Review & Giveaway: Nuru Exercise Anywhere Cards
March 9, 2009
I’ve been falling short on one of my goals. No, not a weight loss goal, or a fitness goal but a blog goal. I wanted to share some fun workout ideas and I haven’t posted any since November! Yea… I need to get on that! I think I’ll ask my trainer today if he’ll help give me some ideas.
In the mean time I have a product review and giveaway that that may help on the workout front. Crystalee emailed me way back in Jan (see I’m just behind on everything) asking if I’d review the Nuru Exercise Anywhere cards. They are small, take anywhere, exercise instructions on a set of cards that are held together by a key ring. I have to admit for such a tiny package they pack a bunch of information on there. Yet they are still easy to read and use.
The deck starts out by giving you information on "the basics" and then goes through every muscle group.
- Chest
- Back
- Lower Body
- Shoulders
- Arms
- Abs
- Even "Cardio Lab"
There is an introduction to each muscle group with illustrations and multiple exercises. Most of the exercises use your own body weight as resistance or simple dumbbells. So you could literally do them anywhere.
Crystalee was nice enough to send me 5 decks for a giveaway so you all could give them a try yourselves. Leave a comment and I’ll randomly pick 5 winners and announce in this weeks Thursday Thoughts post. Note: one packet will be open as I opened one to for the review.
Good luck and happy exercising! :)
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On March 9th, 2009 at 2:34 pm Robin said:
Pick me! Pick me! :)
On March 9th, 2009 at 2:35 pm Lacey said:
I’m in a total exercise slump, these look like they may do the trick to spruce up my workouts! I can never remember what I am supposed to do, so having these little cards should do the trick!
On March 9th, 2009 at 2:36 pm LeeAnn said:
Ooh, these sound like fun. Thanks for the giveaway!
On March 9th, 2009 at 2:36 pm Stephanie said:
Hi Roni! I was in an exercise slump and then I joined Jazzercise. Jazzercise is aerobic and strength training, it’s awesome! I highly recommend it!
On March 9th, 2009 at 2:39 pm Mary said:
I’m like Lacey…I always forget the stages of an exercise, these might help me with my memory issues!
On March 9th, 2009 at 2:39 pm Jill said:
I bet these are very handy. Seems like a good idea! I followed in your footsteps last night and started running 1 minute- walk 1 1/2 minutes. By the end of the half hour I was running two minutes walking 1 minute. This was a huge step for me. It broke up the monotony of walking and made the time fly. Thanks for your tips!
On March 9th, 2009 at 2:39 pm Beth said:
Oooh! This would really help motivate me to exercise somewhere other than the gym!
On March 9th, 2009 at 2:41 pm Melissa said:
I would love to win!!! Wish Me Luck:)
Thanks Roni!
On March 9th, 2009 at 2:41 pm Celia said:
They sound neat – I have been looking for cross-training ideas to work in with my running!
On March 9th, 2009 at 2:42 pm Amy said:
this is just what i need.. I’m in a slump…. Help
On March 9th, 2009 at 2:44 pm Dodi said:
They look great. Pick me.
On March 9th, 2009 at 2:50 pm Emily said:
Oh I would love to try these! They would be especially handy since I travel a lot. :D
On March 9th, 2009 at 2:50 pm Amy said:
What a cool giveaway! Hope I win! ;)
On March 9th, 2009 at 2:52 pm Donna said:
They sound perfect. Thanks for the great review. I’m in! :)
On March 9th, 2009 at 2:53 pm Amy (yet another one...) said:
These look really interesting!
On March 9th, 2009 at 2:56 pm Leah said:
Sounds great for our upcoming vacations!
On March 9th, 2009 at 2:56 pm Jackie said:
These look great, I’d love them! : )
On March 9th, 2009 at 3:06 pm Jennifer said:
Oh, I’d love to have these! :)
On March 9th, 2009 at 3:07 pm Melissa said:
Hi Ronnie!! Love your site. Its so motivating and informative. Keep it coming. Thanks!
On March 9th, 2009 at 3:07 pm Hallie said:
I so want these cards! Smart marketing, NURU people….
