Product Details
- Starring: Maureen Maloof
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- Binding: VHS Tape
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- Director: Maureen Maloof, Dr. Catherine Maloof
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- EAN: 9781891361029
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- Format: Color, NTSC
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- ISBN: 1891361023
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- Product Group: Video
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- Release Date: 1998-10-10
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- Title: Stretching Made Easy One Day At A Time
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Product Description: Can't touch your toes? Have you done so much weight lifting that you can't scratch your back without those massive biceps getting in the way? Are your legs tied up in knots after running or doing some other intense aerobic workout? The antidote is no mystery: it's called stretching. On this tape, Dr. Catherine Maloof (a chiropractor, so she ought to know what she's talking about) promises that a regular stretching regimen will improve spinal strength and posture, prevent back injuries, increase flexibility, and more. And she offers nearly 20 ways to accomplish all that. Some of the movements, like simple knee-to-chest stretches, spinal twists, and hip and inner-thigh movements, can be done before you get out of bed in the morning. Others, like forward bends, lateral stretches, shoulder openers, lunges, and backbends, will be familiar to anyone who does yoga on a regular basis. But this is not a yoga practice per se, nor is it an exercise program--instead, it's something that could be used before and after some other, more vigorous activity. Maloof does a good job of explaining the purpose of each stretch and the muscles affected; her concentration on the back, constant reminders to breathe, and emphasis on daily stretching are useful. If there's one drawback, it's that her frequent words of encouragement--"You're doin' great!" or "Keep going!"--are delivered in a tone more suited to an episode of Romper Room. But if that's what it takes to get you stretching, so be it, because it doesn't diminish the value of the information and movements presented. --Sam Graham
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Customer Reviews
Best Video I have ever used
This video is fantastic!!! I thought I was in good shape, as I exercised regularly. Now that I have been using the video for a few months I am in such better shape. I just wanted to get more flexible and it sure has worked wonderfully. I am so much more flexible, my muscles are more relaxed and I even seem to stand straighter. I used to get back pain all the time and now I have been feeling great and have had no pain since doing the video. I highly recommend this video for everyone.
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This video is just terrific!!!
This stretching video is amazing. It has helped me so much. I do it several times a week and I am so much more flexible than I was. I have more energy, feel better, and find that my muscles are not as tight as they used to be. These are great stretches for all fitness levels.
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Great stretches for the beginner
I finally found someone to help me out. Being a 50 yr. old woman with a hip replacement, this video is very helpful in that she suggests you make modifications as you go along, but surprisingly I did pretty well. She speaks quietly and calmly and explains how the stretches work. This is a great video for beginners and anyone with back problems.
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Detailed Information on Stretching
The instructor on this tape is a Chiropractor, so she brings her knowledge to her practice. These are the exercises she does on a daily basis.
They will help you:
Stretch your way to better health
Maintain a healthy spine
Reduce your risk of neck and back injuries
Give you ideas for a stretching routine
Help you increase your flexiblitiy
Improve your Posture
Stretching will help you increase your range of motion and improve circulation.
Dr. Catherine Maloof's voice is calming at first, but can become irritating over time because she seems to be "almost" teaching kindergarten at times instead of giving adults fitness instruction. You have been warned. She speaks very slowly and precisely.
Explanations are good, but this is not a practical stretching tape. By that I mean, you cannot just watch this and go from one stretch to the other without the detailed explanations. If you want to learn how to stretch and need precise instruction, then this might be for you.
~The Rebecca Review
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Great Stretches
I have tried many exercise videos in the past, but this one is the best yet. I am a runner and have had muscle strains and pain in my back in the past. I do this stretch video with Dr. Maloof daily and I now find I have no muscle strain or pain after I run. I have improved flexibility and more energy. The video is great, showing stretches for the entire body. I highly recommend it for everyone. I have given it to many friends as gifts and they all do it faithfully and love it.
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