Comments for Online Exercise Equipment http://www.onlineexerciseequipment.net Sun, 19 Sep 2010 11:30:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 Comment on Roundhouse Kick by Khan http://www.onlineexerciseequipment.net/roundhouse-kick/#comment-2685 Khan Sun, 19 Sep 2010 11:30:32 +0000 http://www.onlineexerciseequipment.net/roundhouse-kick/#comment-2685 As are all Mr. Kovacich's kicking books that I have read, Achieving Kicking Excellence - Roundhouse Kick is a must read for the martial arts practitioner. The Author provides a very detailed breakdown of the roundhouse kicks and variation. As this is one of my most used kicks, I found this publication useful in understanding what I was doing right and what was wrong. I highly recommend this book to all that want to master this important kick. Rating: 5 / 5 As are all Mr. Kovacich’s kicking books that I have read, Achieving Kicking Excellence – Roundhouse Kick is a must read for the martial arts practitioner. The Author provides a very detailed breakdown of the roundhouse kicks and variation. As this is one of my most used kicks, I found this publication useful in appreciative what I was doing right and what was incorrect. I highly recommend this book to all that want to master this vital kick.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Iron Yoga: Combine Yoga and Strength Training for Weight Loss and Total Body Fitness by JR http://www.onlineexerciseequipment.net/iron-yoga-combine-yoga-and-strength-training-for-weight-loss-and-total-body-fitness/#comment-2683 JR Sun, 19 Sep 2010 10:12:34 +0000 http://www.onlineexerciseequipment.net/iron-yoga-combine-yoga-and-strength-training-for-weight-loss-and-total-body-fitness/#comment-2683 Recently, I started doing yoga with my wife and discovered a whole new dimension of fitness. My fitness objectives basically consist of weight control, muscle tone and staying as healthy as possible in order to do the other things I enjoy for as long as possible. This all boils down to eating less and moving more. <br /> <br />I'm only a novice, but this book and companion DVD have been a tremendous help. The book is best as reference tool when you want to explore details, background or study the pictures and descriptions. The DVD allows you to get started immediately. <br /> <br />Iron Yoga combines light weight training (2-5 lb dumbbells) with traditional Power Yoga poses to give you a full body workout. No argument here. It uses four types of poses: standing, seated, prone (face down), and supine (face up). The book illustrates all the poses with very good photos and explanations. One excellent aspect of both the book and DVD is that there are also examples of modified poses for beginners and intermediate experience levels. I found these especially helpful. Even with the 2 lb dumbbells, these poses are pretty tough, but well worth the effort. You can add weight as you become accustomed to a given weight level. <br /> <br />The book says that you benefit physically, mentally, and spiritually. I don't know about that, but I've decided to replace my exercise workouts with the Iron Yoga routines combined with a good walking program. <br /> Rating: 5 / 5 Recently, I started doing yoga with my wife and learned a whole new dimension of fitness. My fitness objectives basically consist of consequence control, muscle tone and staying as healthy as possible in order to do the other things I delight in for as long as possible. This all boils down to eating less and moving more.

I’m only a novice, but this book and companion DVD have been a tremendous help. The book is best as reference tool when you want to explore details, background or study the pictures and descriptions. The DVD allows you to get started immediately.

Iron Yoga combines light consequence training (2-5 lb dumbbells) with traditional Power Yoga poses to give you a full body workout. No argument here. It uses four types of poses: standing, seated, prone (face down), and supine (face up). The book illustrates all the poses with very excellent photos and explanations. One brilliant aspect of both the book and DVD is that there are also examples of modified poses for beginners and intermediate experience levels. I found these especially helpful. Even with the 2 lb dumbbells, these poses are pretty tough, but well value the try. You can add consequence as you become accustomed to a given consequence level.

The book says that you benefit physically, mentally, and spiritually. I don’t know about that, but I’ve chose to exchange my exercise workouts with the Iron Yoga routines combined with a excellent walking program.

Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Roundhouse Kick by Grady Harp http://www.onlineexerciseequipment.net/roundhouse-kick/#comment-2684 Grady Harp Sun, 19 Sep 2010 09:41:09 +0000 http://www.onlineexerciseequipment.net/roundhouse-kick/#comment-2684 Shawn Kovacich is a committed, highly regarded and honored practitioner of martial arts with a specialization in Kicking. Yet not satisfied to have achieved the degree of excellence in his craft, Kovacich has devised a series of books that extend beyond the usual 'self-help' category of writing. His considerably cautious eye and sense of balance, in sport and in life, has resulted in his publishing a series of books - ACHIEVING KICKING EXCELLENCE - that at this point are ten in number but promise in the near future to be doubled in amount. Each of these books, handsomely designed and with excellent photographic illustrations, takes one type of kick at a time and explore not only the development of that kick, but also inform the student reader the kinesiology of that kick as well as slowly advising how to develop and master that kick. <br /> <br />Most books on martial arts fall into one of two categories: some are written in a format that is beyond the understanding of the reader who may be completely new to martial arts while others dumb down the reader with superficial 'quick fix' problems thinking the reader is already proficient in the fundamentals of Martial Arts. Kovacich respects his reader/pupil, and with great dignity of writing style and unfolds each kick mastery with surety of developmental skill and encouragement of each aspect of a single movement. This allows the reader who may be proficient in Kicking to buy just the one book written for the type of Kick the reader finds difficult to master: buying the entire set of books assures the reader that each stage of development will be respected from the beginning to the mastery of the ten Kicks Kovacich addresses. <br /> <br />Each of these ten volumes is equally excellent. The ten volumes include Back Kick, Roundhouse Kick, Front Kick, Side Kick, Crescent Kick, Reverse Crescent Kick, Hook Kick, Wheel Kick, Axe Kick and Hatchet Kick. Having exposure to each of these ten volumes gathers respect for Shawn Kovacich not only as a man who is able to master a tough medium of sport, but also one who has discovered the perfect manner of teaching and communication. The ten volume set is well worth the investment, monetarily and educationally. Grady Harp, May 09 Rating: 5 / 5 Shawn Kovacich is a committed, highly regarded and honored practitioner of martial arts with a specialization in Kicking. Yet not satisfied to have achieved the top of excellence in his craft, Kovacich has devised a series of books that extend beyond the usual ‘self-help’ category of writing. His considerably cautious eye and sense of balance, in sport and in life, has resulted in his publishing a series of books – ACHIEVING KICKING EXCELLENCE – that at this top are ten in number but promise in the near future to be doubled in amount. Each of these books, handsomely designed and with brilliant photographic illustrations, takes one type of kick at a time and explore not only the development of that kick, but also inform the student reader the kinesiology of that kick as well as slowly advising how to develop and master that kick.

Most books on martial arts fall into one of two categories: some are written in a format that is beyond the appreciative of the reader who may be absolutely new to martial arts while others dumb down the reader with superficial ‘quick fix’ problems thinking the reader is already proficient in the fundamentals of Martial Arts. Kovacich respects his reader/pupil, and with fantastic dignity of writing style and unfolds each kick mastery with deposit of developmental skill and encouragement of each aspect of a single movement. This allows the reader who may be proficient in Kicking to buy just the one book written for the type of Kick the reader finds hard to master: buying the entire set of books assures the reader that each stage of development will be respected from the beginning to the mastery of the ten Kicks Kovacich addresses.

Each of these ten volumes is likewise brilliant. The ten volumes include Back Kick, Roundhouse Kick, Front Kick, Side Kick, Crescent Kick, Reverse Crescent Kick, Hook Kick, Wheel Kick, Axe Kick and Hatchet Kick. Having exposure to each of these ten volumes gathers accept for Shawn Kovacich not only as a man who is able to master a tough medium of sport, but also one who has learned the perfect style of instruction and communication. The ten volume set is well value the investment, monetarily and educationally. Grady Harp, May 09
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Iron Yoga: Combine Yoga and Strength Training for Weight Loss and Total Body Fitness by Cheryl L. Malone http://www.onlineexerciseequipment.net/iron-yoga-combine-yoga-and-strength-training-for-weight-loss-and-total-body-fitness/#comment-2682 Cheryl L. Malone Sun, 19 Sep 2010 08:11:41 +0000 http://www.onlineexerciseequipment.net/iron-yoga-combine-yoga-and-strength-training-for-weight-loss-and-total-body-fitness/#comment-2682 As a yoga teacher I buy many videos to see what others are doing. I was pleasantly surprised to see and experience this video. It is done with mindfulness and is very effective. If it becomes too easy to do the tree, I have my students close their eyes; now when that becomes too easy I will have them use light weights. The speed in which this is done is to avoid injury and I thank the instructor for that. Rating: 4 / 5 As a yoga instructor I buy many videos to see what others are doing. I was pleasantly surprised to see and experience this video. It is done with mindfulness and is very effective. If it becomes too simple to do the tree, I have my students close their eyes; now when that becomes too simple I will have them use light weights. The speed in which this is done is to avoid injury and I thank the instructor for that.
Rating: 4 / 5

