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The Perfect Workout for Preggos
Of all the prenatal videos I bought, this was my absolute favorite. It makes you sweat and helps to stretch you out, but more importantly, it's fun. I have some other videos and they put me right to sleep. I love this video.

Best labor and delivery prep
As someone who is of intermediate fitness level in the middle of my 2nd trimester, I was disappointed with the cardio (salsa) segment of this video.Maybe when I am deep in my 3rd trimester, this salsa dancing might be all I can handle.In the meantime, I will continue using Kathy Smith's Great Buns and Thighs Step workout for cardio (at beginner-level/low impact intensity), which I highly recommend.
Fit Mama is the Best
I am on my second trimester and started doing the Fit Mama workout, it is the best I've tried so far.It is simple and easy to follow.The exercises are well-tailored to a pregnant body, and leave you feeling energized, but relaxed.The repetition of the exercises lets you truly focus and appreciate your changing body and its needs of the day.I give it an A+. ... Read more

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Kathy Smith has been around a while in the world of fitness videos, and with good reason. Her calm, authoritative manner, flawless timing, emphasis on proper form, and responsible directions put her entire fitness series a cut above most celebrity workouts. Read more

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• You really can stay fit through every stage of your pregnancy
• Along with mothers-to-be, noted chilbirth experts and Kathy Smith's newborn daughter Kate, she'll show you how to maintain your energy and strength throughtout your pregnancy, and get back into top shape after your baby's arrived

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Amazing workout
Hi everybody. I am almost 38 weeks pregnant now and I started working out with Kathy Smith's DVD since I was 16 weeks pregnant. I strongly recommend this workout for perople who might expect the outdated music and outfits, buying the workout from late 1980s.
Yes, it's a bit stuck in the 80's, but it's a GREAT video
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Totally CHEESY!!!
Kathy incorporates some good exercise moves for someone who is in average shape, but the workout outfits & her style is TOTALLY outdated! For someone in their 20's or even in their early 30's you might not be able to tolerate the CHEESINESS! ... Read more

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irritating but effective
This video used to be the only one available for pregnant people. I have used it for three pregnancies, including my current one which is a twin pregnancy. The music is elevator Glori Estefan. Denise is a little too perky for the hormonal, the moves are dated and the costumes are ridiculous. That being said, it's great for begining exercisers or off days for those who are too tired for anything more intense. There are some weak toning exercises for the core and lower body after the 20 minute cardio segment. You could always put it on mute and listen to better music!

Not if you're familiar with aerobics
This tape is ok for beginners (she takes time to explain proper positions, etc.) but I found it less than rewarding. Walking around while pumping your arms would have been as effective and cost much less!

Good pregnancy and follow-up workout
I used this workout all through my pregnancy, clear up until a couple days before delivery. It was enough of a workout to get the blood pumping, but without raising my heart beat up past what doctors say is safe during pregnancy. Ask your doctor before doing the floor work portion of the workout in the last trimester though. This is a slower paced workout, but really helps keep problems like high blood pressure, weight gain and other pregnancy related problems to a minimum.
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great for back pain
a great help if your back is bugging you from your pregnancy- great poses for stretching & relaxation. I do it everyday! ... Read more

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Love this video
I absolutely love this video.I am a very active person and usually get bored really easily by workout videos. I especially hate it when the choreography is repetitive and boring.
Thank goodness for a normal pregnancy workout
When I was looking for a way to keep doing aerobics, I turned naturally to Kathy Smith, whose tapes I have been doing for years.But the reviews editorially and from the customers were so bad, I didn't want to take a chance.I also do a lot of Buns of Steel work outs from the 90s, and so when I saw there was a pregnancy tape, I decided to give it a try.The moves are fun and she adds on so you don't get bored.She also does a section of lunges, squats and some stomach work.I think it is a great 40 minutes.Plus the people in the video are really pregnant!!!
Worth It
I really liked this video. It definitely made my thighs sore, so I knew it was working! Worth the money. ... Read more

