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Shape Up! Alarm Clock: Cool or Not
This hilarious Shape Up! Alarm Clock (price unavailable) has you hit the weights instead of hitting snooze. The dumbbell-shaped alarm buzzes until you've done 30 reps of bicep curls.
Review: FitFlops – Functional Fashion?
The fitness fashion fad of muscle sculpting footwear continues. Last Spring, FitFlops ($49.99) were all the rage, but due to unforeseen popularity they were hard to find since many stores couldn't keep them in stock.
This thong styled sandal from the UK is designed to make the muscles of your legs and bum work more than usual with each and every step.
Get Your Butt in Gear: Harbinger Weighted Fitness Balls with Straps
Harbinger Weighted Fitness Balls with straps are my new favorite work out toys. These fitness balls are like a combination between dumbbells and medicine balls. They come in weights of 6, 8 and 10 pounds and have a Velcro strap so that you can isolate specific muscle groups or body parts.
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Fit Tip: Trade Your Office Chair For an Exercise Ball
I really don't believe we evolved to sit all day long. Sitting creates tight hips and hamstrings, causes a tight neck and shoulders, and often leads to back pain. If you suffer from these ailments, ditch your regular office chair and replace it with an exercise ball ($27).
How to Choose and Use an Exercise Ball
Yoga ball, exercise ball, gym ball, fitness ball — whatever you call it, it's a must have for all active people. An exercise ball can be used for both stretching and toning exercises, but if you're new to this piece of gym equipment, here are some things you should know.
When choosing an exercise ball, you should know they come in three sizes, depending on your height.
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.
Cool Fitness Gadget: NRG Ball
If you're looking for a new way to strength train, you may want to get your hands on an NRG BALL. It's a barbell and medicine ball rolled into one piece of equipment. It comes in a variety of weights including, 5 lb.
Get on the Ball: Circling Plank
Plank is one of my favorite exercises because it really targets your upper body and core. Plus there are so many challenging variations such as plank jumping jacks and walking elbow plank, so you mix up your routine and never get bored. Here's another variation that will really work your lower abs, so grab an exercise ball and give it a try.
Cool Fitness Gadget: Danskin Core Ball Plus
I am always looking for fun ways to vary my workout routine at home that won't break the bank. Danskin's Core Ball Plus does just that.
Danskin's Core Ball Plus (starts at $35) is an exercise ball with weighted ball handles, resistance bands, and a balance ring.
My Spring Equinox Fitness Challenge
Week one of my Spring Equinox fitness challenge left me sore in all the right places.
Both my sessions last week began with three circuits each containing two exercises, with each circuit repeated three times. Having a skilled eye watch me perform pec flies while reclined on an exercise ball is really helpful and I am learning how I like to cheat.
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