]]> Comment on Iron Yoga: Combine Yoga and Strength Training for Weight Loss and Total Body Fitness by David De Sousa http://www.onlineexerciseequipment.net/iron-yoga-combine-yoga-and-strength-training-for-weight-loss-and-total-body-fitness/#comment-2681 David De Sousa Sun, 19 Sep 2010 06:26:45 +0000 http://www.onlineexerciseequipment.net/iron-yoga-combine-yoga-and-strength-training-for-weight-loss-and-total-body-fitness/#comment-2681 <br />With plenty of photographs and explanations you can not go wrong while performing the Iron Yoga Workouts and Exercises / Poses. <br /> <br />I am really please to be able to train my arms, shoulders, chest, and back while doing Yoga. This is something you absolutely have to try if you already like Yoga. I enjoyed the book so much that I ended up also buying the Iron-Yoga's DVD. <br /> <br />If you want to experience an innovative body-shaping and toning routine this may be for you. Rating: 5 / 5 With plenty of photographs and explanations you can not go incorrect while performing the Iron Yoga Workouts and Exercises / Poses.

I am really please to be able to train my arms, shoulders, chest, and back while doing Yoga. This is something you absolutely have to try if you already like Yoga. I loved the book so much that I finished up also buying the Iron-Yoga’s DVD.

If you want to experience an innovative body-shaping and toning routine this may be for you.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Iron Yoga: Combine Yoga and Strength Training for Weight Loss and Total Body Fitness by A. Vegan http://www.onlineexerciseequipment.net/iron-yoga-combine-yoga-and-strength-training-for-weight-loss-and-total-body-fitness/#comment-2680 A. Vegan Sun, 19 Sep 2010 04:24:24 +0000 http://www.onlineexerciseequipment.net/iron-yoga-combine-yoga-and-strength-training-for-weight-loss-and-total-body-fitness/#comment-2680 I've been taking yoga for quite a few years now and when I saw Iron Yoga I thought it might be a great way to incorporate weights into my yoga routine. I couldn't have been more wrong. You have to be really advanced to use this book. First you need to know how to do all of the postures properly. Then you have to read how to incorporate the weights and I don't mean a short instruction sentence. These people write a few paragraphs that explain how to do the specific posture with weights. That's just one posture. Good luck trying to get a workout with this book, you'll just end up frustrated. <br />However, I see that there is a DVD available - I would go for that and skip the book. Rating: 2 / 5 I’ve been taking yoga for quite a few years now and when I saw Iron Yoga I thought it might be a fantastic way to incorporate weights into my yoga routine. I couldn’t have been more incorrect. You have to be really advanced to use this book. First you need to know how to do all of the postures properly. Then you have to read how to incorporate the weights and I don’t mean a small education sentence. These people write a few paragraphs that clarify how to do the specific posture with weights. That’s just one posture. Excellent luck trying to get a workout with this book, you’ll just end up frustrated.

But, I see that there is a DVD available – I would go for that and skip the book.
Rating: 2 / 5

]]> Comment on Iron Yoga: Combine Yoga and Strength Training for Weight Loss and Total Body Fitness by holtySenior http://www.onlineexerciseequipment.net/iron-yoga-combine-yoga-and-strength-training-for-weight-loss-and-total-body-fitness/#comment-2679 holtySenior Sun, 19 Sep 2010 02:12:21 +0000 http://www.onlineexerciseequipment.net/iron-yoga-combine-yoga-and-strength-training-for-weight-loss-and-total-body-fitness/#comment-2679 This book is a waste of money. There is basically 3 or so poses that you use weights with. Save yourself some money and just use your own imagination on how you could use a weight in say a Warrior pose, or a side plank pose, or chair pose and you'll be ahead of the game. Rating: 1 / 5 This book is a waste of money. There is basically 3 or so poses that you use weights with. Save yourself some money and just use your own imagination on how you could use a consequence in say a Warrior pose, or a side plank pose, or chair pose and you’ll be yet to be of the game.
Rating: 1 / 5

