tugged and squeezed just like the diagrams showed and I got a great workout ...
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I am always interested in trying out new ways to exercise.  I was skeptical after reading the reviews because I do want a challenge when doing this type of workouts.  Once I pulled it out of the box I thought oh here we go, they were right.  But I honestly pulled, tugged and squeezed just like the diagrams showed and I got a great workout from this.  The next morning I was sore!  What a pleasant surprise!  I will be using this while watching tv rather than just sitting on the couch.

This product was provided at a discounted price in exchange for my honest review
970558
Unfortunately, I didn't keep up doing these workouts for as long as I hoped (chalk that up to carrying twins), but during my first months of pregnancy, I really enjoyed these videos. Gabrielle and the trainer came across really friendly and realistic to the pressures of being pregnant. Prior to pregnancy I had just started to enjoy exercise (loved riding my bike and was fairly consistent with weight-training, too) but hadn't been in the greatest shape. I was immediately told to cease all exercise that brought my heart-rate up. These videos fit my doctor's orders perfectly. I could do them, feel better physically & mentally, and not worry that I was harming our babies.

The workouts are completely do-able in your living room (with just a little bit of space needed) and don't absolutely require any unique workout accessories. There were a few positions I couldn't get into alone (Gabby had help from her trainer for some moves), and a few that I wasn't flexible enough to make the most of -- but overall, the workout was realistic and the trainer seemed quite knowledgeable. Recommended.
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I'm a bigger guy trying to get fit. Years of sedentary hobbies and office work has left my gut big and my hands baby soft. When trying to get fit I experienced huge problems holding onto the bar while attempting the dead lift and dead hangs. The knurling would rip the flesh off my hand and pinch my skin but my grip was also failing.

I tried some cheap gold's gym gloves and they were alright. They were easy to leave on my hand through the entire workout but did not really give me the protection on my hands that I really need. Upon some research and personal trials I found that using simple pads or pieces of material like rubber mat or thick cloth really helped my grip!

I decided to try GymPaws because soft leather seamed like the ideal material for gripping. The feel of gympaws is very different from the gloves when in use. I don't get any of the pinching I was experiencing while using the gloves and I feel like I am able to grip the bar harder than before. They were a larger success than the rubber pads I was using before!

My only gripe about these are that despite the colors and the attempt at aesthetics, these things are really function over form. The finger straps exist to have minimal but efficient contact with the fingers as to give you maximum mobility and the pad will keep your grip tight but you will definitely get some judgement from your gym peers.

That being said I can now lift harder without any tears. GymPaws rock!
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I received the prodect on time and in great shape. I used this grip on an intense pull up, muscle up workout and they performed phenominally. I am thinkingnof getting a second just cause i have gone through all types of grips and each never felt right or really comfortable.

This grips do not dig into your wrist. They are easy to slide on and very maneuverable to transfer from gymnastic required movements to bat movements.
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My puppy was a tough girl to walk pulled the whole way tried the choke Chain which didn't work just choked her but she still pulled and tried to train her with different methods, she got better but still no fun to walk. The day I got this was the first good enjoyable walk we had no pulling and what a different dog to walk. I did take other reviews about rubbing under armpit seriously and went to fabric store bought a square piece of felt and made a tube that I sealed with pants hemming tape that you iron on to seal like glue, I then adjusted the harness and slid it on the under belt of harness and no problems with rubbing at all, cost me under 30 cents for felt.just ordered one for bigger dog also!
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If you're like me and you can't seem to coordinate your hands and feet doing two different movements so you get frustrated with most workouts, I highly recommend you try Get Ripped.

In this workout, one body part is worked at a time. While Jari Love alternates the tempo of the move you're making i.e. a bicep curl on a two up, two down count, then a three up, one down, then a four up, four down count -- I never felt like I couldn't keep up.

Esp. helpful is the separate section of the dvd where you can see how to modify every single exercise for your fitness level.

