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The perfect combination of brawn and beauty, Trish Stratus demonstrated it in the pro wrestling ring and now in her yoga total mind body workout DVD, Stratusphere Living.

Get ready for a workout that is going to make you sweat, challenge your flexibility, and put you many different positions quickly. “It flows the entire time,” says Stratus at the very beginning of the DVD and make no mistake if you’re not ready for the change in position you will get lost. Highly suggested to follow Stratus’ advice and familiarize yourself with the poses so when they come up you’re ready for them. Even if you’re ready it’s still going to amaze you how you’re going to have switch into a new position especially if you’ve been squatting.

It’s tough, but definitely rewarding, and if you stick with it you will see results.

The DVD features two workouts, each 50 minutes long, divided into five sections focusing on different muscle groups, lean legs & gluts, toned biceps & triceps, sculpted shoulders & calves, defined chest & back and tight abs with core. One workout has Stratus in a group talking you through each maneuver and the other has Stratus by herself performing all the moves with just the music as sound. The area is completely white with all the exercises performed on a yoga mat.

Consistent movement will keep your heart rate and blood pumping even for advanced yogis. Recommended to start the workout in the order presented in as you will start in different positions in each routine. Also recommended to seek the advice of a trained medical expert before any type of exercise. Stratusphere Yoga always keeps you on the move, going from warrior position one minute and then squats, then hold it, squats again, new position, feel the burn and smile, keep going. Even if you only do 10 minute workouts you can still get a good sweat on. If you have trouble with some of the advanced techniques Stratus does provide a similar one until you are able to advance.

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Toronto Blue Jays legend Joe Carter is in a battle of the sexes against fitness guru Trish Stratus as they combat in a yoga war on the new Stratusphere Yoga For Men DVD.

The former record-setting 7-time World Wrestling Entertainment Women’s Champion has convinced the former five-time Major League Baseball all-star to take the challenge of her new 25-minute yoga workout. Although Carter, being an athlete and someone who never did yoga prior to meeting Stratus, believes he is going to be able to keep up with Stratus quite easily, “piece of cake.”

Carter doesn’t hit any home runs with his performance, just surviving is a struggle.

Albeit shorter than her first DVD release, Stratus has created an intense program that gets all the muscles in your body working. Poses such as the Lunging Warrior,  where you take a lunge like a runner and then lift your hands up to the sky in a prayer for a few seconds, creates a burning sensation that has to be repeated several times on both your left and right legs. For Carter and the viewer of this fitness DVD, Stratus carefully explains each position and how to properly execute them.

Due to the male target audience, Stratus has incoporated more push-ups and a varation of squats to this session. She has focused more on strength and conditioning instead of featuring poses that guys would feel awkward in. Although trying the Flamingo pose for the first time is very difficult and can take several attempts to not only get into the right position but to fully execute one rep.

Given the hotel room setting, the use of a couch for parts of the workout, this was designed to show that even if you’re travelling or at home you can still get the most out of this regime. Stratus also took into consideration Carter’s inexperience and age so that even guys that have never done yoga before will not be frustrated by the level of diffculty, sore and blown up perhaps.

Unlike most instructional fitness DVDs this one has a story to it. The ongoing battle between Stratus and Carter adds a different element and enjoyment that is not seen on other yoga DVDs. The outtakes section is another rare find that is not seen on most and gives you a whole new outlook and appreciation for Stratus and her entire crew. Not since DDP Yoga has there been a funnier yoga DVD. DDP Yoga fans will not find anything radically different from their routines, but it’s another top quality one they can add for a change of pace.

As with any fitness DVD it is strongly recommended to consult with a doctor or fitness expert before starting an exercise program.

Stratusphere Yoga for Men

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