]]> Comment on Savasa for Women Eco Weighted Ball with SPT Workout DVD by C. Young http://www.onlineexerciseequipment.net/savasa-for-women-eco-weighted-ball-with-spt-workout-dvd/#comment-2677 C. Young Sat, 18 Sep 2010 23:45:25 +0000 http://www.onlineexerciseequipment.net/savasa-for-women-eco-weighted-ball-with-spt-workout-dvd/#comment-2677 I purchased this item in a store and tried it the very next morning. The big plus for me was that I could download the workout audio to my iPod Nano! Its best to work out with the video a few times to get the idea and then if you want to you can move onto your own workouts. <br /> <br />The ball itself is INCREDIBLY durable. I have the 7 lb and my full grown Golden Retreiver keeps thinking its his - he actually picks it up when I am not looking, using his teeth and everything, and drags it across the floor to me. There are zero marks on my ball at all or punctures. <br /> <br />If there were an option to order a few other of the tiny workout CD's to go with my ball I would love that. That is my only reason for going with the 4 stars. It is designed to work your "whole body" but I don't feel like it accomplishes that without a bit more variety. Rating: 4 / 5 I bought this item in a store and tried it the very next morning. The huge plus for me was that I could download the workout audio to my iPod Nano! Its best to work out with the video a few times to get the thought and then if you want to you can go onto your own workouts.

The ball itself is INCREDIBLY durable. I have the 7 lb and my full grown honest Retreiver keeps thinking its his – he really picks it up when I am not looking, using his teeth and everything, and drags it across the floor to me. There are zero marks on my ball at all or punctures.

If there were an option to order a few other of the tiny workout CD’s to go with my ball I would like that. That is my only wits for vacant with the 4 stars. It is designed to work your “whole body” but I don’t feel like it accomplishes that without a bit more variety.
Rating: 4 / 5

]]> Comment on Fitness Intuition: The Wisdom of the Heart in Exercise and Sports Training by R. Goodrich http://www.onlineexerciseequipment.net/fitness-intuition-the-wisdom-of-the-heart-in-exercise-and-sports-training/#comment-2676 R. Goodrich Sat, 18 Sep 2010 22:35:29 +0000 http://www.onlineexerciseequipment.net/fitness-intuition-the-wisdom-of-the-heart-in-exercise-and-sports-training/#comment-2676 Brutal is way off the mark. This is a slightly different approach to a very physical and pragmatic topic, but that's what makes it so effective. While some may not be interesting in invoving their intuition in the training process, for others this is exactly what they've been missing. I am enjoying my running much more since I've added the intuitive dimension to my workouts. I've also overcome several nagging injuries and chronic pain issues by being more attentive to my body's messages. Rating: 5 / 5 Brutal is way off the mark. This is a slightly different approach to a very physical and pragmatic topic, but that’s what makes it so effective. While some may not be fascinating in invoving their intuition in the training process, for others this is exactly what they’ve been missing. I am enjoying my running much more since I’ve added the intuitive dimension to my workouts. I’ve also overcome several nagging injuries and chronic pain issues by being more attentive to my body’s messages.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Your Body, His Temple : Reaching a Balanced Christian View of Diet and Physical Fitness by Monica Brown http://www.onlineexerciseequipment.net/your-body-his-temple-reaching-a-balanced-christian-view-of-diet-and-physical-fitness/#comment-2674 Monica Brown Sat, 18 Sep 2010 22:33:09 +0000 http://www.onlineexerciseequipment.net/your-body-his-temple-reaching-a-balanced-christian-view-of-diet-and-physical-fitness/#comment-2674 This book should be titled, "Why This Christian Guy Thinks You Should Run". Good points were made but that was the primary focus. Rating: 3 / 5 This book must be titled, “Why This Christian Guy Thinks You Must Run”. Excellent points were made but that was the primary focus.
Rating: 3 / 5

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