Sexy Sweater Off Shoulder Mini Dress & Matching Stretch Knit Thigh High Leg Warmers

This review is aimed at women of a "certain age" who feel that their sexy nights have gone forever. When I contacted KD Dance to confirm that I had ordered the right size for my body (hard to fit), I got the nicest reply from Garvey who is also the KD Dance photographer. His 75-year old mother still wears the product, and I''ll bet she still feels as sexy and beautiful as this dress made me feel.

If you are working toward recovering your svelte, or if you''ve been hard-working and/or lucky enough to keep it all these years, reward yourself with a dress any dress from KD Dance that will be warm, comfortable, move with your body, and make you look and feel like you want to dance the night away even if you have never been nor never wanted to be a dancer. You will just want to square your shoulders, puff out your chest and glide through your day or night.

And for you younger women, buy it right now. It will make you want to stay firm and trim all the rest of your days.

And, for those of us who never had perfect bodies, there''s also some great shapewear some meant to be seen to wear under your delicious dress. I''m ordering my second dress today!

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Grip Pro Trainer Hand Grip Forearm Strength Gripper 30, 40 & 50 lbs FULL SET of all 3 weights

If you are an average guy with medium sized hands and have done some working out, you should be able to start with the 40 and quickly work your way into the 50. You can give the 30 to your kid or your wife, it will be too easy for you. I am a 60 yr. old geezer, 6''1", 185, who has kept in shape my entire life, but I am not a real strong guy. I have long fingers but thin bones. From the base of my thumb at the wrist, to the tip of my longest finger, it''s 8". For a trained lifter, say, a guy who can bench 300 or more, the 50 will probably be too easy. I took the 50 out of the package--it''s the only one I ordered--and was immediately able to squeeze out fifteen reps, holding each rep in closed position for one second.

This is a good product for a number of reasons. 1. Portability: it is easily carried. 2. Convenience: you can do it in your car, on walks, in your office, while watching TV, etc.. 3. Durability: nothing to break here. 4. Cost: the red one alone cost about $10 including shipping, and should last a long time.

The smell which other reviewers mentioned? Not a problem at all. If the red one gets too easy after a while, and you can crank out fifty consecutive reps with each hand, try it with just your first three fingers.....then with your last three...notice the big difference? If you change it around you will find ways to keep challenging yourself and increasing your grip strenghth.

By the way, as a guy who has worked out his entire life, and who is adamantly opposed to the idea of paying someone to work out--no gym memberships for me--I would also like to highly recommend another very inexpensive product for increasing your grip strength. Go to Home Depot or Lowe''s and buy one of those spring clamps, you know, the ones with the orange PVC grips and tips. They sell for maybe $5. You may not be able to fully close it the first time you try it, which is good. Keep working on it and you will eventually get it. The advantage to using these spring clamps is that you get a much wider range of motion than you do with the squeeze circles. Once you master the "Pony" clamps, try placing a dime between the closed handles and see how long you can hold the dime before it falls to the ground.

I''d recommend the Pony spring clamps over any of the other similar hand-strengthening products shown on Amazon, because, for one thing, you can''t try any of them out before you buy them. My experience with them is that, most of the time, they are too easy. With the Pony, you can just go to your home store and give it a go. The Pony is not easy, at least for me. Plus the Pony is very inexpensive in comparison to those other spring grippers. I have to admit that I did finally wear out a spring on one of them and it broke, but that took a long, long time to come about. So you go and buy another one. In fact, I''d recommend you get two, so that you can alternate hands, i.e., one with left hand, then one with right hand, and so on.

Another excellent finger/hand strengthener: fingertip pushups.

I found that the standard spring grips you get in sporting goods stores are too easy (I can do about 150 squeezes before getting tired). These grip trainers are pretty comfortable in my hand and the higher resistance is nice. I found the 30 to be easier than spring grips, the 40 was a little harder than spring grips, and the 50 is pretty difficult (I can only squeeze it about 20 times).

The only complaint I have is that my 40 ripped after about two days of use. The manufacturer replaced the item for me, but only after I shipped the defective item to them at my expense. If I could start over, I would have just bought two 50s instead of this set.

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Bought 3 sets of these, for myself and my roomates. I''m liking mine alot, as has everyone else at my office who has tried them. Much better than similar products I have tried that use springs for tension, being both less noisey, no way to pinch yourself, and more ''flexible'' in grip. Only complaint is that some people are allergic to latex, which is what I think these are made of.

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I liked the concept of the product. I think the whole idea was great. But I can only give 3 stars for two reasons.

First, the smell is terrible. I can only hope that the material is pure natural latex, but there wasn''t any mention on what it''s made from.

Second, the tensions aren''t correct. The green one is supposed to be 30 lbs. and the black one 40 lbs., but it felt the other way around. It was way easier to squeeze the black one.

I just hope to see some improvements of this originally well-conceived product.

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I saw this item in a magazine and figure i would try it out. Overall the item is what it advertizes and there is a noticeable difference between the different resistance ranges.

Cons:

Item does not have "Grip holds" allowing for grip pressure points to build up on the hand and over a period of time to become uncomfortable. Finger holds and thumb-hold should be provided to relieve this.

Pros:

Item is exactly as advertised and does increase strength of grip. After a single week of use you will notice an easier time gripping these and significant use does provide a bit of "soreness" to your forearm and fingers.

