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Fitness Gear- Winners
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Speed Vest™
SPEED-VEST™ - Breathable 10 lb. Athletic Weighted Vest gives you the ultimate fitting, thinnest, and most comfortable weighted vest available. The design allows the vest to expand to accommodate your breathing, even during rigorous exercise.
The SPEED-VEST™ provides an exact balance of weight from the front to the back of the vest while the special weight pocket system allows the soft weights to bend and flex with your movement, and can be adjusted from 1 pound up to 10 pounds by removing or adding the 1⁄2 pound Flex-metal™ weights.
With one layer of soft Flex-metal weights the SPEED-VEST™ is only a 1⁄2 inch thick and with the unique thin flexible padded shoulder straps does not inhibit your movement in any direction.
www.ironwearfitness.com
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The Core Challenge Roller®
A new exercise roll that combines the best aspects of inflatable exercise balls and foam rollers into one dynamic inflatable fitness roll for the entire body.
The Core Challenge Roller® allows you to inflate to your personal comfort level to optimize exercises that strengthen and tone the abs, obliques and core muscle groups. Improve stability and balance, stretch more effectively or use for mobility exercises. The dynamic, adjustable firmness of the Core Challenge Roller® provides an ideal stability challenge for prone and supine exercises.
For more information on this product or a free catalog call OPTP toll-free at 1-800-367-7393 or write to PO Box 47009, Minneapolis, MN 55447. Visit our website at www.optp.com.
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Gel-Bars
Hampton's new urethane coated Gel-Bars are changing the landscape of group exercise once again. By strategically placing the urethane color coated grips we have eliminated all of the guesswork of positioning your hands during your work out. Our various urethane translucent coatings add vibrance and life to your high-energy classes. Backed by a five-year warranty, the Gel-Bars carry the strongest group exercise warranty in the industry.
www.hamptonfit.com
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LifeSpan Stretch Partner
The LifeSpan Stretch Partner, with a $499 suggested retail price, comes with a guidebook and 30 minute Flexible for Life DVD illustrating a full range of stretches. Included are those for the lower back, hamstrings and hips – key muscle areas needing stretching before and after a round of golf, a game of tennis or a morning jog, to maximize range of motion and minimize the risk of injury. The guidebook also features stretches for the shoulders, upper back, neck, abdominals, forearms, triceps, chest, hamstrings, glutes, groin, quadriceps, thighs, legs, calves and achilles. Users can also quickly formulate their own stretches. The LifeSpan Stretch Partner's exclusive design offers seated position stretching that stabilizes the pelvis and lower back and leverages the user’s gravity. The pivoting seat and handlebars give the user complete control over each stretch, and supports various levels of flexibility to effectively stretch all major muscle groups.
http://www.lifespanfitness.com
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Bionic Gloves
Better Grip - Design allows for a more relaxed grip so you can intensify your workout.
Less pain - Strategic, scientifically placed padding on the thumb, fingers and palm cushion the hands, enhance natural grip and help prevent blisters and calluses.
More control - Pads form a natural V, so hands are positioned perfectly every time you grip the bar.
Less fatigue - Bionic technology gives your hands a "second wind" so your they won't want to quit before the muscles you're trying to tone or build.
No sweat - The layer of Bionic padding closest to your skin helps absorb moisture. This minimizes slippage.
www.bionicgloves.com
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GORILLA-GRIPS
The best and simplest hand protection available on the fitness market today. Gorilla-Grips enhance the strength of your grip whether you're lifting weights in the gym, squeezing the handlebars of your mountain bike, working on a construction site or even gardening! They fight off calluses and blisters and only cover the parts of your hands that need extra protection. No more sandpaper skin! Great for gifts, and they come in 6 cool colors and 3 sizes. No more sweaty palms either. Visit us at
www.gorilla-grips.com for more info!
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The Body Bar Flex®
The Body Bar Flex® offers resistance ranging from zero when straight to 20 pounds when bent into an arc.
It is a fiberglass composite rod with easy-grip durable rubber casing and end caps. It works the entire body in simple or compound movements for promoting strength, flexibility, coordination, balance, control and cardio conditioning.
www.bodybar.com
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The Rock-N-Flex®
The Rock-N-Flex® Exercise System is a complete body workout program that provides core strength training and improved posture, resulting in back pain relief, joint pain relief and improved flexibility.The Rock-N-Flex® uses the principals of Tai Chi, Yoga and core strength training programs so you can get the benefits with less effort. With the use of balance and wobble board movements even exercise for golf becomes more proficient.System includes exercise board, resistance bands / tubes, a full color 22" x 34" exercise chart and an instructional exercise video.
