Friday, December 03, 2010

Wii 6-in-1 Fitness Pack

Wii 6-in-1 Fitness PackWii Fit combines fun and fitness in one product. Practice Yoga, Balance Games, Strength Training and Aerobics. Measure your Body Mass Index (BMI). In addition to the Wii Fit game and Balance Board, you will receive a 6-in-1 fitness pack: * Battery Pack & USB Charging Cable includes long-lasting, high-capacity Lithium-ion cells and can be charged while in use. * Textured Foot Socks increase comfort and prevent slipping. * Wrist Bands made of high absorbing material. * Silicone Skin protects the Wii Fit board from dirt and scratches with rubberized surface to prevent slipping and add traction for for balance. * Travel Bag made of high-quality, durable nylon to carry your Wii Fit board with ease and style and protect your Wii Fit board from dirt and scratches. * Fitness Mat with textured surface to prevent slipping and 3-layered design to ensure softness and durability -- also serves as a Yoga or Pilates-style exercise mat. The Wii Console is sold separately. * Strength Training: Put your strength to the test with muscle-toning exercises like Single Leg Extension, Sideways Leg Lift, Arm and Leg Lift, Single-Arm Stand, Torso Twists, Rowing Squat, Single Leg Twist, Lunge, Push-Up and Side Plank, Jackknife, Plank and Tricep Extension. Challenges include Push-Up Challenge, Plank Challenge and Jackknife Challenge. * Aerobics: Get your heart pumping with fun, interactive Aerobic exercises like Hula Hoop, Basic Step, Basic Run, Super Hula Hoop, Advanced Step, 2-P Run, Rhythm Boxing, Free Step and Free Run. * Yoga: Work on your balance and flexibility with Yoga poses and activities like Deep Breathing, Half-Moon, Dance, Cobra, Bridge, Spinal Twist, Shoulder Stand, Warrior, Tree, Sun Salutation, Standing Knee, Palm Tree, Chair, Triangle and Downward-Facing Dog. * Balance Games: Get into the action with fun, balanced-based games like Soccer Heading, Ski Slalom, Ski Jump, Table Tilt, Tightrope Walk, Balance Bubble, Penguin Slide, Snowboard Slalom and Lotus Focus.

Price: $39.99


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Jane Fonda's Yoga Exercise Workout [VHS]

Jane Fonda's Yoga Exercise Workout [VHS]It was probably inevitable that Jane Fonda, who played such a defining role in the aerobics boom of the 1980s, would be on the yoga train as well when it started rolling in the 1990s. And on this tape (recorded in 1993), she does a good job of it. The focus is on the "sun salutation," a connected series of poses that builds strength, flexibility, and balance, and with repeated practice this offers what Fonda calls "an excellent full-body workout." The program is divided into three sections, any one of which can be practiced on its own. The first breaks down the various poses comprising the sun salute, while the second is devoted to several repetitions of the salute itself; three variations are offered, two incorporating some of Fonda's own techniques and one that's closer to the "classical" or "Series C" salutation. The final section (which might actually be a better place to prepare for your practice than to finish it) focuses on relaxation and breathing. Fonda's manner is brisk, but her instructions are clear and concise, and while the tape isn't especially difficult, it should prove challenging enough for beginners and most intermediates. --Kelly Welldon

Price: $9.98


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Yoga Journal's Power Yoga Total Body [VHS]

Yoga Journal's Power Yoga Total Body [VHS]Power yoga "demands your attention," says instructor Rodney Yee. He leads a challenging, constantly progressing series of poses, one flowing into the next, integrating breath, movement, tension, and relaxation. The poses include Sun Salutation, standing poses, forward bends, back bends, twists, and arm balances. The first poses are fairly easy, and with each repetition of the series, Yee adds on more difficult movements, extending the series without pausing. You're encouraged to do as much of the series that fits your level, up to the entire 65-minute workout if you're an experienced yoga practitioner. Although you can begin at any level, some familiarity with yoga is recommended. The Hawaiian setting is gorgeous and inspiring. This is an excellent yoga workout that you can grow with, adding on more as you get stronger. --Joan Price

Price: $14.98


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