Items can be used in sync with one another starting with either more resistance or less, enabling personalization in workouts. Used in conjunction with free-weights and/or twisting variation forearm workouts this product is particularly effective in increaseing grip strength.

Summary:

Awesome product, but should be used in conjunction with other products for increased effectiveness.

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Club Rack in Black

This is a great ball rack.. I have it in my work out room and it is very sturdy. It is great for storage as you can store all the weighted balls and stability balls as well has bands. It fits nicely in a small corner and looks great.

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Stamina AeroPilates Reformer with Free-Form Cardio Rebounder

This is a good sturdy quality piece of equipment. I was afraid it might not be stable and function like some of the larger or more expensive reformers. This definitely holds it''s own and I''m glad I got this one because I can keep it by the wall and then easily slide it over for the workout. All of the parts work smoothly. As far as the trampoline in the lying down position, I need to start slowly or I get a little nauseous. Most importantly, I have a herniated disc in my center back and the Pilates exercises are helping me enormously. I highly recommend it.

This reformer is a great value for the money. I regularly do pilates at my gym with a personal trainer, so I am used to being on some of the most expensive machines. When I decided to get a reformer for my home, I was very concerned about how well one of the less expensive machines would functions, particularly because I''m not a small woman. I have fallen in love with this machine. It was easy to put together. I did it by myself in 15-20 minutes. Since receiving the machine, I''ve used it almost ever day and have no complaints. I feel comfortable that it will hold up to my continued use.

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I purchased this with alot of reservation. First, it is better made than I thought it would be. Second, it functions as well as the very pricey ones ($2000.00 and up). I started taking private one-on-one lessons on a reformer manufactured by Balanced Body and have learned how to use the machine. In the beginning, I couldn''t keep up the DVD''s, but now that I have had my private lesson ($53.00 an hour), I can do the DVD successful. Doing the private lesson really paid off in the long run, especially since it is cheaper to purchase the DVD instead of forking out the big bucks every 10 lessons.

I also purchased a long/short box, pole, and foot strap to use on the reformer with the corresponding DVD. These 3 pieces of equipment provides more a variety of excercise on the reformer. *This style doesn''t have all of the bells and whistles you would find on a reformer that is several thousand dollars, but not everyone needs all of the fancy stuff.

The set up was tricky, and it weighs over 100 lbs. Be sure to set it up in the room you plan on using it in. It is difficult to move once it is set up. It is is my basement accross from my 19 inch DVD HDTV. I put in the DVD and do the workout for 30 minutes. It workouts great for me.

Even my husband was shock in the decent quality. Really, what would you expect for $500.00? It worked better than we all thought. Kudos to Stamina!

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I am a Pilates Reformer instructor and I wanted to pick one up for my house, but I don''t have enough time at home for a $2,000 machine (since I can go to the gym for access).

The bad first: It is what it is. There are very few physical adjustments available, however at 5''3, I fit well into the machine so that is not a problem for me, just a flaw in general. The weights are by bungee cords, not springs, so the resistance doesn''t vary much between bungees (as it would on a reformer with springs such as a studio Allegro). It does not have wheels to roll and it sits high off the ground (good for some exercises, but not good if I want to store it or if doing unstable exercises that high).

The positive: The machine works fine. I use it to try new (basic) exercises and it works well for my needs. The exercises I know are easily achieved on the machine, the straps are comfortable and the machine is relatively silent. I only used the jumping board/dvd, which I liked (and is harder than one would think). The resistances do range from easy to hard (I just wish there were more variations than 4 steps). There is nothing I actually dislike about the machine, I only wish there was a little more variety to position and weight.

I have no regrets in purchasing this machine and I enjoy using it. Considering the cost, this machine is a good investment for someone who uses it occasionally (I am not sure how it will wear over time) and wants to get basic exercises down.

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I purchased this product several weeks ago. I am amazed at how wonderful it is. The platform and hand straps glide smoothly and quietly. The machine and platform were easy to assemble. (Be sure to assemble where you are going to have it set up as it is heavy. Also be sure that the pin that holds the platform in place is secure so the platform does not glide and pinch your fingers as you unfold the machine.) I am currently using Level I Pilates and Level I Rebounder videos and they are quite challenging. I think this machine will be great forever. There is also a chart that comes with many exercises shown so you do not even need the video. I like the platform as you can vacuum underneath it and do not have to move anything. I am 62 with bad knees and feel very comfortable with both the rebounder and the motion of the pilates.

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Attitude Ballet and Pilates Fusion with Bernadette Giorgi

The only reason I give this DVD 4 stars instead of 5 is because I have to be in the mood for it. But when I''m in the mood, it rates 6 stars.

I agree with all of Amazon Fan''s comments, particularly that it is somewhat similar to Element Ballet but more "forgiving." However, whenever I reach for Attitude and that''s usually on a day when I''m suffering a tension headache or am just too tired for cardio it relaxes and renews me. After some hard work, that is. I pop it in and start relaxing to the soft music and Bernadette''s whispery, gentle instructions then suddenly realize I''ve broken a mild sweat and my legs are trembling. The addition of the light weighted ball or handweight for two of the center barre segments and Pilates mat work are a nice change from the ordinary.

A word on the Pilates portions Bernadette assumes you have a bit of background and does not give blow by blow tutorials. Personally, I''m happy about that. I can just flow with these routines and don''t feel that I have to rigidly adhere to barked out instructions. This is a user friendly DVD.

