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3/27/2013

Sportline Solo 960 Heart Rate Monitor Watch Review

Sportline Solo 960 Heart Rate Monitor Watch
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I am a feminine, older, and slim woman coming out of surgery where I need to get a certain amount of quality exercise. One has to read the instructions carefully, but I find no difficulty using this watch. I wear it daily as my regular watch - just in case I can get in exercise during lunch, etc. It is advertised as a man's watch - but I find it looks just fine for a woman. I like very much the large read out, the calorie counter and the fact that it measures distances. I like to know the distance walked in the neighborhood. As it relates to the heart monitor - no problem ever. The instructions state that you might need to moisten your finger to get a reading. I seldom have to do that. It is a neat, sturdy, multitasking watch - not too difficult for anyone to learn to use, and not too ugly for a woman. One note - the pedometer works very well for a particular activity and span of time; however, it seems to shut down during the course of a day;especially if you are doing sedentary activities, and does not restart itself. But still a fine watch. I wear a separate pedometer if I really want to see how close I come to getting the desired 10,000 steps a day.

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Easily measure your intensity level whether standing still or running in full stride with the Solo 960 heart rate watch. Boasting Sportline's patented One-Touch technology, the watch responds to a single touch of the finger to deliver accurate EKG heart rate readings, so you can stay focused on your next lap, rep, or whatever else lies ahead. The Solo 960 also calculates your target heart rate zone and counts your calories burned, helping you design the optimum workout. And best of all, the Solo 960 doesn't require an uncomfortable chest belt, nor do you have to stand still to measure your pulse. Easy to use, accurate, and responsive, the Solo 960 lets you cruise at your own speed with no strings (or anything else) attached. Other details include 12- and 24-hour time settings, a large digital backlit display, a three-beat speed sensor, and an out-of-zone alarm. The Solo 960 is also backed by a one-year warranty.


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3/20/2013

Premier Protein - High Protein Ready To Drink Shakes, 18-11oz shakes Review

Premier Protein - High Protein Ready To Drink Shakes, 18-11oz shakes
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I drink one of these after coming home from the gym. They're filling and quite satisfying and I don't feel the need to eat anything else. They're best ice cold although the instructions say not to freeze them, so I stick a cold one from the fridge in to the freezer for just a few minutes as soon as I get home, and by the time I've changed out of my sweaty work-out clothes, it's really ice cold without actually being frozen.
160 calories - 30 from fat; total fat 3 grams; 5 grams carbs; 1 gram sugar; 3 grams fiber; 30 grams protein; 330 mg sodium; 680 mg potassium; no high fructose corn syrup. However, FYI, this does contain some calcium caseinate just in case you are not in favor of using calcium caseinate as a protein source.
I buy the chocolate flavor which is quite yummy, not artificial tasting and tastes like thick, chocolate milk - especially when ice cold as mentioned above. I've never tried any other flavors except the chocolate.
This price and shipping seem very expensive, but I buy them at one of the membership big-box warehouse type places (that begins with the letter "C") for a much better and more reasonable price.

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2/06/2013

Omron Hj-112 Digital Pocket Pedometer with Safety Leash for Pedometer (1) Unit. Helps Save Pedometers From Loss While Running or Walking or Doing Exercise Review

Omron Hj-112 Digital Pocket Pedometer with Safety Leash for Pedometer (1) Unit. Helps Save Pedometers From Loss While Running or Walking or Doing Exercise
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I've tried several pedometers over the years, but this one is definitely the best. Other pedometers have fallen off my waistband, not counted steps if they were a little bit sideways, counted far too many steps, and just plain not worked after only a short time.
I bought this Omron in December and it is now the end of January. It has a high quality case that feels solid, unlike others that feel so fragile that normal handling has made them fall apart. It counts accurately, I don't have to worry about keeping it in exactly the right position because it counts steps correctly as long as it is vertical. That means it can be any which way in a pocket or bag as long as it isn't laying flat like it would on a table.
The 7 day memory is nice too if you want to track your steps per day over time. You can look back and see your step total. It also calculates distance and calories and something called aerobic steps. The aerobic steps is just a smaller number than the total steps. The little safety clip has prevented it from falling to the ground on several occasions. I use it almost every day. I walk more with it than without it because I like to see my step number going up. I've only gotten 10,000 steps a few times, but my average continues to climb.
You can buy this pedometer with confidence and start adding up the steps! Have fun!

