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Nov 25
Black Friday isn’t just for gifts and cheap electronics anymore.It can also be a great time to stock up great fitness and workout items, from discounts on workout gear, to reduced price gym equipments So with Black Friday fast approaching I scoured the ads websites and put together this great list of Black Friday deals for the Exercise and Fitness Folks
Clothing
Black Fiday deals for theExercise and Fitness Folks JCPenney SJB Active Fashion Velour Separates (Misses) – $13.99 * JCPenney SJB Active Fashion Velour Separates (Petites) – $13.99 * JCPenney SJB Active Fleece Crew – $7.99 * JCPenney SJB Active Fleece Pants – $7.99 * JCPenney SJB Active Half-Zip Brushed Fleece Hoodie Misses’ Sizes – $9.88 JCPenney SJB Active Puffer Vest Misses’ Sizes – $11.88 JCPenney SJB Active Sherpa Hoodie Misses’ And Petites’ – $15.88 JCPenney Fila Sport Active And Fitnesswear For Misses – 30%-60% Off * Kohls Nike Active And Fitnesswear For Misses – 30%-60% Off * Kohls NYL Active And Fitnesswear For Misses – 30%-60% Off * Kohls Tek Gear Active And Fitnesswear For Misses – 30%-60% Off * Kohls Tek Gear, Nike, Danskin, Adidas FILA SPORT & N.Y.L Active & Fitnesswear For Misses – 25-50% Off Kohls Women’s Nike Cotton Lycra And Dri-Fit Cotton Fitness Apparel – 25% Off Sporta Authority Footwear
Entire Stock Of Reebock & Avia For Her – $24.99 * JCPenney Entire Stock Of Reebock & Avia For Him – $24.99 * JCPenney New Balance Men’s 475 – $34.99 * JCPenney New Balance Women’s 470 – $34.99 * JCPenney New Balance Women’s 600 – $34.99 * JCPenney New Balance Women’s View II – $34.99 * JCPenney Nike Men’s Air Definition – $34.99 * JCPenney Nike New Balance & Adidas For Him & Her – $34.99 * JCPenney Nunn Bush Dynamic Comfort For Him – $39.88 JCPenney Reebok Men’s On Clock II – $24.99 * JCPenney Reebok Women’s Classic Princess JCPenney Nike Air Max Run II Running Shoes – $20 Off Kohls Nike Air Max Turbulence+ 15 Running Shoes – $20 Off Kohls Workout Accessories
Stainless Steal Water Bottle -$3.99 Kohls Adidas Select Bags – 50% Off Sporta Authority Bowflex Precision Trainer XT Heart Rate Monitor – $29.99 Sporta Authority Entire Stock Of Ironman Heart Rate Monitors – 30% Off Sporta Authority Large Protective Equipment Mat – $19.99 Sporta Authority Bodyfit Burst-Resistant Fitness Ball With DVD – $9.99 Sporta Authority Exercise Equipment
Weider Stability Balls – $5.99 * Kmart All Hand Weights – 33% Off Sears NordicTrack Fitness Balls – $5.99 Sears Gold’s Gym 3-in-1 Kit – $49.99 Sears Bodyfit Burst-Resistant Fitness Ball With DVD – $9.99 Sporta Authority Entire Stock Of Loose Dumbbells, Weight Plates And Kettle Weights – 30% Off Sporta Authority Entire Stock Of Weight Sets – $84.99 Sporta Authority Everlast 100lb Heavy Bag – $49.99 Sporta Authority Iron Gym Push Up Pro – $5.99 * Sporta Authority Gym Machines and Equipment
AFG Horizon 1.0 AT Treadmill – $999.00 Abes of Maine AFG Horizon 3.0 AR Recumbent Bike – $649.00 Abes of Maine AFG Horizon 4.0 AE Elliptical Machine – $1499.00 Abes of Maine BodyCraft VR100 – Rowing Machine – $699.00 Abes of Maine Body-Solid EXM1500S Selectorized Home Gym – $859.00 Abes of Maine Bowflex 5/52 SelecTech Dumbbells- 100130 – $399.00 Abes of Maine Horizon T4 Treadmill – $969.00 Abes of Maine Huffy Plaid 20-in Bicycle – $69.99 Academy Sports and Outdoors Iron Gym Workout Bar – $29.99 Academy Sports and Outdoors Leg Magic – $49.99 Academy Sports and Outdoors Weider Combo Bench w/Lat Tower – $89.99 Kmart Body Flex Dual Action Trainer – $99.99 Modells NordicTrack Elliptical With 18-In Adjustable Stride – $399.99 * Sears NordicTrack Mini Stepper – $44.99 Sears Bodyfit Elliptical – $239.99 * Sporta Authority Bodyfit Upright Bike – $149.99 Sporta Authority Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbbells – $349.99 Sporta Authority Bowflex SelectTech 552 Stand – $89.99 Sporta Authority Gold’s Gym Platinum Olympic Bench – $199.99 Sporta Authority Gold’s Gym Standard Bench – $89.99 * Sporta Authority Horizon GS1050E Elliptical – $699.99 Sporta Authority Horizon GS950T Treadmill – $589.99 Sporta Authority Video Games and Movies
The South Beach Diet Super Charged Workout (DVD) – $7.99 Amazon.com EA Active for Nintendo Wii-39.99 Kmart Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2010 for Nintendo Wii- 29.99 Kmart Stores
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Jun 28
It’s been about 2 weeks since I started the Wii Active vs. Personal Training challenge. I had a lot going on last week so I didn’t do so well at either but I did do enough in week one to start with my review.
