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A.M. and P.M. Stretch |
 Great way to start and end a day |
| Set against a beautiful Canadian mountain, Instructor Madeleine Lewis leads us through simple but effective yoga positions, active and static, that get our circulation going for the day ahead and then ease us down into a great night's sleep. - posted by Theo on 7/22/2010 |
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| a.m & p.m. stretch |
| I really liked the stretch video! They are basic stretches and the p.m. stretch was great to do before bedtime. I look forward to having that time to relax both my mind and body before I go to sleep. I enjoy the a.m. as well because it helps me to stretch out good before I start my day at the office. I recommend it! - posted by Carla on 6/17/2010 |
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| My favorite |
| Why my favorite? 1) Outstanding stretch routine. Covers most of the body. Easy to follow. SAFE. (Even a beginner can't hurt themselves.) 2) Outstanding cuing. Best ever. The cuing is voice over, so the instructor had a chance to perfect it, and did. I'd like to see more cuing done this way, so that mistakes or silly comments don't need to be left in. By the way, there is no silly talk. Just calm, detailed and helpful cuing. 3) Nice location, in the mountains! Nice music. 4) As I am getting older, I need a stretch routine. I do this stretch video after cardio routines. My body feels a lot better since I began this stretch video. Before I was inflexible, and I suspect that led to susceptibility to injury. I believe my ease and range of movement has been improved since I began using this video. Stretching is often neglected (at least it was by me)--this stretch video has become a permanent part of my fitness program. - posted by Frank on 6/13/2010 |
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| Helps me remain pain free... |
| I recently starting working with this AM/PM stretch video, and I can really tell if I miss my PM stretch! It has helped with my lower back pain, neck and shoulder pain, and my left hip. It has also helped me relax before bedtime. The AM stretch gets you loosened up to start your day and helps with your posture during the day. Love this video! Very glad I found this one. As long I do this one regularly I have NO PAIN! - posted by Melissa on 4/22/2010 |
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 Great, warming stretch |
| It is a great invigorating, flowing stretching routine. She even gets you to generate a little heat to make the stretches more effective and more safe. This video does do a lot of yoga inspired moves though with additional innovative moves which I did like. I just missed more of the strengthening poses from traditional yoga which also adds to the effectiveness of the stretch. So I gave this one away and returned to focus on authentic yoga. - posted by Cher on 1/28/2010 |
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| I loved it! |
| I am very inflexible, so I needed this dvd. I did the PM stretch last night and I loved it. I slept so well, and was able to work out great his morning. Tomorrow is my rest day, so I may try the AM stretch. Great DVD. - posted by Eileen on 10/15/2009 |
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| Awesome |
| I havent been able to touch my toes since the 3rd grade. I have made it one of my goals. I got this dvd because I need something I can actually do yoga is way too out there for me. Well I did my first session this morning. It actually woke me up and I could do everything. Granted Not perfect, but I can see with doing this every morning and night I will be able to reach my goals. The lady is awesome and you dont even really have to look at the screen to know what to do cause her queing is awesome. The one bad part is they must of loaded the film in mirror because when she talks about her right its actually her left but it doesnt affect the work out. I think if you need something gentle yet effective this is for you. - posted by Traci on 9/16/2009 |
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| Wonderful! Wonderful! |
| I did the PM Stretch after my Pilates workout today and I feel great! This really complements the Pilates moves and is totally relaxing in preparation to settle down for the night. Can't wait to do the AM Stretch tomorrow morning! I am going to recommend this to a couple of friends who are forever complaining about feeling achy - this should help them! - posted by Mo on 9/3/2009 |
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| Wow! |
| This DVD is a definite keeper. These workouts were the first that I've ever done that made me feel better afterwards, not worse. This is the first athletic-style stretch routine that I've done (I usually stick with yoga), but Madeleine Lewis has made me want to explore this genre some more. Also, the routines are not solely focused on flexibility. Many of the stretches require strength to control. The AM workout ends with establishing good posture while the PM one has a brief break for a foot massage. The scenery is as beautiful as you would expect from Gaiam, and the music is gentle and flows well with Madeleine's pleasant voice. Her cuing is very clear and straightforward, which is particularly useful because many of the stretches put you in a position where it is difficult to see the TV screen. I think that this DVD is really selling itself short; in addition to the two 30-minute AM and PM workouts, there is also a 20 minute "Power Stretch" segment. If you only own one stretching video, make it this one. - posted by Libby on 7/26/2009 |
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| Nice Video, Good Stretch Program |
| I found this to be more Yoga based, also but I loved it. The A.M. part got me ready for the day, and the P.M. part relaxed me. I also liked the quick 20-minute workout/stretch bonus. The scenery is breathtaking and nice, quiet guitar music accompanies it. I found it a bit hard to follow the first time but with practice, it became easier. All in all, a great video! - posted by Angie on 7/6/2009 |
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