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1/09/2013

Solgar - Whey To Go - Mixed Berry, 16 oz powder Review

Solgar - Whey To Go - Mixed Berry, 16 oz powder
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I used to drink muscle milk after working out and myoplex shakes. I am a vegetarian so other than eggs and peanuts I dont get much protein otherwise.
After reading a consumer report article on both Muscle Milk and EAS Myoplex containing way more Heavy Metals than allowable by the FDA (Arsenic, Cadmium, and Lead) I returned my remaining Muscle Milks and Myoplex to Costco for a full refund. (Costco has since discontinued selling Muscle Milk).
According to Consumer Reports Solgar Whey to go has the least amount of heavy metals (virtually undetectable amounts) which appeals to me. (not a huge fan of lead in my drinks)
I got the 32 vanilla bean from amazon and it tastes way better than the Myoplex chalk anyway so im stoked. Win, Win.

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1/05/2013

The Fitness Challenge Board Game Review

The Fitness Challenge Board Game
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I was pleasantly surprised when I received The Fitness Challenge. The quality of the pieces far exceeded my expectations. The game came with a really nice scorecard and super strong magnets to hang it on a fridge (or hanging tabs for a wall or corkboard) The rules are very well written - catchy - and easy to understand. You start the game by signing a contract to signify your commitment to exercise for 8-weeks. There are two decks of wager cards that give fun ideas for all kinds of things to bet for. The wager cards are divided into different categories and can be played by couples, kids, relatives, co-workers and friends. They attach to the scorecard with well-made plastic clips. The game also comes with static cling "star points" that allow you to track your workouts. The nice thing is that the entire game is re-useable. The list of exercise choices includes just about any kind of activity you can think of, and the game specifies you how long you have to do each activity, depending on your fitness level. I really felt like having everything you need in the box takes all of the guesswork out of starting and completing an exercise program.

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12/31/2012

BodyTech - Bodytech Shaker Bottle, 1 piece Review

BodyTech - Bodytech Shaker Bottle, 1 piece
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I'm a first year college student and had to ditch the blender for a protein shaker. It's been over a month now and it's still working great. My protein powder is never clumpy (ON Whey). I generally shake it for 40-60seconds. Ignore the comments about this leaking - if you make sure the lid is on tight and the caps are closed, it won't leak - trust me on that.
It's a good product for the price. I highly recommend it.

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11/23/2012

ActiTrainer Personal Activity Monitor, Black Review

ActiTrainer Personal Activity Monitor, Black
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I've been using my Actitrainer for over a week and have gone back and forth on whether I'm satisfied or not. First, I'll list the pro's: Pedometer seems to be accurate; heart rate monitor appears accurate and works well; product is small and can be conveniently worn without being noticeable; fairly easy to operate. Cons: The previous reviewer is right about the calculations not being based on heart rate. This was a real disappointment to me. While I was warned about activities such as weight lifting and cycling being grossly underestimated, I thought this would be useful to calculate calories burned during aerobics/dance type workouts. Calories are calculated, but seem very under-estimated. And if I stop periodically for weightlifting or calisthenics, even though my heart rate is maintained, the calorie burn shows as 0. That leads to the next drawback which is the online service that you can subscribe to for $9.95/month. Software for Actitrainer Client comes with the product for free, but doesn't allow you to display your data. The only way to actually display and track your data is use the Virtual Trainer product. In my opinion, for $200, this could have been provided as free software, not an online service. As for the website, I see improvements that could be made, but it seems that updates are constantly being made, so I'll probably suggest additional features for what it's worth.
The meal tracker section of web page was awkward. On my first day, I got a runtime error and was unable to enter my calories in. It would be very helpful if there were a way to make some manual adjustments to the calories burned totals also. For instance, knowing that you can't wear the trainer while swimming or that you don't get the full calories burned for aerobics, we could still estimate the numbers and manually adjust them on the web. That way, our calorie deficits and other graphs would be more accurate.
The sleep tracker is an interesting feature, but again you have to subscribe to use it. This isn't a feature I would use regularly however. I really like the way you can display detailed minute-by-minute info on your workouts to show heart rates, calories burned per minute, etc. There's also a lot of detail when you're in lifestyle mode. Again, all of this looks accurate.
All in all, I think this product should have cost less and should not require the online subscription. Compared to what I had researched on similar products, I think this works comparably if not better, but the price is higher. Ideally, I still think the Body Bugg would have been what I wanted, but it comes with a heftier price tag and requires the user to wear a big armband all the time, as well as subscribe to an even more expense website.