The Assessments
The first session of each was an initial assessment.
The trainer took me through a few exercises and machines to determine my fitness level, my form, and other items of interest. I was also able discuss with him my goals and to let him know about my recent knee and hip problems so he can modify my workouts accordingly.
The Wii Active assessment is very basic it asks you a few questions regarding weight, height, and intensity level and you on your way. The Wii Active assessment is very basic compared to even that of the Wii Fit game which takes you through a battery of test. So much for improvement, I think such a brief assessment is major short coming of the Wii Active. Another short coming of the Wii Actives initial set up is it doesn’t ask you what your goals are. This is a very simple question that would make a big difference in how much and often you do certain exercises, and they just neglected to ask.
The First Works Outs
The works out with the Wii Active and the Trainer are structured very similar; both started with a warm up and then moved through a series of exercise.
The warm up for the Wii Active is running in place for 2 mins and with the trainer it was the Cardio of my choice for 10 mins. Although I think the longer warm up is preferable, here is an area where I thought the Wii Active made a great attempt. The game monitors how fast you are going and how much effort you are putting in, it pushes you to go faster when you have dropped below acceptable levels and it gives you different running styles such as high knee kicks to continue to add interest to your run.
After warm up the Trainer and Wii both begin a series of exercises the trainer using weights and gym equipment and the Wii using the band and Wiimotes. Prior to each new exercise the trainer shows the equipment adjusts the weight and counts as you complete the set. Occasionally he commented on my form, breathing and how fast I was moving through the reps. The Wii shows you a brief video before each exercise and then counts and monitors as you complete the sets. I found the videos were sometimes long and disrupted my workflow but for the beginner it is important to watch them so you ensure you are doing the exercise correctly. Also, the game keeps track of what videos you’ve already seen and the next time you do the exercise it skips over the video and goes straight into the workout.
So far I think the Wii Active is a good start to compete with a Personal Trainer. For this initial review I did not discuss each exercise but join me for future installments in the series where I will discuss things like how many calories you’re burning, specific exercises, and more.
Already tried Wii Active feel free to chime in with your pros and cons or Join the Challenge get you Wii Active now:
Check out the rest of the Wii Active vs. Personal Trainer series:
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Jun 14
Today is my first day with my personal trainer at the gym. In honor of I figured I would talk about getting a personal trainer and that little extra nudge to get fit here with my Greedy Girl fans. Ironically I found this great youtube clip from diet.com about the Wii Active. As a result I decided to turn my Personal Trainer discussion into what will be a series on Wii Active vs. Personal Trainer.
Wii Active is a new game from EA Sports for the Nintendo Wii system that is supposed to be like a trainer in a box. Using the Wii controller, Wii Fit board, and the bands provided with the game Wii active is supposed to guide you through a work out just like a personal trainer would have.
I’ve purchased Wii Active and signed up for a personal trainer. 2 days a week I’m going to workout with the trainer and 2 days a week I’m going to workout with Wii Active. I’ll give weekly updates on my progress and let you know if I feel the Wii Active really measures up to the to having your own personal trainer.
If you own a Wii Active feel free chime in with your comments about your experience.
Check out the rest of the Wii Active vs. Personal Trainer series:
Part 1- The Initial Assessment and Work Outs
Here’s the Wii Active Review from Diet.com she gives a great overview of the game and you can see first hand how its played and whats included.
And some other Wii Active reviews
- http://www.dietsinreview.com/diets/ea-sports-active/
- Naptime is the New Happy Hour: Wii Active
- Savvy Gaming: Wi Active Full Review
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