Rise and Shine

Ann Smith is a marvelous show-off. She's 74, can gracefully touch her toes, and is more nimble than Jack B. Quick. Boasting an incredible range of motion, Smith (a dancer by training) serves up a no-frills exercise regimen that begins as soon as one rolls out of bed--literally. Filmed in a bedroom setting, the PJ-clad Ann, along with her husband Roger, demonstrates a variety of stretching movements that enhance both flexibility and strength for men and women of any age or ability. Divided into days of the week (Monday--warm up and stretching; Friday--hamstrings, quadriceps and lower torso; Saturday--spinal alignment and hip flexibility; etc.), the solid instruction, nice classical music soundtrack, and Smith's pleasant delivery, make this wake-up call a perfect way to start the day. Also available: Moving to Mozart with Ann Smith ($29.95) and Stretch Exercise with Ann Smith ($19.95). Recommended. Aud: P. (N. Plympton)