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Crunch Yoga Mama - Prenatal Yoga

Expand your mind along with your body. During pregnancy is an incredible time to practice yoga to keep your body healthy, your mind stress-free, and to connect to your growing baby.



10 Minute Solution: Prenatal Pilates

This Pilates program is designed for all three trimesters. These quick and easy workouts will work and stretch the core buns and thighs and a bonus workout includes a postnatal routine to flatten the belly in no time.



Gabrielle Reece: The Complete Fit and Healthy Pregnancy

Pregnant with her second child, Gabby worked with a doctor and trainer to film 15 minute workouts from each month of her pregnancy as well as three months after her pregnancy. This DVD covers all 3 trimesters consisting of nine 15 minute exercises that are safe for women during their pregnancy as well as a warm up and cool down As a bonus, three- 15 minute exercises for women post- pregnancy complete with warm up and cool down have been included.

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Yoga Pregnancy Pre and Post Natal Workouts

YOGA FIT PREGNANCY Pre- and Post-Natal Yoga Workouts
Presented by Heather Seiniger: certified Yoga Instructor… and Mom.

Pregnancy and Mothering are some of the most challenging and fulfilling times in a woman?s life. An appropriate yoga practice can help us stay healthy, happy and calm, both as we prepare for and recover from our baby?s arrival. The 30-minute pre-natal sequence is designed specifically to help moms-to-be develop the strength, flexibility and mental focus that will help them not only in the delivery process but also in facing the new challenges of mothering.

The post-natal program addresses the needs of moms who want to get back in shape while also releasing tension and fatigue. This 30-minute routine provides safe ways to build core strength, as well as effective tools for increasing energy and reducing stress. Using breath and mental focus, yoga is one of the most effective tools for training the body and calming the mind. Led by yoga instructor, Heather Seiniger, women of all levels of yoga experience can work safely and will improvement with regular practice. Modifications are offered to increase difficulty and provide a more challenging routine, as needed.

Two Workouts on one DVD will help:

Control Weight Gain
Alleviate Back Pain
Ease Delivery
Get Your Body Back Fast!

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Love it!
This is my favorite workout in my third trimester. It keeps me feeling good. I attribute this workout and the others I do to the reason I am still so mobile and able to do things almost like I usually do. It completely loosens everything up. Say goodbye to backaches and all those other pregnancy aches. I really like the prenatal modification for sun salutations, it is much more effective than the versions on my other workouts. This is a little slow for first and second tri if you usually exercise. If you want a more challenging 1st and 2nd tri workout try Kira Landgolf’s Total Body Tone or Erin O’Brian’s Prenatal Fitness Fix. I learned the hard way to stick with prenatal workouts in pregnancy, regardless of how good you may feel. I tore a muscle from overdoing (tricked by the relaxin I guess) during a regular workout. It took over a month to heal. I haven’t tried the postnatal workout yet, I’ll add a review when I get to that point. This DVD was very worth it. Other good prenatal workouts include Shiva Rea’s prenatal yoga and Crunch Yoga Mama. They are good quality, I used them during both of my pregnancies. If you are an experienced exerciser, they are really best for third tri. Try the ones I recommended above for the earlier days or just go for brisk walks (Leslie Sansone’s walking workouts have been great too!)

5 Stars Great, quick yoga workout
I did yoga for stretching and relaxation fairly often before becoming pregnant. Once my doctor discouraged my regular yoga class, I decided to try a prenatal video. This is one of several I’ve tried and by far my favorite. It is only 30 minutes but still feels like a good yoga workout - you feel relaxed, flexible and centered at the end, not sweaty or exhausted. The queing is good and I find Heather’s voice relaxing. There’s also a postnatal workout on the dvd that I plan to put to use in a few months.

2 Stars Not Great
I bought this in my 3rd trimester and only did it once. I am a big workout DVD fan but this just didn’t do it for me. It was boring and I found it to be of poor quality and a little too “fruity” for my liking.

