Product Details

• Actors: Maureen Maloof
• Directors: Maureen Maloof, Dr. Catherine Maloof
• Format: Color, NTSC
• VHS Release Date: October 10, 1998
• Run Time: 55 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 1891361023
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #382,417 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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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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"The video "Stretching Made Easy" is just that: simple, easy to follow stretching exercises that warm up and exercise the body. The exercises help maintain a healthy spine, prevent back and neck injuries and increase posture and flexibility. Pop this video in every morning and stretch yourself awake." (OCMetro June 1999);

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41 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Word of Caution, March 22, 2000

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sue "sue" (Texas) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Stretching Made Easy One Day At A Time [VHS] (VHS Tape)

The stretches here are great and the routine one of the best. However, word of warning, to all who like to pop in a video and work through the routine: Dr. Maloof talks before each exercise and explains it. This is great for the first time but after that incredibly annoying. If you do not have a remote control to fast forward during the talks, you might create more stress than you are stretching out!

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best exercise video I have ever tried, May 20, 2000

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Susan Miller (Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stretching Made Easy One Day At A Time [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I sit at a computer everday and have been suffering from chronic neck stiffness and lower back pain for over 10 years. Nothing has helped in the past. I tried this stretch video and even after the first time I felt tremendous relief of my neck and back pain. Dr. Maloof's explanations of the stretches were helpful for me so I could understand which exercises to focus on for my problems. Now even at work I use some of the stretches I learned from the video right at my own desk. I highly recommend this video for anyone having any neck or back problems as well as injury prevention. I feel more relaxed than ever and even sleep better at night.

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great overall stretches, August 26, 2000

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This review is from: Stretching Made Easy One Day At A Time [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I just loved this video. I sit all day and find myself with a sore neck by the end of the day. After doing this video for only a very short time now my neck is so much looser and not sore anymore. I also learned some of the stretches and do them throughout the day which helps me tremendously.