Another good feature is that no ballet barres or special equipment is required not even a chair. This might be a good choice for the home exerciser who wants to add some barre to their crosstrain regimine without making investments in equipment and space. Nicely done.

Although it''s advertised for women over 50 I think anyone seeking an intermediate workout can enjoy it. The workout is similar to the Element: Ballet Conditioning but a wee bit more forgiving, plus there''s a little more emphasis on arm and upper body strengthening and no plyometric jumping. The pace of the ballet and pilates exercises will benefit your aerobic conditioning because it elevates your heart rate. There are two 40-minute workouts to choose from plus a variety of pre-mixes depending on your interest. A separate chapter demonstrates form pointers. Cuing is clear and the instructor always lets you know what''s coming up next. The only equipment required is a light weight ball (or 1-2 pound dumbbells) and floor mat; shoes are not required. Head-to-toe lengthening and toning, well designed, well cued, well demonstrated, nice music, pleasant instructional tone this video has it all. I also like the little inspirational blurbs that occasionally appear on screen, and I sure hope I look as good as the demonstrators do when I hit 50!

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I love this workout. I actually felt like an 8-year-old little girl in her first ballet class. Then the next day, my NOT 8-year-old muscles reminded me that I''d worked out. Love that! Bernadette again uses her soft velvet voice to motivate you and gently boot your behind into action. I am very happy I bought her DVDs, which I did based on other reviews, by the way.

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I love Bernadette''s exercise dvd''s. I now have 3 and this one is not as easy as you may think. You are taken through grande plie''s and the ballet positions. The only thing missing is the barre. That would be way to taxing for these old bones! Bernadette uses perfect form in every dvd. I appreciate her calm voice and exact instructions. You workout fluidly without having to listen to a lot of instructions first and get cold. I love this woman!!!

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Not realizing this was marketed for "beyond 50", I found this to be appropriate for someone, say in their early 40s who is eager to learn basic ballet, move in a slower, easier pace, and who doesn''t mind being in the company of mature women. The whole production is relaxed and ballet-inspired from Ms. Giorgi''s soothing voice to the piano music. If you are learning ballet, there is a option called "Form Pointers", like a tutorial of the most important positions that you''ll be using.

There are 2 30-minute workouts that both consist of STANDING, CENTER WORK W/RESISTANCE (they used a mini weighted ball), and MAT WORK (also with resistance). In standing work, Ms. Giorgi will lead you through plies, tendus, grand plies, and ballet foot positions. So, know before you go. Center work with resistance consists of multi-step moves such as a plie, bicep curl then a side bend. In mat work, it''s always optional to have resistance. Core work is the focus here by doing Pilates-based sit-ups or roll ups. Even the stretching and warm-up feel like the workout because you continue to move in a fluid fashion with ballet or Pilates.

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Wii Ankle Or Wrist Weights

I use these on my wrists while playing wii tennis and am now getting a real workout while I play! It was difficult to get used to at first; but now I can''t play without them. They''re very well made; sturdy and well priced.

Highly recommended!

These are great they dont slip on your wrist or ankles they stay in place

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I''m very happy with these weights, they aren''t too light or too heavy. It''s a great addition to the wii for exercises. I don''t see why regular weights wouldn''t work though, if you could get them cheaper. There really isn''t anything that makes these specific to the wii that I''ve seen.

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Sand filled ankle weights. They are 3 pound pair, or 1.5 pound each. They are short, so that the velcro fastener will be on part of your ankle as opposed to covering the weight. They also work on your wrists. Comfortable, unless the velcro fastener rubs your ankle. Wear socks, and don''t tighten too tight, but not too lose either or they will rub up and down while you wear them giving you rug burn. I actually was looking for some lighter ankle weights, but these will work okay. The seem on the velcro is not sewn with a stronger stitch, but a straight stitch. It did not come apart on the first use, but you can resew it with an box stitch with X pattern.

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I purchased these Wii Ankle/Wrist Weights to use when doing ''Free Run'' and ''Free Step'' on the Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board. They''re a simple design with a single, highly adjustable Velcro strap that holds them securely in place. Just this little bit of extra weight on my wrists makes for a more rigorous workout, engaging my upper body more fully. I plan to purchase a second set so I can wear them on both my ankles and wrists.

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Model-5o1c7.16 Pc of Gym323® 226lbs of Extreme Resistance Band Set

I bought these to start interval trianing. I did a lot of reasearch on which ones to buy since there are a ton out there. This set was priced better than most others and also included the round and "figure 8" bands that other sets did not have. VERY high quality. I am a big guy (6''0" 285''bs.) and used to power lift and this set is way more than enough for me. In fact, I primarily use the black and red bands combined and that is it. Oh, it is awesome that you can combine them for more and more resistance. You can''t do that with a lot of other sets. Compact and easy to store out of the way.

As a starter set, this is excellent. I started using these because since I stopped being able to go to the gym, I lost muscle. Once i started to use this however, I did regain some muscle mass and it provided for a quick and efficient work out the I enjoyed along with P90X. Some of the bands however do not feel as if they were calibrated with the proper wait but some band matching solved the problem. Overall a good set to maintain yourself in shape.

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I compared a lot of the options on-line and ordered this one. Very happy with the product. Two sets of handles, very convenient. More would be even better.

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My wife bought one and she really likes to do workout with it. She is very aggressive in her workout and I thought it would eventually break but it didn''t. I would defiantly recommending this brand. It shows what you buy is what you get!