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11/12/2012

Polar FT60 Women's Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Purple) Size: M-XXL strap Review

Polar FT60 Women's Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Purple) Size: M-XXL strap
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Since there are now only two brief comments, these details underlying my conclusion may assist potential FT60 buyers ...--- What Prompted the Purchase ---
A winter surprise: my Garmin Forerunner 305 yields only heart rate data when exercising indoors. Further, user comments reveal that its associated Foot Pod does nadda unless your feet are moving forward on a treadmill or the like.
Initially, it seemed the Polar F11 would be just fine for indoor tracking. While it performs well, trying to get to the data proved profoundly frustrating. As for pushing the F11's data to the Polar website (free), lotsa luck. The watch needs to chirp/talk to a microphone on your PC. Short version: the thing was a complete pain to actually use, in virtually all respects. I quickly returned it to Amazon, did more research, then grabbed this FT60. Lightyears in blissful difference!--- Operational Details / The Watch (& Polar's Customer Service) ---
1) Setting up the watch was very intuitive. But the printed manual is indeed useful, if needed.
2) Customer service is marvelous! I encountered one setup snafu -- it seemed the setup routine died midway through. I called Polar (number at the website); quickly encountered a human; he gave me step-by-step "hard reset" instructions, which immediately cured the watch's apparent headache. No questions other than "How may I help you, M'am?" From dial-up to completion took just about five minutes, if that long.
3a) It's incredibly easy to review the data on the watch both during and after a training/exercise session. During the session, just tap the larger middle button on the right to signal you're ready to start. Tap again to get it going. To change screens, tap the up and down buttons on the right. To pause, hit the lower left button. To stop completely/end the session, tap the lower left button again. To turn on the backlight, tap the upper left button. May sound complicated, but it all feels quite natural in terms of actual usage, so it's really *NOT* about struggling to memorize anything.
3b) Reviewing data on the watch: During session, a few taps on the right buttons yield heart rate avg/max, calories burned, % of fat burned, & session duration. Ditto when the session is over; there's even a blurb teling you how you're progressing in overall fitness.
4) Once you input your particulars, the FT60 provides an accurate tailored-for-your-specs calorie count for everything, whether a Wii Boxing/ Running/ etc session (academic studies yield calorie counts per minute; Google/ as a doublecheck), spinning on an indoor bike, using a step machine, etc.
5) The heart rate strap (in the box) is so comfortable that I forget I have it on (something I can't say about the Garmin strap). Just moisten the (obvious) sensors and you're good to go.
6) Unlike the F11, the battery in BOTH the watch AND the strap are user replaceable. There's even an obvious indentation on the back of each, for the screwdriver.
7) Nice touch: you can easily remove/unclip the "power" part of the strap, saving battery life.
8) Great extras, in terms of setting up tailored programs in the watch itself. The manual explains it all.--- The Free PolarPersonalTrainer.com Website (PPT) ---
Finally, there's the matter of pushing the data to the freebie PPT website (you can set up your account while awaiting FT60 delivery). The bad news: you'll need a $55 add-on, Flow Link, which I ordered from Pa.-based Heart Rate Monitors (free shipping) via Amazon Marketplace. Ordered on a Thursday night; USPS delivery in NC the following Monday; comes in a bubble wrapped 8.5x11 inch envelope, fitting in mailbox -- track via your Open Orders page at Amazon.
The good news: the Flow Link cradle personifies no-fuss. Download the free "WebLink" software from Polar and install. Reboot (a must, trust me.) Attach the Flow Link's USB cradle. Set your FT60 face down onto the curcular center of the Flow Link device. Polar's software springs into action, pushing the data to your PPT account as expected. (Vista Ultimate / 32-bit laptop.)
At the website, you can change the string of default-named "Training Session"s to Spinning, Wii:Boxing, Stepping, HHA (HipHopAbs), Yoga, whatever at your "My Sports" tab. If your indoor bike gives you speed and distance, that can be added to the corresponding PPT session as well.--- Tip ---
Google SPORTTRACKS for a free and incredibly useful Win app, wherein you can (manually) log all your Polar data. Extra work, but it's so inherently motivating. Who wants to see empty days when ya sluffed off your fitness routines?! Allows you to keep track of ALL your fitness activities, whether indoors or outside.--- Bottom-Line ---
All in all, a best-bang-4-da-bucks purchase. The premium price over the F11 has paid for itself in saved time/tears via eliminated data-retrieval woes. Watch is comfortable, and looks decent enough to wear sans exercising. For all of these reasons, I highly recommend the FT60, without any reservations whatsoever.


