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PRENATAL FITNESS FIX
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Genre | Exercise & Fitness |
Format | Multiple Formats, Color, NTSC |
Contributor | Erin O'Brien |
Language | English |
Number Of Discs | 1 |
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Fitness trainer and prenatal expert Erin O' Brien leads expecting mothers through a series of simple, beneficial moves designed for safe fitness. In addition to 40 minutes of toning exercises, the program includes a special 20-minute couple's segment. With husband James Denton (of television's DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES) helping her out, Erin demonstrates that toning up can be fun.
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Forty minutes of safe, fun exercises focused on cardio and toning. -- Parents Magazine
Hook into two fun, vigorous and safe workouts guaranteed to keep you fit and firm throughout your pregnancy. -- Oxygen Magazine, February 2007
This is the one that will make you sweat and it's amusing and entertaining. -- Chicago Tribune, December 17, 2006
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- Aspect Ratio : 1.33:1
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- MPAA rating : Unrated (Not Rated)
- Product Dimensions : 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 Ounces
- Item model number : 2229009
- Media Format : Multiple Formats, Color, NTSC
- Run time : 1 hour
- Release date : March 18, 2013
- Actors : Erin O'Brien
- Language : Unqualified
- Studio : ACORN MEDIA
- ASIN : B000I2J6K0
- Number of discs : 1
- Best Sellers Rank: #147,478 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
- #2,538 in Exercise & Fitness (Movies & TV)
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Let me state that before I got pregnant, I was extremely physically fit and active. I exercise at a gym probably 5-6 times a week. I was able to run 4 miles a day and workout with weights. Once I got pregnant, I was able to keep up my physical activity, but once I hit 14-15 weeks pregnant, I could no longer run and I would get light headed when I was weight training, so I knew I needed to tone down the workouts. I walked outside from 16-21 weeks, but I started to get very severe round ligament pain in my abdomen as I got larger (this is my fourth pregnancy) and it would start up about 10 minutes into my walk, so walking was fast becoming a workout I could solely do for my exercise.
I searched and searched for pregnancy DVDs that would provide a workout challenge for me (so I could stay in shape), but didn't cause any pain or discomfort. Often, I would rent pregnancy workouts from mail/online DVD rental sites to test them out first. This DVD workout has become my new favorite type of exercise and so I bought the DVD since I do it several times a week. I don't get ANY round ligament pain (RL pain feels like severe cramps on the sides of your belly, but once you stop the physical activity, they go away). Erin's workout is challenging - in fact - I could not complete the whole DVD workout the first few times I did it - I could only finish 20 minutes of it or I would skip certain parts. Now, I can finish the whole thing and I don't get out of breath because she is really good at pacing and providing breaks - yet she keeps you up on your workout. You get some cardio - not a lot - but enough to get you sweating. You get a workout of squats, leg lunges, and kicks, but don't let that scare you away - they are completely doable for a pregnant woman and they make me feel really strong and able when I am done doing it. I enjoy the floor workout which consists of several Pilates-type leg lifts. There are some modified yoga stretches, but not a lot. All in all - if I do this workout 3-4 times a week, I really feel good physically because I got to workout, but I don't feel stress or strain on my body.
I will say that the video producation quality is more like a home video, but that doesn't bother me. She keeps it really simple - she herself is in a living room area of a house with the furniture cleared to the sides of the room, so it demonstrates that you don't need a lot of equipment or space to do this workout. The music is TERRIBLE so I just crank up my Ipod on my speakers and march to my own music.
The workout also contains a separate "partner" workout and she includes her hunky husband (Mike from Desperate Housewives). I just watched it for a few minutes and I found it cheesy, so I haven't actually done the workout - but it looks like a good supplement to the other workout if you want to adapt some of the moves.
Overall, this is a great home workout option - buy a separate yoga DVD for streching and stress relief, and try to get outside to walk, ride bikes, or swim and you have yourself a great balanced pregnancy workout program.