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Yoga Pregnancy

YOGA FIT PREGNANCY Pre- and Post-Natal Yoga Workouts
Presented by Heather Seiniger - certified Yoga Instructor… and Mom.

Pregnancy and Mothering are some of the most challenging and fulfilling times in a woman s life. An appropriate yoga practice can help us stay healthy, happy and calm, both as we prepare for and recover from our baby s arrival. The 30-minute pre-natal sequence is designed specifically to help moms-to-be develop the strength, flexibility and mental focus that will help them not only in the delivery process but also in facing the new challenges of mothering.

The post-natal program addresses the needs of moms who want to get back in shape while also releasing tension and fatigue. This 30-minute routine provides safe ways to build core strength, as well as effective tools for increasing energy and reducing stress. Using breath and mental focus, yoga is one of the most effective tools for training the body and calming the mind. Led by yoga instructor, Heather Seiniger, women of all levels of yoga experience can work safely and will improvement with regular practice. Modifications are offered to increase difficulty and provide a more challenging routine, as needed.

Two Workouts On One DVD Will Help:
Control Weight Gain
Alleviate Back Pain
Ease Delivery
Get Your Body Back Fast!

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Excellent prenatal workout
This is my second pregnancy and I am definitely out of shape. This video makes me feel like I can get exercise back into my life. I felt great after doing just one workout. It was very relaxing and the stretches were just right for being pregnant. the 30 minute routine is also a wonderful thing, because its easy to fit into my schedule. I highly recommend this video!

4 Stars yoga fit pregnencyit
it is a very good program designed for pregnant women. i practice almost everyday and i have already felt the benefit of practicing. i feel more relaxed and calm during my pregancy.

5 Stars Buy this!
This is the only video that I really loved doing while I was pregnate. It is easy to follow and not too difficult for a beginner or intermediate. I plan on using it again for the next one or loaning it out to other moms in the area.

5 Stars The best prenatal yoga!
This is a wonderful DVD for pre-natal stretching, and back & leg relief. It’s perfect for beginners. It flows at a relaxing pace and the poses are very comfortable and easy to do. This routine will leave you in a very peaceful state.

5 Stars Stretch it out in 30 minutes!!!!
I love this video!!! Im 8 months now & got the video about 1 1/2 ago, along with pre-natal yoga classes I do once a week, I do this video 2-3 times in addition, and find it extremely helpful in loosening up tight muscles and especially the hips!!! Its only 30 minutes which I like esp when you just need a quick relaxation and stretch! I recommend it for all prego moms out there !

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Denise Austin Fit and Firm Pregnancy

Congratulations! You are beginning the most exciting and challenging chapter of your life: having a baby! But that doesn’t mean you can’t stay in shape. With Fit & Firm: Pregnancy, fitness icon (and the mother of two) Denise Austin delivers an energy-boosting program that focuses on everyday strength, “perfect pregnancy posture” and reshaping your after-baby body! Breathing and Core Awareness: Stimulate your core muscles and elevate your spirit during this 5-minute preparatory segment. Cardio Workout: Give your energy a boost with this low-impact, fun, 20-minute, heart-healthy workout adapted for all three trimesters. 1st - 2nd Trimester Toning: Rejuvenate and sculpt your body from head to toe with 20 minutes of prenatal-fitness fun! 3rd Trimester Toning: Soothe sore muscles and maintain core strength with this 20-minute, refreshing workout that helps prepare you for delivery! “Bonus” Post Bounce-Back Workout: Bounce back fast with this 10-minute, invigorating routine that re-educates the abs for a waist-slimming workout.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars I can’t help it, I love Denise Austin
Denise Austin is perpetually spunky and happy and cute. I actually caught myself SMILING throughout the whole DVD because she was telling me to. Most of the pregnancy fitness DVDs on the market are about calming down and relaxing… yoga, etc. It’s nice to actually stand up and do some cardio.

