Showing posts with label fitness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fitness. Show all posts

10/09/2012

Cando Foam Roller - Blue EVA Foam - Extra Firm - 6 x 12 inch - Half-Round, Item- 30-2211 Review

Cando Foam Roller - Blue EVA Foam - Extra Firm - 6 x 12 inch - Half-Round, Item- 30-2211
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The picture of this item is wrong; it is not a round roller as the picture indicates but a half circle with a flat side, so it isn't actually a roller at all. Not sure why you would want something that's half round and half flat, but if you're wanting a roller, do not purchase this item.

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9/29/2012

Baseline Economy Plastic "Slim-Guide" Skinfold Caliper Review

Baseline Economy Plastic Slim-Guide Skinfold Caliper
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Not bad, but difficult to use with right hand. The scale is only printed on one side, so you have to use it in your left hand to read the measurement on the scale. Most people are right handed (like me), so either print scale on other side, or better yet, on both sides. You also need to have someone else do most measurements, since they are taken on your back, etc. where you cannot reach. Insruction manual is very informative. Good value for the price.

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9/23/2012

Life Source Ua-843ac Review

Life Source Ua-843ac
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this monitor works great, I regret not buying 2 at the low price i got it for, before the price went up.

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7/25/2012

Digi-Extend Hand Exerciser Set Review

Digi-Extend Hand Exerciser Set
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I'm so happy I found this product. It saved me from having to buy the Clinic Set (four times the price). You get one plastic gripper mold with interchangeable rubber bands that provide four levels of resistance. I bought this for a family member who had a stroke. It has really helped strengthen the fingers on their effected hand. I like playing with it too. It made me realize how weak my pinky fingers were. It's a little awkward to use at first. For best results, don't insert your fingers too far. Great product!

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7/05/2012

Cando White Foam Roll Review

Cando White Foam Roll
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I have spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, and arthritis throughout my entire spine. When my physical therapist showed me how to use the foam rolls, I was in heaven. I immediately ordered two for myself, one large one for my back and one small one for my neck. I do what she showed me every day and I am actually moving much better. I have had them for about a month and just the other day I "dashed" to my bedroom to get my cell phone that was ringing on my dresser. Usually when it rings, I never make it before the person is already leaving a message on my voice mail. I was shocked! I did not realize how much using them every day would make such a difference. With the large one, I lie on it parallel to my spine and let my arms and legs flop and just stay there for several minutes. Then I lie on it perpendicular to my spine and roll slowly up and down my spine. This gets things moving, blood flowing, and me being able to "dash" through the house. Okay, so it is not a run, but it is faster than a shuffle which has been my mode of walking for several years now. With the small one, I lie on my back and place the roll at my neck perpendicular to my spine and rest for a while; it opens up the space between the vertebrae and allows my nerves a break for a while. It is very relaxing. I am a 46 year old female with a disease that came on too young in my mind and am thrilled to regain some mobility. Thanks!

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5/08/2012

Sunny Health & Fitness Mini Cycle Review

Sunny Health and Fitness Mini Cycle
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This little exerciser fits right under my desk, and when it's on its mat, it does not move around on the floor (wood) at all. The noise level is pretty quiet--just a low-level ssssss, but I work at home, so I'm not sure how it would play in a cubicle setting. It was easy to assemble.
I, too, found that the tension setting doesn't make much of a difference, although it got a little tighter with more turns that I would have thought necessary. But sitting here pedaling away for a half hour felt like it lasted about a minute as I surfed and worked and allegedly--according to the calorie counter--burned about 250 calories. I did break a sweat in my air-conditioned livingroom. I expect to find myself pedaling off and on all day without even thinking about it, and I don't have to leave my work and carve out a half hour or an hour to get in a bit of daily exercise. That leaves me all the more time for my kids and family time when everyone gets home from school and work.
The pedals can be a tad slippery, but I pedal barefooted and maintain traction that way. Your desk, of course, needs to have clearance for your knees, although it is possible to turn a little sideways and pedal just off to the side of your desk while still being online or doing other work. Also, you can pedal with your hands to get a bit of an aerobic and upper-body workout in. That precludes surfing or typing, so get something good to read in front of you!
Overall, exactly what I wanted and what I hoped it would be, tension notwithstanding.

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4/21/2012

Tri-Adjustable Back Support with Stabilizers Size: Small / Medium Review

Tri-Adjustable Back Support with Stabilizers Size: Small / Medium
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I got this for my husband for back support. He is a construction worker on his feet lifting stuff all day. He can wear this under his shirts and pants all day, except on the hottest days of the year. He comes home and does not complain about how his back is sore anymore. He loves it and I love it.

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3/02/2012

Earthlite Half Round Bolster Review

Earthlite Half Round Bolster
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I'm responding to the other review which gave this bolster 2 stars - well duh, this half bolster is create for use on a massage table, not for laying upon in a yoga session. With massage it is inserted under the ankles when a client is laying face down so that the feet articulation at the ankle is not uncomfortable. I've used these half rounds for years - I like them and clients are thankful when one is inserted under the ankles.

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2/17/2012

LifeSource UA-787EJ Quick Response Auto Inflate Blood Pressure Monitor with Easy-Fit Cuff, Pressure Rating Indicator and AC Adapter Review

LifeSource UA-787EJ Quick Response Auto Inflate Blood Pressure Monitor with Easy-Fit Cuff, Pressure Rating Indicator and AC Adapter
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I've had it for one day and it seems to be accurate. I calibrated the UA-787EJ against the manual setup (stethiscope, gauge and cuff) that I purchased last week and the readings are consistant. I read the first review that stated their disatisfaction b/c the readings were "high". I would recommend calibrating the unit yourself and if it is off, return it for another or a refund.
For the last week I've tested several monitors in the local stores (Omron, ReliOn, LifeSource) and I felt that all of them reported low BP readings. I even ordered one that was very eratic in its readings but was always 10 to 12 points lower than the readings taken w/a stethiscope (sometimes I used the BP machine at Wal-Mart, which seemed to be consistent). I returned it for a refund.
I work at a hospital, and a co-worker used the new UA-787EJ this morning, found that his blood pressure was very high, went down to ER and indeed it was extremely high. If you have doubts about the accuracy, I suggest purchasing the manual steth., gauge and cuff to do your own calibartion. It was the only way I could be confident the automatic unit was accurate and reliable. The manual setup only costs about $16.00 from Wal-Mart (maybe less from Amazon) and taking your BP is easy.

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12/29/2011

Omron Go Smart Tri-Axis Pedometer Review

Omron Go Smart Tri-Axis Pedometer
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I have both the omron 720it (computer downloadable) and hj 112...both are extremely accurate and easy to use...this revision of the pedometer concept is terrific...small but large numbers...easy to set and use...it really does work in any position...the display blanks out to save power so it is inconvenient to constantly be looking at it...still not much of a problem...i checked it against my other omrons and it's within 0.7%...it keeps better track of aerobic activity than the others (they only record after 10 min of activity...the hj 303 after 4 seconds)...overall, the size (small) and accuracy and ease of use make this pedometer an outstanding device for walking or running.

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