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Good pilates and excellent instruction
I used to do the Method with Jennifer Kries and therefore was bummed when I could no longer do Pilates on my back after four months.So I bought this DVD and it has been really fabulous.You don't need all the toys like the ball (just squeeze your legs against your own resistence) and I don't really use a bar for balance.Her weights section is excellent, and sometimes I even use 5 lb weights in some of them to maximize my workout.Also, on the main menu, you can go right to the workout and don't have to speed through the long winded introduction of some of the instructors (how much do you need to hear about the well being of your baby?)
Great Mix
This is a wonderful mix of yoga and pilates that really helped me stay in shape during my pregnancy. And after birth, I was able to lose weight quickly and continued to use the moves I learned with the video. The instructors are really easy to understand and the moves are easy on a pregnant body! ... Read more

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Fabulous 'before, during and after' pregnancy workout.
I have experienced the effects of using this video before, during and after pregnancy. It is fabulous. Truly, it is a workout that can be used anytime. Perfect for all stages of pregnancy and it will get you back in shape after the baby and keep you there. I give it my highest recommendation.

The best video of it's type.
I own several Pilates videos like this - this is definately the best one I have seen so far.Easy to understand and follow.Great instruction - and is divided into 5 seperate workouts so does not get old.Also has by far the most professional look to it. Strongly recommend. ... Read more

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Humorous for couples with infertility
Almost Pregnant is particularly humorous for couples who are experiencing problems with infertility. ... Read more

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An obliging father-to-be performs head-to-toe (actually, toe-to-head)massage on his appreciative partner in this too-good-to-be-true instructionalvideo. Still, it's worth a shot at guilting your partner into one of the threemassages described in detail by massage therapist Michelle Kluck as the coupledemonstrates each stroke. Much of the 25-minute video is dedicated to the feetand legs, as Kluck emphasizes the therapeutic benefit on the onslaught ofsymptoms a pregnant woman deals with in these body parts--leg cramps, edema,varicose veins, stretch marks, and such. Time is also spent on a back andshoulder massage and one for the head and neck. Kluck outlines the specialconditions of a prenatal rubdown (no lying on the back or stomach, etc.) and on- screen graphics pop up to show reflexology points and a cutaway view of thepregnant body. Kluck asserts that massage can prevent many prenatal ailmentswithout backing up her claim, but you don't have to tell your partner that part.Read more

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Fabulous Pregnancy Massage!
I loved this video.My husband found it very easy to follow and he gave me a wonderful massage on my legs & feet, back & shoulders and my head & neck.The music was very relaxing and the techniques were clear and easy to understand.I felt great and he was so happy to bring me some relief during my last few months of pregnancy.I highly recommend this video to all pregnant couples! ... Read more

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irritating but effective
This video used to be the only one available for pregnant people. I have used it for three pregnancies, including my current one which is a twin pregnancy. The music is elevator Glori Estefan. Denise is a little too perky for the hormonal, the moves are dated and the costumes are ridiculous. That being said, it's great for begining exercisers or off days for those who are too tired for anything more intense. There are some weak toning exercises for the core and lower body after the 20 minute cardio segment. You could always put it on mute and listen to better music!

Not if you're familiar with aerobics
This tape is ok for beginners (she takes time to explain proper positions, etc.) but I found it less than rewarding. Walking around while pumping your arms would have been as effective and cost much less!

Good pregnancy and follow-up workout
I used this workout all through my pregnancy, clear up until a couple days before delivery. It was enough of a workout to get the blood pumping, but without raising my heart beat up past what doctors say is safe during pregnancy. Ask your doctor before doing the floor work portion of the workout in the last trimester though. This is a slower paced workout, but really helps keep problems like high blood pressure, weight gain and other pregnancy related problems to a minimum.
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Horrid!
Stilted instructor.Annoying music.*This* from the entertainment capital of the world?Why is this on DVD when it doesn't let me skip past all the annoying intros?Instructions are delivered separately from the exercises themselves, and after three of the exercises, I gave up and threw it away.I have taken several pilates classes over the years, and this one is awful.

Just asked my doctor
I bought this tape and was surprised to find that the majority of it took place while lying on one's back. I asked my doctor (this was in Spetember 2004) and she said I should DEFINITELY not use it. So I don't. What a waste of money.

