Captains of Crush Hand Gripper - No. 1 Review

If you are really serious about hand grips, and you want something that is not your standard sport shop model, this is where to go.I got the Trainer, and for someone like myself that has been using hand grips since childhood, it was too easy.Then I got #1 and that was tuff; but I decided to get #2 and #3 as well.I have just recently graduated from #1 and using #2, and maybe in a year or more I can go to #3 and get certified.
Let me tell you this, if you can squeeze #2 at least once all the way, you are good.You can't really understand what I am trying to tell unless you get one.So if you are person that has never used hand grips regularly if at all, then go with the Trainer.If you have been using hand grips for awhile, and looking for something harder, then get the #1.
Remember to always squeeze hard!!!

Product Description
Warning: Captains of Crush Grippers can be extremely addictive and the side effects of proper use include bigger forearms, a stronger grip and fewer aches and pains from the elbows to the fingertips. Captains of Crush Grippers from IronMind are known worldwide as the gold standard for building and testing grip strength. Available in ten strengths, there is a model perfect for everyone from rehab patients to World's Strongest Man winners. These are the grippers that changed the world, taking what had been a cheap, imported plaything and turning it into a serious training tool: Captains of Crush Grippers are known wherever strong men and women gather, and are used by champion athletes, elite military and public safety personnel, government leaders, CEOs, celebrities and extraordinary people of all ages, sizes and shapes. No. 1: Most people who lift weights can't close this gripper.

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Bean Pod 2 Pk: Universal Nike+ iPod Sensor Holder - Nike Plus iPod Sensor Cases, Works w/ All Shoes: 1 Red Sensor Shoe Pouch and 1 Blue Sensor Shoe Pouch Review

I am a trail runner so naturally i get dirt in my running shoes. I've now lost 2 Nike+ sensor thingys because the velcro gets dirty and doesn't work as well. I tried the silicon one too but it didn't fit on my shoes - the lace parts just didn't match up.Cuz the fit wasn't right, it felt odd when i was wearing it. Finally i tried this one. It was the cheapest and easiest to use. Plus, i got two. I know they'll last me a while and i know my sensor is safe!

Product Description
The Bean Pod utilizes a simple design and sturdy, lasting materials that result in a flexible worry-free Nike+ Sensor Holder. Made by a runner for runners, the elastic stretches with the movement of your foot for a comfortable run while still providing a tight fit to maintain an accurate read. The No-Velcro design ensures that your Nike+ Senor will not be lost due to dirt and debris building in the Velcro or simply bumping into something on a walk or hike - problems that all Velcro designs cannot avoid. The Bean Pod Nike+ Sensor Holder also allows easy access to your sensor so that it may be switched from Pod to Pod without untying your shoelaces. Each pack comes with 2 Bean Pods because most runners have more than 1 pair of shoes.

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Guided Mindfulness Meditation :: Jon Kabat-Zinn Review

I will make this review quick and to the point.I found Jon Kabat-Zinn's voice on the recording to be very uncomfortable to listen to.I can't quite articulate why, it just doesn't seem natural or flowing, which is essential to relaxing the mind.It was recommended by a friend who obviously didn't find a problem with it.I would suggest listening to a portion of it (maybe on itunes) before buying it.

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Perhaps no other person has done more to bring mindfulness meditation into the contemporary landscape of America than Jon Kabat-Zinn. Through a number of research studies, and through Kabat-Zinn's pioneering work at the University of Massachusetts Medical School where he is founder of its world-renowned Stress Reduction Clinic, mindfulness is finally being recognized as a highly effective tool for dealing with stress, chronic pain, and other illnesses. Today, with a four-part home training course, Jon Kabat-Zinn offers listeners the definitive mindfulness meditation practice on CD. "We are not trying to actively achieve a state of deep relaxation or any other state for that matter while practicing mindfulness," he teaches. "But interestingly, by opening to an awareness of how things actually are in the present moment, we often taste very deep states of relaxation and well-being of both body and mind."

4 CDs, 2.75 hours



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Yoga for Everybody Review

I have been using this DVD for home yoga workouts for over a year now, and I still love it.It's not as good as a class, but it's a pretty good alternative.I like that there are plenty of options for practitioners of every level.I definitely recommend this DVD to anyone who doesn't have time to make it to the gym for a class.

Product Description
J.J. Gormley teaches routines customized for the beginning, intermediate and advanced yoga practitioner. Filled with yoga programs so you won't get bored with 45 routines. BodyWisdom Media has produced another excellent yoga DVD for various levels of yoga instruction. Contains over 45 workouts ranging from 15 to 75 minutes. You will always have a new routine to follow and be inspired by.