The level of exercise is DEFINITELY moderate, but you can increase it or decrease it depending on the size of the movements you make.

I appreciate that the routines are somewhat easier than normal DVDs - and my pregnancy brain appreciates that, too. I also enjoy that there is a weight-training section.

I’d say buy it! Especially for that price.

5 Stars Great Video
I love this video. It is great for firming and toning while pregnant and can be used in addition to a moderate exercise routine.

4 Stars Great work out for all stages of pregnacy
You will use this video! I like it because it is low impact so I do it on the days I’m feeling tired too. It’s a great all over work out that will make you feel refreshed and energized.

3 Stars OK
The video is pretty good. I have a couple others that give me a much better work out. It was inexpensive and I would buy again.

5 Stars GREAT workout for pregnancy!!
I LOVE this video! The workout is not to hard, but it will definately get your heart pumping. Its not to long either, so theres no getting bored or worn out before you complete it. I have recommended this to all my pregnant friends!

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Yoga Pregnancy Pre and Post Natal Workouts

YOGA FIT PREGNANCY Pre- and Post-Natal Yoga Workouts
Presented by Heather Seiniger: certified Yoga Instructor… and Mom.

Pregnancy and Mothering are some of the most challenging and fulfilling times in a woman?s life. An appropriate yoga practice can help us stay healthy, happy and calm, both as we prepare for and recover from our baby?s arrival. The 30-minute pre-natal sequence is designed specifically to help moms-to-be develop the strength, flexibility and mental focus that will help them not only in the delivery process but also in facing the new challenges of mothering.

The post-natal program addresses the needs of moms who want to get back in shape while also releasing tension and fatigue. This 30-minute routine provides safe ways to build core strength, as well as effective tools for increasing energy and reducing stress. Using breath and mental focus, yoga is one of the most effective tools for training the body and calming the mind. Led by yoga instructor, Heather Seiniger, women of all levels of yoga experience can work safely and will improvement with regular practice. Modifications are offered to increase difficulty and provide a more challenging routine, as needed.

Two Workouts on one DVD will help:

Control Weight Gain
Alleviate Back Pain
Ease Delivery
Get Your Body Back Fast!

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Love it!
This is my favorite workout in my third trimester. It keeps me feeling good. I attribute this workout and the others I do to the reason I am still so mobile and able to do things almost like I usually do. It completely loosens everything up. Say goodbye to backaches and all those other pregnancy aches. I really like the prenatal modification for sun salutations, it is much more effective than the versions on my other workouts. This is a little slow for first and second tri if you usually exercise. If you want a more challenging 1st and 2nd tri workout try Kira Landgolf’s Total Body Tone or Erin O’Brian’s Prenatal Fitness Fix. I learned the hard way to stick with prenatal workouts in pregnancy, regardless of how good you may feel. I tore a muscle from overdoing (tricked by the relaxin I guess) during a regular workout. It took over a month to heal. I haven’t tried the postnatal workout yet, I’ll add a review when I get to that point. This DVD was very worth it. Other good prenatal workouts include Shiva Rea’s prenatal yoga and Crunch Yoga Mama. They are good quality, I used them during both of my pregnancies. If you are an experienced exerciser, they are really best for third tri. Try the ones I recommended above for the earlier days or just go for brisk walks (Leslie Sansone’s walking workouts have been great too!)

5 Stars Great, quick yoga workout
I did yoga for stretching and relaxation fairly often before becoming pregnant. Once my doctor discouraged my regular yoga class, I decided to try a prenatal video. This is one of several I’ve tried and by far my favorite. It is only 30 minutes but still feels like a good yoga workout - you feel relaxed, flexible and centered at the end, not sweaty or exhausted. The queing is good and I find Heather’s voice relaxing. There’s also a postnatal workout on the dvd that I plan to put to use in a few months.