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The smartest way to better fitness, the Polar FT60 women's heart rate monitor watch helps you stay motivated and improve your conditioning. The FT60 works by first checking your daily condition, and then guiding you to the ideal training intensity for your age and fitness level. Knowing your heart rate not only helps you reach your personal fitness goal, but also improves your physical condition in general, as it's vitally important to train at the appropriate intensity level. If you exercise too hard, you may quit before you reach the real benefit, but if you work out too leisurely, you'll struggle to lose weight at all. The FT60 helps overcome these problems by encouraging you to map out a complete fitness routine.
The FT60 is packed with innovative training features to help you toward your exercise goals. First off, the watch includes a Polar Star personalized training program that adapts to your workout habits. By giving you weekly training targets and providing constant feedback, the watch guides you without being too strict, helping you reach your goals more efficiently. The watch also displays heart rate info in several ways, including as a percentage of your maximum heart rate, as beats per minute, and within a graphical target zone indicator. And should your heart rate exceed or dip below your target zone, the FT60 will sound an alarm that helps you return to form.
Users will also love the variety of proprietary Polar functions, including ZonePointer, Polar OwnZone, and Polar OwnCal modes. The ZonePointer is an audible and visual feature on the display of your FT60 that shows you where your current heart rate sits within your target heart rate zone. The Polar OwnZone mode, meanwhile, provides a customized target zone for individual exercise sessions. Finally, the Polar OwnCal mode shows your energy expenditure during one exercise session, as well as your accumulated kilocalories during several exercise sessions. You can also set daily and weekly exercise goals in terms of calorie expenditure, helping you achieve both short-term and long-term goals.
Other features include support for the G1 GPS sensor (sold separately); a built-in fitness test that measures your aerobic fitness at rest in just five minutes; a ZoneLock mode that lets you activate a target zone in the midst of training with the press of a button; an OwnCode mode that prevents crosstalk from other heart rate monitors nearby; a recording mode that tracks your average and maximum heart rate, calorie expenditure, distance, and total exercise time, and then puts it in an exercise file (with 100 total files); water resistance to 30 meters; a 12/24-hour clock with a day/week indicator; a built-in backlight; an alarm with a snooze; a low battery indicator; and a Polar FlowLink connection for transferring data between the FT60 and a computer. Sporting an attractive purple housing, the watch carries a two-year warranty.
Manufacturer's Warranty The original purchaser of this heart rate monitor is backed by a limited warranty that states that this product that the product will be free from defects in material or workmanship for two years from the date of purchase.
About Polar The first EKG accurate wireless heart rate monitor was invented by Polar back in 1977 as a training tool for the Finnish National Cross Country Ski Team. The concept of "intensity training" by heart rate swept the athletic world in the eighties. By the 1990s, individuals were looking to heart rate monitors not only for performance training needs, but also for achieving everyday fitness goals. Today, the same concept of heart rate training is being used by world-class athletes as well as everyday people trying to lose weight. Polar is the leading brand among consumers, coaches, and personal trainers worldwide and the company is committed to not only producing the best products, but also being the leading educator on the benefits of heart rate based exercise.


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9/05/2012

Celsius Original Calorie Burner Sparkling Cola Review

Celsius Original Calorie Burner Sparkling Cola
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My only hang up on other energy drinks like Red Bull & Monster drinks is how bad they taste. They start with a bad taste and end with a bad after taste. It seems like every new energy drink that has come out in the last three years was a variation copy of Red Bull.
Celsius is nothing like their competitors on the energy drink line. One sip of Celsius and one thing you will notice is they did not become a copy of Red Bull.
Celsius is the best tasting energy drink that I have tasted. The first swig was pleasing and the drink ended clean. No bad after taste. I have enjoyed all of Celsius flavors.
Celsius also gives me a boost of energy when I feel like I am dragging or during workouts. The best thing is Celsius don't have the crash affect that other drinks tends to give you.
I wished Celsius existed back when I was drinking those nasty Red Bull & Monster drinks back three years ago.
I give Celsius 5 stars because I love this energy drink and keep my fridge stack with the products.


