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45 of 45 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great routine anyone can do, July 15, 2005
This review is from: Classical Stretch - The Esmonde Technique: Full Body Workout Volume 1 / Athletes Intense Stretch (DVD)
I've never posted a review here but after seeing the "terrible video," "too much guesswork," and "for old ladies" comments, I decided to put in my two cents.
I am 47 years old, have never had a weight problem and have, in the past, done years of martial arts training. But I am lazy by nature and suddenly, my age caught up to me and I realized I was flabby and out of shape.
About two months ago, I started doing the Classical Stretch workout on PBS. The routines look deceptively simple, but there's a lot going on under the surface. Do them for a week or so and the benefits will start to kick in. At first I was doing it because it looked easy and because it's on when I wake up. I considered it an old lady workout, too. But then I got hooked on it, so I bought the DVD. Alternating between the Full Body Workout and the Atheletes Intense Stretch, I am well on my way back to the strength and flexibility I had 20 years ago. I've also noticed that my posture is better and I never get back aches anymore.
The excercises aren't strictly stretching. They're stretching and toning combined. Although they don't seem that difficult, they really work and it's just about impossible to injure yourself doing them. The workout is not an ordeal. After doing it I feel great all day.
This is the first time I've worked out with a video and I really enjoy it. Miranda Esmonde White is in her mid 50's. Maybe that makes her an old lady, but she looks great.
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34 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Family Users, September 15, 2005
This review is from: Classical Stretch - The Esmonde Technique: Full Body Workout Volume 1 / Athletes Intense Stretch (DVD)
FANTASTIC!!
I started using the Esmodne Technique videos after a major surgery and while suffering from Chronic Fatique Syndrome. The instructions were easy to follow. I felt more limber after each workout. Within a 6 months, I had better posture, was more limber and lost 6" around my waist without a corresponding weight loss. I dropped two pant sizes. I've been recommending her series to everyone that noticed my changes.
My husband lost weight, but couldn't get his waist down. He was using multiple gym machines and lifting weights. He started Miranda (as we call it)and dropped 2" on his waist (a pant size).
My 80+ year old petite mother-in-law complained about her hip size and her decreasing flexibility. She started Miranda and dropped a pant size and no longer complains about flexibility.
Recently my 20 something year old son asked for the videos, he decided that if his mom, dad & grandmom could do her videos, then he should try too. He dropped a pant size.
I object to several previous whinny reviews. Miranda only mentions ONCE her sponsor in each of her tapes. One needs to remember that a sponsor helps to keep the price of the videos down.
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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Routine, April 16, 2004
By A Customer
This review is from: Classical Stretch - The Esmonde Technique: Full Body Workout Volume 1 / Athletes Intense Stretch (DVD)
I do several different DVD workouts when I travel, mostly yoga, and this is a great addition to my top 3 or 4 DVDs. When I do it in the morning I feel better all day. I'm very active in the gym and outdoors and this provides the balance to my workouts that I need to stretch my muscles. I like both of the workouts. When I want a gentle stretching I do the Full Body Workout, and if I'm feeling more energetic I do the Athlete's Intense Stretch. If I've tweaked some joint skiing or biking, I feel like I can do these routines without causing further injury. Great DVD!
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