A great weight workout!
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I own several different level of bands and love using them to help with assisted pull-ups. Pull-ups is one of my worst exercise and at times its easy to get discourage trying to get better at those.  With the bands, I find it easy to complete my sets and that really help boost my motivation in getting them done.  I use the weight assisted pull up machine in the past but I feel like I tend to lend to much on its assistance, using the bands really force me to just focus on getting my own body weight up.  I put a couple of the bands up, one to the right and one to the left of me.  I start off with seeing how many I can do on my own, then I use the lesser resistance band to help and then move to the great resistance band to help me complete my set.  With the lesser resistance band, 15 to 35 lbs, I use it for stretching and when I have to travel for work I take it with me too mimic some weightlifting with them (youtube have tons of video if you just put in resistance band workout).  They are very versatile and after about a month of owning them, they have not shown any sign of wear or tear and believe me, I use them plenty!  I highly recommend these to anyone that is looking for something to help them get to that next level on their pull ups.  I received this product at a discount for my honest and unbiased review.
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I'm joining the marines and needed to start being able to do pull ups. The only advice they gave me was just keep doing them. I figured I would get a pull up bar, so I would be able to do them as much as I needed without having to go out to the gym.
I decided on this pull up bar by the recommendation of a friend, and I could absolutely love this. I didn't look too much into it, so when it arrived, I was surprised that I didn't have to drill anything. It was able to fit on every door I had, which is great if I ever need to move it. The convenience of this was enough to win me over, and I started to try it out.
At first, the whole thing feels flimsy and unable to hold my weight. I hung from the bar and heard some discouraging creaks (I am 158 pounds, for reference), but after a while, the bar showed it was durable. Every person who has tried my pull up bar has felt the same way, discouraged and then reassured.
I've had it for about a month now and went from not being able to lift myself to doing 3 full pull ups. I absolutely love that I can do pull ups whenever I can and move it as well. This pull up bar is perfect for anyone who wants the convenience of a pull up bar right at home.
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I'm so happy with this! I have just started my workout journey/lifestyle and unfortunately let myself go. I'm 5'4" (162cm) 210lbs (96 kg) and most of it is in my torso. Therefore, most tights roll down while working out or is too restrictive, discouraging me from working out. The 3x is actually too big but I don't mind and I wear a shirt over them so it looks like tights. I am also confident enough to do yoga without feeling like I have to tug and pull at my clothing to keep it in place. I did not see a review for someone who fit my description and hopes this helps someone. Also, they came much faster than expected which I absolutely loved!
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I bought this book (paperback) then won a copy (hardcover) from the Goodreads Giveaway. Im retired now, but I learned a lot about my path  that I fell into the Chaser category for many years, but became more of a stretcher in my mid 40s; making more out of less. I did recognize that the key to any success I have achieved, lies in the diversity of my experience and that the breadth of experiences helped me stretch.  Reading Stretch, I felt wonderfully elastic!
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Wow ,I have her 5 mile walk slim cd ..and I really loved that because it was not too difficult ,but it was worn out so i ordered this one .
I am totally surprised its fantastic I did 2 of the workouts and a warmup and I am truly feeling it ,  great work out .Very Happy i ordered this one the other one was getting too easy but I never would have realized if i did not order this one ..Its not difficult at all but really works up a sweat .
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I have always had a hard time getting a workout on my biceps. As I got older, the elbow joint got some arthritis so my muscle is stronger than the joint, making it even harder to work out the muscle. I got this about 1 month ago after reading about blood flow restriction exercise. Initially I had a hard time getting on. However, after seeing the recommended video in the email I got, I tried using the hand on which the band is being placed to pull the loose end and the free hand to adjust the buckle. I can get the band on so tight now, it is sometimes to tight and uncomfortable, so I have to loosen it some. With this, I seem to be getting a better muscle workout with some immediate postmuscle edema and arm circumference at the end of workouts, but I have not noticed any DOMS yet or increased arm circumference on days between workouts (still only 14 inches flexed, but I only used a month so so far). Definitely only use light weights with these on. You don't want to damage your body. I do like the thickness and resistance of the elastic bands. I tried buying 2 inch elastic from Amazon to try to make my own, but they are not as elastic.
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I am fortunately genetically blessed with a bum bum already. It was nice and perky in high school and started to sag a few months into my marriage when I gained my "happy weight." Since my butt is my only favorite feature about me, I decided it was high time to get working on it.

