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All these products can be used for Yoga. Some are exclusively for Yoga.

1. Spri Xercise Ball - elite come in other colors but the red is 65 mm. I'm 5'4" and use a 55 mm ball. These are easy to inflate and deflate slowly. At $50 this one is expensive but if your loved one will be using it a lot or several people in the household will join in then you want a good ball. You will get an instruction sheet but I'll give you some ideas of what you can do with this ball.

You can use the Xercise Ball to work your triceps very nicely. The triceps muscles in on the underside of your upper arm. Hold the ball using the palm of your hands. Raise the ball overhead and then bring it down behind your head like you would do in an overhead triceps extension. Make sure your elbows are pointed forward. To make this more difficult squeeze the ball on the way down.

The Xercise Ball is great for working your abdominal muscles. From a seated position roll down so that your lower back is on the ball. Put your hands behind your head without clasping them keeping your elbows wide and looking up at the ceiling. Lift slowly, just enough to feel a crunch in your abdomen.

The Xercise Ball is an excellent way to do push ups. If you think you cannot do them, then think again because you will be able to. You want to lie your body on the ball making sure that your hips are on the ball and your upper body is not. Place your hands below your shoulders and do a push up. It is that easy. You will be amazed! While in this position you may as well raise each leg a dozen times on each side. This is great for your glutes (butt) and hamstring muscles (back of thighs).$25.00 www.spri.com

2. Double Xertube - Medium Resistance are 72 inch tubes that based on their color offer various amounts of resistance. The Medium Xertubes are red. They are considered for average men or active women. These are not dumbbells but I find that they are really effective and simulate dumbbells fairly well. $16.00 www.spri.com
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3. The Nature Collection 1/4 inches Yoga Mat comes in several colors but red/gold is appropriate for Valentine's Day. The mat is  72 inches long which is longer than most. It has a sticky, non-slip surface and looks very pretty. $22.00 http://www.yogaaccessories.com/Yoga-Mats_c_1037.html

4. The Nature Collection also offers more traditional sticky mats. These come in red and many other colors and also run 72 inches long and are 1/4 inches thick. This site offers you a money back guarantee within 30 days.

5. Eastbay.com has Under Armour All Sport Sock for $7.00. They have built-in vents for ventilation and the footbed is cushioned. The socks are 87% olefin/12% nylon/1% Lycra spandex and they can be bought in red. 

6. Six pound Deluxe Vinyl Dumbbells come in red. You can find these at allegromedical.com for $14.00 and a very low shipping charge. 

7. www.pedometersusa.com/DMC03-red.html has a red pedometer for $8.00. The features include your steps, distance in miles/km, and calories.

8. The Cura Web Bra comes in red. $27. You'll find a really nice men's red t-shirt for $26. http://www.yoga-clothing.com

9. Hugger Mugger Bella Basic Yoga Mat Bag (Red Hot) $30.00

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You may enjoy my last year's Valentine's Day review of Boston-based red items.