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8/26/2012

Vega Complete Whole Food Health Optimizer - Berry Flavor - 36.6 ounces Review

Vega Complete Whole Food Health Optimizer - Berry Flavor - 36.6 ounces
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First, I find it incredibly silly to judge a nutritional product (and call it "poor") solely based on what it tastes like. Second, I personally feel, and so do those I know who've tried it, Vega is probably one of the best tasting shakes out there (and it can simply be mixed with water, by the way, for those of you who are like me and hate milk AND milk substitutes).
As for what truly matters: the quality of the shake. Vega is hands down the best of its kind on the Vegan/Vegetarian market. This isn't just a shake thrown together by marketers, this was based on years of research and development by Brendan Brazier, a true vegan athlete. It is the perfect combination of protein, fiber, vitamins, nutrients, and even some herbs. The protein itself is an amazing and hard (or impossible?) to find combination of hemp, pea protein, brown rice, and flax. NO soy, either!
I've been taking these shakes for about two months and feel and see a noticeable difference, which is key - in energy level, muscle development, even mental clarity.
As for the cost, sure its a little pricey, but it goes back to the old "you get what you pay for". Think about why taking a supplement is important to you, and then ask yourself if paying slightly more but receiving more benefits are worth making a sacrifice somewhere else. By they way, Vega is so inclusive that it eliminates the need for going to several different supplements, therefore I think the price basically evens out within a budget. Also, I find a half a serving (one scoop) does the trick just fine, so you can stretch out the life of a tub.
Believe me, I've done my research, and there are some good products out there, but this one really is "the best"!


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6/09/2012

Wai Lana 151M Yoga Ball Kit, 65cm - PARENT Review

Wai Lana 151M Yoga Ball Kit, 65cm - PARENT
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As I use the Wai Lana video tapes to do yoga exercise at home every day, I trust her products also, and decided to go with what I know, and buy my equipment from her label also.
The ball is firm for sitting on, and with just enough bounce. A perfect height for doing those back arch yoga exercises which you need some support in to get a really good stretch.
As I work on the computer a lot, I get a lot of lower back pain, and also tightness through my shoulder-blades; I find this ball and some of the suggested exercises, the perfect antidote.
It's also great for the ab crunch & reverse crunch(and boy do I need them!)
The supporting booklet contains `ball assisted exercises' for Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced, illustrated with attractive & informative pencil drawings of Wailana doing the exercise, step by step.
It's a pretty handy little booklet and is a great daily workout.
Highly recommended. Some yoga exercises are improved by the use of aides, and this ball is very handy. When it's not being used for exercise my son loves to play with it - so far it's been incredibly sturdy and durable, especially considering what we have put it through!
Only note is - although the air pump works, it's a good idea to take it to a gas station & pump it up there, just make sure you use a manual airpump, not the type where you enter in the numbers (for obvious reasons, eg over inflating the ball).
Highly recommended
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5/20/2012

