Ok, so perhaps this doesn't quite constitute exercise, but it certainly falls under the category of health and well being. So that counts as a Gym Bunny review candidate non?
Well I don't care...haha! My Vila Now mat is my new favourite thing, especially post exercise. My enjoyment of it and my enthusiasm to even be able to own one, might seem a tad masochistic, but it's not I swear. In total laymans terms, the Vila Now mat is a short and soft mat covered in plastic spikes. Plastic spikes that you're supposed to lay down on, you know, for your health. Not convinced?
Here's the more technical spiel:
You're more convinced now right? It's hard to describe exactly how it feels. It doesn't hurt, or it does, but in a somewhat pleasurable way. Generally I lie on the mat, mostly after exercise, and when I'm feeling brave (and all the curtains are drawn...) in the nude. I lie there for about 15 minutes. After a few minutes my body starts to warm up and back feels really hot. It's a comfortable, pleasurable sensation and my whole body begins to melt (metaphorically...ha!)
When my 15 minutes is up (as lets face it, that's pretty much all I have time for nowadays) I feel utterly relaxed and contented - which I think is 95% the healing properties of the mat and 5% the fact I've spent time lying down doing nothing! My back is always bright red and very hot - almost like a sunburn - but that dies down within half an hour (and isn't painful) - so I just wouldn't recommend leaving the house in anything strapless or backless immediately!
It's one of those things that despite the "science" and my own experience, I can't even tell you why I love it so much or how or why it works - but I do. It's amazing.
Since I'm unable to explain why I love it succinctly - I'm going to pass the buck and offer one lucky reader the chance to try it for themselves (and then maybe you can explain why it's so amazing)
Entering is easy: All I need from you is comment below telling me why you need your 15 minutes peace! (mandatory entry, one entry per person)
For extra entries:
1) Tweet: "I wanna get my health on with @VilaNow courtesy of @Stylesmith http://ow.ly/5luPz" - Be sure to leave a comment letting me know you tweeted. (One entry per day per person)
2) Become a fan of Vila Now on Facebook! - Be sure to leave a comment letting me know you did! (One entry per person)
3) Become a fan of Dedicated Follower of Fashion on Facebook! - Be sure to leave a comment letting me know you did! (One entry per person)
4) Sign up to our mailing list here - Be sure to leave a comment letting me know you did! (One entry per person)
Contest ends Friday June 24th at Midnight. Winner will be chosen at random.
Good Luck!
Kelsi x
I'm so busy---soccer, blogging, schoolwork, swimming, running that fifteen minutes on that thing WOULD BE AMAZINGNGGG
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Posted by: Rory | June 20, 2011 at 08:44 AM
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Posted by: Rory | June 20, 2011 at 08:45 AM
This sounds exactly like what I need... I started a women's cycling group to teach women how to road bike. I love it, but it's sooooo stressful feeling responsible for so many women on bicycles on the road - not to mention just the exercise of riding! A few minutes to decompress afterward would be fantastic.
Posted by: dogwood | June 20, 2011 at 12:03 PM
Studying full time can be emotionally draining. Especially studying the environment. I need to recharge to stay positive.
Posted by: lynn | June 20, 2011 at 01:03 PM
I need 15 mins of peace because I have 2 kids, hubby, and a bulldog that constantly need something!! LOL
Posted by: danielle t | June 20, 2011 at 03:03 PM
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Posted by: danielle t | June 20, 2011 at 03:07 PM
I need my 15 minutes of peace because I rarely find time to relax with 4 kids, husband, dogs, cats, guinea pigs and ferrets.
Posted by: Kimberly | June 20, 2011 at 03:42 PM
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Posted by: Kimberly | June 20, 2011 at 03:45 PM
I'm fan of Vila Now on Facebook!
Posted by: Kimberly | June 20, 2011 at 03:46 PM
I'm a fan of Dedicated Follower of Fashion on Facebook!
Posted by: Kimberly | June 20, 2011 at 03:46 PM
I Signed up to your mailing list.
Posted by: Kimberly | June 20, 2011 at 03:47 PM
because i hurt all over! advancing age is not my friend.
Posted by: SJM | June 21, 2011 at 10:30 AM
I've read lots of reviews for this product & it sounds great. I have lots of medical problems & it sounds like it would really help for my fibro & osteoarthritis.Its definitely on my wish list!
Posted by: Judy Kelly | June 21, 2011 at 01:16 PM
I want it for my wife. She is pregnant and sick plus she is an occupational therapist and works long hours. Sounds like just the thing for her.
Posted by: Josh R. | June 21, 2011 at 10:11 PM
I became a fan of Vila Now on Facebook!
Posted by: Josh R. | June 21, 2011 at 10:13 PM
I became a fan of Dedicated Follower of Fashion on Facebook!
Posted by: Josh R. | June 21, 2011 at 10:13 PM
15 min of peace would do wonders for mommy's disposition! :)
Posted by: Christy | June 22, 2011 at 05:35 AM
I have a few health problems and heard it does wonders
Posted by: Amanda Starr | June 22, 2011 at 05:57 AM
Fan of Vila Now on Facebook
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Posted by: Amanda Starr | June 22, 2011 at 06:01 AM
My 15 minutes is essential to keep me on an even keel. I work a highly stressful day job so when I come home I need things to be "normal". When they aren't (whose family is perfect after all??) sometimes you just have to take a break from everything and re-center yourself. This sounds perfect for that!
Posted by: Deb Anderson | June 22, 2011 at 08:12 AM
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Posted by: Deb Anderson | June 22, 2011 at 08:13 AM
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Posted by: Deb Anderson | June 22, 2011 at 08:14 AM
2 boys, 2 dogs, teacher of kids at school and church...any one of these is enough for 15 minutes of peace! So when I win (wink) that means I'll HAVE to get 15 minutes of peace. Oh happy day!
Posted by: Debbie | June 22, 2011 at 01:02 PM
I need my 15 minutes of peace to unwind from work so I can devote my energies to my family
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Posted by: Hofken | June 22, 2011 at 07:15 PM
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Posted by: Hofken | June 22, 2011 at 07:18 PM