On March 9th, 2009 at 3:08 pm Melissa said:
Oh, and I would also love to have these cards!! ; )
On March 9th, 2009 at 3:09 pm Shannon said:
ewww, I want some exercise cards!
On March 9th, 2009 at 3:13 pm Lauren P said:
What a great idea!
On March 9th, 2009 at 3:13 pm Tammy said:
I’d like some exercise cards too!
On March 9th, 2009 at 3:17 pm Kat said:
I wouldn’t mind giving these a try. I like that you said they use your own body weight as resistance so that you could do them anywhere.
On March 9th, 2009 at 3:19 pm Janna said:
Hey…why not? I will throw my name in! Glad you had such a fun & productive weekend!
On March 9th, 2009 at 3:21 pm Amanda said:
Oooh cool! What a neat idea!!!
Please pick me!!! :)
On March 9th, 2009 at 3:25 pm Racquel said:
I would love to have these. Please pick me!
On March 9th, 2009 at 3:26 pm Ashley said:
Yay! I love giveaways and, of course, your blog! The combination is always great!
On March 9th, 2009 at 3:26 pm Lourdes said:
I would love that!
On March 9th, 2009 at 3:26 pm Marie said:
Sounds like a neat tool. Pick me! :)
On March 9th, 2009 at 3:31 pm Kim said:
Pick me!!
On March 9th, 2009 at 3:42 pm Holly said:
These sound cool, I might have to pick some up…that is if I don’t win! :)
Thanks for having such a awesome blogs. I’m enjoying following you on twitter.
On March 9th, 2009 at 3:54 pm kellybones said:
These are AWESOME! How neat!
On March 9th, 2009 at 3:56 pm Christine said:
Those look awesome! Whoever gets them is super lucky!
On March 9th, 2009 at 3:58 pm Michelle said:
What a great tool to have at your fingertips! or keyring! Thanks Roni.
On March 9th, 2009 at 4:13 pm Anne Marie said:
how awesome are these cards!?
On March 9th, 2009 at 4:16 pm Kris said:
Such a great idea! Seems like great motivation and a way for me to learn more. I am definitely thinking about purchasing these.
On March 9th, 2009 at 4:21 pm Annalisa said:
I would love to use these!
On March 9th, 2009 at 4:30 pm D.Fine09 said:
These would be great on the go. Well off to make some banana chocolate chip oatmeal cups.
On March 9th, 2009 at 4:32 pm Jessica at Pudget: Losing Weight On A Budget said:
I would really love to win these!
On March 9th, 2009 at 4:32 pm Kate said:
Great idea!
On March 9th, 2009 at 4:34 pm Anne K. said:
These look so cool!
On March 9th, 2009 at 4:37 pm Nicole said:
I’d like to enter!
Thanks!
On March 9th, 2009 at 4:42 pm Lynn P. said:
Thank you for the contest Roni- please pick me, pick me!
On March 9th, 2009 at 4:43 pm Faith said:
I’d love one of these–just the thing to get me motivated!
Faith
On March 9th, 2009 at 4:49 pm KK (Running Through Life) said:
Great idea!
On March 9th, 2009 at 4:51 pm Kara said:
Please choose me!
On March 9th, 2009 at 4:53 pm stacey said:
Pretty awesome! I’ve been looking for some exercises I could possibly do in my office. These sound like just the thing.
On March 9th, 2009 at 4:56 pm suzanne said:
Ooh i’d love some of these ;)
On March 9th, 2009 at 4:57 pm kilax said:
Oh cool! I saw those in one of my magazines, I think :)
On March 9th, 2009 at 5:00 pm Bonnie said:
Here’s my comment…..thanks!
On March 9th, 2009 at 5:01 pm Kristy said:
Me me me!!
On March 9th, 2009 at 5:05 pm Christine said:
I am feeling lucky!
On March 9th, 2009 at 5:05 pm Alisha said:
Very interesting……why didn’t I come up with that? lol I’d love to have some.
On March 9th, 2009 at 5:06 pm Megan said:
Sounds like a great tool!
On March 9th, 2009 at 5:16 pm Jill Marie said:
pick me pick me! lol :)
On March 9th, 2009 at 5:18 pm Jill Marie said:
Sounds pretty Cool! Pick me Pick Me! :) hehe
On March 9th, 2009 at 5:25 pm Mary McLain said:
Throwing my hat into the ring…. Pick me!
