Rise & Shine (DVD), Total Content, Sports & Fitness

Wake up from head to toe every day of the week with energizing movement set to spirited classical music. Seven different three-minute stretching sequences correspond to the seven days of the week, offering a practical way to develop a daily exercise habit. Set to seven Morris Dance tunes arranged and orchestrated by famed British composer Gustav Holst, these are exercises you'll look forward to as an enjoyable way to start the day. A dancer by training, Smith demonstrates slow, continuous stretching movements that develop flexibility and strength. Joining Ann on this video is her husband, Roger, whose training is in sports conditioning, showing that the exercise system works for all body types and for men as well as women. With isometric and aerobic qualities, the exercises challenge the body without stressing it, making them perfect for exercisers of all ages and abilities. The author of several exercise books, Smith teaches stretch exercise in Alexandria, Virginia, and lectures throughout the U.S. And Europe. Her previous bestselling videos are Stretch Exercise with Ann Smith (also available as Stretching for Seniors) and Moving to Mozart.