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Chakra Breathing Meditations with Layne Redmond Review

I've been listening to this cd as a part of my meditation for over a year and it works!My rhythm is better and my life is more balanced!Make sure you check out When the Drummers were Women and Chanting the Chakras.Layne is an amazing teacher, priestess, anthropologist.

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Listen with Real Player. According to early yogic teachings, your breath is a direct means of unifying and purifying your consciousness. On Chakra Breathing Meditations, world-acclaimed frame drummer Layne Redmond shows you how to tap into this ancient technology through simple breathing practices combined with movement and syncopated music. Guiding you through all seven chakras (the energy centers of your body), Chakra Breathing

Meditations includes:

Yogic breathing to achieve an expanded state of awareness

Seated meditations to activate each of the seven chakras

Standing meditation with full yogic breath

A walking and breathing meditation accompanied by spirited drums and music.

Your breathing reflects your state of mindif your breathing is shallow and irregular, your mind is distracted and less concentrated; when your breathing becomes deep and calm, your mind becomes clear and calm. Now, with Chakra Breathing Meditations you have a revitalizing new home-practice program to quiet your mind and energize your body.

Music by Layne Redmond and Tommy Brunjes. With frame drums, Tibetan singing bowl, hand struck bells and chimes, and tamboura. CD.

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Invisible Acts of Power :: Caroline Myss Review

Caroline Myss presents beautiful stories of gratitude and giving to explain how meaningful kindness can be in the life of those in need. She not only addresses financial aspects of giving, but the invisible aspects where you can encourage friends, family and even strangers you only meet once to reach for the best they can be in this lifetime.

Why do some people practice generosity as a "spiritual practice?"
What is the most appreciated type of generosity?
How can you break through fears to awaken your own generosity?
What do people regret the most?
Why do we fear giving to those less fortunate than ourselves?
How can you build someone's self-esteem by giving invisible gifts from the heart?
Why is listening an act of generosity?

Caroline Myss has profound insight into life's many complexities and in Invisible Acts of Power she explores the positive results of emotional, creative, supportive and risk generosity. She now builds additional layers on our understanding of the charkas, although you can enjoy this CD set without knowing detailed information about energetic fields (the interactive charka model at her myss site is very helpful).

What is most interesting about the ideas is how they were inspired by real-life situations and letters sent in by people connected to her website through her newsletter. This opens up a world of experience in which giving takes on practical dimensions.

I can also highly recommend:

Self Esteem: Your Fundamental Power Audio CD Set
Why People Don't Heal and How They Can
Journal of Inner Dialogue (a beautiful companion to the Archetype Cards)
Archetype Cards

It feels as if I have come full circle with Caroline Myss' teachings since I was first introduced to her wisdom through a generous friend. The CD sets make wonderful life-changing gifts that will inspire spiritual growth and moments of deep contemplation. If you are interested in using your power for good, then this essential CD set will inspire you in profound ways.

~The Rebecca Review


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Audio Sample: Real Audio

Best-selling author Caroline Myss was pondering her next body of work when she witnessed a spontaneous act of generosity. A young man, tattooed and pierced, ran to help an older woman with a bundle of packages at the risk of missing his oncoming bus. That act, coupled with her own experience of receiving a helping hand just when she needed it, got Caroline thinking: what are the long-range consequences that result from even the smallest favors offered to others? What really takes place in the energetic field of life when someone responds to someone else in need? On Invisible Acts of Power, this three-time New York Times best-selling author employs her experience as a renowned medical intuitive to answer these questions, explaining why being of service to another person is not an optionit is a biological necessity.

Invisible Acts of Power invites listeners to learn more about:

The seven gifts of generosity and your chakras: how giving to others balances your vital energy system and sustains optimum health

Chance meetingscoincidence or synchronicity? How to recognize the Sacred Contracts that they hold, and translate the messages they bring you

The electricity of Grace: where your currents of prana (life force) intersect Divine intentionand affect every choice you make, and more

As we move from visible acts, such as caring for a friend, to invisible acts, such as prayer and healing, we act divinelywithout ...

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Intelect LV-120 Dual-Channel Low-Volt Electrotherapy Muscle Stimulator Review

this is not sometihng fancy digital e stim but still patients like it and it does its job.its rubber stim pads are durable and I personally like it more than the sticky ones that you need to change after a short time.