Not going to lie, this was quite difficult for me. It could maybe be because I had done kickboxing a few days before trying this and was sore already. I received this yesterday and started right away and did today's workout as well.

My bum is crazy sore but I like that feeling. Makes me feel like I'm doing it right and making progress. The Cardio Axe is pretty dancy and I feel like there should be some study guide to some of the dance moves haha. I'm pretty good at dancing and I do have rhythm, but I feel as though it's a bit fast for me and I don't want to lose my proper form and do it wrong.

I joined the Team Beach Body website and it's a nice helpful community that offers support and coaching for their various products.

As much pain as I'm in, I can't wait to dive into tomorrow's workout. Practice, practice, practice!
527353
Initially, this was quite a contraption for me.  I am well versed in yoga, but have never taken a pilates class.  I'm glad this came with a DVD which shows how to use it (it also came with a journal, meal plan/recipe book, and written instructions).  Assembly was straightforward, taking a few minutes to get this out of the box and ready to use. It's basically a PVC tube wrapped in foam, with the pulley bar inside it.  Once you take out the pulley bar and assemble the device, then you can get started.

I did a couple of practice rounds to get used to the overall feel of the workouts (there are 4 on the DVD).  In case it isn't obvious, you are actually on the reformer tube for all the exercises (some you lay down, some kneeling, many standing, etc.).  I liked that the pulleys had 3 different resistance settings because I definitely don't have equal strength for all these exercises.  The biggest surprise overall is how many exercises can be done with this device.  It seems just about limitless.  My favorite part is the arm toning.  Unfortunately I'm in my upper 30's and have developed the evil arm flab, so I was really excited to see good results in the back of my shoulders and backs/sides of my arms.  Another bonus is that it challenges your balance.  Since we tend to lose our balance strength/skill with aging, this is a really convenient way to sharpen that ability.

The price seems steep at $250, but for the amount of exercises and the range of muscles groups that get a good workout it actually seems like a good deal. It appears well constructed and of good quality.  I'm glad I've got it to help me keep in shape!
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When I opened the box and assembled it, I thought, "THIS is going to get me a six pack?" Despite my initial disappointment, I decided to try it out. It was a little hard at first, because I had no idea what I was doing, and I kept falling to the floor. But once I got the hang of it, I could really feel it straining my muscles, especially my abs and arms, and I wasn't even going all the way! Would definitely recommend this to someone who is new or experienced at working out and doesn't have a lot of time!
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My husband and I both tried these bands out, I think the lower two easy and medium almost anyone could do so if you wanted to do a family workout and had kids that wanted to participate that could totally work. I was able to do up to heavy with no hassle. My husband did a little of the XX heavy but not much and he's a soldier so to see he couldn't do the strongest was good it gives him a challenge for when we workout together. I didn't take any photos of us doing it because were not too pretty but I did get photos of the carry case which works perfectly and the actual bands which had no wear and tear but they do have a large latex smell when you take them out. I tested a couple of the recommended workouts and will do some more as I can actually feel the pain from doing them. You can workout your lower or upper leg by moving them up and down your leg and the calf by pulling one leg at a time behind you while the other holds the strap down. I did receive an email booklet of instructions so the fact I didn't buy the dvd was okay but I like the dvd thought because I work well watching others than just directing myself in a workout. I did add the paper they sent with the box not to give them bad credit but so they knew it could be updated so the word workout didn't look so awkward.

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Loved this motivational fast paced workout. I didn't get bored once and hit my goal of shedding 10 lbs. I had some belly fat I couldn't get rid of no matter how much cardio I did! The portion containers really helped too. I feel great and am never hungry. Just in time for summer, I feel  confident wearing form fitting shirts for the first time in years!!