2 Stars Not Great
I bought this in my 3rd trimester and only did it once. I am a big workout DVD fan but this just didn’t do it for me. It was boring and I found it to be of poor quality and a little too “fruity” for my liking.

Buy/More Info

Yoga Pregnancy

YOGA FIT PREGNANCY Pre- and Post-Natal Yoga Workouts
Presented by Heather Seiniger - certified Yoga Instructor… and Mom.

Pregnancy and Mothering are some of the most challenging and fulfilling times in a woman s life. An appropriate yoga practice can help us stay healthy, happy and calm, both as we prepare for and recover from our baby s arrival. The 30-minute pre-natal sequence is designed specifically to help moms-to-be develop the strength, flexibility and mental focus that will help them not only in the delivery process but also in facing the new challenges of mothering.

The post-natal program addresses the needs of moms who want to get back in shape while also releasing tension and fatigue. This 30-minute routine provides safe ways to build core strength, as well as effective tools for increasing energy and reducing stress. Using breath and mental focus, yoga is one of the most effective tools for training the body and calming the mind. Led by yoga instructor, Heather Seiniger, women of all levels of yoga experience can work safely and will improvement with regular practice. Modifications are offered to increase difficulty and provide a more challenging routine, as needed.

Two Workouts On One DVD Will Help:
Control Weight Gain
Alleviate Back Pain
Ease Delivery
Get Your Body Back Fast!

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars yoga fit pregnencyit
it is a very good program designed for pregnant women. i practice almost everyday and i have already felt the benefit of practicing. i feel more relaxed and calm during my pregancy.

5 Stars Buy this!
This is the only video that I really loved doing while I was pregnate. It is easy to follow and not too difficult for a beginner or intermediate. I plan on using it again for the next one or loaning it out to other moms in the area.

5 Stars Stretch it out in 30 minutes!!!!
I love this video!!! Im 8 months now & got the video about 1 1/2 ago, along with pre-natal yoga classes I do once a week, I do this video 2-3 times in addition, and find it extremely helpful in loosening up tight muscles and especially the hips!!! Its only 30 minutes which I like esp when you just need a quick relaxation and stretch! I recommend it for all prego moms out there !

5 Stars Excellent prenatal workout
This is my second pregnancy and I am definitely out of shape. This video makes me feel like I can get exercise back into my life. I felt great after doing just one workout. It was very relaxing and the stretches were just right for being pregnant. the 30 minute routine is also a wonderful thing, because its easy to fit into my schedule. I highly recommend this video!

5 Stars The best prenatal yoga!
This is a wonderful DVD for pre-natal stretching, and back & leg relief. It’s perfect for beginners. It flows at a relaxing pace and the poses are very comfortable and easy to do. This routine will leave you in a very peaceful state.

Buy/More Info

Gabrielle Reece The Complete Fit and Healthy Pregnancy

Pregnant with her second child, Gabby worked with a doctor and trainer to film 15 minute workouts from each month of her pregnancy as well as three months after her pregnancy. This DVD covers all 3 trimesters consisting of nine 15 minute exercises that are safe for women during their pregnancy as well as a warm up and cool down As a bonus, three- 15 minute exercises for women post- pregnancy complete with warm up and cool down have been included.

Selected as one of The Best Workout DVDS by Us Weekly – January 12, 2009 ed.

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Excellent video for the physically fit
I haven’t tried all of the 9 months worth of workout videos, yet, nor the postnatal workouts, but I can already tell this is an excellent video workout for the seasoned gym rat. My biggest question about my workouts when I found out I was pregnant was, “What can I and can I absolutely NOT do?” My trainer said she had seen women do everything they normally did until the day of delivery, which definitely did not answer my question. My doctor had different recommendations. She said I should be able to work out and talk the whole time, which is not something I could do in my pre-pregnancy routine.

