Stretch Max with Cathe Friedrich [DVD]

I own a couple of Cathe DVD's - would like to own more but I'm specifically looking for Stretching & Yoga and she doesn't have that many to offer. This tape offers a really great sampling of how dynamic stretching can really be, featuring segments where you are equipment free, using a stability ball and finally using resistance bands.First the downside:In my opinion she has way too many people demonstrating behind her and usually if you have that many folks doing the workout they are demonstrating modifications to the workout. That is not the case here and I found it a little annoying to have to visually ignore all those ladies in the background and just concentrate on Cathe.It's not worth getting this tape if you don't own all of the equipment necessary to do all the segments.Now the Upside:You will get a nice workout from this tape. Runs over an hour long if you do all 3 segments and I would highly recommend that you do because use of the different equipment ends up working different muscles in your body. If you are a beginner don't start here - try her regular Stretch DVD first and work up to this one which is exactly what I did.

Yes, I do think stretches are important after workouts. Just as water is. Workout stretches do hurt after a couple of days. Yet is flexible and mobility can be a kinetic energy ? Think ? What til you all age up youngsters. Dang whippers.

I've done this stretch routine for about 4 years off an old tv copy, so I was happy to find one here. This isn't a long or hardcore workout, it's what it says, stretching. I use it after I workout and on days that I just feel a bit stiff. I suggest the first few times you use it don't be afraid to stop and watch portions for timing and or keep your sound up; there are a couple of places that you don't hear a movement change (ex. downward log with a leg lift). Give yourself time to learn it and let your body adjust to the movements. I thought it was a little lame when I first saw it, it's a little retro in the look and the music, but I found that I started to enjoy the chill from the music and it helps relax me. When I started using it I was working out about three hours a day and needed a good stretch, the more I did it, the better I felt. I have it on my iTunes for travel and even if I don't workout, I'll stretch. Cathe is awesome, her workouts are great, glad I found this.

The 20 minute stretch segments in this video are great to supplement the often too short cool-down/stretches at the end of other exercise videos or after a home workout with weights or on a treadmill. It is nice to have the option to use different equipment depending on your mood. My favorite section is the stretch with the exercise ball. It is really the perfect tool to use with the stretches, and after workouts my body actually craves this stretch segment! This is more of a video to use after a workout (when your body is warmed up) than one just to practice stretching. Many of the moves are yoga-based. When I want to stretch for relaxation, I use the video Total Stretch for Beginners with Tamilee. I would recommend that video highly especially for beginners.

What can I say other than the heading? Love anything Cathe! I only do the more serious weight lifting videos, have found that lifting weights is the only thing that tightens my skin along with the muscle and I am so active I dont need cardio workouts. This stretch video is just enough to make me actually stretch and love doing it. It does it without being Yoga like. I hate Yoga. I need action. I have even tried Yoga on the beach, still no go.I will break out this video if life is stressing me and cant get to the water and it calms me right down.... Thank you Cathe!!

Good for stretching out after a workout, or just doing on its own a few times a week. There are three different stretching routines, one with no equipment, one with a band, and one with a ball. I enjoy them all, but the one with no equipment is what I usually do for a quick and relaxing stretch. Cathe Friedrichs workouts are a little pricy, but to me are worth it.

When FitTV changed format I hadn't recorded any of the Cathe Friedrich Stretch Max series and really MISSED it! This DVD has all THREE of her stretching programs in a really nice format and easy access with the DVD menu. The programs are just as I remember them, my body can really tell the difference and it's really NICE to have them available at my convenience.

Tried this once and it is too difficult for someone who is not flexible. There didn’t seem to be a beginner option. I usually love Cathe videos but this one is not for me.