Omron HJ-112 Digital Pocket Pedometer Review

Omron HJ-112 Digital Pocket Pedometer
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Since getting attached to pedometers a couple of years ago, I've gone through at least a dozen--Digiwalkers, Oregon Scientifics, Omrons. Sometimes the clips would break (Digiwalkers have no spring clip), or the cover would snap off, or they would prove highly inaccurate, or they would be bulky, or they would be too "versatile" and intricate to be practical for someone who was simply looking to get in 10,000 steps for the day. For this reason, I recommended the Sportline 330 as a comparatively rugged, accurate, and inexpensive step counter that, if need be, could be replaced with minimal financial damage.
But recently I saw this "high end" Omron at Walgreen's and thought I'd give it a spin. Its primary allure: it claims to be so sensitive that you don't need to wear it on a belt or some other outer wear. Just drop it in your shirt pocket or purse and forget about it.
Guess what? The Omron people aren't pulling your leg. This is indeed a very sensitive little machine that does what it says it will do, in addition to being fast, easy, convenient, and extremely durable. I decided to test it by walking 30-40 minutes with the Omron in my shirt pocket and the Sportline clipped to my belt. At the end of my walk the Omron and Sportline were within 80 steps of each other. Moreover, it was the Omron that gave me the extra steps (a bonus if you consider the amount of time it takes--practically 2 hours--to log the full 10,000 steps).
The only advanced feature I occasionally use is the memory bank. The device automatically resets to 0 steps while saving the previous day's count in memory (for up to a week). Although I set the clock, I rarely use the other extra features--calorie counter, aerobic read-out, or even distance covered. I don't even bother with things like entering stride length and attaching clips or necklaces. This particular Omron model rises above the field because of one thing: quality. It's accurate, it's easy and fast, and it's dependable if not indestructible (I've sat on it, inadvertently sent it through the wash, dropped it into a bath-tub). It keeps going, as long as you do. If you have a shirt pocket and know how to read from one to 10,000, you're on your way.
You can never have too many good pedometers, but this Omron makes it unlikely you'll need another one any time soon. There's no question in my mind that this is best of breed, the one that Tiger Woods would use even if he had to pay for it and realized no rewards other than the practical and motivational benefits of the device itself. At its current price, it's probably the best buy on Amazon.

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Contents: 1 pedometer, 1 pedometer holder with Spring Clip, 1 Pedometer strap, 1 clip for strap, 1 battery screwdriver, 1 instruction manual, 1 CR2032 battery.The Easy Way to Weight Loss and Improved Health!Walking is a popular and easy way to better health. Reach for a goal of 10,000 steps a day to improve both your physical and mental health. Put it in a pocket, bag or on your waist in the horizontal or vertical position for proven, accurate results.Attain your weight loss quickerThe Omron Pedometer counts total steps, aerobic steps, duration of aerobic walk, calories consumed by walking and distance. 7-Day memory tracks your daily progress. The Aerobic Step CounterAerobic steps means burning more calories, resulting in faster weight loss. In addition, aerobic steps can improve your cardiovascular endurance. The Omron Pedometer tracks aerobic steps separately, making it easier to attain your goals. Aerobic steps start counting after 10 minutes on continuous walking or running.The large display lets you quickly check your progress throughout the day. Now you can see how far you've gone or how many calories you've burned.

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5/16/2012

AeroMat Dual Grip Fitness Power Medicine Ball 6 - 30 lb (Select Your Weight) Review

AeroMat Dual Grip Fitness Power Medicine Ball 6 - 30 lb (Select Your Weight)
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I purchased this medicine ball after previously buying the ten and twelve pound balls of this same brand. The difference of quality of this ball compared to any other medicine balls is exceptional. It is very sturdy and easy to use with all age clients and also very versatile. I use this and the others sizes I bought on a daily basis and only wish I had more of them. There is no comparison to other medicine balls I have used and/or bought myself. I do wish they went in even higher weights than they appear to because I would buy them to use with my clients as a personal trainer.

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3/25/2012

ZOIC Nutrition Drink, French Vanilla (Pack of 24) Review

ZOIC Nutrition Drink, French Vanilla (Pack of 24)
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Here is a comparative of the Nutrition Facts showing ZOIC first on the left and Slim Fast Low Carb second on the right:
Calories: 110 - 190
Calories from Fat: 10 - 80
Saturated Fat: 0.5g - 1.5g
Trans Fat: 0g - 0g
Cholesterol: 5mg - 15mg
Sodium: 230mg - 260mg
Potassium: 230mg - 550mg
Total Carbohydrate: 5g - 6g
Dietary Fiber: 3g - 4g
Sugars: 1g - 1g
"Net Carbs:" 2g - 2g
Protein: 21g - 20g
The vitamins/minerals are somewhat similar in these two drinks and can be found on the Nutrition Facts on the cans. The biggest difference is that Slim Fast Low Carb has about 73% more calories and 70 more Fat calories per drink.
The taste, which I was concerned about when I order my first case of 24 drinks, is similar with the main difference that the Slim Fast Low Carb has a smoother, creamier texture. I experimented with adding about 80 calories of cream to a ZOIC drink and it definitely acquired a smoother, creamier texture. The overall taste of both drinks, in my opinion, is a good taste; but not a great taste. I would give these products a 4.5 rating if I could.
The Slim Fast Low Carb drink with its extra 70 more calories from Fat seems to satisfy my hunger perhaps 30 minutes longer than the ZOIC drink (without any cream added). ZOIC's package states "meal complement & snack replacement" not a meal replacement; in other words, it seems logical that one would add a small portion of other healthful food to make it a meal.
Both drinks refrain from adding any sugar or sugar alcohols (make sure you are comparing Slim Fast "Low Carb" and not other Slim Fast drinks which do have sugar added). Both drinks are free from Trans Fat.
I like to use both drinks to give me variety in taste and calories. The ZOIC drink at only 110 calories is a good choice when I want less calories and less fat calories; perhaps, when a planned meal time has to be pushed back in time by a couple of hours. If I need something to skip a meal, then I will usually choose Slim Fast Low Carb.
Both of these "Low Carb" drinks are good to have on hand in the refrigerator, so you can choose 110 or 190 calories versus some other super-sized 500 plus calorie item that may be in the refrigerator too.
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1/15/2012