Very good, calm workout
Ok. First of all, the routine is a little boring. So, if you are a fitness nut who used to doing Taebo and spinning, then you may fall asleep. But for most of us pregnant women, I think its great.
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The burn is worth the rewards!
I could not believe how well this video works on the abs! I felt the burn immediately, and noticed that I was holding myself with better posture after the first workout. After having done the video only a few times, I can tell a difference already.

A very useable video for a new mother
I love the way that this video is broken into 4 segments. It makes it possible for me to excercize regularly without feeling bad that I can not do an entire tape at one time. Just wonderful
I really liked this video. It was a bit tough right after the baby was born. But it got better, because the video is set up for you to get stronger gradually. And contrary to the title, it helps strengthen your abs, legs, and buns! A good purchase. ... Read more

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Childbirth educator Sherry Turney is a cheerful and knowledgeable guide to the complex--and sometimes intimidating--world of labor and birth. In this four-hour tape, she teaches her two-day course to an actual class, covering signs and stages of labor, exercise and breathing during labor, and hospital procedures for vaginal and cesarean deliveries. She uses a variety of helpful props--including charts, fetal and pelvic models, and often, herself--to demonstrate the various aspects of childbirth. As a Read more

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Informative without scare techniques!!
This video was AWESOME!! Sherry Turney the instructor is so down to earth and real that you feel like you know her!I learned so much and I feel like she presented all of the material in a way that was really open and not intimidating or scary.I HIGHLY recommend this video.I wish Sherry lived close to me because I would love her to help my husband and I on our big day.This video is a must see for first time moms!

After seeing all that's out there:
Due to timing problems I was unable to attend regular childbirth classes. I bought and watched every Childbirth class I could find. Labor of love, although not the most popular, was the most informative. This was esspecially true for my coach! The massage techniques were wonderful (Add some cocoa butter and make the touches -firm-) I would have never gotten through without them. Unlike alot of the films out their, Sherry (I admit she -does- have an annoying voice) gets down on the floor and shows you what shes talking about...she dosen't use those pelvis models alone.

Buyer beware of whom?
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Needs update
I am a longtime fan of Yoga Zone products, so when I received the pregnancy video, I was a bit disappointed to find that it wasn't to the caliber of the Yoga Zone Videos I am used to.It was obviously a low-budget film, and probably filmed some time in the early 80's (the gray headed yoga master Alan Finger actually has brown hair in this video!)in what looks to be the couples home.Having said this, the instruction on form is very good, as it always is with Yoga Zone, especially for 1st timers to yoga.Yoga Zone, please make an update!!

Great instructions
I used this DVD and ZenMama almost daily toward the end of my pregnany.Since I was new at yoga, it was really helpful to have Alan give specific directions about form.I know that practicing yoga helped me during delivery.For variety, I had ZenMama.I recommend this DVD highly.

yadda yadda yadda
I had heard really good things about Yoga Zone, so it was with a high degree of anticipation that i popped the video to watch. The narrator blathers on and on, while his wife acts like a Stepford Wife, exclaiming as non-sequiturs how well she feels.When you're done with the tape the first thing you feel is mental fatigue.This video cannot be watched more than twice (I tried).He seems to be a nag and she seems to be brainless. ... Read more

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Don't bother, this video is out dated
It looks as though this video is made in the 70s, and the content seems to stuck in the 70s as well.Examples of the outdated info. in this video include: All doctors still give episiotimies, and Sex the last 6 weeks ofpregnancy is forbidden.We couldn't have been more disappointed with thisvideo.I would recommend the "Labor of Love" video instead.Itis instructive, modern and moves at a good pace. ... Read more

