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Madeleine Lewis AM & PM Stretch DVD - Thoughts

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AM & PM Stretch contains two 30 minute workouts and both workouts are led by Madeleine Lewis. AM Stretch starts in the seated position with c curve stretching. Madeleine has you lie back for a series of knee pulls. The workout contains quite a bit of dynamic stretching. For each stretch, you will do a series of dynamic stretches (around 6 to 8 reps) and then you will hold the stretch in a static position. Madeleine also include joint mobility moves that work the ankles, low back, outer hip and shoulder. While most of the stretches are done in the supine position, Madeleine does include lying side stretches, stretches on all fours,  variations on the downward dog.  and standing stretches. The music is just absolutely blah. I know it is probably meant to be soothing but it was soothing enough to put you to sleep. Besides the music, I liked this workout.  It felt great after a 4 mile treadmill run. PM Stretch start with standing stretches and vigorous arm (a...

Gaiam Daily Stretch Conditioning - Review

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This Daily Stretch Conditioning DVD contains two 20 minutes workouts. Madeleine Lewis is your instructor. The first workout is Daily Stretch. This workout starts out with a series of standing stretches that included a bit of balance work. The next part of the workout consisted of kneeling work mostly on all floors.  This section too included balance work by working opposite limbs. Madeleine then takes you through a series of seated twisting stretches and this is followed by lying floor stretches for the hamstring. The music is blah. The set is an outdoor setting - filmed near a lake or a river.  A mat is required. I like this stretch workout. The second workout is Stretch Conditioning .  This workout is also filmed outdoors but the setting is different. This workout requires a prop which looks like a foam roller sliced in half. You can use a towel or blanket as a substitution.  This workout also requires a Yoga Strap. This workout starts from the lying po...