SUZANNE BOWEN'S SLIM & TONED - This was my favorite of the DVDs I bought. I didn't really feel like it was difficult until around 28 weeks but I think it did a good job keeping me toned and strong. The first section of lower body I usually skipped because it didn't feel like it was doing much but the other sections were great. Suzanne is a good instructor and not overly peppy or irritating. I would suggest skipping the plank portion of the arm/upper body workout after 25 weeks or so if you're worried about diastasis recti (I was). It has been a great postpartum workout and I think it will help me transition back to the harder DVDs I was doing pre pregnancy.
PRENATAL FITNESS FIX - All the reviews are right, the production quality of this DVD is amateur. However, it does kind of give an intimate, non intimidating approach to working out. Sometimes it nice when you're pregnant and feeling a little lumpy in your workout gear to look at another woman who is very pregnant and not looking glamourous. She is also very funny in a goofy way which is good when you're not in the mood to workout. She gets you going even if you are laughing through it. I had trouble with the squat portions when she does them very quickly. It would make my knees sore the next day. Besides that it was a good, quick workout.
JENNIFER WOLFE'S PRENATAL VINYASA YOGA: SHORT FORMS - I HATED this DVD. I wish I wouldn't have bought it. Again, the production quality is bad. Maybe I'm too used to the GAIAM yoga DVDS but this was terrible. The instructor reminded me of a new age librarian and the Shavasana was impossible to do with the grating acoustic guitar. The main reason I bought a yoga DVD was to relax and stretch during pregnancy and this was a mega fail. Also, it heavily features downward dog, which if you're worried about diastasis recti then you won't want to do this DVD.
EXPECTING MORE: SARA HALEY - I wish I would have found this DVD earlier in my pregnancy. I didn't buy it until week 33. It has a plan included to help you make the most of the different sections at different stages of your pregnancy. I didn't get to explore the other sections as much as I would have if I started this earlier. Some routines require more space than I had in my living room to move around and some would be great while your belly is smaller but in later stages of your pregnancy it might not be a great idea. She does do some kinda cheesy things like naming moves after baby things and stressing how sexy she wants you to feel in pregnancy. The cardio was great though and the best you'll find in a prenatal DVD. The hip hop dance was too stupid for me to spend time on but if you like dance maybe you'll like it. Now that I'm postpartum I may try portions of this DVD again.
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I did this dvd for the first time today and have to admit I was disappointed by the very poor film quality. The sound and lighting for the first 5 minutes are poor, and the dvd menu etc feels very amateur which is not what I would expect from an experienced Hollywood trainer. However, I stuck with it as I had read similar comments on other reviews before I purchased this, and I am glad I did.
The 40 minute main programme takes you through a warm up, standing and floor exercises using bodyweight, chair and couch, and then stretches. It goes at a fairly fast pace (which I like) and Erin reminds you about posture and good form throughout. She also gives low impact alternatives if you are tired, and encourages you to pause for a pee if you need to! She's easy to watch and follow, and after the 40 minutes I felt that I had had a pleasant workout. I could have done more or worked harder, but as I say, I am relatively fit and I am only just starting my second trimester so am not impeded by a big belly yet! I imagine that as I progress through my pregnancy this workout will become harder, and I will really feel its benefits.
I haven't yet tried the partner workout although watched it through and it seems like a nice way to get some resistance training and involve your partner. To be honest, if you have light weights at home, or tins of beans, you could substitute these for your partner in most of the exercises and still get a good additional 20 min workout (with more focus on arms) - helpful if your partner is unable or unwilling to help you work out!
To summarise, although this is a poorly made dvd, the exercises and the presenter make up for it. I have been struggling to get definitive guidance on what cardio and strength training I can do now I am pregnant, and this dvd has meant I feel safe in continuing to do this type of exercise through my pregnancy. Happy exercising to all fellow mums-to-be out there!