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Instructor Lisa Stone developed this physically demanding buteasy-to-follow prenatal exercise program during her own pregnancies. Shebegins the 57-minute tape by going over the ACOG (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists) safety guidelines in detail, and then begins the 44-minute workout with a warm-up filled with familiarsteps: step-touch, hamstring curls, grapevine. Stone's three 7-minute stepsegments are conducted with several other pregnant women in the background,including one in her ninth month who demonstrates versions of all theexercises without a step. The lower-body conditioning is done with the stepor a chair, and an exercise band would be helpful. She conducts the abdominalwork on the floor and includes Kegels and gluteal work, followed by cool-downstretches and relaxation. Stone's tape has a visual twist: instead of theusual sterile studio, she taped her workout in a huge room withhardwood floors and an enormous (unlit) fireplace. After the workout, thegroup gathers for a Q&A with an informative (if stiff and overrehearsed) ob-gynon the benefits and limitations of exercise during pregnancy. Read more

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former Advanced Stepper - Very Good Workout
I am 27 weeeks pregnant.A former aerobics instructor who loved very advanced step routines.Now, several years later, I am having a great week when I exercise 3x a week.So, I am not in tip top shape, but good enough.
Boring, poor sound , not for beginners.
This video is not for beginners I even tried modifying it myself but it didn't work. Lisa doesn't consider the fact that you are working mirrored to her wich makes it very difficult to keep up with. Also she looks very pregnant on the cover but in the video I don't even think she is. The sound was horrible and annoying her voice has this echoing sound that drove me nuts. I would recommend for everyone beg.to adv. the Kathy Smith Pregnancy Workout and Leisa Hart's Fitmamma both are way better. The only reason I gave this video two stars is because the lower body toning was great. And this might be good for advanced people.

Okay, but poor sound quality
I thought the workout was challenging and very adjustable, but the production quality was poor. The workout got my heart racing, and I was able to use this video through my second trimester. I also noticed that the instructor got off tempo at times. ... Read more

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I love this workout.
My baby is 6 months old and I am still trying to get back into shape.I am a swimmer without the time to swim now, and this Pilates video is the only exercise that I've ever found to almost replace swimming.It moves quickly and gets my blood moving, while challenging my abdominal and leg muscles.It is intense but goes so quickly that it's more energizing than draining.I am excited to find a workout that doesn't aggrevate my bad knee and shoulder, and that requires little gear.
Good Pilates, but not tailored for post-pregnancy
This video is perfectly good as a normal Pilates workout, but it does not seem to be tailored at all for after pregnancy.Melinda does not suggest any variations for women with abdominal wall separation or C-section (though there is a small section at the end of the video of exercises that can be done in bed after a C-section, the one pregnancy-oriented section of the video).The primary workout seems quite rigorous for immediately post-birth, especially with no modifications suggested.The intro says that this workout should not be done until at least 4-6 weeks postpartum, which makes sense given its rigor.But then the cover shows a perfectly skinny Melinda, with the headline, "Look at her now!... Just 8 weeks after Melinda gave birth..."Has perfectly skinny, toned Melinda really only been doing her workout for two weeks?I was looking for a video which would show me a gradual way back to fitness, with appropriate modifications, and this video does not do it at all.I began my pregnancy extremely strong (I'm a professional dancer), but I have abdominal wall separation, and I need a sensible, gradual way to get my strength back, not a full-on Pilates workout with a video cover that claims that a perfect body can be had in a couple of weeks after recovery.

Melinda Bryan Knows Her Stuff!!
This video is amazing and works immediately!I was not a workout fanatic after I had my baby and was hoping the pounds and inches would fall off by themselves.It didn't happen, so I tried this video-under 20 minutes, no sweating, and only 3 times a week!I found it to work after only 4 times.BEWARE-it is doing more than you think, and I even overdid it one time.Thanks Melinda!I feel and look great! ... Read more

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There's an expanding choice of pregnancy workout videos out there, and National Aerobics medalist Aileen Sheron offers this 64-minute tape for women with some dance experience who want to try some challenging steps. In other words, if anything more complicated than the grapevine trips you up, you'll want to look elsewhere. After a brief explanation of her credentials and the benefits and precautions of exercising while pregnant, Sheron launches into a 50-minute workout that includes two warm-up sections, three aerobic sets, three strengthening sections, and a warm-down stretch before her relaxation segment. Instead of floor work, Sheron demonstrates leg work and other resistance exercises using a chair and an exercise band, included with the video. Her aerobic sections involve combinations of several dance steps (Charleston, cross step, cha cha, etc.) and require more room than some exercise tapes do. (A small family room may not accommodate.) Sheron's strenuous workout is followed by her six-minute interview with a physician expert on prenatal exercise. In addition, a pamphlet detailing the recommendations of the American College of Obstreticians and Gynecologists and warnings on prenatal and postnatal exercise is enclosed with the video. Read more

