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DVD : Erin O'Brien's Prenatal Fitness Fix |
- Great all-around workoutI walked throughout my first pregnancy but was too sick at the beginning this time around, so I started at 20 weeks quite out of shape. I was surprised at how much Erin gets my heart rate up just from doing lunges, squats, etc. I feel like every exercise is really doing something to prepare me for labor and delivery, and I'll be using it even when I'm not pregnant to keep toned. I've tried other pregnancy workouts like 10 minute Prenatal Pilates and Denise Austin's Fit and Firm Pregnancy, and the others have been super modified so that my non-pregnant exercise buddies get no workout. I love that the moves Erin does are simple but work me hard enough that I'm still working up to doing all of the reps.
I can do this workout in my bedroom or living room with no props, and my two year old even likes doing it with me!
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- Pleased with my purchasePrior to pregnancy, I worked out quite a bit--but I'm no athlete. I was nervous about buying a video because I didn't want anything too easy or too hard. This video fits the bill. It's long enough (40 minutes) that I don't feel like I'm cheating on excercise. It's tough enough that I definitely break a sweat. I like that there are different sections: warm up, standing work, floor work, stretching. I read other reviews complaining about the background music and the scenery, but it doesn't bother me--I'll only be pregnant another 6 months, then I can go back to a different workout. Overall, I love this video, and agree with the other people that gave it 5 stars.
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- a great workout!I am 30 yrs old 14 weeks into my pregnancy. 5'1 114 lbs. Before purchasing a dvd workout for my pregnancy i read the reviews on some of them, especially the higher ratings one. Regardless of the 4 stars this video recieved I purchased it. I am so immensely excited over this video. Not only does it make me feel great its easy despite what other reviewers mentioned. Before my pregnancy I excercised, typical treadmil, no marathons or climbing Mt. Everest. I was able to finish this dvd without panting or fainting! I pop this in 3-4 times a week. I highly recommend this video to keep you in shape and raise your energy levels.
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- Good Workout, but Quite AdvancedErin O'Brien's Prenatal Fitness Fix DVD is definitely a good workout. But, take your own fitness level into consideration when you're thinking about buying it. This is *not* a DVD for beginners.
This DVD is quite fast-paced and really gets your heart pumping. Erin is also a pleasant host. She often talks about the muscle groups you're working, and explains why it is a bad idea to, say, arch your back at the wrong moment. She really gives you a good understanding of how your body is meant to work. I also like how the video is filmed in a small living room, which is what most of us have in the real world, rather than a huge studio. This is a good buy overall. When I finish this workout, I feel very strong and energized.
BUT. I was running 20 miles per week until recently, and I still find this workout quite difficult. I also find it hard to keep my balance through many of Erin's poses, and she moves so fast that I'm often half a step behind. The thing is, though I've been running for years, I've never taken an aerobics class or lifted weights or done anything that really requires attention to balance and form; with running, you just go. So you don't just have to be fit to do this workout, you also have to know what you're doing. The first few times I tried it, I had VERY sore knees afterward. My form was obviously bad, but Erin didn't give me enough information to fix it, since she moves between exercises so quickly.
The bottom line is that this is a great workout to keep you fit during pregnancy. But be careful - and if working out is new to you entirely, start out with something a little slower paced.
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- Great for fit moms!I purchased this DVD based on previous reviews, hoping it would be a sufficient workout. I am an avid exerciser and have found the workout to be great for flexibility, strength (esp. lower body), and stamina. The ONLY thing it lacks is more of an upper body focus. I just do some free weights when I'm finished (2-3 times per week has worked really well). Erin is personable and not at all annoying. You don't need ANY special props, just a coffee table and edge of your couch. I highly recommend for fit, and "wanting-to-be-fit" moms to be!
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