Stretch for Life
Lori Walter, a Licensed Massage Therapist and Stretch Instructor, developed the Stretch for Life routine over a thirteen years period. The DVD is designed to help the average person or athlete “heal and repair their structural integrity.”
I found this DVD very simple to use and liked the fact they used average people and not super models to demonstrate the stretches. Each stretch was explained and demonstrated before performed. The only thing I couldn’t figure out was if there was a section to let each stretch flow into the other instead of having to choose the stretches you want to do one by one. It got a bit laborious changing to each stretch, and I’m an impatient person by nature.
Though the description of the DVD seems to target individuals in need of muscular repair or better range of motion, I found it helpful for promoting rest. Even though I was tired when I tried the stretches, afterward I felt rested and a bit rejuvenated. This video would be perfect before bed or after a long day at work.
I also see this as a great tool for physicians to give to their patients. “You can begin with the stretches necessary to begin the healing process. Later, as client’s range of motion and strength improve, you can increase their individual plan by simply assigning additional stretches.”
In the past, I’ve been given copies of exercises and stretches on paper and later had to decipher the moves. Having a video where the stretches are demonstrated and where you can stretch along takes the guess work and trouble out of doing your exercises.
I recommend this video for those who are looking for a simple way to relax through stretching and find yoga took hard or desire muscular repair. I can even see this video a great tool after your regular workout. I know I’m guilty of not stretching enough after I exercise.
