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01-25-2021 10:30 PM
I have watched her on PBS and have thought about getting a dvd but I just found you can find some clips on YouTube. Anyone do this form of exercise? I have an old 3 cord Pilates machine which I use but I would like to alternate with something else. I also walk but not so much in the winter...
01-26-2021 12:06 AM
I know she has a few books out.
I have one of them.
I need exercises that are not hard because of fibromyalgia and a prior blood clot which is not chronic vein insufficiency.
I walk and use resistance bands as well and ride a bike (when it is not snowing) and also do yoga.
I find her exercises are helpful.
But I do not do it with he you tube I follow her book.
01-26-2021 08:20 AM
I watch her (it's Esmonde-White) in the morning on Classical Stretch and I have a couple DVDs. If you don't feel like stretching at 5:30 (that's when the show airs here), you can DVR it and watch at a more convenient time.
I prefer the full-body standing exercises. It's roughly a 25-minute workout and it goes by pretty quickly.
Look for Essentrics online.
I like it because I feel like I'm in a ballet class for half an hour.
01-26-2021 08:25 AM
01-26-2021 11:03 AM
There is a subscription website from which you can stream all the Classical Stretch episodes and a ton more related workouts, called Essentrics, led by other instructors of the method.
I won't post the link because I understand that can shut down the post - but search for Essentrics. I have subscribed from time to time, never had a problem cancelling when I need to tighten my wallet. It's about $15 monthly plus a tiny Canada processing fee.
01-26-2021 04:31 PM
I love Essentrics, but the Miranda's program is on at 6 AM, which is just too darn early for me! I'll try YouTube and the website. I don't have a DVR.
01-26-2021 05:03 PM
I love Classical Stretch. I do it at least five days a week. I have a subscription to the Essentrics site and have the channel right there on my Roku home screen.
I don't have to dvr shows or try to catch them live. Most of the seasons of Classical stretch are available on demand with the subscription. I started with the PBS Aging Backwards series, which is available on demand, and then got working on doing each season day by day.
I've had great results. My knees are strong and dont click or pain me anymore. My ankles and calves are stronger and more mobile than they've ever been. I have shoulders again. My legs feel solid. My posture reminds me more and more of a professional dancer. And that's not all of it but I don't want to keep bragging.
I do have to say it's hard work to do the complete workout. It strengthens your back and abs and thighs like gangbusters. When Miranda starts doing the clocks and airplanes I groan and sometimes can't do all the reps. That's good though. There's room to grow.
01-26-2021 05:07 PM
@lynne6was7 wrote:
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...Her Classical Stretch DVDs go on sale a few times per year, 30-40% off. My favorite series are #12 and #9. But the description of each DVD lists the focus of each of the 30 routines so you can choose the best series for you.
@lynne6was7 I'm doing Season 9 right now! I love all the birds chirping during the workouts. Maybe I'll do Season 12 next.
01-26-2021 06:02 PM
01-26-2021 06:23 PM
@lynne6was7 wrote:
I like season 9 because the workouts alternate between no-impact cardio and strength training. Have you seen the episode yet where the family of critters marches across the path right in front of her?
When we were doing (I think) episode 20 DH said he saw some sort of critter with a tail run across the screen. I was too busy huffing and puffing and looking the wrong way. I'll keep a lookout for animal families!
I"m getting good at the plies now. Very proud.
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