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Stretch & Flex | 
 enlarge | Actor: Denise Austin
Studio: Parade Video
Category: Video
List Price: $9.98
Buy Used: $0.82
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Rating:  17 reviews
Sales Rank: 17239
Format: Color, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Unrated
Media: VHS Tape
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 6301415302
UPC: 071083232619
EAN: 9786301415309
ASIN: 6301415302
Release Date: November 23, 1999
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Shipping: International shipping available
Condition: VHS. Ex-Video Rental with Original Artwork/Coverbox. Some coverboxes may be cut and inserted in a clear plastic case. Guaranteed to play.
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Relaxation is key in Denise Austin: Stretch and Flex. This 30- minute session stages a calming and restorative routine of limbering and lengthening poses that have the possibility of relaxing both body and mind. Austin presents this class in a low-key manner, using a soft voice to deliver informative directional cues. Participants familiar with yoga will find a comfortable cross-section of yoga postures throughout this format. A broad range of people can enjoy the dual benefit and applicability of this exercise style because it is slow and safe (yet effective). All major muscles of the body are given attention through overhead extensions of the arms, deep lunges, and forward bends. Transitions from pose to pose are exact and fluid, without being overly challenging or ineffective. New age music plays in the background and a peaceful aura exudes from the light-colored surroundings on the set. This video offers increased flexibility and muscle elasticity, which can speed metabolism and stave off exercise-induced injuries to tendons and joints. A light warm-up (for example, a 10-minute walk) would complement this class well, allowing participants to hold stretches longer and move deeper into each pose. Overall Denise Austin: Stretch and Flex would be a welcome accompaniment to any fitness regimen because of the terrific attention to safety. --Olivia Voigts
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 Fabulous for Increasing Flexibility August 25, 2008
Shavonne L. Smith (Byers, CO USA)
Remember back in High School Health Class where they told you that the three major fitness component were Aerobics, Muscle Toning and Flexibility? There are plenty of videos out there that take care of the first two... but not the flexibility. I have been using this tape since in came out in 1993. It came out before the big Yoga and Pilates fad really hit. I have had to replace it several times. It is the best tape for stretching I have yet to find. It's easy and can be used no matter what your fitness level or age. It's only 30 minutes so not overly lengthly. There are very few difficult yoga-like poses. The ones that are featured are challenging enough and can be done with a little practice. Denise uses a calm voice and gives lots of tips for better form and encouragement without being over the top. The colors & lighting of the background along with the "new age" music helps to relax your mind and your body. Do this 3-4 times a week and you will notice a differnce.
A Secret All-time Favorite August 2, 2006
Susan (Phoenix, Az)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Denise's Stretch and Flex video is one of my long-time personal favorites -- and I'm a Yoga instructor with twelve years of teaching experience. This is definitely my "stretch of choice", and I'm on my third copy of this video after two others wore out from years of constant use. The stretches are challenging enough to work, and more importantly, Denise stretches the entire body in sequence, going from head to toe so that no muscle group is ignored or glossed over. Years ago, I ran into a fellow Yoga instructor at Starbucks, and both of us admitted to doing this video on a regular basis. We agreed it was a "guilty pleasure". I've ordered this video for my daughter and for friends, and it's traveled on vacation with me all over the U.S. Many of these stretches ARE Yoga-based, but Denise's no-nonsense approach to them makes them accessible and do-able.
Love It!! June 17, 2004
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I love using this tape after I workout, or if I just want to relax at the end of the day. I've been using it for a few weeks now and I've noticed a change in my flexibility, especially while working out. At first I couldn't do her floor stretches because it hurt too much, but now I can do them and it feels great!! I will continue to use this tape and I highly recommend it!!!
GREAT RELAXATION TAPE May 28, 2004
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I am a big fan of Denise Austin and use many of her tapes, I found I was looking for just a stretching tape and this one is great, it has soft relaxing music playing in the background, and it flows nicely from one stretch to the next. At the end of the tape my whole body feels relaxed and I get a great nights sleep. If you are looking for a great tape to unwind too at the end of the day, I highly recommend this one.
Love It!!!!!! December 12, 2003
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I use this tape about 3x's a week. I love it!!!! 30 minutes of pure stretching. This tape is so relaxing. There is no loud music and she's not hollering and running her mouth. Don't get me wrong,
I dig denise, but sometimes she can be a little loud.Overall, you will feel your body within a few months.
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