Diane Wall
This is a stretch tape led by Diane Wall (and directed by Tamilee Webb),
paying special attention to the back.
Filmed in a living room setting, with classical piano music playing in the
background, the exercises are demonstrated by model Amy. Diane shows the
more advanced options.
The tape is divided into three parts:
Basic Stretches and Back Exercises (29 minutes): This section is done lying
down, and stretches all the major muscles of the lower body and back. Back
strengthening exercises are also included. The stretches and back exercises
are demonstrated for beginners and advanced.
Neck and Shoulder Routine (7 minutes): This part of the programme is done
sitting down. As well as stretching the neck and shoulders, there is an
exercise to strengthen the neck extensors. This section can be done
separately at any time, or added on to the preceding floor exercises for a
total body stretch.
Pre-Exercise Stretch Routine (6 minutes): These standing stretches are to be
done after you have warmed up (a 10 to15-minute warm-up is suggested) and
before starting a workout. Beginning and advanced options are shown. I find
this section useful to use before a tape that doesn't provide a pre-exercise
stretch (some Charlene Prickett tapes, for instance) or if you're putting
your own routine together.
I feel relaxed after doing these stretches, and particularly enjoy the back
exercises. The stretches are not held as long as in some stretching tapes,
but I found that once I had learned the routines they flowed well and I felt
good when I was finished. There are a few stretches that I really enjoy, so
sometimes I pause the tape and hold them longer. The first section is a
great way to start (or end) the day.
Instructor comments: Diane Wall has a Bachelor's Degree in Physical
Education with an emphasis on Corrective & Therapeutic Exercise. She is
soft-spoken, and clearly explains how to get into a stretch and what you
should be feeling. I'd definitely like to see more tapes from her.
Glynis van Uden
gvanuden@home.nl
21 September 2000
