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So by now we all know one of the most important muscles groups to work out, yet one of the most difficult, is the core muscles. Those pesky abs and obliques. But check out this fitness balance board, this fitness gadget will help you exercise hard-to-reach core abdominal and oblique muscles and also improve your balance and coordination.

The core muscle trainer has three different speeds: slow, medium, or fast. Each speed forces your abdominal muscles to contract in order so you can keep your balance. The result is a very effective low-impact core workout. There's also a 15 minute cross-training program that shifts between the three speeds intermittently. 

"The board has a non-slip platform with raised rubber toe and heel plates for better traction, and when mounted and activated using the remote control, the board pitches and yaws...An automatic timer shuts off the device after 15 minutes. Four non-skid rubber pads keep the board stationary while in use and will not mar hardwood surfaces. Plugs into AC. Supports 250 lbs."

Check price and availability at Hammacher Schlemmer.

Sometimes doing things together makes it easier. If you've been thinking about beginning a work out routine, or learning yoga, why not get this Deluxe Yoga Kit for Two and learn with a partner or friend?

The kit comes with (2) 1/4" extra thick yoga mats, (2) pairs of 4" x 6" x 9" foam blocks, (2) 6' yoga straps, a DVD, (2) Yoga balls, and (2) Yoga ball hand pumps. That's all the accessories you need and a partner need to get started with yoga workouts and then progress to more advanced routines.

Check price and availability at Yoga Accessories.

This wireless fitness system by Garmin receives, stores, and analyzes your workout data, and helps you to optimize your workout, set and reach fitness goals, and measure your overall progress.

The watch receives information about speed, distance, and more from the wireless foot pod. The watch then sends that information to your PC through the USB ANT stick once it's in range. Automatic and wireless, that makes your workout that much easier.

Check price and availability at Brookstone.

Do you know where your chakras are? Find and energize all seven chakra centers with the yoga poses in this game.

You will learn the name, location, color, and symbol of each chakra and how it relates to you in your life. For 2 to 6 players, ages 6 and up.

Check price and availability at Yoga Accessories.

This Magnetic Yoga Set includes 63 one-inch squares, each one with a different yoga pose on it, in a variety of different colors.

The magnets can be rearranged to create your own personal yoga routine, or you can just use the magnets to hold things on the fridge. When all the magnets are put together they make a 7"by 9" chart.    

Check price and availability at Yoga Accessories.

Get rid of the stress of a busy day by taking a few swings at this Punching Ball Set. The set comes with boxing gloves and an inflatable boxing ball, just fill the base with water or sand, and away you go.

The flexible post measures 5' high, and the whole unit is easily transportable.

Check price and availability at Shopping Warehouse.

This seemed a bit violent to one of us, who couldn't for the life of her see herself flailing away at this thing.

On the other hand, the martial artist thought it just might work in his self-defence classes. Maybe. Except ... it's pink. Doesn't quite fit the dojo decor.

Or there's always revenge. From the site:

If you want to focus your anger on a specific manly nemesis, slide a snapshot of the offender into the plastic face pouch. Then follow the helpful notes and arrows on the bag: "punch him here!", "knee him here!", and "kick him here!".

Ouch!

Via TechieDiva.

If you've been having a hard time staying on that treadmill sweating off those pounds, we've found something that will keep you on track.

The EnterTrainer moniters your heart rate as you exercise. So, want to know what happens if you miss your target heart rate?

The volume on your tv or stereo goes down.

And get this.

If you don't start working out harder and continue to slide from your target heart rate, it turns your tv or stereo off.

(As for all of you who workout without the aid of a television in front of you or music blaring, well, hey, you're out of luck.)

Via i4u.