I have recently found out I'm pregnant but I still want to keep on with the exercise but need to keep it down to a safe level. I HATE yoga and pilates, I just find it so boring and slow - and Erin O'Brien's DVD was the only one I could find that isn't actually afraid of physical exertion in pregnancy. I tried it for the first time this morning - I watched it though yesterday (which is always recommended with new exercise DVD's) and I can't recommend it enough to those of us who like to feel they have had a good workout.
I was worried from the picture of Erin on the front of the DVD that was going to be very 'Miss U.S of A', sickly and annoying but she is the opposite - I think she is from the East coast so she isn't patronising, I actually find her quite amusing. And the fact that she is doing it in her living room, with very little room makes it more realistic. I like the fact that there arn't a load of other random people doing it with her.
Oh and her husband (from Desperate Housewives) is a very welcome bit of candy on the end of the workout :)
The routine is quite well-balanced - cardio, strength, floorwork - so it's quite complete.
The main routine is about 40 minutes.
Downside: cheap sound track which is quite grating. All these DVDs are a little annoying, but after I got used to this one, I did enjoy it, you can always turn the sound off!
I hated being so inactive the first 3 months of my pregnancy, so was glad to start exercising by month 4 and I enjoyed moving again following the exercises on this DVD. I did this DVD most days between months 4 and 8.
Before getting pregnant I used to run 5 - 10km regularly, had done a couple of half marathons and walked everywhere. However, I'm not an athletic person, just a very active one.
My pregnancy was very easy; I had no nausea and I went swimming and to yoga and only gained 7-8 kilos in total. I just mention this because everyone's pregnancy is different, and if you're feeling sick all the time, this DVD is not for you
I have now bought the post-natal DVD to give that a try.
First of all, Erin is a really great instructor. Happy, upbeat, energetic, and a great motivator. She is also funny (but not in an irritating Davina way) and gives clear instructions before and during every exercise.
Something else I appreciated a lot about this workout is that it actually takes place in her own living room, using her coffee-table, her chair and her floor for the exercises. It makes it far easier for me to relate and feel comfortable (I find it annoying when instructors are in a gym using professional equipment and advising us to 'use a chair').
It is true that the workout is demanding. Let me clarify: both in terms of aerobic exercise and intensity of the exercises I can push myself way more, as I have been exercising for years. However, now that I am pregnant I am much more careful about how fast I move my body from position to position. So, when Erin does the lunges in fast motion, I cannot follow as I am scared to move that fast. There are also another couple of exercises that I am reluctant to do for the same reason. HOWEVER, you can pick and choose. While Erin is doing the lunges (which I cannot do anyway because I have a bad knee) I am doing extra squats or outer thigh lifts.
In short: this is a fantastic workout that exercises ALL your body (arms, back, obliques, legs) and leaves you feeling energized and good about yourself. You really won't realize how the 40' go by. It is one workout that I am actually looking forward to doing as I am having fun!
When I first put it on I thought it looked like someone had filmed it on their own home video camera, but that's the beauty of this workout - Erin is doing the workout in her own home (I presume!), with minimal space, not some glossy studio with fancy equipment - showing that anyone can do it in their own home too! Erin is lovely - I love the way she talks, the sound advice she gives and the encouragement throughout the workout. She knows what she is talking about - she's not just a personal trainer but she is qualified for pre-natal exercise too, and being pregnant herself you feel confident that the exercises are good for you and baby. I am used to exercise - I regularly workout at least 4 - 6 times a week, but even I found this challenging! The warm up and the dynamic movement section get my heart rate up and I get a good sweat on, and the mat work really works my legs and hips and even my core. I like the way it's all done like circuits - you move quickly from one move to the next so you don't get bored. The stretch and relaxation is lovely, but before I do that if I have time I do the partner workout too - but I don't find I need a partner to do it (I can't imagine my husband joining in with this!) - I use a stretch band tied around my staircase for the squats, and light weights for when her partner adds resistance through out. I'm so pleased I bought this - kinda wish I got the post-natal one she does as well though!