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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.
Steal of the Day: Hourglass Ottoman
Unless you're rolling in dough, spare seating is not something to spend a fortune on. The everyday gear should be your investment. So, it's a treat that the Gaiam Hourglass Ottoman ($60, reduced from $129) is on sale.
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.
Sale Alert: Gaiam Sixth Annual Sale
Gaiam is currently holding its Sixth Annual Sale, offering discounts between 20 and 75 percent on many home and garden items, including items for your bedroom, bathroom, and outdoor space, as well as furniture, accessories, and household items. In case you didn't know, Gaiam sells a range of stylish, eco-friendly products for in and outside of the home. Here are a few things I wouldn't mind taking home from the sale:
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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.
Steal of the Day: Gaiam Step Basket
The classic Shaker style of the Gaiam Step Basket ($29, from $60) may not appeal to the modernists out there, but I think we can all appreciate its functionality. Maybe it's just me, but I think the mother of every friend I had growing up used to leave her family's things (sneakers, magazines, laundry, etc.) at the base of the stairs to be picked up. There's nothing neat about leaving things laying on the stairs, but a step basket will keep things looking tidy, and you can carry it with you on your way up.
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.
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