Showing posts with label Fitness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fitness. Show all posts

Sunday, January 18, 2015

The Best Eco-Friendly Yoga Mats - Jade Yoga


As many of you can relate, yoga is an important practice in my daily life.

So is being eco-friendly.

Unfortunately, some yoga products don't live up to my green standards.
I'm sure you know what I mean!

Have you ever purchased a new mat that reeked of chemicals, making you not want to use it without washing at least a million times?! Or WORSE! Using a mat that is made of a material that doesn't seem to work with your skin, causing embarrassing break outs All.Over.Your.Body?!

I even go beyond how the mat effects me personally, imagining what harm the production of this mat has caused, and pondering how green and eco-conscious a company may or may not be.

It really means a lot to me!
Everything I purchase reflects who I am as a person.

This is why I am so fond of Jade Yoga products.


I love that!! Imagine how many trees they plant! :)

Jade Yoga mats are made in the U.S. in compliance with all environmental laws. Their mats are made with natural rubber which is tapped from rubber trees and DOES NOT contain PVC or synthetic rubbers of any kind!Not only that, but their mats are slip proof and comfy!

Since I already have a decent mat, I decided to get one that my boyfriend could use!
This mat is the Harmony XW. It is the same great quality as their other mats, but has a wider width than their normal mats. 








Good luck getting any pictures of the mat being used by my bf.. So I tried to take several close ups of the quality. I am impressed by this mat, and how comfy it is!

I need one of my own!!

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Disclosure: I received the above item/s in return for an honest, sincere review. I was not expected to leave a positive review, and would never post something I didn't feel fully confident in. No monetary compensation was provided. The above opinion is the sole opinion of me and my family, and may differ from your own. I am disclosing in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255. 

Friday, October 24, 2014

Why Bamboo? Featuring Footprint Bamboo Activewear


So, I get asked a lot why I choose to use a lot of bamboo products.

My simple answer would be because it is somehow more readily available and cheaper to purchase than most hemp products, as well as easier to produce.

The long answer?
(you asked for it!)

About 1 MILLION acres of rainforest are destroyed 
EVERY.
SINGLE.
WEEK!
:(

Not only that, an average tree that is cut for production takes a whopping 60 years to be fully grown!
Bamboo, on the other hand, can grow upwards to 2 feet PER DAY!
AND bamboo only has an average lifespan of 5 years.

Since bamboo has an interconnected root system, it can grow pretty fast (and gets out of hand if you don't do anything to contain it!) 
Seriously guys..

Don't plant bamboo in you yard and expect it to stay put.
You will eventually find yourself with NO yard.
Bamboo is that crazy of a grower!

Bamboo only needs about 1/3 of the water cotton would need.
Bamboo also has no natural pests, which I think is pretty rad. To me that means it is healthier and better for me to wear as a textile because cotton is pumped full of pesticides as it has many pests.

Bamboo is also naturally antibacterial and highly absorbent!
Meaning it can be used to make the most PERFECT workout clothes!
 (or in this case, socks!!)





On my quest for awesome bamboo products, I discovered a company called Footprint. They make bamboo socks (and headbands + coconut socks!). Some of the comfiest socks to be draped around my feet in the history of my life!!! OMG these socks! I didn't want to take them off. Good thing I got so many pairs!









I really loved these Footprint Activewear Bamboo No Show Performance Socks. They are RIDICULOUSLY soft and airy, letting my feet breathe no matter what activity I am doing!


 As I have mentioned before, I don't wear black much. But these Black Bamboo 1/4 Crew Socks are awesome. They are also super soft, and feel great when worn with boots OR running shoes.


What's really neat about Footprint is that they carry an array of other items as well. Such as this cool marbled golden yellow Bamboo Headband. It is perfect at wicking sweat! It is SO soft, I literally forgot I was wearing it.


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Disclosure: I received the above item/s in return for an honest, sincere review. I was not expected to leave a positive review, and would never post something I didn't feel fully confident in. No monetary compensation was provided. The above opinion is the sole opinion of me and my family, and may differ from your own. I am disclosing in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255. 


Friday, September 5, 2014

Fitness Therapy For Everyday Living™ with Yoga Tune Up- Review and GIVEAWAY!


Yoga Tune Up® is a unique program created by Jill Miller. It is practiced all over the world at Yoga Studios, fitness facilities and retreat centers, taught by Jill and her certified YTU instructors. Using a distinctive set of exercises, poses and specialized techniques, Yoga Tune Up® playfully moves you into a body that looks great and lasts a lifetime. With Jill as your guide, our video and Therapy Ball Products will take you through a safe, effective workout with pain relief methods that leave you (regardless of age, experience or activity level) feeling better, stronger, happier, and more relaxed!

