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DVD Review: Valerie Bertinelli — Losing It and Keeping Fit
Valerie Bertinelli dramatically transformed her body over the last couple of years, and to help others find success, she made a new fitness video, Valerie Bertinelli — Losing It and Keeping Fit ($15). It's led by her personal trainer Christopher Ross Lane, who has also trained Jillian Michaels.
This video includes two workouts: 20-minute Body Basics and 40-minute Keeping Fit.
Gear Review: The Wave
If you prefer working out at home because it's cheap, private, and open 24-7 then you're going to love The Wave ($90). Created by The Firm, this workout accessory is similar to a Step, but it can be turned over and used like a BOSU to challenge your balance, so you get more bang for your buck.
The dual-action Wave comes with three DVDs — the first one illustrating basic maneuvers.
Gear Review: The Firm Kettlebell Kit
If you've been curious to try a kettlebell workout but your gym doesn't offer one, then work it at home with The Firm Kettlebell Kit ($25). It comes with a five-pound kettlebell and a 45-minute DVD to show you how to use it.
I'm new to the kettlebell scene, but now I am a convert.
Cool Fitness Gadget: Gaiam Abs Ball
Everybody wants a slender and toned middle, not only because it makes you feel good in a bathing suit, but also because it prevents back pain. Plain crunches are not the most effective exercise on their own, and to increase the level of intensity, you can add some weight to your ab work. That's where the Gaiam Abs Ball ($40) comes in.
Online Sale Alert: Gaiam Outlet Sale
One of my favorite online stores, Gaiam, is having a sale — yay!
Shop Gaiam's 6th Annual Outlet Sale and save up to 75% off on hundreds of great products for your health. I've got my eyes on this Anti-burst BalanceBall Set with DVD for only $15.
What's the Deal With: BodyCircles
I spend a lot of time strength training my upper body, but I'm so used to using dumbbells and doing push-ups, that I'm always looking for new ways to target my arms. Not only does it make my workouts more exciting, but it strengthens the muscles in my arms in a different way, which is great for preventing injury.
I'm not sure if you've ever tried these BodyCircles (on sale for $10), but you may want to pick some up if you're looking to isolate and tone the muscles in your upper body.
Get in Gear: Gaiam's Everything Fits Gym Bag
I always have gym bag issues. It's just so hard to find a perfect size bag that will hold everything you need without breaking your back.
Gaiam's Everything Fits Gym Bag ($50) may be the answer.
Move It at Home: Gaiam YogaKids 2: ABC's
When my girls get antsy and we can't play outside because either the weather is not cooperating or it is too dang early to disturb our neighbors, I like to pop in a yoga DVD. I pull out the yoga mats and we do the poses together.
We all enjoy YogaKids 2: ABC by Gaiam.
Sale Alert: Gaiam Outlet Sale
Great gear on sale? No way!
It doesn't happen all the time but right now Gaiam is having their annual Outlet Sale and some great gear is 20-70% off!
New Uses for Old Mats
There comes a time when your yoga mat has seen its last downward dog and you may not feel that throwing it away is the best solution for you (or the environment). So what's a girl to do?
Gaiam.com has an awesome list of fabulous ideas of uses for that old yoga mat:
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