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Classical Stretch - The Esmonde Technique: Full Body Workout Volume 1 | 
 enlarge | Actor: Miranda Esmonde-white
Studio: Classical Stretch
Category: Video
Buy Used: $48.95
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Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 23068
Format: Color, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
UPC: 741027188233
EAN: 0741027188233
ASIN: B0000AZKOI
Release Date: August 12, 2003
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 Unique full-body working provides both flexibility and toning benefits August 27, 2007
Beth Cholette (Upstate NY USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is my first full-length workout from Miranda Esmonde-White, creator of the Classical Stretch technique. In her 4-minute introduction, Miranda explains that her method incorporates various forms of stretching, including isometric and PNF work, which, when performed regularly, will provide both both flexibility and toning benefits.
Miranda leads this workout against a beautiful ocean's edge setting at a Jamaican resort. She explains that she won't waste much time teaching the moves, as she expects you to learn the sequences through repeated use of the workout. She starts with a 5-minute active warm-up which includes plenty of big arm movements, heel kicks, knee ups, and the like. She then continues with several minutes of full body, Tai Chi-inspired moves which begin the process of stretching the entire the body. Following this, Miranda moves into her unique arm work. These simple, unweighted movements will exhaust your arm muscles, from your hands to your shoulders--the short (5 minutes) sequence feels like much longer! Miranda again leads you through a series of gentle flowing motions before starting with the plie work for the legs. This section is only about 4 minutes long, and I found it to be a bit less intensive than similar sequences on Miranda's other videos. Following the plie work, however, Miranda grabs a chair and continues to work the lower body with an additional 12 minutes of barre work; I definitely felt this in my outer hips.
After about 33 minutes, Miranda transitions to the floor. Here she begins with 3 minutes of seated stretching work, utilizing cobbler's pose and twisting movements. Next comes 4 minutes of fast-paced crunches, and then you'll roll to either side for some additional outer hip or "saddlebag" work. Miranda concludes the workout with a final series of seated stretches, again including forward bends and twists plus adding neck stretches, bringing in the entire workout time at about 52 minutes. Prior to using this video, I had tried the Classical Stretch Express DVD; this Full Body Workout felt very much like a compilation of the three Express workouts. Classical Stretch is a unique exercise technique that is definitely not for everyone, but if you are open to trying something a little different and/or have liked Miranda's other videos, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this workout.
an excellent dvd. November 2, 2004
cls (texas, usa)
i am in my late forties and am not satified with the way i look. i do own several exercise videos, but this one, even though i have only done it several times, is going to be one of my favorites. miranda has a nice personality and i really like the way that she takes you through the stretches. i have already ordered another of her dvds.
More than "Stretch" May 25, 2004
DJ (USA)
19 out of 19 found this review helpful
This is one of the best stretch tapes I've used (I also have Kari Anderson's ALC and Tamilee Webb's Beginner Stretch.) The warm-up is energetic and flowing, not at all static. I could not WAIT for the arm work to be over - who would have known you could "feel the burn" without weights! I would have liked leg work without having to use a chair (I don't like moving stuff around in my house), but I definitely felt my hams stretch. The ab work was typical crunches. The instructor is very self-effacing, which I find refreshing after so many "in your face" video instructors. She makes funny, scrunched-up faces (not intentionally, either!) and acts like she is having a hard time making it through the exercises herself - or at least she's just as happy as I am that certain segments are done! Finally, the ocean setting (a beach in Jamaica) is both relaxing and inspirational. This is one tape I plan to use tape again and again.
Gentle and rigorous May 7, 2004
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
This is a surprisingly rigorous workout. It uses gentle, but effective stretching and pulling motions that are not at all jarring, but will leave you pleasantly sore the next day. Miranda's fluid style of stretching will both energize and relax you, and by the end of a single workout you may find that you are more flexible than you were just an hour before. If you're bored by yoga, but also tired of beating yourself up with jumping, punching and kicking, try this workout. It gently, but effectively works the muscles, especially the upper body, while improving flexibility from your fingertips to your toes.
AWESOME WORKOUT TO CREATE A LONG, LEAN BODY!!! April 17, 2004
Paula (Lakeshore, CA)
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
I have a extensive collection of workout videos (OVER 40), and this one is my favorite to thin the body!I love the location where they shot the video, on a tropical beach, which is very uplifting. Most videos are shot in a studio in L.A. The workout itself is not jarring to the body. The moves are based on ballet. I have thinner legs and arms, and a flatter stomach doing this 3 times a week! This video is also a good stress relief. Miranda Esmonde-White (the istructor) is very encouraging during the whole program. I can tell she really cares and is not going thru the motions. ******If you want something that make you feel more like a ballet dancer than a weight lifter- give this one a chance.***** A TRUE JEM!!!
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