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Bean Products Yoga Mat 1/4" Extra Thick High Density 72" Length - Clean PVC (TM) Phthalate Free PER
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Features
: - Ultra thick 1/4" mat for comfort with high grip performance and any color to suit your mood.
- Finally a low priced, high performance, easy care, premium yoga mat that is non-toxic & environmentally friendly.
- CleanPVC Yoga Monster yoga mat will provide a stable, slip-resistant surface for your practice. Good for all types of Yoga & Pilates. Extra long and extra thick.
- Free of toxic phthalates, dioxins and furans, phenal, or heavy metals. SGS tested and verified.
- Durable and easy care, machine washable.
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Yoga Monster mat goes Eco! For those who want a more eco-friendly mat, our fantastic Yoga Monster mat is now environmentally friendly. We call it Clean PVC tm an eco friendly yoga mat made of PER (Polymer Environmental Resin), which is a unique material that is more sensitive to the environment and your health than yoga mats made of standard PVC foam. This mat does not contain toxic phthalates, dioxins and furans, phenal, or heavy metals and has a ecologically safer method of production which is better for the workers and the environment - and most importantly it performs great for all types of yoga with excellent traction and cushion! 
SGS Tested and Certified. | Why should you be concerned about exposure to Phthalates? Because phthalates have been linked to a variety of health problems including endocrine disruption, obesity, diabetes and allergies. Studies from many continents indicate serious toxicity and health problems due to phthalate plastizers found in consumer products. Common plastics, such as pvc foam used in typical yoga mats can contain 10% to 60% phthalates. Phthalates migrate to the surface of the mat over time and use which increases phthalate concentration on the yoga mat surface. Our CleanPVC tm yoga mats are SGS certified tested to non-measurable levels and far exceed the strict European phthalate standards. Using our CleanPVC Yoga Monster mat you can forget about phthalates and heavy metals and simply relax and enjoy your yoga practice.
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You get what you pay for
Next time I will pay more for a mat. It's very slippery. My hands slip every single time I'm doing Downward Dog. Now I'm on the hunt for a better mat.
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Great product for the price
Happy with this product. Mat works well even though it is used on the concrete floor of an unfinished basement! Good price, too.
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A great beginners yoga mat
I just started doing yoga in my home and found this mat does the trick. I openned it worried about the way it was going to smell after the other reviews and the warnings on the mat, but was excited to find no odors. I found it to cushion well and no slipping.
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nice cushioning but...
i am using the mat for the p90x program and although this mat provides a nice cushioning for many of the exercises it is a bit slick when stretched all the way out on it. i found it is almost unusable when doing downward dog (a big part of the p90x yoga video) because of how slick it is when your trying to stretch out on it. my hands keep slipping farther and farther out and i just about fall on my face. other than that issue it is long (a good thing) and narrow (not a problem) and very cushiony. i bought the cheapest one (white at the time) and for the price i am happy with it even though it will look dirty fast, and is pretty slick at times.
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More room to slip
I'm new to yoga. I researched yoga mats online. It seems like people talk about the thickness 1/16" - 5/8", size 68" - 72", smell, construction materials and grip. This mat is 1/4" thick and 72" long, which is on the larger size. That being said, it's extremely slippery and most of your energy is spent trying to stay on the mat instead of getting deep into yoga postures. I think this should have a warning - NOT FOR HOT YOGA. The mat is probably fine for "regular" yoga.
I've continued my research and I'm getting a Jade mat. The other option would have been to get a yogi toes for on top of this mat. As far as I can tell, they are the best options.
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Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar
Price : $29.99 $23.00
Features
: - Ideal for pull-ups, push-ups, chin-ups, dips, crunches, and more
- Three grip positions, narrow, wide, and neutral
- Uses leverage to hold against the doorway so there are no screws and no damage to door. Installs in seconds.
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Awesome product, why didn't I think of this?
Most "As Seen on TV" products should only be allowed to exist in a landfill. The Iron Gym is an exception. This product is a convenient piece of equipment to do many different exercises with. It is a great substitute for permanent doorway pull-up bars.