I was sent a pair of Yoga Tune Up® Therapy Balls along with the Massage Therapy Instructional DVD. I am always in need of a massage somewhere or other, but since I am not rich, I cannot always afford to go see a massage therapist. Even harder still is convincing my boyfriend to give me a massage. Luckily these Yoga Tune Up® Therapy Balls work wonders!



The Yoga Tune Up® Therapy Ball System provides targeted self-massage trigger point therapy by using specially designed high grip rubber balls and focused movement routines that help penetrate through layers of skin and muscle to massage deeply into your high tension areas. 

They help relieve:

  • Stiff Neck & Headaches
  • TMJ/Tight Jaw
  • Frozen Shoulder
  • Sciatica & Back Pain
  • Tight Hips & Hamstrings
  • IT Band Syndrome
  • Plantar Fasciitis & Foot Pain
  • … and much more…

I was thrilled to find out that they work for headache relief. I already knew of a few pressure points that relieve headaches, but it is almost impossible for me to to it on myself. This is the perfect product for that! They also work great on my feet, especially the arches. I love using them after a work out!

The two disc DVD program takes you through all of Jill's Therapy Ball routines. These are totally new routines using both the WALL and FLOOR as two very different foundational choices. Get guided instruction and detailed ball placement as you go through each routine. 11 different routines cover the Upper Back, Shoulders, Neck & Jaw, as well as your Low Back, Hips, Buttocks, and Feet. 

I seriously cannot believe how good these things make me feel! I am usually always sore, and I have noticed a great difference in the way my body feels after using the Yoga Tune Up Balls along with the DVD this past week.

https://www.yogatuneup.com/
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 Enter to win your own set of Yoga Tune Up Balls and DVD!
Open to US residents 18 years of age and older. The giveaway will end on 6/25/14.The winner will be chosen randomly, and will be contacted by email. They will have 48 hours to contact me back to claim their prize.

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  Disclosure: I received the above item/s in return for an honest, sincere review. I was not expected to leave a positive review, and would never post something I didn't feel fully confident in. No monetary compensation was provided. The above opinion is the sole opinion of me and my family, and may differ from your own. I am disclosing in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Aerobie Pro- The Astonishing Flying Ring Review and Giveaway





Aerobie® Pro Ring
THE ASTONISHING FLYING RING
I have always loved playing outside. Now that I have a completely free acre to run around in, playing with flying discs has become one of my favorite ways to pass the time. So when Aerobie suggested I try out their Aerobie Pro Flying Ring I was beyond excited. I have heard so many great things about this disc! 

When it arrived I was definitely pleased. It met, if not exceeded my expectations. I am not very good at flying discs, but the Aerobie Pro is so simple that it is actually hard to not throw it too well. Often times I caught myself over throwing the Aerobie Pro, causing it to almost go into my neighbors yards. The disc itself is super soft and lightweight. It is rather large, but it makes it easier to catch. The Aerobie Pro really does live up to its name. It is indeed the best flying ring!


 Enter below for a chance to win an Aerobie Pro of your very own!
 Open to US and CA residents 18 years of age and older. The giveaway will end on 3/19/14.The winner will be chosen randomly, and will be contacted by email. They will have 48 hours to contact me back to claim their prize. Living the Paisley Life is not responsible for lost prizes or prizes that are not received.
 
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  Disclosure: I received the above item in return for an honest, sincere review. I was not expected to leave a positive review, and would never post something I didn't feel fully confident in. No monetary compensation was provided. The above opinion is the sole opinion of me and my family, and may differ from your own. I am disclosing in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255. 

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Soak up Your Yoga Sweat with Shandali- Review and Giveaway

http://shandali.com/

The Shandali GoSweat towel is designed to soak up your sweat. Other towels may get wet and bunch up on your yoga mat, distracting you from your practice. Shandali's yoga towels focus on soaking up sweat so that your mat stays dry and you stay safe on your mat. 