On March 9th, 2009 at 5:28 pm Christina said:
Those look so neat!
On March 9th, 2009 at 5:29 pm Heidi said:
I’d love these! :)
On March 9th, 2009 at 5:34 pm Abby said:
These look like so much fun!
On March 9th, 2009 at 5:39 pm Smoochiefrog said:
I’d love to win these!
On March 9th, 2009 at 5:52 pm Krista W. said:
pick me pick me :)
On March 9th, 2009 at 5:55 pm Elaine said:
Yay! It’s getting warm outside, it would be great to take those to the park or even out in the yard!
On March 9th, 2009 at 6:02 pm Jennifer said:
I hit my scary weight and need motivation. :)
On March 9th, 2009 at 6:05 pm Allison said:
I want one! I’m ALWAYS on the go!
On March 9th, 2009 at 6:10 pm Paula in Va said:
Since I have dumbbells and don’t know what to do with them………….count me in too!
On March 9th, 2009 at 6:18 pm Alyssa said:
These look great for travel! Hope I win!
On March 9th, 2009 at 6:20 pm Crystal A said:
They sound very handy! I woud love some!
On March 9th, 2009 at 6:34 pm Kate said:
Sounds Great!
On March 9th, 2009 at 6:51 pm Kris said:
Cool. We camp almost every weekend during the summer and that might be a fun way to exercise and not carry a bunch of eqt. Cool idea.
On March 9th, 2009 at 7:10 pm Farrah said:
I would love these!
On March 9th, 2009 at 7:25 pm Skyler Clark said:
From a former GNC manager. Please keep it up. Information is key and if you are willing to share you may influence others.
On March 9th, 2009 at 7:26 pm Mandi said:
add me to the list! sounds like a very cool idea!
On March 9th, 2009 at 7:41 pm Renda said:
Very functional idea.
Thanks for sharing.
On March 9th, 2009 at 7:53 pm Beth said:
These look really user-friendly- good for me!
On March 9th, 2009 at 7:54 pm BJ said:
Help get me started!
On March 9th, 2009 at 8:05 pm brooks said:
Love your site! I’d love to win the cards!
On March 9th, 2009 at 8:15 pm Michele said:
These are really cool! I could totally use them!
On March 9th, 2009 at 8:30 pm Kim said:
Hi Roni!
Those exercise cards sound great!! :) I’m always looking for new exercises to do!
On March 9th, 2009 at 8:39 pm Elaina said:
These look very cool count me in!
On March 9th, 2009 at 8:42 pm Katie said:
I would love these – they sound perfect for taking to the gym!
On March 9th, 2009 at 8:42 pm Arlene said:
I’d love to finally win something — and exercise anywhere cards would come in handy at work and at the Boyfriend’s! :D
On March 9th, 2009 at 8:43 pm Tanya said:
Very Cool! Count me in!
On March 9th, 2009 at 9:04 pm Priyanka said:
This looks like an interesting giveaway!
On March 9th, 2009 at 9:13 pm Stacy said:
These look like something different I could really use to “shake” things up. I’d love to win them! :)
On March 9th, 2009 at 9:26 pm Jill said:
Count me in!
On March 9th, 2009 at 9:41 pm Carol said:
These sound great!
On March 9th, 2009 at 10:11 pm Tricia said:
These look awesome! I hope I win a deck. Thanks, Roni!
On March 9th, 2009 at 10:43 pm Alicia said:
These sound amazing! I would love to use those at the gym or when I am on the road traveling!
On March 9th, 2009 at 10:56 pm Chicky said:
Count me in!! Should be good for me.
On March 9th, 2009 at 10:57 pm Paula said:
I’d love to try these!
On March 9th, 2009 at 10:58 pm runnin4fun said:
I could really use these! Just starting to try out some strength training and muscle isolation exercises(only run up until now!)
On March 9th, 2009 at 11:12 pm Tammy said:
These sound really helpful and I need the help!!!
On March 9th, 2009 at 11:25 pm Jessica said:
Oooh oooh, I’ve heard of these. Enter me in the drawing please!