With this being said, there are a few things worth noting. The Iron Gym WILL mark up your wall and/or door trims. I have used it at three different residences, and it left marks every time. If you are over six feet tall like I am, you will have to almost pull your knees to your chest to do a full pull up. The product really isn't to blame, but it can be annoying. You can't do dips effectively with the Iron Gym even though they advertise this feature. The foam grips tend to rotate and slide off quite easily. Also, I am not sure if it was a misprint or not but my box clearly stated that ab straps were inside. When I opened the box I found a mail in order form to buy ab straps; buzz kill.
I am still going to give this great product 5 stars. I implore you to find a more versatile piece of equipment for $20.
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Pull up bar that's easy to use
pretty easy to install and use - like the fact that I can take it down and put it away with no hassle what-so-ever
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Great product
Does exactly what it claims. Very sturdy for the price. Pull ups are a great way to get a convenient arm and back workout. Great product overall.
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Works as Intended - Very Pleased
First, I'm a small guy so this bar handles my weight without flinching. A heavier person, say above 200 lbs might notice a little flex on the bar or creaking of the door frame which should be expected. So here are the pros and cons:
Pros: *Good price. *The workout bar was easily assembled. *My doorway is about 30" and sits in a corner, and the bar still fits with no problems. *The bar feels sturdy. *The padding is pretty decent. *Allows a few different hand positions. *Easy to remove and install (literally a few seconds) *Fun to use (I use mine daily)
Cons: *The plastic bar that rests above the door frame is bowed, but it doesn't seem to affect its function. *Doesn't come with arm straps (You have to buy them separately) *Not stored or put away easily (mine sits propped in the corner) *Could leave light scuffs on your door frame, possibly damage depending on your weight and the type of door frame you have. *Slept with it under my pillow, didn't make me "ripped" as promised. *Attracts UFOs
Most of the cons I listed really aren't much of a problem for me. So I would say I'm pretty happy with the product and would recommend it.
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Works great, fits door @ 30 inches
This pull up bar is the best one for the price
Fits my door that is 30 inches wide
that is all
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Polar Insulated Water Bottle
Price : $12.99
Features
: - Double-wall construction: a thermal barrier of air keeps heat out and cold in.
- Polar Bottles do not contain Bisphenol-A (BP-A), a potentially toxic compound.
- Fits standard bicycle water bottle cages
- Wide mouth allows ice cubes easily into the bottle and makes cleaning easy.
- Dishwasher and freezer safe.
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Combining the thermal properties of an insulated vacuum bottle with the lightweight, flexible features of a plastic bottle, the Polar Bottle® is the ideal choice for active people. Simply fill with liquid and ice and hit the trail. For even longer cooling power, fill your Polar Bottle® and store it in the freezer before use. Either way, it will keep liquids cold twice as long as conventional water bottles.
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Love these!
Absolutely essential if you exercise or do anything else outdoors anywhere remotely warm. In Texas, where it's 90-95+ during most of the day for several months a year, they are a godsend. A basic plastic bottle will go from ice + water to lukewarm in 20 minutes. The Polar insulated keeps the same mix cool for at least three times that long. In every other way, it's just like a regular water bottle. Definitely worth the additional cost.
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Good, but not great for keeping things cold
Compared to an uninsulated water bottle the Polar Insulated Water bottle is better but its not a whole lot better. I've used them for runs where the temp is in the mid 80's and found the performance only marginally better than the uninsulated bottles I already own. I prepared my hydration solution the same way in the bottle that I have every other time and for every bottle I use. I filled the Polar bottle with ice and then the beverage. Sealed up the bottle and put them in my bottle carrier. What I found is that after 30 minutes the bottles had lost most of their ice. By 45 minutes the water had lost its icy edge and was merely cool, by 60 minutes the water was now just luke warm. This is only slightly better than my other bottles.
On the up side, the 24 ounce size is great and provides plenty of hydrating solution for a long run.
