Gaiam Total Body: Cross Train Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)At first I wasn't so sure about my purchase, but I watched the little video and it looked really good. I like the instructor and that the workout was filmed outside (it's a nice change of scenery compared to my other workout dvds, which were all filmed indoors). The workout has a "relaxed" feel, the music is really nice and the instructor is somewhat quiet, but the workout itself is not relaxed! I like that about it. I did the whole workout - but you can also do it in segments of upper body, lower body and abs and I really feel like a got a good whole body workout.
I like to keep my workout interesting, and the disc and resistance cord (and the whole dvd in general) are different from your usual weights and cardio.
I struggled at first with inflating the disc, I wasn't sure how much air I needed, and during the workout I had to adjust the air, when I noticed that my disc wasn't inflated enough.
If you want something "different", and not your usual cardio + weights, this is definitely it. The dvd makes me feel like I want to go outside and exercise in the fresh air now.

EDIT 04-20-2008
This has become one of my favorites, I just love Tanja!!!!!
I am going to buy more of her workout dvds (I already bought the balance ball workout).

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Product Description:
Enjoy a total body workout during your cross-training routine with this Gaiam Total Body Challenge kit. Bundled with a stability disc, resistance cord, and a workout DVD, the kit includes everything you need to burn fat and tone up fast. The stability disc--an inflatable, cushion-like product--helps you strengthen your leg, core, and shoulder muscles while working out. Simply stand on the disc and you'll improve your balance while stabilizing your joints. The resistance cord, meanwhile, offers an efficient, no-frills way to strengthen and tone your muscles, especially when combined with the stability disc. In addition, the cord is wrapped in soft cloth for added comfort. Finally, the DVD includes three 20-minute workout segments hosted by fitness expert Tanja Djelevic.
About Gaiam
Gaiam was created as a lifestyle company with the vision that, given a choice, people would choose a lifestyle that is healthy and life enhancing, for themselves, their families and the Earth. The Gaiam lifestyle is a vote for individual health as well as the future sustainability of the Earth's resources. Gaiam strives to provide customers with alternatives to traditional products by offering natural, eco-friendly or healthy versions that compare with the style, quality and price of conventional products.
Gaiam's goal is to become the trusted source and unifying brand for Lifestyle of Health and Sustainability (LOHAS) participants. They understand that the opportunity to affect people's lives with information and products is both a privilege and a responsibility. Gaiam believes in the concept of Conscious Commerce, the practice of making purchasing decisions based on personal values and beliefs. It takes into consideration all the aspects of our lives and the impact we have upon the planet. Research indicates this concept appeals to approximately 50 million people in the U.S. alone. Gaiam's strategy in delivering the distinctive quality for which they are known is to partner with experts in health/wellness, eco-living and personal development to develop proprietary products that meet our customers' needs with meaningful solutions.
The name GAIAM is a fusion of the words Gaia (the name of Mother Earth from the Minoan civilization in ancient Crete), and I am reminds us that we are all interconnected with the Earth, the air and water, and very much a part of this living system that sustains us all.

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Speedo Speed Socket Swim Goggle Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought these for my son, who swims on a USA-Swimming club team.He liked them because (duh!) Michael Phelps wore them.But really, he tried them on at a swim meet, and with the different nose pieces we were able to get a very good fit (not easy).The black ones are really dark outdoors, and help a lot to protect his eyes (especially during backstroke).With the black frames, they look ominous (cool to a 10 year old).The clear ones are great indoors at winter meets.Some of the swim eqpt vendors said they don't stock these because the edges and fit feel "hard" to some swimmers, versus the more common "cushy" framed ones, and that may be an issue for daily workouts. So they seem a bit less popular than the other speedo models. The strap clasps work very well.On the neg (only reason for 4 stars) is the fact that although they are fog-free for the most part, we tried to wipe a little water out of them at a meet with a towel, and basically ruined the fog-free finish inside.Now there are permenant scratches inside, with no way to get rid of them.Especially noticable with the black goggles.A little less durable fog-free finish than other goggles we've had experience with.I'm told (after the fact, of course) to NEVER wipe the insides with anything, just rinse and air dry.Now we know.Hope this helps.(note:If possible, try them on first.The "hard" fit may not be for everyone)

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Worn by Michael Phelps while winning seven medals at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, the Speedo Speed Socket is an excellent swim goggle for competition swimming. The low profile design offers great peripheral vision and the polycarbonate lenses are coated with anti-fog protection and block 95 percent of UV rays. The tight hugging lens gaskets have a hypoallergenic comfort-fit seal and the silicone headstrap is double-length for a more secure fit. It comes with three nose pieces to ensure a comfortable swim and avoid water intake.
Speedo's line of Competition swim goggles are designed for the serious competitor. Made from the highest-quality materials available, their low-profile design will give any swimmer the competitive advantage.
About Speedo
In 1914, Speedo was founded in Australia by Alexander MacRae, a 22-year-old Scottish immigrant who arrived in the country in 1910. The company began when MacRae Hosiery manufacturers, established by Alexander in 1914, extended the manufacture of underwear to swimwear and became MacRae Knitting Mills. A naming competition was held by the staff in 1928 and won by a Captain Parsonson, who coined the slogan, "Speed on in your Speedos." In 1929, the first swimsuits were in production and it didn't take long for Speedo to successfully establish itself. World War II caused the brand turn over 90% of it's manufacturing to war production, providing the armed services with vital equipment such as mosquito nets. After the war, Speedo opened a new factory and was able to re-establish itself, due to increased demand for swimsuits. In 1951, Speedo Knitting Mills (Holdings) Ltd, was incorporated and became a publicly traded company on the Sydney Stock exchange.
Speedo hit the international stage in earnest, at the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games, and a few years later the brand grew on a more global scale. Export sales to the USA began and an international division was set up to monitor trade in New Zealand, Japan and South Africa. The expansion of the brand continued, and in 1976, Speedo was appointed as the official swimwear for the 1976 Montreal Olympics, where 52 out of 54 countries wore their swimsuits.
Speedo continues to make its mark in the pool and on the beach today. Many world class athletes who wear Speedo include U.S. phenomenon Michael Phelps, legendary Australian swimmer Grant Hackett, world record holder Kosuke Kitajima from Japan, and Holland's Inge de Bruijn.
What's in the Box?
Speedo Speed Socket swim goggle, three interchangeable nose pieces, hard plastic carrying case, printed instructions

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