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Used it once and one of the tubes already started to tear. Sent it back right away. Door anchor had a pretty small "stop", not sure if I would trust it.

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Handsfree Living 3-Pound Ankle / Wrist Weights

Weights are comfortable, but the velcro straps seem to be backward. One has to twist the strap to fasten it around his ankle.

If you have small wrists you might thing the weights are too big. But is you put them on right and after sweating a bit, you might find you need to loosen them. They are well made and they do add to your workout.

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Cathe Friedrich''s Body Blast: Kick, Punch & Crunch and Legs & Glutes DVD

I don''t have the combined DVD, but just the Kick, Punch and Crunch VHS, but I thought I''d write a review anyway since that is on this combined DVD. I''ve been avidly working out to advanced Taebo videos for well over a year now and thoroughly enjoy them; however, I''ve been feeling a little burnt out with them lately so I decided to try and find something that would compare to them. I''ve read lots of great reviews on Cathe Friedrich''s videos so I decided to see about getting one. Luckily for me, they were doing a clearance on some of her VHS''s on her website so I purchased this one. All I have to say is WOW! I have never been so challenged in all of my life. It wasn''t a very hard to follow workout and I picked up on all of the moves since I knew them already from Taebo, but the intensity on this is overwhelming. I made it through the whole video and was drenched in sweat. I felt great because I did the whole thing, but I was sore for the next two days. I definitely worked muscles that apparently had been hibernating. If you''re looking for an intense workout or a change from an already intense workout, buy this video!

(#1 Hall OF FAME REVIEWER)On this DVD, master instructor Cathe Friedrich offers two workouts from her Body Blast series: Kick, Punch & Crunch (KPC), a cardio kickboxing workout, and Legs & Glutes (L&G), a lower body focused strength training workout. Both workouts are excellent, but what really makes this DVD so valuable is the wide variety of customization options as described below.

I previously owned an edited, FitTV version of KPC on VHS, but I had no idea how much I was missing by not having the full workout. KPC is a 68-minute workout that combines intense kickboxing drills with choreographed kickboxing combinations and a great abs segment. The 7-minute warm-up introduces all of the punches and kicks used in the workout and gradually picks up the pace. Next comes 7 minutes of fun, intermediate intensity drills before moving on to another 18 minutes or so of high intensity drills (including some high impact work). After a brief cool-down, Cathe starts the first of three kickboxing combinations, all of which combine punches and kicks (21 minutes total). Finally, there is a 7-minute abs section using a stability ball and a nice 5-minute cool-down. This workout is an intense high intermediate/low advanced level, although knowledgeable exercises could modify down (no modifications are shown).

Legs & Glutes is a 51 minute lower body routine. Unlike many of Cathe''s workouts, it does not use a barbell, so you can get by with more minimal equipment: dumbbells, a high step (or sturdy bench), and an optional stick for balance. After a 3 1/2 minute traditional aerobic warm-up, Cathe moves into standing leg work including leg press, squats, lunges, plies, explosive (jumping) plies, drop squats, 1-legged dead lifts, plie squats, and explosive lunges. At about the 25 minute mark, she adds ankle weights for addition standing exercises such squats with side leg abduction, calf work, standing quad work, and abductor work. Moving to the floor, Cathe continues for an additional 11 minutes, first working the hamstrings with pelvic tucks and leg lifts on all fours, then targeting the outer and inner thighs from a side-lying position. This workout finishes with a nice 5-minute stretch focused on the lower body.

As mentioned above, the best thing about this DVD is the wide variety of custom options. The menus for both KPC and L&G including options for playing the entire workout, viewing the chapter selections, and mixing and matching chapters. In addition, each workout offers "Quick Select Premixes" which provide both shorter and longer workout options. For KPC, there are 7 premixes ranging in length from 27-53 minutes, and for L&G, there are 6 premixes ranging from 11-79 minutes and including all standing/all floor options. There are also an additional 7 premixes which combine segments from the two workouts; these run from 37-53 minutes. Finally, there is a "Workout Blender" option which allows you to create your own custom workout by selecting chapters from either KPC or L&G.

If you are familiar with Cathe, you know that she often incorporates upbeat, recognizable music (selections here include "Walking in Memphis," "Band of Gold," and "You Spin Me Round"). These are fun, energetic workouts which will provide you with endless variety and options--highly recommended!!!

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I recommend this DVD to anyone who needs a challenge and wants to take their workouts to the next level. I never get bored with this Cathe DVD (or any of her others for that matter), and the ability to mix & match different segments is great for days when you''re maybe short on time just do the cardio portion or just do the kick & punch drills, etc. But most days I do the entire DVD but not two days in a row. It can be tough on the knees if you don''t use proper form or if you do this DVD too many times per week.

Ok, now go ahead, buy this DVD now!! You won''t regret it!

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If you''ve never tried a Cathe workout, this is a good place to start. The 2 workouts here are just a perfect example of her workout style.

In Kick,Punch, and Crunch, you will have a kickin'' good time (get it?) You will start with intermediate drills and quickly step up to advanced drills (you can keep them low-impact, though, with a few modifications.) The workouts don''t take a load of space, so they can work in my small workout area just fine. Then you get a short breather before you move into the combos of punching and kicking. Lots of premix options to shorten up the time if you need.

