Wake up from head to toe every day of the week with energizing movement set to spirited classical music. Seven different three-minute stretching sequences correspond to the seven days of the week, offering a practical way to develop a daily exercise habit. Set to seven Morris Dance tunes arranged and orchestrated by famed British composer Gustav Holst, these are exercises you'll look forward to as an enjoyable way to start the day. A dancer by training, Smith demonstrates slow, continuous stretching movements that develop flexibility and strength. Joining Ann on this video is her husband, Roger, whose training is in sports conditioning, showing that the exercise system works for all body types and for men as well as women. With isometric and aerobic qualities, the exercises challenge the body without stressing it, making them perfect for exercisers of all ages and abilities. The author of several exercise books, Smith teaches stretch exercise in Alexandria, Virginia, and lectures throughout the U.S. And Europe. Her previous bestselling videos are Stretch Exercise with Ann Smith (also available as Stretching for Seniors) and Moving to Mozart.
D**T
Perfect for people with some disability
Perfect for people with some disability, regardless of age.
J**S
Great approach to overall body stretches and strengthening
Love doing the stretching exercises to music!! Gentle, toning and strengthening moves, great for seniors, or those who are limited because of recovering from surgery. Complete and understandable explanations.
A**R
The exerises should
Excellent. Exercises appropriate snd extremely well demonstrated and explained.
M**E
stretch & move is excellent, Rise and Shine was an nnecessary purchase
Ann Smith's inhale, exhale, stretch & move is excellent, Rise and Shine was an nnecessary purchase, Three minutes daily is for the birds.
I**B
I love it
Perfect type of exercise for seniors not too hard but not too easy.
C**Z
There are only 6 days in her week
What happened to Thursday? Not a big deal in the overall scheme of things, but come on! I have 2 of her other videos and I like this one the best, which isn't saying much! If you want stretching for seniors, or for out-of-shape people, or for those of us with bad knees, etc., go with Ann Pringle's series.
M**S
Simple but gets you moving
Like it because I can do a whole week's worth in a short time. Maybe a little top simple for me.
F**I
Four Stars
I like it because it easier on my body
L**.
Excellents exercices tout en douceur/Great morning routine
Excellents exercices d'étirement tout en douceur. Exactement ce qu'il me faut au sortir du lit! La série de mouvements semble facile au premier abord, mais mine de rien, ces exercices s'avèrent efficaces./ A good way to start your day. Although the movements seem easy-peasy, the smooth and sensible routines are great workouts.
S**R
Don't waste your money on this one.
Although it appears to be targeted to a senior person, I would hesitate to give it to anyone who does not have some background in exercise or dance as they would be too frustrated trying to follow along. The pace is fast with very little explanation about how to position the body. There is quite a bit of bobbing to the exercises with the head held high which I think carries a higher risk of injury. She refers to the isometrics she talked about - but didn't actually talk about it?? Overall very boring, dated and poorly done.
I**N
Rise and Shine
Title......Rise and ShineMusic excellentExercises very good, except for the last 2 which are too hard. Title.....Rise and Shine.............xxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxx
P**E
Three Stars
Based on dancing and much the same as Stretching. Thought is would be more based on basic exercises.
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