Foot Elastic Exerciser

I received the Home Gym Pedal Fitness Foot Elastic Exerciser through a promotion.

Product Info:

• Made with latex tube, foam, and plastic
• Paddle handle 

Depending on how one uses the foot pedal elastic exerciser, the exercise equipment can help target and work muscle areas that include the arms, stomach, back, hips, and legs. 

The foam handles allow for a comfortable grip and helps prevent slipping during work outs. Depending on how one holds the handles, the handle and latex band can help work different muscle areas on the arm. 

The latex band provides an easy to medium type of resistance. It's not to difficult to stretch out the band. The more reps done with this fitness equipment, the more tiring and difficult it can be to work with. At the beginning, it seems easy or fine to work with. My exerciser only had two ropes or latex tubers. It seemed really easy and very little resistance in the beginning. 

There are many methods that this equipment can be used for. Each method can target different muscle groups. Although, the methods are not limited to the examples provided by the seller.

The foot pedals or pads do help prevent the feet from slipping. There's not enough room between the straps and the pad to use this equipment if shoes are worn. Socks and bare feet work best. There's ridges on the foot pads to help prevent the feet from slipping.

Pros:

-  Lightweight equipment

- Easy to use

- Several methods to use

- Comfortable grip

- Nonslip foot pedals

Cons:

- Little resistance 

(Didn't seem to do much unless many reps were done)

- Foam can easily be ripped

- Not top quality, made fairly cheap

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MarikoTiki Duffle Bag

I received the MarikoTiki TSA Approved Duffle Bag through a promotion. 

Product Info:

• Durable
• TSA and major airline carry on baggage size
• Easy to access padded laptop pocket
• Reinforced stitching 
• 90% polyester, 8% nylon, & 2% cotton
• Lined pockets
• Heavy duty zippers
• Clamshell dual zipper pouch 
• Unzippable front compartment
• 24" shoulder drop

When I first got the MarikoTiki Duffle Bag, it looked smaller than I had expected. Once I folded it all out, I was impressed with how much the main compartment and other pockets could hold. The duffle bag is very roomy, which makes it great for a travel, overnight, or gym bag. 

The short handles is made of a very durable material and has a velcro strap to help hold the handles together. The velcro is strong and holds up well. The shoulder strap, that is a 24" shoulder drop, is also made of the same material. It is made to be able to withstand the weight of a full duffle bag. 

I was very pleased to see how many pockets this duffle bag had. There's two deep side pockets, one padded laptop pocket on the side, one unzippable (open) pocket on the side, a mesh pocket on top, and the main pocket or opening. The zippers all work wonderfully. They don't snag and they zip fairly quietly. They seem like they would be heavy duty and durable zippers. 

An issue I found with the bag is that some of the reinforced threading seemed frayed or not trimmed. These types of threads were found on the insides of some of the pockets. The threads do seem strong and durable. I was able to pull on the pockets or near the threading and the thread never gave way.

The only other issue I found with this bag is the padded laptop pouch. The idea is wonderful, but it does not fit all laptop sizes. It fits smaller laptops and tablets well, but it does not fit larger laptops. My 15" and 17" can fit in there length wise, but they stick out awkwardly. I also don't trust my laptops or tablets being in an open pocket. 

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