Legs and Glutes is a fantastic all around leg workout. You get to work with standing weighted exercises first, then some standing leg lifts. Finally you end up on the floor (and boy are you glad to be there!) for some floorwork. It''s solid .. and those round of propulsions lunges will work you hard with no weights.

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I saw/dvr this workout on FitTV, and I simply loved it, but I''ve learned something about Cathe workouts, you have to get the DVDs, cause they not only include the workout and usually a more complete one, but a lot of options to modify it, something I didn''t get on others I have.

42 bucks might look a bit expensive, but this DVD is worth every penny, the KPC workout is very intense, and Cathe as usual providing perfect and very challenging content.

I highly recommend this DVD to anyone who have the KPC workout from FitTV, you''ll be surprised how much you were missing.

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Pearl Izumi Men''s Fly Intercool Singlet

This singlet is great for riding in hot weather. The bright color is also safer on the road. The only reason I didn''t give 5 stars is that it is a little too expensive for what it is.

I wore this for a Halloween half marathon. Very comfortable, high quality, and light weight. I''ll definitely wear this again for long runs.

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3 FIT CORD Covered Resistance Training Bands PADDED HANDLES

These resistance bands work well and came as described. My only complaint is that I wish they were a bit longer. The bands do not stretch long enough to do certain exercises where you have to reach overhead. Otherwise, good product.

I bought these to use with P90X. I''d been looking all over and trying to get reviews about the different bands to ensure I got some that would last and not break and pop me in the face!! When I ran across these and saw the protective sleeve I was thinking at least if it breaks, it''s within the covering....so I ordered them. I love ''em. It''s so important that the equipment is legit when I''m trying to do some kind of work out on my own. I''m really pleased and I plan to order the ultra heavy band really soon. (from the manufacturer-it''s not available on Amazon) These bands are strong and well put together. I intend to take them with me on my extended visits out of town. If you''re questioning which exercise bands are right or which are the best quality-you won''t be disappointed with the Fit Cords.

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This is just what I had been searching for as being under 5''2" all the other training bands had to be doubled up to work for me. This is sturdy, has comfotable handles and has another cable I can grow into. I also like the door anchor as I don''t have to get up on a chair to insert it in the door.

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I have a couple of different types of resistance bands but needed something that protected the bands when leverage around/against hard surfaces such as steel. These bands fit the bill and are much better than expected.

Additionally, ultra-heavy bands and 6'' bands in all resistance levels are available direct from the manufacturer. Ordering information is included with the purchase of this terrific 3-band set.

Great products for the price. Highly recommended.

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These are convenient weights. I love that these bands are as effective as weights but less expensive and don''t take up as much space. I''m 5''5" and they are perfect for me but my boyfriend who is 6''3" can only use them for half of his workouts. He says they''re great for curls but he can''t lift his arms to high in the air. I would recommend longer bands for taller people. Other than that I think they are perfect. I can really appreciate the covering in case the bands pop. I''m clumsy and I can only imagine knocking myself out if they popped during an exercise.

Great product!

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Mountain Hardwear Men''s Wicked Lite Double Short Sleeve T

Shirt is awesome. Wore it trekking through the himalayas for many days in a row without washing and didnt smell too bad. Shirt fits perfectly, no complaints at all.

Mountain Hardwear clothing isn''t cheap, but I think the quality is great. Love this shirt for those real hot summer days!

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they are the biggest thing in school now. All the boys are wearing them.. My son loves to match his shirt with his sneakers. The school that he attends is very hot in the winter. So this shirt is perfect. Loose and cool

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I bought this as a gift for my son. I hope he likes it. It feels like a light weight fabric,

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Title says it all. This is a great buy, on a great shirt. This shirt was easy on the wallet, super lightweight, and wicks away sweat great. I will be buying some more of these shirts!

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Pearl Izumi Men''s Run Select Thermal Tight

There have been a lot of comments regarding the sizing of these tights, so I thought I''d add one more for reference. I''m right between a small and medium usually, 30inch waist 30 inch inseam (same size for 30+ years), 155 lbs. My wife ordered me a Large for Christmas after reading some of the reviews. I found them too big and ordered a medium. For the medium the length is definitely long enough (in fact I''m pretty sure they would fit a 31 inch inseam as others have claimed they don''t, I have a bit of gathered material on the legs). That said the tights are snug, especially as they taper to the ankle, they have zips but they are tough (not impossible) to zip closed. Because of the material they don''t stretch as much as normal tights. In that way they are less comfortable and less forgiving as far as sizing. I also think the cut could be a bit better, at least for my build. I often feel myself pulling different sections up or into a more comfortable configuration. They are plenty warm, I''ve worn them on my ride to work down to 25 degrees with no issues.

With regard to the large size, although they weren''t nearly as snug they were also too baggy, they were much longer from the waist to the inseam area. I don''t know what the sizing says they should be for a large but they didn''t seem significantly longer in the leg however when compared to the mediums. I would say my size is close to the limit for a medium (you could probably get away with another inch in the length, inch in the waste and 5 more pounds but that''s about it), if you are any bigger I would purchase the large.

the quality of these is good. unfortunately they run ridiculously small. I even checked the sizing chart on Pearl izumi website and ordered a large, which is the size I wear in their padded cycling short tights. I''m going to have to send them back for an XL. Hope they fit, the large was so small i could barely get them on even w the ankle unzipped. I''m 6''2" and go about 195lbs and have a 33 or 34" waist w a 34" inseam. I''m not trying to promote other products, but Bontrager makes a full length thermal bib that is very nice and warm for about $110. Unfortunately amazon doesn''t seem to carry hardly anything made by Bontrager.