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CALFROLLER™
The CALFROLLER™ is a round cylinder footrest whose patented design allows a greater contraction and a more comfortable stretch than any other calf/lower leg training device in the world.
What's more, the CALFROLLER™ is the only cross-tension push-up system on the market; safer and more effective than regular push-up handles!
The CALFROLLER™ 's patented lightweight, hollow steel design allows you to move it anywhere for training and storage.
For commercial gym or home use, everyone who owns a CALFROLLER™ raves about its ease of use, its strengthening properties, and the improvements in the appearance of their calves and lower leg muscles.
www.calfroller.com
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Athletix™ Guide Rod Wipes
Keep weight machines working and looking new with Athletix Guide Rod Wipes. Athletix Guide Rod Wipes provide an easy, one-step process to clean and protect guide rods, and apply just the right amount of lubricant, preventing excess lubricant from dripping and running between weight plates. These wipes lay down a PTFE protective lubricant that repels dust, allowing your machines to look and work like new longer. This product is ideal for guide rods, elliptical tracks, seat slides and other sliding mechanisms.
www.athletixproducts.com
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DeFeet SpeeDe
The DeFeet SpeeDe is the low-cut version of the World famous Aireator sock. The original 'airflow design sock'. DeFeet SpeeDe's are perfect for cycling, running, going to the gym or casual wear in town. Made from either CoolMax + FreshFX (which has the antimicrobial benefits of silver) or the finest Merino wool, SpeeDe's are the always the go-to socks in the drawer. Available at www.defeet.com, or by calling (800) 688-3067. Retail price $9.00.
www.defeet.com
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Balance Bow™
Balance Bow Training™ is done by positioning all or part of the body on the Balance Bow™ and then working the mind and body to maintain position, move along the Bow™, manipulate other objects, or do exercises.
www.ironwearfitness.com
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VERSASTICK™
The VERSASTICK™ Complete Gym comes with 3 different levels of tubing to provide multiple levels of resistance!
VERSASTICK™ also comes with an extensive DVD with more than 2.5 hours worth of content, including individual instruction on exercises, 6 different resistance workouts and a 33 minute intensive Cardio/Resistance Program.It's like having your own personal trainer!
www.versastick.com
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In the Travel Fitness Category
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OPTP’s PRO-ROLLER
Available in a New Color!
New Color! The OPTP PRO-ROLLER now comes in a new color, blue and white marble!! This closed-cell and heat sealed engineering ensures that the PRO-ROLLER will not breakdown after repeated use. The PRO-ROLLER is easy to wipe off with a sanitation solution.
The PRO-ROLLER can be used for myofascial release, muscular flexibility, and dynamic strengthening. Roller exercises enhance balance reactions, body awareness, muscle re-education, and core stability.
The density of the closed-cell foam provides firm support with a cushion surface. When lying on the PRO-ROLLER its surface feels more comfortable than the ‘hard’, white foam rollers.
OPTP also offers a variety of other balance-related products. For more information and a free catalog call OPTP toll-free at 1-800-367-7393 or visit us at www.optp.com.
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Stretch Out® Strap
The patented Stretch Out® Strap delivers the benefits of PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) stretching without a partner. This type of stretching combines isotonic, isometric and prolonged stretch. Alternating a stretch with a “relax phase” while using the Stretch OutÒ Strap allows for maximum flexibility and decreases risk of injury.
The Stretch Out® Strap has a double stitched series of loops for hands and feet that allow users to work progressively into a stretch. Each Stretch OutÒ Strap comes with a newly updated stretching guide with over 28 illustrations for the hamstrings, quads, inner and outer thighs, back, sides, chest and arms.