Product Description

• Dual-channel
• Easy to use, transport and store; can also be wall-mounted
• Features patient treatment stop switch
• Can be used with reusable electrodes

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Intelect TENS Unit Muscle Stimulator Review

I have owned this unit for about 6 months and am very happy with it.It has numerous settings, but the instruction manual helped sort through my initial confusion.I really like the timer and continuous readout, as well as the fact I can adjust every setting imaginable, from ramp up/down time, intensity, duration and total time.Plan to buy lots of extra electrodes, as they loose their "sticky-ness" fairly quickly.The conductive skin gel is a good idea too, as it extends the life of the electrodes.

Product Description

• Dual-channel
• Asymmetrical biphasic wave form
• Constant current
• Fully adjustable parameters
• 2 - 150 Hz pulse frequency
• 60 - 250 used phase duration
• Burst, normal and modulation modes
• 0 - 80 mA pulse amplitude each channel
• Timer

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Mindful Living Collectors Edition by Thich Nhat Hanh Review

This is probably one of the best products you could buy for yourself or anyone else. Hanh's approach is gentle and encouraging. He uses poetic imagery to communicate fundamental tenents of buddhism that is easy to understand and comprehend.This is for anyone who is looking for a deeper sense of inner peace.

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Mindfulness, teaches Thich Nhat Hanh, is like the power of the sun: it illuminates the parts of your life that are in darkness. Instead of suppressing anger, fear, and guilt, mindfulness welcomes all experience. Mindful Living is a special gift-boxed collection of this beloved Zen master's most popular audio sessions for coming fully alive to yourself and the world.

The set includes:

The Art of Mindful Living - Thich Nhat Hanh shows you how to use mindfulness to welcome all aspects of experience - even the most challenging parts.

Teachings on Love - In the Buddhist tradition, genuine love comprises four qualities: lovingkindness, compassion, joy, and freedom. Here, you will learn how to enrich relationships of every kind with these transcendent qualities.

Touching the Earth - Thich Nhat Hanh and Sister Chn Khng teach an ancient Buddhist practice to unify body and mind in an exquisite gesture of spiritual surrender.

5 CDs, 6.25 hours

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Captains of Crush Hand Gripper - No. 2 Review

I've had the #1 for 7 years now and it still works as great as ever. I rep it in the car and have developed crushing strength over the years using the crusher in my car or office. You have to use W240 once a week or so because it squeaks. Once you can rep the #1 30 times or so, it's time to get the #2. Now that I'm repping the #2, I'm thinking about getting a 2.5 or a 3. Believe me, these crushers are addictive.

Make sure to avoid the temptation to rep the crusher partially. Make the tips touch and then you're getting true crusher strength. Mixed martial arts fighters will benefit mostly from this gripping strength, but of course any athlete will be at an advantage.

Product Description
Warning: Captains of Crush Grippers can be extremely addictive and the side effects of proper use include bigger forearms, a stronger grip and fewer aches and pains from the elbows to the fingertips. Captains of Crush Grippers from IronMind are known worldwide as the gold standard for building and testing grip strength. Available in ten strengths, there is a model perfect for everyone from rehab patients to World's Strongest Man winners. These are the grippers that changed the world, taking what had been a cheap, imported plaything and turning it into a serious training tool: Captains of Crush Grippers are known wherever strong men and women gather, and are used by champion athletes, elite military and public safety personnel, government leaders, CEOs, celebrities and extraordinary people of all ages, sizes and shapes. No. 2: Close this gripper and you are exceptionally strong.

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Weighted Glove 2lb pair (1 lb Each) Review

The gloves fit great and I can tell they are working...My arms are looking great!

Product Description
Enhance your cardio training program with these neoprene WeightedGloves. The weight in the gloves is secured comfortably over the backof the hand to increase exercise intensity. Weight cannot be removedfrom gloves. Color: Black.

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Captains of Crush Hand Gripper - Trainer Review

If you are really serious about hand grips, and you want something that is not your standard sport shop model, this is where to go. I got the Trainer, and for someone like myself that has been using hand grips since childhood, it was too easy. Then I got #1 and that was tuff; but I decided to get #2 and #3 as well. I have just recently graduated from #1 and using #2, and maybe in a year or more I can go to #3 and get certified.
Let me tell you this, if you can squeeze #2 at least once all the way, you are good. You can't really understand what I am trying to tell unless you get one. So if you are person that has never used hand grips regularly if at all, then go with the Trainer. If you have been using hand grips for awhile, and looking for something harder, then get the #1.
Remember to always squeeze hard!!!


