Essential Stretch

icklemoley

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I saw a thread on this site a while back about a book / video called Essential Stretch by Michelle LeMay. Well I bought the book and let me say its really really good. To make a long story short, it is basically a technique where you get into a stretch position and then start moving in a slow motion in diffident directions. At first I was unsure about this technique but I tired it and love it. I still use the static stretches, but do these first and I’m able to go deeper into the stretch and am getting really good results. I love this program and her attitude is really lovely too. This as a great book.
 
Hey Wayne:

I hope I have remembered your name correctly, apologies if I have not.

I agree with you that this looks like an exciting programme. Michelle also has a series of videos out to complement the new book, you can see details on these from her website michellelemay.com, or maybe you have already?

I have ordered one, after seeing an article on her stretching techniques in a fitness mag here in the US., and I have promised to review it here on the forums for everyone's benefit once it arrives, any minute now!!! So I'll let you know, but it's good to see someone else rating these stretches highly, makes me feel more secure in my purchase!

Cheers,

Clare (ex-pat Londoner lost in Ann Arbor MI!!!)
 
Hey, Yeah, it is Wayne! I would really like to know what you think about the videos. I love the book. Am going to devote 20 minutes every day to this type of stretch, though for me, i still like to use static stretching as well. Please...let me know. Wayne!:)
 
Hi,
This sounds somewhat similar to a technique called Active Isolated Stretch. A guy in Tampa FL (can't remember his name- Aaron something I think) has some instructionals on it. Unfortunately his vid and book are geared more toward a physical therapist. They are not a workout. But he has stretches for every and I mean every muscle - even fingers. He trains baseball players. He claims this type of stretching will help prevent injuries.

I would love to hear a review of Michelle's video. IMHO this approach makes a lot of sense...
-joy
 
There's a great article about Michelle LeMay and Essential Stretch in the latest Muscle and Fitness Hers, too.
 
Hi Clare

Have you received your video from Michelle LeMay yet? I am interested in hearing your opinion on it before I buy it.

Tracy
 
How did you order the videos? I went to the site, mailed as stated, and haven't heard anything yet. How much were they? Have you received them yet? Have you tried Millenium Stretch by Scott Cole? I'm trying to decide between the two. Thanks, Cheryl
 
Well, I am getting pretty annoyed with Ms. Lemay. I sent her my check on August 20th, and to date have received and heard nothing.

I have emailed her and called her on the telephone and still no respectful reply.

I will keep trying but my advice in the meanwhile is to do nothing and wait until she gets online credit card ordering set up on her website because that way, if she fails to deliver the goods, you just refuse to pay her charge on the credit card statement, it's that simple.

I have to say, from her response to me, she is doing her best to un-promote her videos and ensure a total lack of customers. Not good business. I am totally unimpressed.

Clare
 
I agree, you should be annoyed. I would be. The very least they/she can do is contact you and explain why the hold up. Sigh. Often times i order something from near where i live (England) and it takes weeks to arrive...and i think, but its only up the bloody road! And the i order something from America and its here within 5 days! It really erks me. I think that if when you place an order and they dispatch it the same day it really shows good customer service and would make me go back for more. Sorry to vent. I really do hope you get the videos soon.

Wayne :)
 
Hey Clare,

I wouldn't worry too much yet. I've had some correspondence with her and it sounds like she is just kind of starting up. I think she does most of the stuff herself, so has to fit it around her schedule. Maybe she has to wait for the cheque to clear? She is shipping from California, so maybe it takes a little longer? I find she's not online every day, so give it a day or two and I'm sure she'll get back to you! She seemed very nice, so I think she's just slower because she's not used to this like Cathe's group.

Let us know how the videos were ok? I'm dying to know!
 
I certainly will come on here and give a detailed descrition/review,

wait for it.........................................

IF I EVER GET MY ROTTEN VIDEO?!?!^%@*^#(&*%$(&)*&@_(@^(&$(^@)!!!!!!

Clare

(haven't had enough coffee yet obviously, 3 a.m. bedtimes not agreeing with me, DESPERATELY NEED STRESS-REDUCING STRETCH VIDEO, whimper, whimper, sigh ;(....)
 
YES!!!!!! Michelle Lemay all is forgiven!!

guess what everyone? Today I got a phone call from Michelle Lemay herself, to little ol' me in Ann Arbor, MI!!! I was dead chuffed, she was, IS, such a sweetie!

This is the deal with the delays:

they discovered a glitch in the "Alive in your body" video and so have had to send it back to the editing stage to redo it. There's a process called "rendering" which apparently takes several hours per minute of tape.... well, whatever, she herself was pretty upset that this had happened and she was tired of throwing money at the editing people and them not producing the goods.

She was very concerned about disappointing customers and wants to get the video out to us asap, but wanted to get a good, quality product out, not a sh***y one. Understandable. So it could be another month until it arrives.

In the meanwhile, she wanted to make me happy and regain confidence in her and her products so she is sending me her introductory video "Peacefully Powerful" for free as a gift!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

To me this is amazing, I spend most of my life doing things for other people (husband, kids, students) and I feel happy to be spoiled rotten by this lovely fitness professional! :7

So, once it arrives I will be back here to post my review of "Peacefully Powerful". I'm ready to lose this stress........

Oh and also, she has switched her email server, so if you want to email Michelle, send mail to "[email protected]".

Bye all,

Clare
 
Clare, you make me chuckle! http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmilies.de/lach.gif[/img]


I am glad you are feeling a bit "de-stressed." Definitely let us know what you think about her videos. ;)

Blessings from our home to yours...Runathon http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmilies.de/lach.gif[/img]
 
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww Bless her. That is so sweet of her. Just goes to show, perhaps we should have more faith in people than we do. She really is very sweet for doing that...i would say that most people wouldn't. I really hope the videos are good, i would like them very much. Looking forward to your review.

Wayne :)
 
Did you get it yet?

I'm really interested in getting her tape. So, have you received it yet and what do you think? Cheryl
 
RE: Did you get it yet?

No, not yet, she said it might take them 2 weeks to get it to me....meanwhile I am practicing my Buddhist tolerance...........;-)

Clare
 
RE: Did you get it yet?

Cheryl:

I just posted in a thread about this topic on the other forum, not Cathe's one, the other one. OK?

CLare
 

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