Congratulations to Sarah Z. for winning the Pulse Yoga Giveaway!
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If you are trying to lose weight or stay in shape, this is your lucky day because we are having another bonus giveaway this week! One reader of The Fashionable Housewife will receive a copy of the new Pulse Yoga Express DVD!
Pulse Yoga is a combination of yoga flow, Pilates, core fusion and weight training, created to be an easy, quick, and fun way to incorporate multiple fitness disciplines into your everyday workout.
Pulse Yoga was created by Argie Tang and Prisca Boris, both accomplished yoga practitioners. Four different DVDs are currently available, each offering a different twist on traditional yoga workouts. Pulse Yoga I: Basic, Pulse Yoga II: Balance & Tone, Pulse Yoga III: Stamina & Strength, and Pulse Yoga Express. Each DVD features challenging and fun workouts ranging from 30 minutes to 1 hour in length.
How Does Pulse Yoga Compare to Traditional Exercise Routines?
Heart-pumping, cardiovascular exercise has not often been linked to yoga, due to its gentle, slower approach to fitness. For this reason, many people doubt the effectiveness of yoga as a main form of exercise. According to Prisca Boris, co-founder of Pulse Yoga, “the combination of free weights and micro movements in yoga create a more intense, full-body workout. It strengthens and tones key areas such as the abs, lower back, upper arms, and glutes, all while teaching core awareness.”
In an eight-week study conducted by Dr. Paul Arciero Head of Exercise Physiology at Skidmore College, participants who practiced Pulse Yoga three times a week, for 60-75 minutes a day, experienced positive results in the form of decreased body weight, hip/waist circumference, and cholesterol. The study also found Pulse Yoga to be as effective as functional training when it comes to total body fat loss, and aerobic fitness levels.
According to Dr. Arciero, “Pulse Yoga is a scientifically proven fitness concept that provides numerous benefits to one’s health. After the conclusion of my eight-week study, I had many participants ask to continue the program on their own, because of their fantastic results and experience.”
What Makes Pulse Yoga Different?
“Pulse Yoga is a new concept that adds the elements of toning and strengthening the muscles, targeting specific trouble spots, and defining the arms and glutes,” says Argie, “I wanted to create one, great routine that is light and fun.” Pulse Yoga is Argie’s new way of looking at postures, and adding new dimension to yoga for fitness.
“Through the four different DVDs, which are all on the same skill level and difficulty, you can choose to mix and match your routines, depending on which workouts you like best,” says Argie, “it is perfect for people who want to build bone density, create firm, sculpted arms, toned buttocks, and a flat stomach without having to go to the gym.”
Who Can Benefit from Pulse Yoga?
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Prisca notes that Pulse Yoga is great for anyone who is interested in increasing their strength and wants to improve their overall bone density and health. Argie and Prisca have introduced Pulse Yoga to everyone from professional athletes to young adults, noting each group gains something different and important from the class. “For athletes, Pulse Yoga can help lessen recovery time and improve performance. Young adults enjoy the class because they learn about their own bodies and understanding balance,” says Prisca, “women of all ages, especially those who are older and concerned about their bone health, are perfect candidates for the system since it incorporates weight training in a gentle way.”
We’re giving you the chance to win the Pulse Yoga EXPRESS DVD so you can keep your body healthy and looking great in only 30 minutes a day!
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Details
Contest runs from September 1st till September 6th. Last chance to enter is Sept 6th at 11:59pm ET. A winner will be contacted on or before Sept 7th, 2009 and asked for full name, along with their mailing address. If no response is given within 24 hours, a different winner will be chosen, so please be sure to check your email. Must be 18 or older to enter. Contest open to USA and Canada!!
About Pulse Yoga
Pulse Yoga is a result of Yoga Instructor Argie Tang’s personal quest to find yoga routines that accomplish much more than other yoga styles. After being diagnosed with osteopenia, Argie began incorporating weight training into her yoga practice, in an effort to add more toning, strengthening, and muscle definition without using machines in a gym. Pulse Yoga combines all of the best elements and disciplines of Pilates, Weight Training, and Yoga. It includes micro movements that primarily target areas such as the gluteus muscles, abdominals, upper arms and lower back. These micro movements within the yoga postures are highly effective with results that are noticeable immediately. Pulse Yoga DVDs are available in I (Basic), II (Strength & Stamina), III (Balance & Tone), and Express Versions, for $14.99 each. For more information, please visit www.pulseyoga.com
I would love to win this, I use to take yoga classes a while back, I should get back into it.
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I so need to win this!!! Since I’m now a SAHM and blogger, I’ve put on about 10+ pounds and need to find a way to get some exercise!!
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After gaining control of my asthma and anemia, conquering my cataracts, i fell head first into lyme disease and shingles. I feel a bit like Rip Van Winkle. I finally woke up and I’m 50 years old. The last 5 years have gone to my hips and I could use some gentle help getting back in shape. I used to do ballet and yoga. This dvd series seems like it would be the perfect do-over for me.
I would love to win because I’ve been looking for a great workout dvd!
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I would love a excellent new workout dvd.
I want to win because I am having another birthday in 3 weeks (60) and need help to get in shape.
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I would love to win. I hate to exercise, so am always looking for something fun to put in my workouts, and express is perfect as the shorter routines are so much easier to get motivated to do for me.
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I’d love this DVD. My yoga routine is getting boring, and is not as effective as it used to be.
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Hi! I would love to win because I am a stay at home mom who has a hard time exercising while my 2 year old son runs around the house. This would be perfect for me to watch this dvd while he is napping. Yoga is something I need to relax and refresh myself. In addition I am a marine corp wife and I could use all the help relaxing that I can get!
Thank you for your website!
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I have been wanting this! Please count me in the giveaway!
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I want to win because you can never have enough workout DVDs :)
I have heard how great Yoga is and would love to try it! Thank you for the giveaway!
Since becoming disabled – this looks like something I could conquer – in stages.I would love the opportunity to give it a true effort. I would be extremely thankful to give it my best try.
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This looks so much better than my old yoga tapes that I still use
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I jog & do jazzercise, but would love to try these routines, especially since it will be winter before we know it. I love using free weights and would like to incorporate that with yoga. Thanks for hosting.
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would love to win this and try it out
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I would love to win, because I’m new to yoga + would love to mix up my routine!
I would like to win this because I need to find a fun way to work out and help get off these extra pounds.
I want to win because I really need to tone after losing 40 pounds!
I’d love to win this because yoga rocks, and to be able to condense my routine to a half hour would be amazing!
I need a little something to help me get back down to my wedding weight for my 10th anniversary. PICK ME!!!!
Because I need to lose a hundred pounds.
This looks like a great way to fit Yoga in to my busy lifestyle. I love the whole concept. Thanks for the entry!
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I need to get in shape and this looks fun!
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I would like to liven up my yoga routine and this sound like a good way. Thanks!
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I would love to win this because I seriously need to change up my routine :)
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Congratulations to Sarah Z. for winning the Pulse Yoga Giveaway!
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