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Gym dandy
By MARY JANE PARK
© St. Petersburg Times
published January 3, 2002
Goodbye, holiday cheer; hello, boot camp. Time to head back to a regular fitness routine. Bored by the gear you abandoned at Thanksgiving? Try some new equipment.
WORKOUT TOGS
| New workout clothes can help you feel more enthused about hitting the gym again. Everlast Bodywear features Coolmax lining for wicking away perspiration. Top, $14.99; leggings, $19.99. Marshalls. |
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GYM BAG
A duffel in bright, citrusy colors is hard to ignore. Set it by the door, and you're halfway to the gym. Adidas carryall. $35. Department, sporting goods stores.
SHAMPOO, SPRAY, HAIR WAX
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Small-size hair care products in modern packaging tuck right into your gym bag. Charles Worthington Results Takeaways: Moisture-Seal Glossing Shampoo (2.5 fluid ounces), Hair Makeover Blow-Drying Spray (2.5 fluid ounces), Lasting Impression Defining Wax (0.5 fluid ounce), about $3 each. Drug, discount, grocery stores. |
PILATES YOGA KIT
| Two yoga blocks, strap and non-slip mat are portable enough to take to class; instructional video helps you figure out moves at home. Pilates Yoga Kit. About $60. Sporting goods, department, discount stores. |
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VIDEOTAPES
For stay-at-home exercisers, these tapes -- and many more -- are available at brick and click bookstores; department and discount retailers, too. Kathy Smith Ultimate Yoga (three tapes, three levels) $24.99; Pilates Workout for Dummies, $9.99; Zone Fat Burning Big Ball Workout, $9.99.
GYM BALL
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Increase muscle flexibility and strength, tone your body and help coordination. Iron Body Aerobic Gym Ball, foot pump included. About $25, sporting goods, department and discount stores. |
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