05-23-09, 08:19 AM | |
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Maryland, USA
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Hi,
I'm still weeding through this whole thread but I had to chime in about Classical Stretch, my new love! I have a messed up back - lots of muscle imbalances and such and since I started adding CS back in regularly it has made the BIGGEST difference in how I feel and even my chiropractor has noticed how much more balanced my left and right side are. I can't figure out why it works, but is sure does. I'm actually tempted to buy the textbook b/c I'm so curious about the "why" behind it all. I haven't noticed any huge physical appearance results from doing the workouts, but I am generally pleased w/ myself in that regard at the moment, so sublte differences may not be that noticeable to me. Since Sept (when I finally started addressing my back issues) my main focus has been walking (either TM or Leslie), Pilates, body weight exercises (like push-ups, etc.) and Classical Stretch. I don't feel that I have lost any ground in terms of strength or appearance in moving away from "traditional" strength training workouts (Cathe, Amy, Firm, etc.) but I am much less achey and I have very little "dread" going on with my workouts so it is easier to stay on track and be consistent. I sometimes throw in interval workouts here and there - like Jillian's Burn Fat/Boost Metabolism, etc. The simple moves in those are "back friendly" for me, even though they are high impact - I can focus on form since I'm not overly focused on choreography. CS has truly been a back saver for me!! Take care, Donna |
05-23-09, 09:22 AM | |
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
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thank you so much Sandra. I do feel great. I feel so much better now, then I did when I was in my 20's or 30's.
you know, I guess I should take some time & send an email to Miranda thanking her for such great results. that is a very good idea. I'll post you a reply if I get one. & Sandra, I did get more toned from the other barre dvds. it just took me to a certain point. CS seemed to really elongate my muscles further. thanks again, & make sure you post your results for everyone! & I agree Lucky Star, 2 hours of CS is just too much. & 1200 calories is just way too low for me. I'd be up for manslaughter on someone if that's all I ate in a day. I like to do my workouts in the morning, get it over with. I don't like working out all day. here & there. I think if you tweak your diet, & do the amount of exercise that is right for "you", anyone will get results. your rotation will work. Donna, thanks for posting that. I've been waiting for the new 2009 series & this week, I have not done any CS, because of house remodelling. I figured I'd just walk on the treadmill. & I have already noticed with a break of 1 week, of how sore I am. everywhere, without the CS. CS is such a wonderful tool for the body. if you read farther back, I too wrote about one side of my body was longer than the other. my doctor said I was uneven. I had one shoulder higher than the other. & one leg longer. LOL & I had this crick in my leg that would crack alot at the hip joint, if I moved my leg around for any pilates type move? anyhow, I'm getting off track as usual. the textbook, does go into great depth of the "why" of it all. alot of the girls bought the book, they should be posting reviews soon. then you just won't have my opinion. thanks again for sharing your story. & that's exactly how I feel about the CS, there is absolutely no dread factor at all. |
05-24-09, 10:41 AM | |
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: on my yoga mat
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Pat, I don't see why it shouldn't. Since it's athletic stretching there may be some original discomfort but I always feel good afterwards. (though now I have sort of a headache. I think miranda is the reason for it but this is something i refuse to give up)
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