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The sizing charts for this product are not accurate. I have a 31" inseam, and typically wear a medium when it comes to bike shorts. According to the charts for this product on Amazon, a medium should have been sufficient. When I received the product, I received a medium, but they were obviously too small, and clearly labeled on the tag as a 28" inseam. I exchanged them for a large, which was also labeled as a 28" inseam on the tag, but fit beautifully. Good product that works as advertised. Perfect for cool days.

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This is the first pair of biking tights I''ve bought, but I have taken them out several times now in weather ranging from 28 degrees to 48 and haven''t felt cold in the least (at least on my legs). The fit seems really good but I can''t compare unfortunately. The sizing matched my regular pants size really nicely. If it weren''t for these I''d have stopped riding as soon as the temperature dropped.

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Many here suggest these as great for cycling. Be aware that these tights do not have padding in the saddle area like typical biking shorts. So if you have a padded saddle, no worries, but these are not the tights you would take on a 30+ mile bike ride. Besides that, great fit, quality construction, and prompt, correct ordering in the purchase process.

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BodyCraft Galena Pro Home Gym

I have had a Galena model including the leg press add-on since 2004. It''s a very solid, well-made gym. I''m 6''3" and have not had any trouble doing any of the exercises. If you''re much taller than 6''3" you may find the leg extension less than satisfactory. (It just barely works for me.) All parts move with ease and without noise except for the customary clank the moment the weight stack comes back to rest after an exercise. It came with all the straps and widgets needed to do the full range of exercises. So, no other expense, other than a book I purchased to help me see other ways to use a weight machine. (The manual and exercise poster that came with my Galena didn''t describe all of the various exercises that can be done with it and there''s a LOT more that can be done than what they tell you. Perhaps since 2004 they''ve added a little more documentation?) It fits nicely into a corner of the room and looks like it belongs in a commercial gym. For the money I didn''t find anything else close to this quality back in 2004. I''m quite happy with my purchase.

The Bodycraft Galena Pro is a well made and diversified piece of equipment. Very smooth cable and weight operation. It is sturdy enough for my 6 ft. 214 lb. husband and a good fit for myself. Amazon gave us speedy deliver without incidence. I totally recommend this as an alternative to a gym membership.

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Purchased this home gym after a week of research. Me and my son have been useing this gym for approxinatly 2 months. The shipping was good and fast it came on a large truck to my shop. It was easy to take the gym off the pallett in the boxes . Assembly took approximatly 3.5 hrs taking my time. We love this gym. My last gum was a parabody unit that I left in the old house that we sold. This gym is very well built and is solid. It does not have to fit into a corner. We have it in the middle of a room and it fits great. it is easy to reach the weight stack from either side of the gum to adjust the weight. It is nice to be able to adjust the gym to fit different size people for all exercizes it takes just a few secounds to do this. The paint job and the welds on this gym are secound to none. all The pads are very comfortable and very well stiched I look forward to working out now. There are a lot of different of exercizes to do with this unit so we can mix it up a bit. I am Highly pleased with this purchase and highly recomend it . any questions plesae ask, Glen.

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Bought the Galena Pro with leg press in 2007. Fits great in corner and is used almost every day. I am most pleased with the way the company guarantees this product. The magnet on the pin that goes into the weights cracked about a year after I purchased and they replaced at no cost....I haven''t had any problems with the replacement. Then a lower cable broke after 5 years of continuous use, but once again, the company replaced both my upper and lower cables at no cost! Awesome machine and still going strong.

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Delivery was a little slow but as it was a holiday week, not really unexpected. Gym was relatively easy to setup after overcoming the daunting number of parts. Definitely a 2-person job. Directions could use a little updating but nothing that can''t be reasoned out. I''m a little concerned about the Leg Press pulley setup as it acts choppy but I haven''t taken a good look at it yet to see if there is anything I can do to fix it. Otherwise it is a great product!

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Supermats 4''x6'' 1/2" Ultimat

4X6 rubber mats are sold at farm stores as "cow stall mats" for 40 bucks (they are actually even heavier than these and 3/4" thick rubber) or "trailer mats" (exactly like these, 4''X6''X1/2"). Ironically trailer mats are often more expensive ($42), despite being thinner, so I''d go with the super heavy duty cow mats (they do weigh about 100 lbs each so be warned). They make excellent weight lifting mats (I have my basement decked out in them). In fact all of the online reviews at my local farm store are for people using them as exercise equipment and not for cows (this is in Wisconsin too)!!!

The only downside of cow stall mats is that they can "off-gas" a bit and thus smell like rubber (this is because they are generally made from recycled rubber). From the description I have no idea if these mats will smell or not as that depends on the rubber used (recycled, etc.). However if you want to save money the easy way to get around the off-gassing of inexpensive cow mats is either to let them air out or seal the mats with a sealing floor wax (20 bucks for a jug of it at a hardware store, will do a dozen or so mats easily). Just wanted to let people know there are much cheaper options. In fact I wouldn''t be surprised if these are in fact "trailer mats" with a 200%+ markup.