Product Description
Warning: Captains of Crush Grippers can be extremely addictive and the side effects of proper use include bigger forearms, a stronger grip and fewer aches and pains from the elbows to the fingertips. Captains of Crush Grippers from IronMind are known worldwide as the gold standard for building and testing grip strength. Available in ten strengths, there is a model perfect for everyone from rehab patients to World's Strongest Man winners. These are the grippers that changed the world, taking what had been a cheap, imported plaything and turning it into a serious training tool: Captains of Crush Grippers are known wherever strong men and women gather, and are used by champion athletes, elite military and public safety personnel, government leaders, CEOs, celebrities and extraordinary people of all ages, sizes and shapes. TRAINER: Bridge the gap from the general to the specific -- get serious about grip training.

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FitDeck Travel (Booster) Review

I loved the original fitdeck as it had a way to motivate me to work out even in the cheapest of hotels with a minimum of space!The travel fitdeck is an extra bonus - a way to combat boredom and sore muscles on planes by keeping the blood moving. A great gift for any frequent traveler!!!!

Product Description
FitDeck is a unique deck of Exercise Playing Cards that makes exercise more simple, convenient, and fun. FitDecks are available in 56-card and 26-card Booster decks. 56-card FitDecks specialize in bodyweight-only exercises (i.e. Bodyweight, Junior, Senior, Yoga, Pilates, Stretch, Prenatal, and Postnatal). 26-card Boosters may require certain equipment (i.e. Exercise Ball, Pull Up bar, Dumbbell, Office, Travel, Kettlebell, etc.). Boosters can be used as a standalone workout or they can be combined with other FitDecks to create an even more challenging routine.Each card has three fitness levels to accommodate different abilities (beginner, intermediate, advanced). Cards are held in a plastic cardholder making it easy to carry and draw cards while on the go. Shuffle cards before every workout to get a random sampling of upper, middle, lower, and full-body exercises. Never spend another minute trying to decide what kind of exercises to do. FitDeck does the thinking for you. Just shuffle, draw, and go.FitDeck Travel is a 26-card Booster deck that contains illustrations and instructions describing 18 different exercises and stretches that are performed in an airplane seat. Use this Booster deck alone or combine it with related FitDecks and Booster decks (i.e. Stretch, Office, Kettlebell, Bodyweight, etc.).

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Standard Plate 5 lb Review

Kinda hard to mess up standard plates, ya know?These are perfect for the simple home gym.

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Gray Standard Plate 5 lb

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Captains of Crush Hand Gripper - No. 1.5 Review

After a couple of months with the Trainer and 1.0, during which I made great strides in grip strength, I decided it was time to take it up a notch.I bought the 1.5 thinking I would need to "transition" to the 2.0.To me, at least, there isn't a dramatically noticeable difference in tension between the 1.0 (145 lbs.) and the 1.5 (approximately 165 lbs) as there is between the Trainer (100 lbs.) and the 1.0. Maybe that's the whole point.

So, I'll give it another month or so, then move up to the 2.0 where I am sure there will be a *definite* challenge.Oh yes, I now own three of these and they are all wonderfully constructed and worth every penny spent.

ADDENDUM: 11/03/08 - OK, time to qualify my comments, above. I underestimated the challenge of the 1.5. There is an appreciable difference between the 1.0 and the 1.5, enough to the extent I feel I probably need another month of work before moving up to the 2.0 to where I would be able to squeeze off more than just two or three reps with my dominant hand.

In the meantime - I have noticed a serious uptick in grip strength, particularly when doing barbell trap shrugs, heavy dumbbell shrugs and lat rows, bent over barbell rows, dead lifts, etc., where you have to be able to hold the weight against gravity for an entire set in order to get anything out of the exercise, then do two or three more sets. This is where grip strength pays off in weight training and the real value of the CoC grippers becomes apparent.



Product Description
Warning: Captains of Crush Grippers can be extremely addictive and the side effects of proper use include bigger forearms, a stronger grip and fewer aches and pains from the elbows to the fingertips. Captains of Crush Grippers from IronMind are known worldwide as the gold standard for building and testing grip strength. Available in ten strengths, there is a model perfect for everyone from rehab patients to World's Strongest Man winners. These are the grippers that changed the world, taking what had been a cheap, imported plaything and turning it into a serious training tool: Captains of Crush Grippers are known wherever strong men and women gather, and are used by champion athletes, elite military and public safety personnel, government leaders, CEOs, celebrities and extraordinary people of all ages, sizes and shapes. No. 1.5: Smooth the path from the No. 1 to the No. 2.