On March 9th, 2009 at 11:32 pm Shannon said:
sounds like just the thing!
On March 10th, 2009 at 12:19 am Jeanne said:
These sound like something I could use!
On March 10th, 2009 at 12:26 am Heather said:
These look like fun! :)
On March 10th, 2009 at 12:35 am Lynette S said:
OHHH! I could totally use these, I have begun to bike again and could use some pointers on other exercises. Pick me!
On March 10th, 2009 at 12:49 am Hollie said:
Yay for exercise! These seem so handy!
On March 10th, 2009 at 12:57 am Julie said:
These sound awesome!
On March 10th, 2009 at 1:32 am Berni said:
Sounds perfect for me!
On March 10th, 2009 at 2:01 am Jennie said:
Ooooh I’d like to enter too:)
On March 10th, 2009 at 5:07 am Christy said:
These sound great! I would love to try them out too.
On March 10th, 2009 at 6:09 am Erin said:
I’m in!! :)
On March 10th, 2009 at 6:20 am Tina said:
these sound great! especially to substitute a personal trainer and make sure you are exercising correctly and effectively. Thanks!!
On March 10th, 2009 at 7:46 am Lisa said:
This would be great to win!!!! Here’s to crossing my fingers that I win…
On March 10th, 2009 at 7:56 am Courtney said:
LOOK AT ME! Here I am! The winner of the “Exercise Anywhere” Cards!
Thanks for all that you do Roni- you’re my inspiration. (I’d say that anyway even if I don’t win the giveaway)
Keep on Keepin’ on! (love that…)
On March 10th, 2009 at 8:19 am Dana said:
These cards would be great to have in my purse for an anywhere workout! :-) Please pick me random integar! :-)
On March 10th, 2009 at 8:21 am housewifeheather said:
I hope I win these!
On March 10th, 2009 at 8:30 am Lisa said:
Just hoping today will be my lucky day! :)
On March 10th, 2009 at 8:33 am Emily said:
Sounds great Roni!! =)
On March 10th, 2009 at 8:42 am Kelly said:
I’m in!
On March 10th, 2009 at 9:05 am Jenni said:
Great little weight loss extra. Thanks for the give away.
On March 10th, 2009 at 9:31 am LaDonna F said:
I’m always at a lose when it comes to weights so these would be a big help. Please enter me into the drawing. Thanks :)
On March 10th, 2009 at 9:35 am Bethany said:
Awesome giveaway! This would save me from getting bored with my strength routine at the gym!
On March 10th, 2009 at 9:39 am Karen said:
These cards look great. I often cut out workouts from magazines and keep them in a folder for future inspiration. They’re not easily portable though. The cards look like a good idea to keep right in your gym bag!
On March 10th, 2009 at 9:57 am Kathy Kru said:
Love your site and I’d love to win!
On March 10th, 2009 at 10:02 am Jessica said:
Awww. I’m so far down here! I’ll take the open one!
On March 10th, 2009 at 10:04 am Irina said:
Looks awesome. I am sure they would be really helpful
On March 10th, 2009 at 10:10 am Chantal said:
Hello Roni,
I would love to get the cards. Count me in :-)
Chantal
On March 10th, 2009 at 10:18 am Jill said:
These sound neat! Thank you for giving them away!
On March 10th, 2009 at 10:26 am Jessi said:
Pick Me! :) These cards sound great!
On March 10th, 2009 at 10:28 am Lori L. said:
So handy! Pick me!
On March 10th, 2009 at 10:32 am jamie said:
Curious as to whether these contain common sense stuff we all know or information that can help with exercises I’m currently doing.
On March 10th, 2009 at 10:35 am Stacey said:
very cool! would love to get my hands on a set of those!!!
On March 10th, 2009 at 10:35 am Stacey said:
I would love to get my hand on a set of those cards!!
On March 10th, 2009 at 10:44 am Kate said:
What a cool product! I’d love to win. *fingers crossed*
On March 10th, 2009 at 10:45 am Vicki said:
Sounds like the help I need to get in shape to be a full time baby sitter for a grandbaby!