I bought mine (about 10 of them) at Blaine''s Farm and Fleet in Wisconsin. However your regional equivalent should have them (tractor supply company, Mills farm and fleet, etc.). As a bonus, many cow stall mats are manufactured in the US (mine were manufactured nearby in Janesville, WI), so you may even get a chance to support a local economy and not China!

Great flooring system for a home weightlifting gym. It''s heavy and very dense, very similar if not the same type of stuff you see in most commercial gym''s. Heavy duty, takes dropped dumbbell punishment, and resists damage/cuts. Use a drywall T-Square as a guide, and put a new blade in a box cutter. Take several passes to cut it and take your time. It cuts straight and square for a professional look. I will definitely buy these again when I get a bigger room for the gym.

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I purchased this mat and daily user. Heavy Duty and Stuff as Steel. Perfect for your weight lifting room. Ideal for under all your weighting lifting equipment. They are square cut so you can easy use 2 of 4 together to cover your entire floor. Go to hardware store and get a roll of carpet tape. The rubber is very dense and the diamond plate non-skid surface works great and looks cool too. This best fitness equipment mat on the market! You will not be disappointed. Don''t be fooled; This is NOT an exercise mat. This is Equipment Mat.

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Purchased 4 mats for weight lifting area and to provide protective covering over tile flooring in my basement. I accidentally dropped two 50 lb dumbbells during a workout and tile flooring beneath was unscathed.

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I have never given a review but this mat IS the BOMB! It''s just the best mat you can get for the money. I''m buying another one now. It''s pricey but well worth it. You WON''T be disapointed.

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Jane Fonda Workout Cardio Hoop

This p.o.s. hoop falls apart instantly! As soon as you get a few revolutions going, off your body it goes a flinging! Don''t buy!

I picked this up on clearance at Target, super excited because I always wanted to try hula-hooping for exercise, but thought most of the hoops out there were pretty expensive. I didn''t even even let the one and only review posted here deter me, thinking maybe they just didn''t put it together right. Well, that review was 100% correct! Although there are no instructions in the box on how to properly put the hoop together, it was simple enough to figure out...later I found video instructions on the company website on how to put it together, and my assembly was correct. I should have been more skeptical as soon as the instructor comes on the DVD and her hoop looks kind of warped and crooked like the segments just don''t wanted to stay aligned. Sure enough, a few twirls in, and my hoop went flying off behind me as it came apart. I kept putting it back together a few more times before I threw it aside and grabbed my kids'' toy hula hoop and finished the DVD.

For the few sporadic moments that the Ultrahoop stayed intact, I was able to get a feel for it and could tell that this will give you a good cardio/core workout. Since I finished the DVD with a regular toy hoop, I realize you definitely need a weighted hoop; the lighter weight of the toy just doesn''t give you any control or resistance. I can hoop for a long time, but the "work-out" just isn''t there with the toy. The DVD itself is a good no-impact routine, which is what I need having bad knee issues. Too bad this hoop is useless.

This is going back to the store, but the workout gave a little taste for hooping and now I want more. I went ahead and ordered a Hoopnotica travel hoop (through Amazon, it''s cheaper than their website) for more money instead. Can''t wait for it to get here!

This product is poorly made!!! It is almost impossible to put together and comes apart when you use it. My hoop actually fell apart and broke...don''t waste your time and $.

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i was super excited to receive this hoop...fell apart as soon as i tried it out. perhaps some Gorilla glue will do the trick. shipped immediately though (only "pro", so far). shame on you, Jane Fonda.

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worst ever ,falls apart instantly , dvd is nice but got stock in my brand new dvd player ,cant get it out no matter what i try , save your money and dvd player

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This is the most excellent exercise product I''ve ever owned. I also bought mine on clearance at Targetng, in exchange for an unwanted Christmas gift 2 years ago. The hoop, once it''s assembled PROPERLY, is awesome. It is strong, durable, comfortable to use and effective. I''ve done 1000 revolutions at a time with this hoop, with no problems. In fact, it''s put together so well, that I''ve not been able to take it apart.

The weight of it negates any possibility of not losing inches. I would encourage anyone who wants an easy way to tighten their core and lose inches to buy this hoop. Just be sure to follow the assembly instructions and don''t blame the product for your lack of efficiency.

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McDavid Women''s Hexpad Sliding Short

Love the McDavid hexpad line. My daughter''s a college bound goalkeeper and gets pretty banged up...hexpads help out her situation quite a bit. She loves them!

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SmartWool Microweight T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men''s

I read a blog post where a t-shirt connoisseur was extolling the magic of Merino wool shirts. He claimed that they''d last forever if cared for, and that they could be worn comfortably for days at a time without developing man odor. Being the curious type, I decided to investigate the $50 t-shirt.

I''m actually wearing it now, and it''s been in the rotation (of mostly black t-shirts) for a few weeks. The first thing I noticed was how much the shirt breathes; it''s comfortable and appropriately warm, yet my body heat seems to find its way out easily. The ol'' armpits, while slightly warmer, stay dry and cooler than in a cotton shirt, and I never feel like heat is just trapped against my skin. (Bear in mind I''m in Florida, and I''ve not had a chance to try this out in actual cold weather.) Because of this breathability, or maybe just Merino magic, the shirt really can make it for days without getting gross. My high score was a four-day stretch wherein I was outside a lot at the end. At that point, a faint but noticeable odor embedded itself into the shirt. I''ll remind you, dear reader, that I''m an already kind-of-sweaty guy currently living in Florida. Four days with any undershirt is fairly miraculous.