I suggest mixing and pre-chilling any beverage you put into the bottles following the fill with ice first, then add icy cold pre-chilled beverage, then seal it up. This should extend the cold time of the liquid.
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stays cold even in hot car
I left this in my car for 1.5 hours in the Az heat. The temp outside was 109. My drink was still cool when I returned. I was impressed!
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THE insulated bottle to get
I had a few of an older version of these that gradually were lost (by my kids! grrr). Replaced with this current version. I love these. Use them on the bike and elsewhere. I'll fill one up with ice, or freeze it 3/4 full overnight and take to work with me daily. I can leave it in 100F parked car all day and it will still be cool at the end of the day.
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Best Water Bottle I've Ever Purchased
Not that I'm on some epic search for the greatest water bottle, but I came across this on accident and gave it a shot. As far as aesthetics go - this is a good looking water bottle. It doesn't look or feel flimsy or cheap. It's insulated, and while it's no thermos, it will keep your cold water colder, longer. Simple as that.
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SPRI ES502R Xertube Resistance Band with Door Attachment and Exercise Charts (Blue, Heavy)
Price : $11.99 $10.99
Features
: - The resistance recommended by SPRI for advanced men and women
- Perfect for home, gym, or on-the-road use
- Includes door attachment for additional training options
- Two illustrated exercise charts
- Measures 5 by 7-3/4 by 2-1/2 inches and weighs .6 pounds
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Fantastic
Absolutely fantastic. Product shipped before schedule and brought a smile to a man in need of some upper body strength.
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Great Home Gym
Does biceps and shoulders quickly and easily. Can also do light leg stretches. Why go to the gym? Do this in the morning and night a few times. Perfect invention!
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Door attachment DOES NOT WORK
I was using the band with the door attachment and it managed to squeeze through and subsequently whip me across the chest. I now have a massive, stinging, bleeding lesion across my entire chest. DO NOT BUY this if you are using the door attachment feature!
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Good, but...
This is a nice set of resistance bands. I don't know if it's just me but for th second most resistant bands of the lot (purple ones offer more resistance) I was expecting a bit more. They are good, but not enough for me. I'm around 5'11", so you can't say I'm short, and for me it would have been better if it were a little tighter. There is obviously a work around this, by using both handles on one arm at a time and switch to the other after, just increases exercise time. The small exercise guide is nice, but it would be nicer with detail showing of the muscle group (not just the name) worked. I guess that's a bit personal. All in all it seems well built door attachment is great, plus you can just adjust the height of your arms and work different muscles. Even though I would of liked a bit more I'm sure this will do the job for a lot of people.
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SPRI ES500R Xertube Resistance Band with Door Attachment
The SPRI ES5OOR Resistance Band with Door Attachment and Exercise Charts have been great for increasing and maintaining our muscle mass. They are easy to pack and take on a trip or car tours. They allow my husband and I to continue our exercise regime while we are away from home. Well worth the money. We ordered all three strengths. When they wear out we will order more.
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Questions & Answers
Question : What would be a good mile time for me?
So i'm fairly fit in most senses in that i excercise daily and am pretty much at my ideal weight, but in terms of cardiovascular fitness, i'm quite unfit, in that i don't jog or run very much. This is mostly due to an ankle injury...buuuut that's not important at all. I'm an otherwise athletic male, of ideal weight, quite short ( 5'4'' ), just starting back to cardio after nearly a year. I've decided to amp up all my exercise routines since i have some more free time, and add in cardio finally. My question is: what would be a good time for a mile? every time i ask someone they're like... ' oh, well 6-7 mins is pretty good' but to me that seems very fast. I was barely getting close to that before my injury. I'm thinking my height would effect my times a lot too...So what do you think i should aim for as a good mile on my jog later? 10 mins? 12? should i listen to my friends and aim for 7!??
