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Dell-Maree Day: 5 Minute Workout

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I saw Dell-Maree on PBS one night. I bought the video because of her posture. She does the DVD and the PBS appearance in a halter top showing her shoulder muscles. Her shoulders were relaxed. Her whole upper body looks completely relaxed, which is what caught my attention. Most people with great posture seem stiff in their upper carriage and that looks unnatural. Not Dell-Maree.

The only muscle she has you work on is the deep transverse abdominis, which is completely ignored because it is so deep in your core. Her video shows you where this muscle is and she explains how to make sure you are engaging this deep core muscle by aligning your chest, your hips and your sternum. All your other muscles, like your shoulders and neck, for example, are completely relaxed when you follow her method. Her video shows how your ab area naturally flattens out when you are lying down (or sitting or standing) and have those three points aligned. She calls this method a workout because it elongates your torso, works this core (deep) muscle (transverse abdominis) and that helps you to burn more calories. This neglected muscle is supposed to be worked moderately but isn't because most people don't use their core muscles properly. Because the transverse abdominis runs across your entire torso (from front to back of your spine) it does increase calorie burning. But it also elongates your torso and increases your core strength so effortlessly by focusing one muscle.

I had seen This EXercise performed on a PBS Station for a few days. And I never got to see the whole DVD. So I ordered it and am very satisfied . I had Lap Band surgery In Nov 09 and I wanted to be able to tighten up my stomach more . And doing these procedures through out the day is very easy and very effective. I know there where other comments from others who said they could do the same with other or similar exercises, and I believe U can but this was very easy for " me ". It does not require laying on the floor ( as I have had a knee replacement) and It is something U can do all the time and actually when driving and when lying down and sitting in a chair or when standing in line. If U are lucky enough to view the DVD w/ out purchasing good because it is not long and when U see it once U got it down. maybe U can go in w/ one or more persons and share the cost . It's not something U have to constantly review . One look and U got it. This routine helps anyone who sits alot/or stand or if U are chair bound Any age,young or old, If your a walker. It helps w/ posture also. I have already tightened up my stomach and my hips/buttocks. If your looking for a no brainer . This is it. And U can very easily show someone else how to do it. This is really a no Equipment needed exercise. :-)

I can't comment on the DVD because I don't have it, but I have visited Dell-Marie in person. I'd been suffering from Knee and back issues and she's the only one who sorted out my knee. Yes, my knee. Given how important posture is for your limbs to have a strong base to work from, improving my posture improved my knee. I also do her exercises regularly because I sit a lot (Medical student) and I find if I don't do her exercises I get a sore lower back.

The added burning calories is a bonus. Essentially humans are meant to move - continually. With all the sitting we do nowadays we don't even resist gravity anymore. With your posture and muscles working properly, you can resist gravity - essentially a constant, low level workout. Think of the difference between slouching in a couch, where it is friction holding you in place, versus sitting up straight, with your muscles doing the work.

I didn't like the DVD at all waste of money. It was also difficult to follow. Would not recommend.