On March 10th, 2009 at 10:46 am Tracy said:
Sign me up…I have to stay in a hotel for 4 days in April and these would be great to work out in my room!
On March 10th, 2009 at 10:48 am Krista S. said:
Funny how when you (or anyone else) has a give away, the blog comments add up like wild fire. That’s amusing to me. Anyway, I just wanted to say that I laughed out loud when I saw “Crystalee” because my name is the same only separate “Krista Lee” and I would always change the “i” to a “y” in highschool because I thought it looked cool. Haha. Cool cards, btw.
On March 10th, 2009 at 11:08 am Brette said:
Ooh they sound perfect!!
On March 10th, 2009 at 11:22 am Anso said:
Hi Roni. I’m new to your blog and have been enjoying your videos a lot. :) Crossing my fingers and hoping I might be lucky in your draw.
On March 10th, 2009 at 11:35 am Karen said:
Sounds like a fantastic idea.
On March 10th, 2009 at 11:59 am Valerie said:
Here’s to hoping *fingers crossed*! Those exercise cards look like just the thing to use to kick start an exercise program. Thanks for offering this freebe!
On March 10th, 2009 at 12:11 pm Vanessa said:
Hi Roni. I recently found your site and am now addicted. It is part of my daily reading. Anyway, I started my 80# weight loss journey this past January – doing pretty well so far. Exercise is an issue as I work out of the home with a 2hr commute, have 2 small children and a husband – so maybe 3 children ;-) If there is anyway to get my exercise in, this could just be the ticket – something I can do in my office, with the door closed, at lunch.
Hope you pick me!
Vanessa.
On March 10th, 2009 at 12:19 pm Kelsey said:
This sounds fantastic. Having kids, this would really help knowing that exercise is available anytime and anywhere. That’s smart!
On March 10th, 2009 at 12:28 pm Brianne said:
These cards sound great!
On March 10th, 2009 at 1:23 pm Katie said:
I love the idea, very cool!
On March 10th, 2009 at 2:28 pm Karen said:
Hi Roni-
I hoped you enjoyed the song suggestions I emailed to you last week.
I enjoy reading your blog everything.
Please keep us informed on how you like the exercise cards.
best wishes-
Karen
On March 10th, 2009 at 2:28 pm Karen said:
oops
I meant “every day”
On March 10th, 2009 at 2:29 pm Colleen said:
These cards sound great and so are you for doing this Roni! My fingers are crossed.
On March 10th, 2009 at 2:32 pm Cassie said:
I’d like to give these a try.
On March 10th, 2009 at 2:39 pm ANDI said:
i’ve just started following your blog and started my own. i’m new to exercise, maybe 6 weeks and also started weight watchers. i love reading your posts!
On March 10th, 2009 at 2:45 pm Shelly said:
I would love a set of these cards. I have a friend who would benefit greatly from this product.
Thank you for sharing.
Shelly
ps..today is my birthday and I offically have lost 17 pounds only 3 more to go.
On March 10th, 2009 at 3:10 pm Sue Hirsch said:
I would love those. I am diligently trying to keep my weight off and those would be so handy. Thank you.
On March 10th, 2009 at 3:14 pm linda said:
If you ship to Europe – I want to win too :)
On March 10th, 2009 at 3:45 pm Amy Faber said:
These sound great… I love that you can use them anywhere!!
On March 10th, 2009 at 3:54 pm Anna said:
way cool!!
On March 10th, 2009 at 4:13 pm becci said:
I could really use these Roni!!!!
On March 10th, 2009 at 4:21 pm Rebecca said:
Pick me please. I saw these over on some other blogs as well I think I would kke these for circuit training.
On March 10th, 2009 at 4:24 pm Christie said:
I’m in…
On March 10th, 2009 at 4:38 pm amy said:
pick me!!!!
On March 10th, 2009 at 4:51 pm Amie said:
These look great! No more excuses not to exercise :)
On March 10th, 2009 at 6:07 pm Meg said:
I just recieved this awesome new workout machine in the mail yesterday that I ordered from an infomercial, it’s called the “ab circle pro” you may have seen it. It’s so much fun and I really think it’s going to pull me out of this exercise slump! It’s one of those things that you don’t have to do for too long to see results, which is perfect for me.