For more information about any of the Stretch Out® products or to order a complete catalog, call OPTP toll-free at 1-800-367-7393 or write PO Box 47009, Minneapolis, MN 55447. Visit OPTP’s website at www.optp.com
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Tiger Tail Rolling Muscle Massager 18"
Make your muscles happy! The Tiger Tail Rolling Muscle Massager by Polar Fusion is a foam covered, muscle-friendly solo massage tool that assists individuals with deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy and sports massage therapy. The Tiger Tail helps relieve sore, tight and cramping muscles by helping restore muscular balance. Great for the neck, shoulders, arms, upper/lower back, glutes, IT band, thighs, hamstrings, quads, calves and feet! Recommended and used by professional athletes, sports trainers, massage & physical therapists, chiropractors and doctors. Made in USA! Patent pending. 18"/$24.95;
22"/$29.95
www.polarfusion.com
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Tiger Tail Rolling Muscle Massager 22"
Make your muscles happy! The Tiger Tail Rolling Muscle Massager by Polar Fusion is a foam covered, muscle-friendly solo massage tool that assists individuals with deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy and sports massage therapy. The Tiger Tail helps relieve sore, tight and cramping muscles by helping restore muscular balance. Great for the neck, shoulders, arms, upper/lower back, glutes, IT band, thighs, hamstrings, quads, calves and feet! Recommended and used by professional athletes, sports trainers, massage & physical therapists, chiropractors and doctors. Made in USA! Patent pending. 18"/$24.95;
22"/$29.95
www.polarfusion.com
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Exerstrider®
Exerstrider® fitness walking poles are the original poles specifically designed to turn walking and other “half-body” striding exercises into total body, core conditioning exercise for people of all ages & abilities. Our exclusive EZ-fit markings on the bottom shaft section allow quick, accurate height adjustment of the poles to proper length. Our innovative Cushiongrip™ rubber “ boots,” ERGO/SC™ strapless ergonomic grips, and easy-to-learn, proven, effective techniques have led the way and set the performance, quality and value standards in the field of Nordic walking. More info available at www.exerstrider.com.
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HeartFlex
HeartFlex - affordable hand held exerciser - lightweight, simple to use, and effective. Like swimming, HeartFlex has one easy resistance level. Swimming and HeartFlexing become progressively more intense the longer they are performed and by increasing repetitions these activities successfully benefit everyone from beginning exerciser to elite athlete. Applications include improved muscle strength, endurance, weight loss, lower blood sugar levels, rehabilitation, and more. New technology - no springs or rubber bands.
www.HeartFlex.com
1-800-920-8118
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The Intrinsic Core - Using the Soft Gym Overball
Minneapolis, MN – Physical Therapist and author of The Intrinsic Core, Caroline Creager addresses core exercises that can be made more efficient by using a simple ball. From abdominals to back, pelvic floor to diaphragm- this book describes many different workouts for the various areas of the body.
Exercising with the inflatable Soft Gym Overball (sometimes referred to as a Pilates' ball) helps you focus on your core muscles, facilitates correct positioning and muscle activation, and adds an instability challenge. Over 40 exercises can be found in this 80-page book, including: Basic Core Stretches, Rotator Cuff Rotation, Back Stabilizers, Hip Twist, Side Bridge, and Squats.
For more information or a free OPTP catalog visit us online at www.optp.com or
call toll-free at (800) 367-7393.
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Other Fitness Gear We Liked
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Everlast 24" Inflatable Ball
Trim and tighten abdominal, lower back and leg muscles. Inflates up to 24 inches (61cm). Made from a durable vinyl, it supports up to 300 lbs. Tactile surface helps prevent slipping. Washable.
www.everlast.com
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Teeter Hang Ups Gravity Boots
Teeter Hang Ups Gravity Boots provide an ankle-conforming fit through two "fine-tuning" buckles with micro-adjusting ratchets which fit the exact size and taper of your ankle. You can custom fit each inversion boot quickly; a custom fit typically takes less than 20 seconds per boot. The flexible shell is made of a tough yet pliable blend of DuPont Hytrel, which helps to minimize pressure points. A special blend of 5/8-inch foam is designed to give maximum comfort with minimum compression.
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Everlast Folding Exercise Mat
Thick padding is ideal for all types of exercise routines. Tough, durable easy to clean non-absorbent shell. Sewn on handles make carrying it to and from the gym a breeze!
www.everlast.com
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Ultra Twist Fitness Hawaii Chair (Hula Chair)
Our Multi-Speed Electrically Powered Hula Chair is manufactured by the original ISO-9001 certified manufacturer (OEM). The Chair is built with Steel feet, ABS armrest, which is more durable than wood armrest. The backrest and cushion are closely knitted whichi s more durable; unlike other company that use glue to affix the PU and the surface leather.
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Bell Fitness Massage Body Ball Kit
Bell Fitness Massage Body Ball Kit features unique massage nodules to stimulate muscles during exercise. Also includes a specially designed Workour DVD lead by Mindy Mylrea, World Aerobic Champion - perfect for all fitness levels.
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The Firm Sculpting Ball
These pliable sculpting balls are available in three weights - 4lb, 6lb and 8lbs and come in corresponding fashion colors with a pearlescent finish.
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