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Danskin Extra Thick Yoga and Pilates Mat
 
Manufacturer: Danskin
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Introducing our new mat design. This extra thick mat is perfect for yoga, Pilates or stretching. This studio quality mat has a non-slip surface. It also comes with a carry strap for your convenience. Dimensions: 68in x 24in x 5mm.

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Slippery
 
Review Date: April 5, 2010
Reviewer: D. Vavra, TX
Very slippery! I got this to replace my old one. I opened it up and it smelled of chemicals so bad it stank up my car for days. Then I get to my yoga class and I realize it is so slippery I have to take a towle and rub it down a lot before I chould even use it. I had to switch it out for a class mat halfway through.
I would not buy this or recommend it.
 
Review Date: September 14, 2009
Reviewer: Martha B. Overly, San Diego, CA
This mat is not a very good quality mat. It doesn't even seem that it is thick. It feels worse than some of the regular mats I have had. I would definately not recommend it to anyone nor would I have bought it if I had tried it at a store.
Slip,squish & tear
 
Review Date: July 27, 2009
Reviewer: nctmac, TX
Wood floors + 5 yr old yoga mat = Bruises. I needed a mat that was "extra thick" because of the wood floors - so I chose this one. Not a good choice.

The foam is too soft, in other words, the "extra thick" squishes down. Not recommended if you need padding for your back, or if you have hard wood floors.

The mat is slippery. If you would like to challenge yourself when doing standing poses which require serious concentration...then here's the mat for you. Ha ha =) I am unable to use this for standing poses because my feet start sliding.

The sides of the mat are tearing, I don't know how...I'm not doing anything crazy with this, no shoes on it, doesn't leave the house?

This Danskin Yoga/Pilates foam mat is not made to last - not durable. I am disappointed in this product. I recommend spending your money on a better quality mat.



*Did a little research(yes,I should have done this prior to purchase) and CLOSED CELL FOAM MATS are where it's at! I'm off to buy a closed cell foam mat =) *
Too slippery for many poses
 
Review Date: April 24, 2009
Reviewer: Ms. Fever, minneapolis, mn, usa
The mat is good quality and the carrying strap is excellent. However, I have had this mat for about one month and attempted to use it on a daily basis for Iyengar yoga. It was far too slippery in the beginning to be of much use for many poses. Even after a month of use and washing it by hand and by washing machine it is still too slippery. I wouldn't recommend it for someone who is doing many standing poses. I'm folding mine in quarters and using it for headstands only.
Fantastic!
 
Review Date: April 19, 2009
Reviewer: Shopping Queen, El Paso, Texas
This is a great yoga mat. It is a little thicker for some additional cushioning for your knees and tush. For the most part you don't slip. When you are in a hot yoga class, you will slipo a little... but that's because of the heat in the room not the mat.
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The FIRM Balance Trainer Kit
 
Manufacturer: The Firm
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THE BALANCE TRAINER is a fun, high energy workout that uses balance to its advantage to creatue unique exercises that keep your abs engaged during upper body, lower body, and cardio moves---so you sculpt your abs throughout the entire workout. It's a safe and versatile training tool that helps develop core muscle groups while improving posture and balance. Includes the trainer and DVD with two workout options: A full-length workout and an Express Workout for when your time is limited.

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  • High energy workout that uses balance to its advantage to create unique exercises
  • Safe and versatile training tool that helps develop core muscle group
  • Includes the trainer and DVD with two workout options
  • Creates unique exercises that keep your abs engaged during upper, lower, and cardio moves

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Total Activation: The New 5 Step Fitness Mantra
 
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In his new book Total Activation: The New 5-Step Fitness Mantra, health and fitness expert Nitin Chhoda traces the roots of America's health problems, and offers an alternative: India.

According to Chhoda, physical well-being is just one component of the health equation - emotional, social, spiritual, and intellectual components also need to be activated. These five areas can be improved by close attention to the tenets of Indian culture, such as yoga and meditation. The result is more energy, reduced levels of stress, and a healthier body.

