Restore Strong Core & Back Kit
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Web ID: 6381134Great for slouchers!
I take this to every job site I go to, I use it for my posture as well as being able to get pops out of my upper, mid, & lower back; simply sit in a chair, re-position/adjust the height & let it do the work, even when I start slouching I'm able to get pops & stretching as it rolls up the further I slouch & down as I come back up or place it vertically & rock side to side to open the spine for a total length stretch, the more you work on your posture the deeper the stretch when leaning back or side to side. Side note - I was injured in South Korea in 2011 when my L1/L2 vertebrae shifted to the right & the injury wasn't found until 2013 (just over a year after I got out of the Army) & because it was found late I have internal scar tissue built up from my low back to above my mid back & this is a great item to use for my back while I continue to fight to get disability for my spinal injury. P.S. I got 12 pops from top to bottom while writing this review.
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Shape?
It seems like some people get one that is equal on both sides and some get one that is bigger on one side. Which way is it supposed to be? Mine is unequal and I want one that is the same size on both sides.
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Very impressed - such fast workouts.
I am an exercise professional (classical ballet teacher) but struggle to give myself time for self care. This is an excellent, intelligent, focused workout - and to my astonishment took only 10 minutes plus another ten minutes for the two workouts. Even I can manage ten minutes for "myself", with no excuses!! Thank you Gaiam! Two items: - Cannot find the downloadable BackRrelief workout as mentioned at the start of the DVD on the menu page - has this been discontinued? - Any chance you would let me know what music you have used for the background? It is so upbeat and yet non-intrusive and it really helped focus me!
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Ball inflates and self-seals without plug by using its pump.
Actually the green ball will inflate and hold its air. The black plastic pump will work. It is not really just a toy as someone stated in their evaluation. And to answer a key concern, no plug of any colour is needed. The ball is designed to self-seal. You must push the pump into the ball opening right down to the silver ring with the handle and shaft of the pump flat against the top of the black cylinder of the pump. The handle and shaft of the pump cannot be extended. This position is essential. Then, when everything is tight against the ball, begin pumping air into the ball. When you can get the ball hard enough to use, pull the pump out and the ball opening will self-seal. It might help to have a second person help you by holding the ball or the pump with its handle and shaft together against the ball before pumping. The lack of information and instructions make this a frustrating item which many would throw out or return. There is no list of component parts for the kit. People then assume they must be missing a plug or something to make the ball inflation work. The set-up instructions practically tell you to get or buy a different pump from the one included, which does not create confidence in the pump. Where are the step-by-step instructions on how to use the included pump? I was unable to assemble the ball and tried to phone the company to determine whether I was missing a plug and whether they could send me a replacement plug. I have no experience inflating anything or using air pumps. One should not need an engineer or someone with experience with inflating athletic equipment to make this kit work. A list of items to be found in the kit and clear instructions on using the pump provided are all that are needed for those of us who do not see instantly what is needed for this devise to be inflated. Until the packaging improves, I cannot rate the purchase of this kit very highly. Please put full, clear instructions in this kit and parts list.
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Pump does not work and won't hold air
Waste of money. Pump simply won't work. Nothing to hold the air in. Won't get nor stay inflated. Urgh. Gaiam: shame on you! You have a great rep and this ruins it.
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Excellent product!
In my thirty plus years of teaching, preparing for lessons & grading copious amounts of homework; one can only imagine the condition of my neck! This product gives needed support for my neck while sleeping, driving (esp.) long trips, as well as, relief for my back. I bought this for my husband, son, two friends who are also teachers! Now I'm buying six more to give as gifts! If you plan to use it for neck support do not pump air to capacity; stop to check that it is a comfortable width for your neck. Strengthen your core & relieve your neck discomfort! It works!
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I love this workout!
This is a great core workout! Both are only 10 min. Perfect when you are short on time. The exercises are fun and unique, and the instructor is upbeat and very descriptive so it is easy to folow along. But don't be fooled - you are getting a great core workout!
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Workouts
Cannot find the downloadable Back Pain relief workout
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