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I love this workout! challenging yet fun and safe
I am an avid exerciser...I found this workout, fun , safe and even relaxing at the end. Its challenging and provides a great neck to toe (literally) workout. I will probably do the workout even after pregnancy.I love the band work and the relaxation segment.

Finally--a challenging pregnancy workout
If you were a regular exerciser before getting pregnant and are looking to keep up the pace somewhat, this exercise video is a good place to start. It's not intense to the point of being dangerous, but it does keep you moving for a good while and help you work up a light sweat. The instructor tells you what to look out for in the beginning, but doesn't talk to you like you're a medical patient all the time, like in a lot of other pregnancy videos. There's a brisk warm-up and stretch in the beginning, then 3 fun sections of aerobics (I thought the moves were easy to catch onto after seeing the video 1 or 2 times), then leg work, arm work and abdominals with the elastic band. I didn't get bored, and I think this video is a great way to keep yourself in shape and flexible throughout your pregnancy. I really like it!

Awesome Video!!
This video is great!I used it during both of my pregnancies and thought it was great for keeping in shape.It also kept my sciatica from bothering me during my second pregnancy!It was worth it just for that.I would definetely recommend this to anyone looking for a pregnancy workout video!! ... Read more

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New mothers with some advanced aerobics experience and a yen for achallenging workout will enjoy this offering from National Aerobics medalistAileen Sheron. Sheron loves constant modifications, rarely does the same steptwice in a row, and has a penchant for adding variations such as "funky shoulder"and "sassy hip." Her 42-minute workout begins with a warm-up beforelaunching into a series of alternating resistance and cardio sections. Theresistance training requires the included exercise band, and the cardio dancesrequire more space than most exercise videos, so stack the furnitureto the side. The floor work consists of abdominalexercises and warm-down stretches--much of it done while lying on stomach andback,forbidden pleasures during pregnancy. After a brief advertisement for Similac infant formula, Sheron concludes her 54-minute tape with a Q&A session with afemale physical therapist who comes armed with a pelvic floor model. Sheanswers questions about lower-back pain, foot swelling, and post-baby stomachflab. This thorough video should come with a warning: Don't let theimpossibly thin Sheron and her two svelte sidekicks be your yardsticks. Theirbabies were already 10 months old when they shot this video. Read more

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This video works great for me
I only do the cardio portion however.I use Buns and Abs of Steel (Post-Pregnancy) for the floorwork.I really like the exercises even though they took a few times to get the hang of.I love the fact that there is no jumping around but lots of variation in steps to keep it interesting.I began using this video about 1.5 months after delivery and have been using it since (almost 4 months postpartum).It is not too hard and not too easy which was important for me because I didn't want to get discouraged and quit using it.I have always had a hard time being motivated to exercise at home--not with this video.I would like to see other videos by Aileen Sheron.

great way to start after delivery
I have two kids one is 2yrs old and the second oneis 4 months old.I have followed the same workout both times and it is amazing how it works.I am already back to my prepregnancy weight.But i am not praising because i lost weight but because the way your fitness level increases and with one c-section i really needed that.

A good workout - right away!
This video was safe enough to do within a week of having my third c-section.The exercises are modifiable, and so is the intensity.The wide, flat, resistance band included with the video is a little hard to get used to, but is definately effective. It is nice that women who have had c-sections are targeted during some areas of the video. ... Read more

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Great Video, But Very One-Sided Concerning Vaccines
Overall, this video is absolutely excellent for any mother who wants to learn the basics of Baby care.It devotes a reasonable amount of time to breastfeeding, and does show a lot of actual breastfeeding footage (which many feel is inappropriate for husbands and children to see).
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