Early Praise:
"Total Activation is the new fitness revolution. Nitin has presented a simple and powerful wellness plan for today's American."
--Jillian Michaels, Trainer on NBC's The Biggest Loser

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AM/PM Yoga for Beginners [VHS]
 
Manufacturer: Gaiam
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This yoga set is perfect for busy people who need to work in a way to relax. On the a.m. tape, Rodney Yee takes you through a 15-minute morning yoga set, while Patricia Walden leads a 20-minute evening routine on the p.m. tape. The a.m. tape was filmed on a beach on Maui at sunrise, providing a soothing background for this gentle workout. In the morning, Rodney tells us, "the body is rested but stiff from inactivity." The stretches he demonstrates are designed to increase circulation, improve mobility, and bring clarity to your mind. The movements are easy to follow (they include a conscious relaxation, the a.m. workout, and a guided meditation), and the set is short enough that it can be squeezed into the most hectic of morning schedules. The p.m. video was filmed at sunset in Death Valley. Patricia's yoga set is designed to quiet the mind after the stress of the day and to help you make the transition from active to quiet. She uses a combination of a centering series, standing poses, forward bends, and restorative poses to help you ease into night. You will need some firm blankets to sit on and a yoga strap (although a belt or scarf will serve the same purpose) to perform these movements. Perfect for the beginner and for the overworked. --Jenny Brown

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Exhale: Core Fusion - Pilates Plus
 
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"Exhale’s Core Fusion will tone you from head to toe" --Prevention

A quarter of a million people have transformed their bodies at the exclusive Exhale Spa--now you can get these same results at home.

Named "Best Fusion Class" by New York magazine, this unique program is one of the quickest, most effective ways to get a thin, sleek physique. In five segments of 10 minutes each, the Pilates-based moves deliver washboard abs, perfectly sculpted arms and shoulders, and a tighter, higher backside—fast.

The secret to Core Fusion Pilates Plus is that it works from the inside out, integrating your core with every move. The deep-toning approach goes far beyond the surface muscles, working hard-to-reach areas that traditional exercises can’t reach. Infused with yoga-inspired postures and core-conditioning exercises, this invigorating workout produces real results and will leave you feeling relaxed and refreshed.

Core Fusion creators Fred DeVito and Elisabeth Halfpapp have over 50 years’ combined experience teaching Pilates, yoga, dance, and Tai Chi, disciplines that inform the Pilates Plus workout. They are founding team members of Exhale, a leading mind/body spa with locations around the country.

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You’ve worked way too hard at losing weight to see it sneak back onto your frame. This is what happens to some people once they settle back into life after losing weight. Use a simple technique to stop yourself from regaining the weight, create scrumptious meals and save time and money during the process. What am I talking about? Why, casseroles of course!

At one time casseroles were big ideas for family dinners. It was a way for families to stretch a little so it would feed the entire family. Casserole dishes have gotten more sophisticated since their golden era, but the basic concept is still the same.

Casseroles make an easy meal for busy people and those trying to maintain their weight loss. Your meal contains all of the basic healthy components: fat, protein, starch. It doesn’t take long to put one together and anything you have around the house can be used as an add-in to change it up a bit.

One thing casseroles allow you to do is use more lean meat. Kids especially can complain that skinless meat is dried out and is tough to eat. The meat in a casserole doesn’t dry out because of the other ingredients and the even cooking environment of the oven.

Casserole cooking eliminates added fat. Many meats and vegetables can be cooked ahead of time and thrown together to be warmed in the oven just in time for dinner. Instead of using cheese, choose canned cream soups. You can purchase fat free or 98 percent fat free cream soups to hold your casserole together just as well as, if not better than, cheese. Fewer calories and sodium mean you can stay trim while still enjoying a delicious meal.

Any time is casserole time. Breakfast casseroles can be created ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to eat. Since this is your creation, pack it full of fresh chopped onions, tomatoes, reduced fat cheese, lean sausage (or tofu, if you follow a vegetarian diet), and of course eggs. Coat the pan with a non-stick cooking spray to avoid the need to add oil.

For lunch, a simple casserole is a quick fix. Use dinner leftovers to pull together something for the family. Accompany the dish with a salad.

Dinnertime brings the most variety for casseroles. Using seafood, pork, beef, or chicken, you have a base for a number of delicious meals. Experiment with different types of rice, vegetables, and soups in your casserole.

After each meal, portion the leftovers and freeze them for later. Wrap food in foil and then seal in a freezer bag or a plastic storage container for greater insulation against frost bite.

Maintaining your weight loss doesn’t have to mean starvation. Be aware of ways that excess fat can reintroduce itself to you and slam the door on it.

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