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So i'm fairly fit in most senses in that i excercise daily and am pretty much at my ideal weight, but in terms of cardiovascular fitness, i'm quite unfit, in that i don't jog or run very much. This is mostly due to an ankle injury...buuuut that's not important at all. I'm an otherwise athletic male, of ideal weight, quite short ( 5'4'' ), just starting back to cardio after nearly a year. I've decided to amp up all my exercise routines since i have some more free time, and add in cardio finally. My question is: what would be a good time for a mile? every time i ask someone they're like... ' oh, well 6-7 mins is pretty good' but to me that seems very fast. I was barely getting close to that before my injury. I'm thinking my height would effect my times a lot too...So what do you think i should aim for as a good mile on my jog later? 10 mins? 12? should i listen to my friends and aim for 7!??
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Question : What would be the most suitable protein supplement for my circumstances?
I'm normally quite involved in my fitness. I have always been carrying some extra fat, but nothing dangerous or limiting. I'm male, about 5'10", 212lbs. I just turned 18 and I have always been on the larger-side of the build of my peers. I have recently gained an extra 10lbs-ish due to a 2-week period of inactive laziness. I've completely turned around, though, and am on a circuit-strength-training routine, involving core training, and exercises like jumping jacks, calisthenics, skipping and running (jogging, sprinting, hills, etc). I balance it so that on days that I am not doing my circuit training I am exercising with the said cardiovascular and anaerobic exercises. I also designate rest days to allow healing and growth. I am also stretching daily. My diet has changed, and I am eating more or less 6 small-ish meals a day, rather than 3 large ones. I am getting to bed before 10:00pm each night and I am gradually balancing my schooling with my new life of fitness. With these details out of the way, I bring myself back to the question I now have: "What would be the most suitable protein supplement for my circumstances?"For the record, I have quite a significant amount of muscle-weight. I am a very strong individual, and so I realize that I should only be focusing on cutting-fat, as the muscle is already underneath, 'waiting' to be seen. However, rather than focus on just fat-loss, I want to embrace rapid muscle growth (be it by mass or strength) to further produce results, as well as to help with my dieting. In other words, I want a protein supplement that will help me produce lean-muscle faster than I would without the help. However, I do not want to be gaining 'water-weight', which can happen quite often enough with certain supplements like creatine. I know a fair amount when it comes to metabolism, heart rates, biology (at a molecular level) and exercise science in general (kinesiology), and from what I know, I think that I need a protein supplement that will provide me with the right amino acids to centralize on muscle growth and repair, as from what I understand, those same types of peptides will be digested and contribute to me feeling more 'full', helping me adjust to my 6-small meals a day.I have looked into something called AMP Whey Protein, by GNC, and it seems pretty good, though I would love to have some other opinions. Please tell me what you would recommend, and please feel free to share some of your own experiences with different supplements and what you thought about them. Much thanks in advance!
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Protein powder is protein powder. The small differences between casein and whey and not worth the paralysis the analysis might cause. Stay away from GNC. WAYYY overpriced. Buy off the internet. trueprotein.com is greatYou have to make a decision. Cut or add lean mass. Remember, we gain muscle better at lower bodyfat ranges. If you're above 15%, I say cut.
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Question : How much should i be exercising each week to lose weight?
I want to lose at least 12 lbs by the last week of March (which is when I'll be going to Europe). Right now, I'm 143ish and 5'6 and 16 years old.This is my current routine:2 days a week:50 min cardio and the Fitness Magazine Bikini body work out2-3 days a week:Just 50 min cardioI eat 1550-1700 calories a day.I kind of see results and I've been doing this for more than a month, but I would expect to see more by this time. So, should I amp up my exercise or lower my calorie intake?
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Eat normal, but cut out processed foods if you're eating any of that. The trick to exercise is not how often or long you do it, but how well you do it and how intense it is. You could exercise twice a week and really be eager to do it and lose more weight and get better results than you would running for an hour every day of the week.
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Question : Advice for optimizing my workout program for tone and fitness?
