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Isokinetics Exercise Disc / Balance Cushion - 14″ Diameter - 6 Colors Description:

Isokinetics Exercise Disc/Balance Cushions are the same quality products sold by others, except we bring them to you direct from the manufacturer. No middleman means you save! And, we provide all of our Discs with a 1 year guarantee from Isokinetics Inc. The Isokinetics Exercise Disc/Balance Cushion is the same design and quality as other Discs but without a hefty price. Exercise and balance discs have a dual use. They can be used for sitting to give you the same benefits as sitting on an exercise ball, like better sitting posture. Or, they are also used in exercise to provide an unstable surface, forcing you to use more muscles to remain balanced thus getting a more complete workout. They are also used by parents and teachers as “wiggle seats” that help active children sit still.

• Amazon Sales Rank: #386 in Sports & Outdoors
• Brand: Isokinetics

Features

• 14″ in diameter by 3″ high; low nubs on one side, raised nubs on the other
• Comes inflated and can be adjusted using a traditional ball inflation needle (needle and pump not included)
• Popularly used as a child’s “wiggle seat” to help calm anxious kids
• A true alternative to sitting on an exercise ball; made of the same material
• Provides an unstable surface to exercise on, requiring you to use more muscles to stay balanced, providing a more complete workout

Customer Reviews:

“Wiggle Seats”
I purchased 7 of these discs for my classroom of severely emotionally disturbed students who also have ADHD. It is recommended that this type of student use one of these seats to decrease the amount of fidgetting and off task behavior! It truly helps the student concentrate and focus on their school work! They are well constructed and hardy. Judy Smith

Wiggly seats for students
I purchased these for my kids who need/like to move in their seats - they were more economical than other seats I found. There are two surfaces, one smoother than the other. They are not distracting in the classroom and serve the purpose very well. I ordered three, then ordered more for other teachers who wanted them as well.

Does exactly what it says
We bought one for my son (who has ADHD) and an extra. My son calls it his “wiggle seat” and enjoys sitting and standing on it. I use the other on my computer chair. Inexpensive and effective.

SteriPEN Classic Handheld Water Purifier Description:

SterPEN Classic has been proven in the field by Appalachian Trail thru-hikers and Everest climbers. It uses 4 AA batteries that are not included. Batteries are an important choice to make. We strongly recommend Lithium or NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries as they deliver 6 to 10 times more doses per set than Alkaline or Nickel Cadmium alternatives. Lithium or NiMH batteries will purify 170-230 16oz. (0.5L) glasses of water. The SteriPEN Classic eliminates viruses, bacteria and protozoa as its Ultraviolet Light (UV) destroys the DNA of microbes. It is effective against Outdoor Microbes like Giardia and Cryptosporidium; Travel Pathogens that cause Diarrhea, Dysentry, Hepatitis, and Legionnaire’s Disease; Household Germs such as Bird Flu and Influenzas, E. Coli & Salmonella; and Staph & Strep; Natural Disaster Risks like Botulism, Cholera, Smallpox and Typhoid. SteriPEN Classic makes a great addition to Emergency Preparedness Kits. See our complete test data on our website www.steripen.com or e-mail us at spsales@steripen.com

• Amazon Sales Rank: #682 in Sports & Outdoors
• Size: One Size
• Color: White & Blue
• Brand: SteriPen
• Model: SP-RP
• Dimensions: .0″ h x .0″ w x .0″ l, 1.00 pounds

Features

• Destroys viruses, bacteria and protozoa–including Giardia and Cryptosporidium–using ultraviolet (UV) light
• Takes 48 seconds to purify 16 ounces of fluid, 90 seconds for 32 ounces
• Easy to use–just press a button to start and the SteriPEN shuts off when purification is complete
• No pumping, no chemicals, no test strips, no timekeeping, no lubricating, and no replacement filters required
• Powered by 4 AA batteries; weighs 8 ounces and measures 7.6 inches long

Customer Reviews:

Super water purifier
I let my daughter and her boyfriend use my Steripen while trekking in Nepal for 3 weeks. Since bottled water was expensive and hard to get at the higher elevations they Steripened all water on the trek. The water sources were creeks and any other puddle they could find. If you have ever been to Nepal you know how polluted water sources can be. They never got sick, but did report many others getting sick while using iodine tablets. Iodine does not kill viruses and Crytosporidia so you are taking a chance with these pills in many international destinations. They also used it for 4 weeks in India without any problems. For longest battery life use Lithium.

It Works.
I’ve had it for over a year but have only used it a few times. I haven’t gotten sick. The water I used it on was likly clean. The only warning is making absolutely certain that the threads on your bottle lids are clean and dry which may be difficult. It only takes one drop of contaminated water to run back into the sterilized supply. I look forward to purchasing the filter cap. I looked at the MIOX but the fact that takes up to 6 hours to work on viruses put me off.

Best portable water treatment out there
I’ve been very impressed with this little device. I’ve done a lot of backpacking and used both the pumps and the chemical treatments. This gets the job done much faster (90 seconds for a liter), with no chemical taste, and best of all it’s small enough that you don’t have to limit using it to camping out. In fact, I take mine with me pretty much whenever I leave the house! (ok, maybe I’m a bit paranoid about the water-supply..)

Anyway, I definitely recommend the steripen, and don’t think there is anything comparable out there (there’s another thing that looks pen-shaped but it uses a chemical process that takes a long time to really kill the stuff you want to kill).

Happy travels!