Thanks for the giveaway!
On March 10th, 2009 at 6:45 pm Courtney said:
I like the whole concept of the cards because I can tell you when I’m at the gym and everyone is doing the things I want to be doing, I kinda just do free weights stretch and head home, these cards would be super helpful because you can have a great strength session at the comfort of your home, or even if it’s a nice day you could go to a park and do it…
I like them a lot. great idea
On March 10th, 2009 at 6:53 pm kathy said:
Count me in…
WOW there are a lot of names……I wonder what the odds are at being one of the random 5…:-))))
On March 10th, 2009 at 6:58 pm sraikh said:
Sigh I never win but always try to leave comments :)
On March 10th, 2009 at 9:06 pm Caylyn said:
This sounds like it would be very helpful to me!
On March 10th, 2009 at 9:17 pm Jess' food Coma said:
Sounds like a great idea!!
On March 10th, 2009 at 9:23 pm Linda said:
Wish me luck!
On March 10th, 2009 at 10:46 pm Tiger G said:
I don’t even remember how to exercise, I’ve been pregnant so long.
On March 10th, 2009 at 11:06 pm Amanda said:
Awesome idea! I’m looking for something I can grab and do during the day while I’m chasing my boys around!
On March 10th, 2009 at 11:18 pm Amy said:
Looks like the odds are against me, but I DO read your blog every day (like, literally, I’ll check twice or three times if you haven’t updated yet). Can’t hurt to enter, right?
On March 11th, 2009 at 12:09 am Kelly Hensley said:
Would love to win!
On March 11th, 2009 at 12:57 am Maria said:
I want to win!!!!
On March 11th, 2009 at 4:51 am Joni said:
This seems like a pretty solid idea and only $9.95. Not bad. Be good to have at the hospital for the long overnights.
On March 11th, 2009 at 7:49 am MaryBe said:
My memory is horrible so these would be like flash cards lol!
On March 11th, 2009 at 8:34 am Angie D said:
I’d love to try the cards. I’m trying everything and anything at this point.
On March 11th, 2009 at 9:10 am Janice said:
These look really helpful. I would love to try them. I hope I win. Thanks Roni.
On March 11th, 2009 at 10:20 am deanna said:
ooohhhhhhhhh great giveaway!!! Looks like it would be a great thing to have on hand at the gym!!! Thanks for hosting this contest!
On March 11th, 2009 at 10:24 am Courtney said:
I’ve been hearing a lot about these lately, and they look pretty neat! Useful too, obviously!
On March 11th, 2009 at 10:29 am Inny said:
Sounds great! I just started a regular exercise routine, so these will be very useful!
On March 11th, 2009 at 11:32 am Toy said:
I’d like to try these! :)
On March 11th, 2009 at 1:19 pm Evilwoman said:
Pick me!!! I’d love to try these!!!!!
On March 11th, 2009 at 2:29 pm Lynn said:
Oh pick me! I love your website and those cards look like a good idea!
On March 11th, 2009 at 6:57 pm Lara said:
I’d love to give these cards a try…they look so helpful!!
On March 11th, 2009 at 9:51 pm Tammy said:
Ooo…oooo…pretty, pretty please with Splenda on top! :)
On March 12th, 2009 at 1:39 am Heather said:
Please pick me!!
On March 12th, 2009 at 1:57 am Jane Cameron said:
Gee, it would be so nice to have the instructions around when I’m at the gym!!!!
On March 12th, 2009 at 1:58 am Jane Cameron said:
It’s like having a trainer with you!
On March 12th, 2009 at 8:41 am mom said:
I say pick your mom and do it fairly. She could really use help in the exercise department.
On March 12th, 2009 at 9:51 am Erin said:
These look like they’d be very handy for differing workouts using all the muscle groups.
On March 12th, 2009 at 10:22 am Lisa said:
This is a very cool idea. I’d be interested in winning these!
On March 12th, 2009 at 8:24 pm Heather said:
This sounds great!! I want one!!!
On March 12th, 2009 at 9:03 pm Cheryl said:
these would be great for travel please enter me
On March 17th, 2009 at 9:20 am Dawn said:
These sounds awesome! Good luck to whomever gets picked!