ZOIC Nutrition Drink, Belgian Chocolate (Pack of 24) Review

ZOIC Nutrition Drink, Belgian Chocolate (Pack of 24)
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Here is a comparative of the Nutrition Facts showing ZOIC first on the left and Slim Fast Low Carb second on the right:
Calories: 110 - 190
Calories from Fat: 10 - 80
Saturated Fat: 0.5g - 1.5g
Trans Fat: 0g - 0g
Cholesterol: 5mg - 15mg
Sodium: 230mg - 260mg
Potassium: 230mg - 550mg
Total Carbohydrate: 5g - 6g
Dietary Fiber: 3g - 4g
Sugars: 1g - 1g
"Net Carbs:" 2g - 2g
Protein: 21g - 20g
The vitamins/minerals are somewhat similar in these two drinks and can be found on the Nutrition Facts on the cans. The biggest difference is that Slim Fast Low Carb has about 73% more calories and 70 more Fat calories per drink.
The taste, which I was concerned about when I order my first case of 24 drinks, is similar with the main difference that the Slim Fast Low Carb has a smoother, creamier texture. I experimented with adding about 80 calories of cream to a ZOIC drink and it definitely acquired a smoother, creamier texture. The overall taste of both drinks, in my opinion, is a good taste; but not a great taste. I would give these products a 4.5 rating if I could.
The Slim Fast Low Carb drink with its extra 70 more calories from Fat seems to satisfy my hunger perhaps 30 minutes longer than the ZOIC drink (without any cream added). ZOIC's package states "meal complement & snack replacement" not a meal replacement; in other words, it seems logical that one would add a small portion of other healthful food to make it a meal.
Both drinks refrain from adding any sugar or sugar alcohols (make sure you are comparing Slim Fast "Low Carb" and not other Slim Fast drinks which do have sugar added). Both drinks are free from Trans Fat.
I like to use both drinks to give me variety in taste and calories. The ZOIC drink at only 110 calories is a good choice when I want less calories and less fat calories; perhaps, when a planned meal time has to be pushed back in time by a couple of hours. If I need something to skip a meal, then I will usually choose Slim Fast Low Carb.
Both of these "Low Carb" drinks are good to have on hand in the refrigerator, so you can choose 110 or 190 calories versus some other super-sized 500 plus calorie item that may be in the refrigerator too.
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11/29/2011

MyoTape Review

MyoTape
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It works exactly how it should. And I'm going to respond to some comments that almost caused me not to buy the thing.
1. Can't get an accurate measure because of 1" intervals.
a) You're using it wrong. The intervals are to keep it from recoiling on it's own as you're pulling it out. When you press the button to recoil, there are no intervals. (hint: read the directions) Also, this gave the same measurements as a standard tape measure.
2. Broken out of the box, bad clicking noise.
a) It's a feature, not a defection. See answer above. You can also hold the button as you pull it out to avoid the clicking, but release the button when you're done so it doesn't recoil before you're ready.
3. The pin keeps falling out.
a) I don't know if it was the company's intention, but I see this as a feature. The only time it pops out is if the tape isn't straight and/or flush, which would give an inaccurate measurement anyway.

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11/23/2011