I''d scratch myself to death in a wool sweater, and to me this shirt has a very slight "wool effect." It''s not nearly enough to make it uncomfortable (it''s easily my favorite t-shirt now), but I can feel the difference between it and a cotton shirt. Given how anti-wool-sweater I am, I''m surprised that the shirt is as comfortable as it is. The flat seams are fine; I''ve never been bothered by normal seams, so all I really notice is that the stitching looks more dependable and a tad hardcore.

I plan on not stinking in this shirt for years. Only time will tell how this (gently washed) wool t-shirt will hold up to the standard cotton ones in the rotation. Hopefully I''ll remember to report back!

I liked this product. I bought it for a Christmas present, but since there were so many choices the person I bought it for showed me what they want. There was one downside to this product, it was that the T-shirt isn''t solid gray or anything, in is a t-shirt that has gray and white strips on it. From a distance, yes it does look gray but when you get close you can see the lines. I think that they should have close ups of the shirts because the person I bought it for wanted a solid gray t-shirt. This is probably the only downside.

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I bought this shirt specifically to use as a base layer, and it works quite well. It is very comfortable, and is now my favorite shirt. The $65 price tag is definitely steep, but it is well worth it.

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Absolutely love it. Fits normal. I machine wash and dry over a chair. Dries really fast. Not itchy at all. Not hot or too thin, seems to regulate a specific temperature just slightly warmer than a normal t-shirt. Really comfortable.

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Have been wearing this regularly for a month or so now. It has been very cold and, since I am outside most of the day, I have been wearing one of these nearly every day. FIts well. Keeps me warm.

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Sexy Sweater Classic Knit Ballet Neck

I ordered the dance top in cream to wear when doing video ballet and stretching workouts. It''s so cute, cozy and warm that I find myself wearing it even when I''m not working out. Two things that should be noted on this KD Dance top. First, the sizing runs somewhat small. I ordered a small (I''m 5''4", 105 lbs, AA cup) and the top is snug on me. If you want a looser fit, go up a size. Secondly, the top is folded up in such a way that you would swear it was a pair of leggings and not a top at all when you first open the package. I contacted customer service and informed them that the wrong item was shipped. I promptly received a response from a very pleasant, personable KD Dance rep, who told me that he would be happy to arrange an exchange for the correct item but to first double check the "leggings" and see if there wasn''t a neckhole between what appeared to be the legs. It turned out to be the top and this is apparently a pretty common mistake. Overall, I quite like the top and plan to get another soon in a different color.

I love this sweater. I bought it in pink and it is so soft and pretty. One reviewer said it seemed to be knit by angels, which sounds funny but when you get it you will know what she means! To be honest I thought the price was a little steep but it seems hand knit and delicate and worth the money. I wear a medium to large usually but based on KD dancewear sizing, I am an XL. I was skeptical at first thinking it might be too big but it was just right and not loose. If you are an XL normally, an XL would not even fit. This sweater runs small but has very long arms. I have long arms and have to push the wrists up a good amnt. But the sweater is sexy and chic. The pink is a bit sheer but I wore a black spahetti strap tank top underneath and it was really cute. I don''t know if the sizing is listed here (it seems to be based mainly on your weight) but if you go to KD Dancewear''s website, you can find the sizing. I ordered it off amazon because it was a few dollars cheaper here than on their website. Also, the girl in the picture has the bottom of the sweater all scrunched up to show off her abs. In reality, it doesn''t fall like that. Lays like a regular sweater. But it is off the shoulders. Definitely feels like a dancer''s sweater. Love it!

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O.k., so this top is so lightweight yet snuggly warm, that it feels like it *must* have been knit by angels. If I ever get a chance to visit the KD factory, I will report back on that theory...Seriously, though, it has been cold here in Southeast Louisiana much colder than usual and our buildings are not insulated for this weather. I get so *tired* of wearing so many layers all day and feeling like one of those kids whose mom bundles her up before going out to play in the snow (thermal underwear? check! two pairs wool socks? check! flannel shirt? check! wool sweater? check! courderoys? check! extra puffy snowsuit, scarf, hat, and gloves? check!....ughhhhh....). SO, I was thrilled when I recently got this ballet top, because I can pair it with a lightweight scarf, be warm and comfy all day, and *still* feel sexy and chic. It feels like a small victory for this chica! The delicious, rich charcoal color and the sophisticated neckline make this garment as fit for a night on the town as it is for a session on the yoga mat or in the dance studio. The way this fabric moves with you without clinging, and provides warmth while still being breathable, really distinguishes it. And if you wear it to bed after wearing it out on the town, then you can be the most fashion-forward lady in all of dream land! C''mon gals, what are you waiting for?!

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This is my second KD Dance off the shoulder top.I really love them very comfortable and although it is off the shoulder it stay in place, I wear a tee shirt underneath .I have had quite a few compliments when wearing the first one I got .They are a light very comfortable knit and I love the lightness as I live in Florida .I danced for 15 years and wished I had had something like this all those years ago ..

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I contacted seller about the sizing (which I recommend)....they responded back immediately and were very cooperative and helpful....email is the best way to contact them if you have any questions. This is top quality merchandise......as the saying goes "you get what you pay for"; well, this is good stuff....I bought it as a present for my niece...she loved it and thought it was very cool.....very soft wool with alot of stretch. Launder as you would any good quality sweater knit.

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