Product Details

• Actors: Teri Hanson
• Directors: Linda Shelton
• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Peter Pan
• DVD Release Date: March 28, 2006
• Run Time: 38 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000E6UK46
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #146,318 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Web text:Active yoga can tone and re-shape your entire body making you look longer leaner and stronger. This unique program seamlessly blends deep energizing breaths linked with specific yoga postures to train your heart an lungs challenge your muscles as well as turn up your internal furnace to burn calories! By adding more movement to your routine you ll definitely boost your heart rate increase your stamina and power your aerobic system.SHAPE s Long Lean and Strong includes a yoga warm-up and a20 minute minutes of vinyasa standing yoga poses to strengthen and lengthen your entire body from head to toe flowing smoothly from one pose to the next followed by 10 minutes of more flexibility based postures. You ll finish with a relaxing meditation.System Requirements:Running Time 38 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: HEALTH/FITNESS UPC: 071083577666 Manufacturer No: 5776-6

Customer Reviews

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!, October 8, 2006

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DJ (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shape: Long, Lean and Strong (DVD)

I don't much like the s-l-o-w-n-e-s-s of yoga, but I do like the stretching and relaxation benefits. This workout fits the bill - a little breathing practice at the beginning, which I am sometimes tempted to skip, but it does actually help me to focus :-P I love the flow-through poses, and while they are not held for an excessively long time (which I would hate), they aren't rushed through, either, like some of the Power Yoga I've tried. The instructor is encouraging without making me feel like a totally uncoordinated clod. I found the set and music to be quite relaxing. I also enjoyed the short ab-work at the end, although single-leg and double-leg stretches is Pilates, not yoga. The 30-minute length is just perfect!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Power yoga speed yoga & pilates in 25 min, May 6, 2008

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Touch Remedy "TouchRemedy" (Nassau, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shape: Long, Lean and Strong (DVD)

This workout is set indoors on a nice set w/professional production. Teri seems nice, though not calm. She uses mostly voice overs for instruction. She does cue YOUR left & right though she barely says the Englishname for the yoga poses or if does, it's breezed through. She does give good, limited instruction due to the barely one breath per pose speed.
Breathing - 2 min
Yoga - 18 min
stretching segment, half sun salutations segment, dancing warrior segment, dancer's pose for balance.
Pilates - 4 min
One final yoga spinal twist
Relaxation/breathing

Bonus 6 min
all poses use straps (don't have to) for slower shoulder/arm stretching, reclined single leg stretching & reclined butterfly at a better pace. She talks here as she does it, not a voice over, her voice is more an aerobics instructor stiff rather then yoga.

Teri does each pose for barely a full breath but repeats often which I do not like. She did not seem calm, though she seemed sincere & earnest. This is not for those looking for mind/body or even stretching, but more a cardio workout.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Shape Long, Lean & Strong: Beginners only, sadly. :(, February 28, 2011

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Chichi Kix - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shape: Long, Lean and Strong (DVD)

The DVD: Shape: Long, Lean and Strong

The PROMISE: Re-charge your yoga practice with Shape's: Long, Lean and Strong program, a strength-building, muscle-defining total body yoga workout.

I'm a big fan of Shape magazine and their website is FULL of fabulous resources, workout tips & information. They've been releasing workout DVD's for years and I have a few that I've grown fond of over the years. At this point, I wouldn't call myself a yogi, but I'm familiar with the basics and know when I'm getting a good yoga workout. Let's see how this one faired.

The RUNDOWN:

* Running Time: 38 minutes.
* # of Workouts: 1
* Equipment Needed: Mat. yoga blocks & a strap (or towel) are recommended.
* Trainers: Teri Hanson
* Bonus Features: 6 min. anytime relaxation stretch routine.
* Approx. Cost? $10.99 on Amazon.com

Music: Trance-like yoga. Very background, you won't notice it.

Style: Basic yoga, with some pilates & relaxation breathing.

Difficulty: Beginner. Says designed for all fitness levels, but seasoned yogi's & yoga enthusiasts will find it too easy.

Best Suited For: Those who've never tried yoga or are new to yoga and want to work on their flexibility.

The Morning After: No soreness whatsoever, but felt nice & stretched out immediately after the workout.

The Workout

Shape: Long, Lean and Strong includes a yoga warm-up, 20 minutes of standing vinyasa (breath-synchronized movement) followed by 10 minutes of flexibility poses. There's a meditation at the end if you need it, plus you'll get a 6 minute relaxation workout as a bonus. It's quick, fairly basic & gives you an opportunity to focus on your breath in connection to the movement. It's hosted by Teri Hanson, who instructs you via voice-over for the bulk of the workout.

You don't need a yoga background and it may be better if you don't. Beginners to yoga & pilates can expect to do this a few times before they can master the moves. The flexibility training is great for all levels and yoga blocks (which are optional) can be used to help you modify the moves to your specific body. You'll need to push yourself to your OWN personal limit. There's no right or wrong with yoga. Well, there is. But not in terms of how far you should go or stretch. Listen to your body while maintaining the best form you can.

HOW TO USE IT:
To learn basic poses or delve into yoga for the first time. It's an easy workout, so those recovering from injury or illness might like it to get your blood flowing (or on days when you REALLY don't feel like cardio/weights. You won't get the same burn, but it will get your blood flowing). Do not use this workout for cardio or strength, but it will help flexibility, especially if you're not flexible to begin with.

HIGH FIVE FOR:
Easy to follow instructions & a short workout format. Can be fit into any schedule and Teri is a great instructor.

CAUTIONS & CONCERNS if...
You're a yoga person. You won't get much out of this workout, unless you're planning on taking it easy. Also concerns for people with injuries: Take it easy. Don't get yourself twisted in a knot trying to be a gymnast. Listen to your body.

WINS
The workout is well formed, easy to understand & follow (which is rare off the bat with yoga DVD's. How can you watch the screen if you're upside down or twisted the other way!?). All levels will be able to do it; it's easy. You'll find it challenging if you're not used to the moves, but they aren't difficult to follow at all.

The DVD avoids much of the spiritual part of yoga, except in the very beginning & in the meditation in the end with the breathing. If you've been averse to yoga because of the spiritual bits (like i was), this is for you. Although it's not very intense, I actually liked this as a morning workout. It got my blood flowing, stretched out yesterday's soreness & energized me. Because of its low intensity, it wasn't hard to push play in the morning at all.

FAILS
Well... it's too easy for me. It's hard for me to judge what the benefit might be on someone who doesn't have my background. You'll have to use your own judgement. If you're completely new to yoga, this might be a good place to start. If not, meh.

I've been doing yoga steadily for over a year and I started on a very intense yoga streak. This DVD is NOT designed for people like me, so I had a hard time saying I'd use it regularly. Even though I liked the short format, I would have liked a longer, challenging workout more.

MY VERDICT

Short verdict. If you're looking for an easy DVD for flexibility & to learn yoga, go right ahead. If not, look elsewhere. I'd use it on days when I didn't feel up to a workout, but wanted to get some blood flowing. 'Nough said?
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