Good evening all, For the last month or so I have been working out, relatively three times a week at about an hour a trip or more. I usually do a couple of machines for everything, and run 1.5 miles. I have been using a whey protein mix, and its been working well for me. The only problem is I am getting bulk, but no real tone or definition. So, I decided to embark on my own 60 day program at the gym. I picked up some Pro Performance AMP Amplified Wheybolic Extreme 60 and Mega Men Extreme Athlete Vita pack after some research and price comparison. Great products to help me, but I realize I must also have an optimized diet and workout program in order to get anything out of these products. So this leads to my current plans and my question. My current workout plan is as follows:Pre-Workout(Mornings, before workout) :Basic warmups of simple exercises like push-ups, side hops, basically everything the Army has ever taught me for warming up.Workout(Shooting for 1.5 hours a day/7 days a week):Start with Cardio, a nice paced run for 1.5 miles to start and hoping to increase as the workout goes to 2.5 or possibly 3. Alternate between focusing on my legs one day(Overall legs) to the next day focusing on upper body, while spending each upper body day doing an extra set of reps on a specific muscle group(back, chest, shoulders, etc). My current plan is 15 reps x 3 with near max weight. I have been doing 25-35 reps and I was told by a friend that was too many reps at too much weight - I wasn't going to get toned. Free weights mixed with with machines.Afterworkout: Whey shake followed by simple stretches. Diet: My main focus of my diet is lean meat. Usually eggs or oatmeal at breakfast with fruit, maybe oatmeal or lean meat sandwhich for lunch with a fruit snack, and maybe a small dinner of turkey or chicken. Yes, I know it was a lot of information but I felt like in order to get good advice, I needed to provide details of what my current battle plan is. My question is, looking at my plans - what do I need to change in order to optimize my workout program?
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Good evening all, For the last month or so I have been working out, relatively three times a week at about an hour a trip or more. I usually do a couple of machines for everything, and run 1.5 miles. I have been using a whey protein mix, and its been working well for me. The only problem is I am getting bulk, but no real tone or definition. So, I decided to embark on my own 60 day program at the gym. I picked up some Pro Performance AMP Amplified Wheybolic Extreme 60 and Mega Men Extreme Athlete Vita pack after some research and price comparison. Great products to help me, but I realize I must also have an optimized diet and workout program in order to get anything out of these products. So this leads to my current plans and my question. My current workout plan is as follows:Pre-Workout(Mornings, before workout) :Basic warmups of simple exercises like push-ups, side hops, basically everything the Army has ever taught me for warming up.Workout(Shooting for 1.5 hours a day/7 days a week):Start with Cardio, a nice paced run for 1.5 miles to start and hoping to increase as the workout goes to 2.5 or possibly 3. Alternate between focusing on my legs one day(Overall legs) to the next day focusing on upper body, while spending each upper body day doing an extra set of reps on a specific muscle group(back, chest, shoulders, etc). My current plan is 15 reps x 3 with near max weight. I have been doing 25-35 reps and I was told by a friend that was too many reps at too much weight - I wasn't going to get toned. Free weights mixed with with machines.Afterworkout: Whey shake followed by simple stretches. Diet: My main focus of my diet is lean meat. Usually eggs or oatmeal at breakfast with fruit, maybe oatmeal or lean meat sandwhich for lunch with a fruit snack, and maybe a small dinner of turkey or chicken. Yes, I know it was a lot of information but I felt like in order to get good advice, I needed to provide details of what my current battle plan is. My question is, looking at my plans - what do I need to change in order to optimize my workout program?
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Question : Dancing instead of exercising?
Im looking for new ways to amp up my workout. Ive always loved dancing and I am interested in Flirty girl fitness. I wanted to know if the dvds were any good? I look it up on youtube and they have actual studios where you learn dances to new hip songs and thats what I want! So what kind of music is in flirty girl fit dvds and do you recommend any other dvds where you learn dances to new songs? Thanks!!
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Im looking for new ways to amp up my workout. Ive always loved dancing and I am interested in Flirty girl fitness. I wanted to know if the dvds were any good? I look it up on youtube and they have actual studios where you learn dances to new hip songs and thats what I want! So what kind of music is in flirty girl fit dvds and do you recommend any other dvds where you learn dances to new songs? Thanks!!
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