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Monday, November 28, 2011

Trek Ireland Treadmill Exercise videos of Ireland’s Most Scenic Walks Highly Recommended by Whom You Know!

Trek Ireland is a virtual tour of Ireland DVD series that brings you on a walking tour of some of the most scenic parts of Ireland while you exercise. Part one explores one of Irelands most scenic valleys: Glendalough in County Wicklow. This county, just south of County Dublin, is known as 'the Garden of Ireland'. The DVD is to be used in conjunction with a treadmill or other similar device: the cost of airfares keeps going up, but with this DVD you think that you are THERE! Your tour guide Jake Mac Manus pops up onscreen on demand, or not at all if you wish, with some local knowledge or interesting facts about the Irish countryside. He is like a big friendly leprechaun, except that he will only appear when you command him, unlike the traditional, shorter version! The DVD is extremely well made: the camera angle and pace (3.75 miles per hour) allows you ample time to enjoy the scenery as you workout: it is divided up into 15 minutes 'walks': taking you through Ireland's majestic countryside, alongside waterfalls, and also exploring monastic ruins, including round towers, and burial sites. But it is the breathtaking scenery that is the best part: and you don't even need to bring an umbrella! It definitely will make you exercise for longer, maybe set your alarm first so that you don't miss an important appointment while you are lost in the woods in the beautiful Irish countryside!

My favorite way to stay in shape is to go for a run outdoors. Unfortunately, in the winter, I hate running outside in the cold and snow. Therefore, I have to force myself to run on the treadmill, which can be extremely boring. Now, I have the perfect solution! Trek Ireland's DVD "Explore the Valley of Glendalough" takes you on a virtual trek through this famous valley while you get your exercise on the treadmill. Now, I can get my exercise in the winter and feel like I'm running through the great outdoors of Ireland! I've never been to Ireland before, but I have always wanted to go - I have a lot of Irish blood in me! Now, I can get a preview of what my future trip will be like! And from what I have seen in this DVD, the Irish countryside is truly gorgeous! I've never been so excited to run on the treadmill!

I wish I had a tredmill, exercise bike,stair-stepper or elliptical machine. If I did, I would be more willing to use it now that I have the Trek Ireland DVD. I just sat on my couch and watched and I wish I had been up and moving while this was going. Because of the feeling like I was walking through trails, I wanted to be moving along with the DVD. One of my favorite things to do when the weather is nice is to walk through the trails at the state parks around where I live. The trails and waterfalls were so beautiful on the Trek Ireland DVD, that I can't wait to go to Ireland for real. Now that winter is coming, I have more of a reason to get up and move, thanks to Trek Ireland. I can't wait to get moving again.

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Follow the paths and trails along Ireland’s best known valley of Glendalough in County Wicklow. Be inspired by the sights and sounds of the area while you walk or jog on your treadmill through leafy forest, sparkling lake, and up steep mountain trail. 

There are 4 routes to choose from in the Glendalough DVD, with each route lasting approximately 15-20 minutes duration. There is also an optional guide who can fill you in on the stories and history of the area before continuing on your journey. 

This exercise video is perfect for anyone who wants a refreshing and mildly exerting workout while walking on a treadmill through Ireland’s magical land. 

Visit www.trekireland.com for video samples and further information

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