Hello everyone. After working in this industry for over 16 years, I know that most of us carry around a lot of tightness and inflexibility. Tightness, when left unaddressed, leads to a decrease in energy, performance, and overall zest for life.
I recently gave birth to a baby boy after experiencing a long labor and an unexpected C-section. Not only is my body readjusting and recovering from being pregnant, but I am also healing from a major surgical procedure.
I noticed I was having a hard time getting up and holding the baby, as well as bending down and lifting him. The physical discomfort I was feeling, along with a lack of sleep, was making it difficult for me to give 100% to my new son, husband and even myself.
Two weeks ago I was introduced to a new spin on resistance stretching, a process where you gain strength and increase flexibility at the same time by “resisting during the stretch, and performing a strengthening move to release the stretch”. I decided to give it a try. The program, called "Resistance Stretching With Dara Torres" is available on DVD, which I prefer because it’s easy to follow and I can stop or start it as needed.
I followed along with the trainers every day for one week. I noticed after the first session that much of my back and hip discomfort was gone. I continued doing the routine first thing in the mornings. By day three I felt loose enough to run 1.5 miles during my 4 mile morning walk with my son! I continue to be amazed at how quickly my fitness level is returning and how much better I’m feeling.
To those of you who are looking for easy and inexpensive ways to increase flexibility, strength, and decrease discomfort, I highly recommend this DVD. At age 41, Dara Torres used this program to prepare for the 2008 Summer Olympics. Don’t be intimidated though. It is very easy, and you can set your own pace.
After using the DVD for a while, I made a few revisions to the routine. If you’re interested in the changes and want to learn them, feel free to set up a time with me and I will show you my revisions at the end of your next session.
You can purchase the DVD from Amazon, just click on this title "Resistance Stretching With Dara Torres", it’s a link to my Amazon store. I purchased a used copy and love it.
May we all strive daily to be the best we can to ourselves and each other – Adrienne Engel-Olson
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
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