TERESA TAPP
COMMENTS ABOUT INSTUCTOR: Again Teresa seems to know exactly how to
describe how to do the movements. She tells you not only what it should
look like, but feel like; and points out common mistakes. She does come
across as more down to earth than ever, even talking very briefly about
Beavis and Butthead.
COMMENTS ABOUT VIDEO: In this video Teresa explains the reason behind the
Primary Back Stretch, which is to open neuro-kinetic flow to the body. This
exercise is not just for use before T-Tapp workouts but all workouts. She
suggests doing PBS every morning or before your workout to help increase
circulation, warm the muscles, help increase the metabolic rate, and get you
into your heart training zone faster. I found the latter to definitely be
true as I do get into my heart rate training zone much faster when I do PBS
(both pre-pregnancy and now while I am pregnant) than I do if I skip PBS
before any workout. Then she explains why form is so important and goes
into great detail regarding correct anatomic alignment for the PBS while you
perform the movements with her. She points out everything that you could
possibly miss in the instructionals, although I thought the instructionals
were very thorough for this move. Like always Teresa points out that correct
form is far more important than how far you can stretch. You do go through
the PBS during this tape so if you were to buy this separately you could IMO
use this before any workout. This is an approximately 12 minute long tape.
Stephanie Bridges
firm_mom@hotmail.com
9/03/00