Does it include a program or general guide lines on performing this stretch? For instance - how long,how many repetitions and how many times a week?
1984962
No it doesn't include any workout regimen. I usually just get to around 70 or 80% of my max stretch if I plan on staying in for awhile or I'll hold my max for about 20 to 30 seconds and then ease up a few minutes and then I'll repeat that process 10 times or so. Definitely seeing improvements though.
1984963
From my research, it depends on the person but everyone can theoretically do the splits. Each turn of the wheel is roughly 10 degrees. From using it, I would recommend turning it to a comfortable spot that gives you a good stretch but not so much that it is painful or pulls anything. Then each week put the wheel back on (it is removable) and crank it one half turn for 5 degrees and let that be your new spot. I watch tv for a while. Each month would give you 20 degrees at that rate and if you started at 120 degrees, in 3 months you would be at 180. You might have to do a quarter turn a week too if you need. It is about muscle relaxation because the inability to do splits is our brain telling us how far we can go to not injure ourselves. You are just teaching your brain/legs what is safe and you will eventually increase the limit the more often you do it.
1984964
No.. It does not come with a guide. Personally I find about 40 minutes to be enough time. Basically stretch to your maximum comfort level and sit still and relax for about 20 minutes. Then add a couple more degrees for the next 20 minutes. You should be fine. I've never found it to be painful. But then... I'm not trying to do a full side split in a week either! But the increase is still there each week.
756551
It has made an amazing difference for me. I had the same problems but couldn't find a way to stretch the hammy's, so tried the Ideal Stretch program and it has made a huge difference. You can really pull and stretch like no other way I have found. Well worth the price.
1912031
The good part about this DVD is that someone does the modified version the entire time. I have done insanity and wish I had this before I started it. So to make a long answer short - yes this is great for a newbie - just be sure to do the stretching at the end.
2046756
Yes, it comes with a DVD that explains how based on a university study you can get results. Basically, you do your max reps with the bands. Multiply this number by 75%, then do 75% of you max M-F with rest on the weekends. Each week you will get stronger. After a while you can remove the center band, and then as you get stronger you can go to a lower resistance band. I personally have used this with the suggestion to from 0 wide grip pull-ups and 3 chin-ups to 10 wide grip pull-ups and 11 chin-ups with minimal kipping. Follow the DVD, change to lower resistance as you get stronger, and you'll be fine. I used this while doing Inanity: The Asylum & P90X3 - it works. Yes, it comes with a DVD that explains how based on a university study you can get results. Basically, you do your max reps with the bands. Multiply this number by 75%, then do 75% of you max M-F with rest on the weekends. Each week you will get stronger. After a while you can remove the center band, and then as you get stronger you can go to a lower resistance band. I personally have used this with the suggestion to from 0 wide grip pull-ups and 3 chin-ups to 10 wide grip pull-ups and 11 chin-ups with minimal kipping. Follow the DVD, change to lower resistance as you get stronger, and... » Read More Yes, it comes with a DVD that explains how based on a university study you can get results. Basically, you do your max reps with the bands. Multiply this number by 75%, then do 75% of you max M-F with rest on the weekends. Each week you will get stronger. After a while you can remove the center band, and then as you get stronger you can go to a lower resistance band. I personally have used this with the suggestion to from 0 wide grip pull-ups and 3 chin-ups to 10 wide grip pull-ups and 11 chin-ups with minimal kipping. Follow the DVD, change to lower resistance as you get stronger, and you'll be fine. I used this while doing Inanity: The Asylum & P90X3 - it works. « Show Less
1813422
I believe it is based on 3 or 4 workouts per week. But it doesn't limit you. You can go back and do a session over or continue. I enjoy them and recommend them. Easy to follow and great progressive structure.
495041
No, it comes with a exercise chart that show's different exercises for the different groups. I personally based my exercises off of the chart, i.e. Monday, Wednesday and Friday upper body and Tuesday and Thursday lower body, legs, abdominal, etc:I have free weights, but find this a good way to stretch the muscles, by doing more reps. with lower weights.
612269
not really sure what to tell you. I'm still quite early in the workout . I'm trying to get the first sequence of the first six moves learned so I can progress to the next sequence. It seems like a good workout and is not very strenuous , at least to start out. He stresses posture in the workout and I think that is good. I can't really say if it is helping my flexibility yet as I have a history of back problems and so far I do not notice any improvement in that respect.
2003654
It is a full body stretch. No warm up required. You will feel like your body is aligned when your done.
710975
Six days a week. For example your first week will look like "workout 1, workout 2, cardio 1, workout 1, workout 2, cardio 1, rest." Repeat the exact same for week 2 then move to "workout 3, workout 4, cardio 1, workout 3, workout 4, cardio 1, rest" repeat for week 4 and then you're done with month one and you'll move on to month 2.
2135470
Not for a beginner if you do not go at your own pace. It is hard on your knees but using a larger workout pad helps. I am 60 years old, was not very active for two years with my shoulder (operated on twice in 2012), so I was way out of shape at the start of T25. I just went at my own pace at first and did not try to keep up with the people in the workouts. I am kicking butt now, for me. My shoulder is coming around. The main thing is to know your own body and not over do it. I love being done in 25 minutes!
1822007
dont know ....i just start with my neck and gradually slide entire back over it a couple of vertabrae..at a time.. until ccocyx is at peak of bridge..thereby getting stretch and flex 4 entire back....about 4 or 5 positions depending on time
2028882
No - but it does work on stretching all muscle groups - using gravity (as opposed to bouncing up and down) - so as you feel the initial stretch you then allow the weight of your body to go into a "deeper' stretch. One of my daughters did gymnastics up to her teen years and I would say that the stretching in this program would help with both splits and straddles.
2028883
No. This is not that type of routine. "Lastics" is about stretching your body in natural comfortable way while protecting and strengthening the muscles, ligaments, tendons and joints.
1753357
It shows a few exercises on the control panel itself, i don't have the answer for your second question, I guess it depends how big you are and what kind of exercises you plan to do. I love that machine and use it almost everyday. Start slow though, and no more then 10 minutes at a time.
1579115
Sorry, there isn't a tutorial program that I can find. However, the User's manual is under the "Help" tab and you can also find some free video tutorials on YouTube and there are a couple of books you can purchase. From my experience, the program is pretty intuitive and a little bit of fiddling around with it and watching the YouTube videos should get you enough of a foundation that you won't need a tutorial and should only need the user's manual for specific tasks. Hope this helps. Good Luck!
1884415
30 to 60 minutes or how long you want to make them depending how long you do each exercise
1640829
Definitely! I'm 50 and did this workout last year. Just take it as slowly as you need to. The program starts with a 20 minute workout 3 x per week. Just do that one until your strength and endurance pick up, then add on the 30 minute workout. Then the 45 and the 2 60s. If you take it to YOUR level and use weights that are safe for you, you should be fine! Just don't be discouraged and pace yourself!