjustable Dumbbells. This stand is sturdy yet compact and holds up to two dumbbells. The Versa-Bell molded nylon weight trays attach securely to the top of the stand so weights stay in place.

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Rev Curl Bar Review

Unfortunately, this revolving bar as received did not revolve well at all.I had to file down several metal burrs at the rotating points and lube it up with grease to make it turn semi-decently.It still "grabs" on occasion, which is kind of annoying at the end of a tough workout.

Product Description
Rev Curl Bar. The ideal cable attachment for doing curls. 28" Economy Multi-Purpose Curl Bar w/Swivel.
SHIPPING WEIGHT: 12 Lbs

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(Price/dozen)US Games GameCraft Juggling Scarves , Juggling, P.E. Review

We dance with these scarves in my preschool class, and the children love them.They like to use them to dress up as well.Some also enjoy looking through them to see the world take on a different color.They're a favorite for what we call the 'Friend Freeze Dance' where the children try to find the other child with the same colored scarf when the music stops.They've held up well thus far, and I look forward to using them more!

Product Description
Price is for dozen.

Product Details:
Take the frustration out of learning juggling fundamentals with 15" square, nylon scarves. Beginners enjoy early success with these scarves that seem to float on air.Includes 2 of each color: Blue, Green, Orange, Purple, Red and Yellow.

Return Policy: This item is guaranteed to be free of defects in workmanship or materials for one year from the original date of delivery when installed and maintained properly. The manufacturer agrees to repair or replace without charge, at their choice, a product judged defective for either of these reasons and to return the item (or its replacement) freight prepaid. This guarantee policy is honored only when the product is inspected and found to have experienced normal use. The product warranty as well as inspection result are to be provided by the manufacturer rather than the retailer.

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Skullys Floor Board Game Review

I was talking with a co-worker about the games we played growing up and Skullys was discussed. I decided to introduce the children i work with to skullys, I made my very own board out of poster board, electrical tape, and contact paper, and the kids loved it. The only thing was it ripped up in 3 weeks from the eveyday use. I purchased this board, it came quickly, the children and follow staff just LOVE PLAYING. Old School is back!

Product Description
The Skullys game is played on a mat with round plastic pieces. The game includes a 4ft x 4ft square durable plastic mat, four playing pieces, and a storage tube. It can be played indoors or out.Skullys is a legendary street game played for almost 100 years in the boroughs of New York City. It is said that the game has existed as long as the crown rimmed bottle cap (Circa 1910). The game is said to be the quintessential NYC street game. It s history has been documented more recently on the websites and blogs of folks longing for the innocence and outdoor fun of their youth. Skullys joins the ranks of hopscotch, potsie, stickball and hide and seek as favorites that reigned long before the likes of board games or video game systems. The game is known by a variety of names, including: Skullys, Scully, Skeltzies, Bottlecaps, and in Philadelphia it is known as Deadbox.

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Powertec L-SC Leverage Squat / Calf Review

Very happy with this product! Walking around like a sore stick man today, and those of you that do squats know what Im talking about. :) Very sturdy, easy to assemble, but I need to quantify. At a minimum you will need a decent wrench set and prefferably a 1/2 in ratchet with SAE sockets. 3/8 ths would work but these are some BIG bolts on this thing! Another person is absolutely neccessary for one small part, but not a bruiser needed, wife or kid or girlfriend can do it. As far as the excercise, its wonderful! Im too old, 53 to be playing with as heavy of weights as I need for free squats anymore. I can do them, but I worry about an injury and healing time now. I loaded this bear up with 360 pounds and got busy, knocking out a couple of sets of eight....Smooth, felt very secure, confidence helped me to push myself harder than I can anymore with free squats. Did calves also; no problem here, but went heavy enough, that I may put a towel or something between me and the pads, for extra cushion until the pads get broken in a bit. Great machine, will let me do things I always wanted to beable to do at home. If you want a big chest, back or arms, and I mean truly big, You MUST do squats, they are the foundation for any truly serious bodybuilder.

Product Description
The squat has always been the best lower body exercise around, but until the development of the Powertec L-SQ leverage squat machine, it's been difficult and a little dangerous. The leverage squat machine, by contrast, duplicates the precise pattern of the squat, but employs a lever arm rather than a bar. Thus, you receive the natural plate resistance of the free weight, but with the control and safety of a machine. The L-SQ also offers a footplate set at a comfortable angle, letting you take all the stress off the knees and lower back. And thanks to the start/stop handle, the exercise will always begin and end in the top position. Also ideal for working the calves, the L-SQ measures 48 by 60 by 60 inches (W x H x D), weighs 188 pounds, and carries the following warranties: lifetime on the frame, two years on component parts (such as bearings and spring pins), and one year on pads and grips. All plates are sold separately.

Specifications:

• Model: L-SQ
• Length: 60 inches
• Width: 48 inches
• Height: 60 inches
• Weight: 188 pounds

Manufacturer's Warranty
Frame - lifetime, component parts - two years, pads and grips - one year

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Accu-Measure Fat Trac II Digital Skinfold Caliper Review

this product is excellent as long as you're honest about your "pinching".very easy to program and use.

Product Description
The FatTrack II has a Super-Accurate Digital Measurement System with these great features: Uses patented Floating Code Thickness Measuring System for 1mm accuracy and 100% repeatability. No more tables and charts to interpret. Uses most popular trainer-recommended 3-site measurement system for men and women - upper, midsection, and lower body. Hand held caliper lets users measure body fat by themselves! Incorporates sophisticated mathematical Jackson-Pollack body density equations for determining body fat. Audible BEEP indicates correct pressure and measurement, ensuring accuracy. Self-calibrating for lifetime accurate measurements. Fitness rating indicator based on gender, age & body fat %. Stores 3 personal profiles. Statistical reports display-shows maximum and minimum readings at each measuring point.

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