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Chin Up Bar Review

Great product with a very wide pull up range.Mounts easily with lag bolts to any wall studs. (Does not come with lag bolts, you have to buy 4 of them from a hardware store 5/16 X 2 1/2 in.) Overall a great product for home use.

Product Description
Solid steel bar is 46" wide for various grip widths. Bolts to the wall (hardware not included). Assembly required. Color: Black. Dimensions: 49-1/2" L x 16" W x 16" H. Wt. 17 lbs. Ships UPS oversize.

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Dynamic Stretching Strap Review

I am disappointed with this product as I thought I was ordering the stretchout strap which is all nylon and very durable which I give to my patients. This one is made of nylon and elastic. The stitching broke within 2 days of minimal use. The elastic may be more comfortable on the hands but the stitching is poor quality and just fell apart. Go with the Stretch Out Strap which I have been very pleased with.

Product Description
About Stretching StrapsPerform assisted stretches without a partner. Use a stretching strap to pull muscles through a full range of motion. Simply position the hands or feet through the desired loop to stretch the hamstrings, lower back, triceps, biceps, thighs, calves, quadriceps, or hip flexors. Dynamic StretchingTM StrapDurable nylon strap with 10 elastic loops for more dynamic stretching. Exercise guide included. 75-1/2" L x 1" WColor may not match picture exactly.

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Yoga for Inflexible People Review

This dvd is just a mess.
The voice and the action are out of synch to the point that i had rather watch it with no audio at all. (Better, I had rather go out for a drink!)
I am trying one of the easy routines (i am inflexible after all); the comment starts at the beginning of the exercise, but after maybe 15 secs it starts over. The body is now far ahead with no hope for the voice to catch up with it. I am forced to coordinate with the image and disregard the comment; but if i had the ability of doing the routines without following the voice AND the video i would not need this dvd.
Or maybe it's just my copy, but note that i have tried it on both my dvd player and my computer. With no luck.
I'll return it; my advise to you is to accept your inflexibility.

Product Description
The yoga postures in this DVD were not created for people that are already flexible, but rather to help people become more flexible. Judi Rice teaches and modifies the poses to help the beginning and intermediate student reap the benefits of yoga. Contains over 35 workouts ranging from 15 to 75 minutes.
A revolutionary product from BodyWisdom Media! Reviewed in Yoga Journal.

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Realizing the Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle: Choose format-CD ($69.95) Review

Eckhart Tolle takes a simple concept that we have all heard... live in the "now", not the past or future... but presents it in Audio in a compelling, life-changing way... somehow precisely defining and explaining every aspect but doing so in a zen-like, simple yet deeply complex way.I was introduced to this by a psychologist friend of mine and it has blessed my life.I have been able to access pure feelings I have not had since childhood.Tolle has a unique and thorough way of explaining things in English that is remarkable for a non-native speaker.A truly brilliant man who has considered every aspect.The only negative for me is that later parts of the presentation get into somewhat personal global philosophies that are not for everyone.The gist and true gems are presented in the first half and can be of value to anyone.

V. Granquist

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Perhaps you can recall a time when you felt more alive than at any other momentwhen you had a sudden recognition of beauty, a feeling of deep contentment, and a sense of connection with life greater than you had ever thought possible. And then, this fleeting moment was gone.

What if you could recapture that remarkable opening, and make it a consistent way of living in the world? Throughout Europe and North America, a man named Eckhart Tolle has emerged as a teacher with the unique ability to draw us into the awakened state he calls presence. With Realizing the Power of Now: An In-Depth Retreat with Eckhart Tolle, you have an unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in the timeless dimensiona place within us that always is and ever will be beyond the turmoil of life, a world of calm beyond words, of joy that has no opposite.

Return to PresenceAgain and Again A walk in nature. A personal crisis. A moment of laughter. These can all serve as portals that take us to the depth and wonder of the Now. But how do we access these portals so that we dwell in presence more and more often? With Tolles guidance, you will discover many simple ways to leave behind the chaos and suffering of the mind-made world, and enter this state of serenity and grace. On Realizing the Power of Now, Eckhart will show you how to go beyond the endless stream of thoughts, and simply allow whatever is happening to occur ... use sense perceptions and your inner body to find a ...

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Super-Hex Dumbbell 20 lb Review

Dumbbells came quickly with a reasonable shipping cost. I ordered a pair, one is 100% sturdy and the second one does a little shift where the weight meets the "handle" but it's not so severe that I plan on doing anything about it. Overall, good purchase and vendor.



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