Best portable equipment - yoga and meditation

Sometimes we forget to take a moment each day to recenter and cleanse ourselves from the deluge of negativity in our professional and/or personal lives.  Apt Fitness, Inc., founder, A. Low, keeps ProsourceFit yoga essentials in her vehicle for that very reason.  Here are her top five yoga and Pilates essentials from ProsourceFit under $25.00.



Extra Thick Yoga and Pilates Mat 1/2 inch - $18.99 from: ProsourceFit

The Extra Thick Yoga and Pilates Mat is definitely her favorite.  Most mats are very thin, so you can feel the surface beneath them.  Not with this ProsourceFit mat.  Its cushion feels like exercising on a stable cloud.  Sometimes when she is traveling between gigs, she is compelled to stop at a park, inhale fresh air, and absorb sunshine.  This mat facilitates her meditation to renew her energy.



Arida Yoga Towel - $7.79 from: ProsourceFit

To keep your mat clean and dry, use this nifty Arida Yoga Towel.  It is easy to carry and wash.  This towel absorbs the moisture, so your mat does not have to, thereby decreasing risk of bacteria.  Throw it in the washer and safe the lifespan of your yoga mat.


Metal D-Ring Yoga Strap - $5.99 from: ProsourceFit

Yoga straps help take stretches to the next level.  Use the Metal D-Ring Yoga Strap to intensify your quadriceps stretch during bow pose, kneeling quad stretch, overstepping dragon, and King Arthur.  For hamstrings, try this yoga strap during the following poses:  heron, reclining hand to big toe, seated forward bend, and sleeping Vishnu.


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Gifts under $25.00 - resistance bands

Resistance bands are some of the best tools for home exercise and travel.  They are light, compact, and fit pretty much anywhere.  Here are some great resistance bands under $25.00 from ProsourceFit.  Use code "ALow15" for discount on first order.


Resistance Bands

Resistance bands and loops are great exercise tools that are under $25.00 and fit neatly in vehicles, bags, and even purses.  We recommend resistance bands to clients who travel and/or do not have room for a lot of equipment.  Resistance bands come any many forms.





Leg Resistance Band - $12.99 from: ProsourceFit

Leg Resistance Bands are essential for abduction, adduction, and thigh toning.  They can be used for jump squats, sumo squats, regular squats, crab walks, and for side leg raises on the ground or mats.




Single Stackable Resistance Band - $13.99 from: ProsourceFit

Single Stackable Resistance Bands are excellent for chest, triceps, biceps, and deltoids.  They can be anchored for use as lateral raises, face pulls, cable flys, cable crossovers, rows, and more.  Alternatively, Single Stackable Resistance Bands can be used with the handles around feet for lower body exercises as well.  If the bands are anchored, they can be used for hamstring curls.





Toner Resistance Band - $7.99 from: ProsourceFit

Toner Resistance Bands are useful for physical therapy, home exercise programs, and discharge from physical therapy.  They are compact enough to keep at your desk for stretching during the day to combat muscular issues caused by sedentary lifestyles.  Another way to use Toner Resistance Bands is to correct over and/or under pronation issues that contribute to instability and mobility concerns.


Apt Fitness, Inc., founder, A Low, incorporates resistance bands into exercise and corporate wellness programs.  Resistance bands and loops are some of her favorite items to demonstrate to clients.

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ProsourceFit and international day of yoga 2019

ProsourceFit has a variety of tools to assist you in and out of fitness.  During times I am not able to exercise, I still stretch via yoga techniques I have learned from chiropractors, orthopedists, and physical therapists.  In honor of international day of yoga, ProsourceFit is having a huge sale from 06/21/2019 through 06/23/2019.  Get up to 60% off all Yoga and Pilates tools.  What is even more amazing is using code "ALow15" to receive an additional discount off your purchase.

Below are a few ProsourceFit items I purchased.  The Extra Thick Yoga and Pilates Mat was sent to me for promotional consideration, and I absolutely enjoy it.


Pilates Resistance Ring - $19.75
from: ProsourceFit

I use this Pilates resistance ring when practicing barre.


Cinch Buckle Yoga Strap - $5.99
from: ProsourceFit

This cinch buckle yoga strap is an excellent way to amplify stretches, especially if you need help with quads or hamstrings.


Set of 2 Foam Yoga Blocks - $9.99
from: ProsourceFit

Yoga blocks are helpful for stability during certain yoga poses.


Extra Thick Yoga and Pilates Mat 1/2 inch - $18.99
from: ProsourceFit

An extra thick yoga and Pilates mat was sent to me, and, as I mentioned in my review as well as above, I enjoy it. It offers the extra cushion I need against hard surfaces.


Original Yoga Mat 1/4" - $16.99
from: ProsourceFit

The original yoga mat is great for those who do not require cushioning. I use it on softer surfaces.


Arida Yoga Towel - $12.99
from: ProsourceFit

A yoga towel helps absorb moisture and facilitates mat cleanliness.


Yoga Mat Bag with Side Pocket - $13.99
from: ProsourceFit

Why not get a bag to carry your yoga mat?


Abdominal Mat - $14.99
from: ProsourceFit

An abdominal mat is handy for those who need extra help during core exercises.


Need assistance determining which products you will use most?  Contact me!

If you are accustomed to wearing makeup while exercising, and you need a mascara that does not run, try e.l.f.  It does not irritate my eyes nor does it run for me.





For upper body stability and containment, I use Royce Impact Free Sports Bra. It is cotton. I typically wear a regular bra beneath for extra support during high intensity interval training.




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Back pain and yoga

As we age, we lose flexibility, muscles atrophy, and we need to incorporate stretches into our daily routines.  Yoga is a great way to achieve this.  One of my favorite exercises is cat camel.  Doctors recommend this for spine relief.  Cat camel benefits include:  stretching the spine (neck and back) and alleviating sciatica pain.  Abdominal organs, female reproductive organs, and gastrointestinal tract are stimulated.  One of my favorite tools for cat camel is my ProsourceFit Extra Thick Yoga and Pilates Mat.  There is a huge Father's Day sale, so be sure to visit ProsourceFit for great gift ideas.  Use code "ALow15" at checkout for discount on your first order.




Cat camel can be done on the floor or on a bench.  I prefer a bench.  Place your hands directly below your shoulders and knees directly below hips.  Draw your navel towards your spine.  Slowly arch your back toward the sky and hold for about five to ten seconds.  Keeping your navel drawn towards your back, arch your spine down towards the floor and hold for about five to ten seconds.

Incorporate cat camel into your routine when you wake and before you sleep.  Depending on intensity of pain and goals, three sets of ten is sufficient to notice a difference.