I was super excited to get to try the Shandali Hot Yoga Towel. I enough without doing exercise. Add some yoga/hot yoga into my day and you can expect there to be some sweat. I tend to sweat on my yoga mat which is not only unsanitary, but it is dangerous as well. It causes my mat to get slippery, making it easy to literally fall down and break my neck. Shandali is there to soak up the sweat when I need it most! I love the soft texture and how great it works. It doesn't bunch up on me like a normal towel would do, helping keep my poses fluid and routine.The GoSweat towel is designed to withstand many washings, so I never worry about it falling apart in the machine. It is super easy to dry within minutes by simply hanging up outside.


http://www.amazon.com/Rated-Hot-Yoga-Towel-Microfiber/dp/B00DSK5GFI/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1383791594&sr=8-13&keywords=yoga+towel


Disclosure: I received the above item in return for an honest, sincere review. I was not expected to leave a positive review, and would never post something I didn't feel fully confident in. No monetary compensation was provided. The above opinion is the sole opinion of me and my family, and may differ from your own. I am disclosing in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255. 
 

Monday, December 30, 2013

Energy Bits Review and Giveaway

About ENERGYbits®

ENERGYbits® algae tabs are your answer for raw energy and health. All naturally too. With just one calorie per tab, ENERGYbits® will stop your cravings, slay your hunger and give you a steady stream of energy all day or night. Remarkably, ENERGYbits® have just one ingredient, spirulina algae which is a super hero in the world of super foods. Spirulina’s nutritional pedigree is so impressive that The World Bank, NASA and Olympic athletes have all declared spirulina to be the most nutritious food in the entire world.

Why? Well for starters, it effortlessly and naturally boosts your energy like an energy drink, energy bar or coffee  but without the downside of chemicals, caffeine, calories or sugar and gram per gram, there is no denser source of nutrition than spirulina algae. Research done by NASA showed that that 1 kg of spirulina had the nutritional equivalent of 1000 kg of fruits and vegetables.  That's a  lot of groceries! But if an endorsement by NASA isn’t enough to convince you of the health benefits you’ll get from our ENERGYbits® and spirulina, consider that many International Health Organizations including the United Nations have hailed spirulina as one of the “Greatest Superfoods on Earth.” Don’t worry if you haven’t heard about this super food yet. You will. It may be virtually unknown in America but for the last 50 years, millions worldwide have taken it to improve their energy.

Who can benefit from ENERGYbits®?


ENERGYbits® have the highest concentration of protein in the world (64% protein which is three times the amount of protein in steak), over 40 nutrients, and are just one calorie per tab.  Just a handful of 30+ bits will not only fill you up, they will meet most of your daily nutritional requirements, and all for just ONE calorie per tab.

Just a few of the benefits:

  • Helps improve physical energy
  • Helps improve endurance
  • Helps reduce fatigue
  • Helps speed athletic recovery
  • Helps healing from brain concussions and reduces brain fog
  • Helps build muscle
  • Helps improve mental focus and clarity
  • Helps reduce anemia
  • Helps reduce blood pressure
  • Helps reduce cholesterol
  • Helps balance blood sugar
  • Provides natural nitric oxide
  • Provides most daily nutritional needs, especially greens 
  • Provides high quality protein and nutrition on the run or on the road
  • Helps fight free radicals with high concentration of antioxidants
  • Helps balances all body functions - is100% alkaline
  • Helps improve skin, hair, nails, bones and eye health
  • Helps build healthy blood, cell tissue and muscle
  • Helps improve mood
  • Helps remove hunger
  • Raw food, great for vegans or those who hate greens
  • Safe nutrition for anyone of any age, from children to seniors

My Thoughts

First and foremost, I must say SWALLOW these bits whole. OMG did I made a huge mistake by chewing my first one. Literally the worst taste I have ever had in my mouth. Now, with that being said: If I would have read more about ENERGYbits®, I would have known that the taste is bad, hence why most people swallow them like vitamins. The bits are about the size an ibuprofen tab, super easy to swallow. Silly me, that was all my fault.

I loved how the ENERGYbits® gave me a noticeable amount of energy. The first day I took them, I woke up with a huge headache. I pinned it to having allergies, as a cold front came in while I was sleeping. Weather changes always make me feel awful. The ENERGYbits® helped my headache go away, made me more alert, and actually made me in a better mood. Who knew something so small could do so much good for me!?


 ENERGYbits® are SO easy. Gone are the days I spent hours trying to chew enough veggies to get my nutrients or worse, make a disaster of a protein shake, only to be disgusted and overwhelmed with a huge mess to clean up. With ENERGYbits®, all I have to do is swallow them! No mess, no crying, no throwing anything! Thanks ENERGYbits®.

Energy Bits are literally a meal that fits in the palm of my hand and supercharges my energy!  Carrying around a tin of ENERGYbits® is like having a salad and big steak tucked away in your back pocket or handbag.

