World Famous Comics: Janis Saffell Dynamic Stretch
Janis Saffell Dynamic Stretch
Starring: Janis Saffell Average Rating: Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: DVD Format: Color, DVD-Video, Full length, Full Screen, NTSC Label: Mill Creek Entertainment Number of Items: 1 Release Date: July 01, 2005 Running Time: 27 minutes Theatrical Release Date: 2005
Description: Yoga and Pilates Stretch. Dynamic Stretch is an intermediate workout that involves a series of deep-muscle stretches, ranging from yoga and Pilates to classic athletic moves. You begin with yoga-based standing routines that are designed to warm up your muscles, thus rejuvenating your body while increasing flexibility. Then comes a seven minute series of seated exercises that are designed to extend those previous stretches into your abs and back. Finishing with Pilates-style floorwork aimed at your lower body, such as a double legstretch and "v-sits" with legs in the air. This one-on-one instructional DVD, set at a tranquil poolside, features soothing music (from Asian flutes to Spanish guitar). Voice-over cuing emphasizes movement-specific breath control.
Janis is known world-wide for her innovative workouts and presentations. She is accredited by AFAA, ACE, NASM and AAA/I. She is a featured star of ESPN 2,and star of 19 top-rated fitness videos. She is also the sports wear designer for Couture Active Wear. Janis Saffell is Fitness expert for QVC, Shape, Fitness, Self, and Fit magazines.
I Have Found No Better Tool For Stretch Janis Saffell Dynamic Stretch is the best dvd for stretching out your body if you are not in the mood a strict yoga routine. She performs and reponsibly teaches simple yet effective stretches that flow naturally. I also love that I can do this when I am really tired and want to be revitalized. Most of the routine is matwork so don't be afraid that you will have to stand the whole time. There is nothing dangerous or awkward about being guided through these exercises. That is not to say that you will not be challenged if you are full of intention and do the exercises the way she does them. She is extremely pleasant and easy to understand. Each exercise/stretch flows into the next and makes perfect sense. The routine is balanced and does not cause me pain. In fact, I love it so much because it actually relieves my pain and stiffness. She doesn't hurry through anything. She is equally skilled at teaching pilates, and you can buy her pilates dvd along with this one at a discount I think. I have purchased "Dynamic Stretch" four times now because I leave it places or I give it away to people who need it desperately because I know that they will never take a yoga class or do stretches on their own.
My dog stretches every time he gets up before he even takes a step. He is smarter than we humans I think. Janis' approach is smart. I think she demonstrates how human beings would behave instinctively (like my dog) if we were not conditioned to skip over being kind to ourselves and others. Take care of yourselves and encorporate this dvd into your life before you step out the door. I was eager to review this dvd and am glad to be generous with my praise because this has actually helped me. I can't say that about most of the things into which I have dumped money. I also enjoy "Pilates To Go" by Maria Leone and all of Maury Winsor's stuff. Most of the exercise dvd's I've purchased are junk. This one, I cannot live without. I have a spondilolethisis (can't spell). It means my back is broken. Lengthening at a slow, graceful pace is extremely important to my well-being.
Surprisingly Good. I have this DVD a couple of years and just did it again. It was surprisingly good and gave you a great upper and lower body stretch. Like a lot of others, not 100% perfect but will give you a great enjoyable stretch (& workout ) on the days you don't feel like exercising.
Dynamic Zen Janis Saffell presents a series of gentle stretches to encourage more flexibility. She spends enough time in each stretch to make them effective. The workout begins with flowing standing poses and progresses on to mat work. A yoga mat is needed for all of the exercises.
The slow and controlled movements make this a relaxing stretch routine. At first you are doing forward bends and back bends and then a series of flowing exercises that are dancer-inspired movements.
You may recognize Mermaid from Pilates and Cat/Cow from Yoga. While most of the poses are beginner to intermediate the Teaser is more advanced. Plank with Battements is also from Pilates as is Single-Leg Pull, which is more of a strengthening exercise.
It may be advisable to walk on a treadmill or bike for at least 30 minutes before trying this DVD. This will help to warm up the body and prepare you for going deeper into the stretches. The setting is a beautiful pool and the music alternates between flute and classical guitar.
~The Rebecca Review
Bad cuing, Not balanced. The voice-over narration could be vastly improved. Several times during the workout, Janis switches sides, but doesn't cue to do so, and since you are not looking at the screen at the time, you don't know what's going on. At other times, she cues "arms back" when "arms up" is what she means, and "bottom leg" when she means "top leg".
Moves opening the chest and back and leaning to each side to stretch the obliques are repeated three times during the workout. It seems like an aweful lot of oblique stretching, whereas the lower body (which needs more stretching in most people) is given short shrift.
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