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Splay

In all of my recent shoe research, I came across Splay Athletics. These minimalist, barefoot shoes are just perfect for kids feet. Their affordable price is like music to a parents ears and the fit allows kiddos to move, run, jump, and skip freely.

Splay shoes are a great addition to our shoe collection. The affordable price of these are attractive and many of the colors are neutral so the shoes can be worn and worn again, even with different genders.

My kids feet are not hindered in any way when wearing these shoes, which is so important for little, growing feet. They are super flat and have no arch. This feature allows feet to build strong muscles in order to walk properly.

I love these shoes for our kids because of the flexibility of them. They move so easily and mimic the foot shape and movement of my kids. Whatever foot movement my kids do, the shoe moves right along with them. I just love this design because I really believe this is how shoes are supposed to be.

Splay Athletic shoes are super lightweight. That is the first feature that stood out to me; I really couldn’t believe it. This is great because they aren’t ‘clunky’. So often I feel that kids shoes are big and bulky and the weight of many of them just seem overpowering on a little foot. These shoes are quite the opposite of that.

The Splay shoes are completely machine washable, so if your kids are like mine and get dirty often, this is music to your ears. I haven’t had the need to wash the shoes yet, but I have seen before and after photos of other kids Splay shoes and it’s pretty incredible how clean they get. This is for sure a perk of these shoes.

There is just one thick, Velcro strap on the top of the shoe that allows for easy off and on access. My three year old who has trouble with many other shoes can put these on with no problems!

On the toe and heel of the shoe there is a microfiber strip. This really creates a barrier and offers lots of protection. These parts of a children’s shoe are often the first to go, so the reinforced strip is great.

I have noticed that these shoes are great for kids with low volume feet and not so great for kids with high volume feet. My three year old has very high volume feet.

This means that from the top of his foot to the bottom of his foot it’s tall. In comparison, someone who has a low volume foot will have a short measurement from the top of the foot to the bottom of the foot. High volume feet would need shoe laces to be loosened much more than low volume feet, whose shoe laces would need tightened so the foot is secure.

Because of the high volume of his feet, these shoes do not fit his foot super well. They really bend upwards because of his foot shape. This causes an issue because the Velcro strap doesn’t close and secure very much. If I help him get a good closure, they work, but if he does it on his own the shoes often times fall off.

Something to keep in mind.

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A downside that we are experiencing with these Splay shoes is the fraying of the tongue of the shoe. I have noticed that on either side of the tongue there is quite a bit of fraying occurring. This is happening on the outside of the stitching, so I hoping that the fraying will not go beyond that.

These are such great shoes and I’m thrilled for my boys to have them to wear this spring and summer. I love the versatility of them. They can be worn with or without socks which is great, and I really feel like they can be dressed up or down.

The price tag on these shoes is very affordable and in the price range of most other children’s shoes. I do think that for the price, these Splay Athletics shoes are well worth it.

Splay is offering free shipping right now, so hurry up and grab a pair for your kiddos!

 

Empower – 12 Rounds Boxing Boot Camp

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Empower, just like the name says, seeks to empower women day to day. The company wants women to feel comfortable and confident in their own skin – inside and out. They offer products and services that allow women to be [and feel] happy, healthy, and strong.

Their website is filled with many products, services, and resources that motivate and inspire women to keep active and not give up on their goals. Fun products that actually get results will keep you fit and energized; just what every mom needs! Check out their Inspiration page for many tips, resources, and even recipes that will help you stay fit and reach the health you desire.

“The spirit of Empower lies within the Hummingbird. She’s resilient and powerful, joyful and beautiful, playful, independent and strong. The hummingbird may be tiny but she’s mighty and she never gives up. So don’t let this tiny bird fool you!”

All of the Empower workout programs can be done at home – or anywhere! I have heard that people like to use free-standing punching bags as part of their extended exercise program that they have covered here at Review Loft if you’re interested in expanding your knowledge on the subject. But I digress. For the busy mom who is running around all day and doesn’t have time to go exercise at the gym, their programs are for you. Do them in the living room, outside, or in your child’s playroom; working out just got a whole lot easier. So, cancel your gym membership and check out Empower’s line of products and programs. All of the workout programs and products they offer are unique, fun ways to exercise, so take a look!

12 Rounds Boxing Bootcamp

The 12 Rounds Boxing Bootcamp is a fun, alternative way to get a great workout during your week. This full – body cardio workout is boxing inspired and will get you toned with every punch you make. Challenge yourself and relieve stress as you box with professional female boxer Jaime “the Hurricane” Clampitt. Empower teamed up with Striking Beauties to create this fitness system that gets you in the zone. Being in the zone and getting motivated to participate in a boxing workout is such a good mindset to have, fitness success is impressive and it is also good for your health, relieving the stress of both your mind and body.

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I have never done a boxing workout before so this was a completely new experience for me. Before getting started I read all the material and watched all the videos on the DVD to have a better idea of what I was getting myself into. Doing this stretched my workout to about one hour, but after you watch the videos and get thorough one workout you can finish the whole system in just 30 minutes. Isn’t that great?!

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The DVD has an instructional video that teaches its users all the boxing moves that will be used throughout the workout. This was my favorite aspect of the system. I am glad that they took the time to create this portion because this was all new to me. I wanted to understand and practice the boxing moves before doing the whole workout so I didn’t hurt myself. I recommend that everyone watches this instructional video. It’s important when doing any workout that you understand the exercises and do them correctly to prevent any future injuries.

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The System includes:

(1) comfort jump rope

(1) sand filled 6 pound toning ball

(2) weighted gloves (1 pound each)

(1) 12 Rounds DVD

(1) workout guide

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Use the discount code – 25EMPBBC – for 50% off!

The 12 rounds system is perfect for people of all boxing levels. Their convenient levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced allow for anyone to use the system. There are three women in the video, each at a different boxing level. If you are more intermediate, watch the woman on the right; if you’re a beginner (like me) then you watch the woman on the left. The system also shows the difference between a right handed and left handed person when boxing.

After doing the workout I felt great. The results are fast but for anyone worried about the possibility of excess skin which is often left behind when you lose weight quickly, there is always the option of tummy tuck surgery to help you enjoy your new figure. So, don’t let this be a reason not to make the most of such an effective weight loss solution. You can tell that it works because after this workout my body was completely sore and I really felt like every muscle was used. I felt the most sore in my arms which makes perfect sense because I was boxing! The different rounds are almost like 12 different workouts. Some rounds are fast, and some are slow, but you use your whole body for each of them. The full workout really pushed me and allowed me to challenge myself. Now when I do the workout I try and go one step further and beat how many punches I did the last time I used the system. It’s great to set small goals for yourself and try to reach them with each time you use the system.

I really can attest to how great this 12 Rounds Boxing Bootcamp is. The full – body workout in just 30 minutes is so perfect for my busy days. I love that I can accomplish my exercising in my living room with my son playing or sleeping. It saves time by not needing to drive to the gym which is something I really enjoy about the system. Try the Boxing Bootcamp, you will not be disappointed!

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