The best part about ENERGYbits®? No additives, chemicals, caffeine, sugar, gluten, animal products or artificial ingredients either. Nadda. Just 100% spirulina algae, 100% natural, 100% green, 100% raw. Straight from Mother Nature herself. They are safe for kids and pets, just proving how safe and natural these bits are! 

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Win a tin of ENERGYbits® for yourself!

Open to US residents 18 years of age and older. The giveaway will end on 1/13/14.The winner will be chosen randomly, and will be contacted by email. They will have 48 hours to contact me back to claim their prize. Living the Paisley Life is not responsible for lost prizes or prizes that are not received.
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  Disclosure: I received the above item in return for an honest, sincere review. I was not expected to leave a positive review, and would never post something I didn't feel fully confident in. No monetary compensation was provided. The above opinion is the sole opinion of me and my family, and may differ from your own. I am disclosing in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255. 

Sunday, December 29, 2013

Running Chics Review

About Running Chics


Every piece of Running Chics practical, fashionable apparel is designed just for you, the casual jogger… the marathon enthusiast… or just someone running from here to there on a daily basis. Soft breathable fabrics for ultimate comfort. Fashionable colors and designs to match your sense of style. All adorned with those cute little Chics scampering right along with you.

No matter how far or fast you go, whatever gets you running, count on Running Chics to be with you stride for stride. Because life is a race, and you deserve to be comfortable!

My Thoughts

I was so thrilled to receive a pair of shorts from Running Chics. These shorts come in all sizes, 8 color combinations, and you get to choose which Chic logo you would like. They offer something for everyone. I chose the Yoga Chics logo, and I love it!

I love how these shorts have a built in panty. I always worry about my panties or pantyline showing when I wear jogging shorts, so to find a pair with a built in panty was a relief. These shorts also have mesh side panels, making it easy for my skin to breathe when I jog or do yoga. The length of these shorts is perfect. They are short enough to not get in the way when doing yoga poses, but long enough to wear when I need to rush to the store. They are certainly more acceptable than those yoga pants some people choose to wear out in public...



I have already had so many great times in these Running Chics shorts! If you are in need of a new pair of gym shorts, or other athletic attire, I urge you to check out their website. You can also connect with Running Chics on Facebook and on Twitter.

Disclosure: I received the above item in return for an honest, sincere review. I was not expected to leave a positive review, and would never post something I didn't feel fully confident in. No monetary compensation was provided. The above opinion is the sole opinion of me and my family, and may differ from your own. I am disclosing in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Nymb Co Review


About Nymb.Co 
They are a small company based out of New York City and New Jersey. This company was born with the idea of offering something unique and stylish to bike commuters. Soon they expanded to carry items that both bike commuters and cyclists of all types could use on their day to day rides.
Each NymbCo bag is handmade by someone who cares--from NYC to Tallahassee--they're made to be waterproof, and specific to cyclists, which mean they're more comfortable, and more durable than your standard bag. They offer products from a few different companies, including Vaya Bags. They are the creators of the bag I chose to try.




My Thoughts
Since moving, I haven't gotten to ride my bike as much as I used to. Living in the country makes it a bit harder to get to do much of anything. When I ride my bike where I live now, I tend to have to take it to a park. Riding it in the pasture proves to be too hard. I do enjoy riding around in public, getting to experience new surroundings, scents, and greeting unknown faces. The downfall of this would be not having an easy way to carry around some of my important objects. It is uncomfortable to keep my keys in my pocket, and if I do, they can easily be lost. Luckily I found a great product available through this company called Nymb.Co. that allows me to carry a few important items with me on my bike without actually having to be on my person. Nymb.Co offers several great, handmade items for bike usage, so it was a hard decision. In the end, I decided to go with the Vaya Bags Recycled Tube Handlebar Bag in purple.

I love this bag! It is made from recycled bike tubes. I am a huge fan of upcycling and finding creative uses for objects that most people would consider to be trash. This bag makes a great spot to throw your cellphone and wallet while your ride. It is surprisingly spacious, as I could even use fit my spare bike tube, multi tool, tire levers, and other cycling tools. It is made with high quality Velcro that allowed me to easily place this on and off of my bike without ever worrying about it coming loose. I really like that it is fit with fully waterproof inner lining, so I don't need to worry about what I put inside. 

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Disclosure: I received the above item in return for an honest, sincere review. I was not expected to leave a positive review, and would never post something I didn't feel fully confident in. No monetary compensation was provided. The above opinion is the sole opinion of me and my family, and may differ from your own. I am disclosing in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.