I find that this video has it all - it combines the strength and weight training I was doing before in shorter and lighter doses with helpful recommendations for modifications for the pregnant woman. It includes a warm up and cool down for every workout. What you really need to know is that equipment is required for this workout. Dumbbells, a yoga mat, an exercise ball, and a band. There may be more to come; I have really only done the second trimester workouts so far. I am very impressed with the quality of the video as well as the information, and I highly recommend this product.

5 Stars great product!
the dvd arrived promptly and in great condition. this is a great workout program for pregnancy.

2 Stars Not What I was Expecting
I was disappointed there was no cardio. I felt that there were too many props which interrupted the flow of the work out, because of this I lost interest quickly.

2 Stars You need a damn fitness ball
This exercise dvd was a disappointment because it didn’t tell me in the overview that you need a fitness ball to complete most of the exercises, at least in month 4 exercises. I tried to improvise but it just didn’t work very well and was extremely frustrating.

5 Stars perfect for intermediate fitness level
I bought this DVD exactly one year ago as I was just entering my 2nd trimester of pregnancy. After the “I’m pregnant, I can eat whatever I want!” mindset helped me pack on unnecessary extra weight, I decided to take things a little more seriously. One comment said that there was no cardio - that is true. However, I would pop this DVD in AFTER a good walk around town. Also, I would try to do 2 if not 3 of the workouts at a time.

Great workout, I was usually sweating beads when I was finished. Yes, there are several needed props (3-5 & 8-10lb weights, fitness ball, towel, resistance band), but they tell you things you can use to substitute. I actually felt that they made the workout more interesting and fun to follow.

Anyway, I strongly recommend this - just don’t use it as your ONLY form of exercise. The workouts only go up to 6 months, but I was using this DVD right up until 40 weeks!

Good luck

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Denise Austin Fit and Firm Pregnancy

Congratulations! You are beginning the most exciting and challenging chapter of your life: having a baby! But that doesn’t mean you can’t stay in shape. With Fit & Firm: Pregnancy, fitness icon (and the mother of two) Denise Austin delivers an energy-boosting program that focuses on everyday strength, “perfect pregnancy posture” and reshaping your after-baby body! Breathing and Core Awareness: Stimulate your core muscles and elevate your spirit during this 5-minute preparatory segment. Cardio Workout: Give your energy a boost with this low-impact, fun, 20-minute, heart-healthy workout adapted for all three trimesters. 1st - 2nd Trimester Toning: Rejuvenate and sculpt your body from head to toe with 20 minutes of prenatal-fitness fun! 3rd Trimester Toning: Soothe sore muscles and maintain core strength with this 20-minute, refreshing workout that helps prepare you for delivery! “Bonus” Post Bounce-Back Workout: Bounce back fast with this 10-minute, invigorating routine that re-educates the abs for a waist-slimming workout.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars I can’t help it, I love Denise Austin
Denise Austin is perpetually spunky and happy and cute. I actually caught myself SMILING throughout the whole DVD because she was telling me to. Most of the pregnancy fitness DVDs on the market are about calming down and relaxing… yoga, etc. It’s nice to actually stand up and do some cardio.

The level of exercise is DEFINITELY moderate, but you can increase it or decrease it depending on the size of the movements you make.

I appreciate that the routines are somewhat easier than normal DVDs - and my pregnancy brain appreciates that, too. I also enjoy that there is a weight-training section.

I’d say buy it! Especially for that price.

3 Stars OK
The video is pretty good. I have a couple others that give me a much better work out. It was inexpensive and I would buy again.

5 Stars GREAT workout for pregnancy!!
I LOVE this video! The workout is not to hard, but it will definately get your heart pumping. Its not to long either, so theres no getting bored or worn out before you complete it. I have recommended this to all my pregnant friends!

4 Stars Great work out for all stages of pregnacy
You will use this video! I like it because it is low impact so I do it on the days I’m feeling tired too. It’s a great all over work out that will make you feel refreshed and energized.

5 Stars Great Video
I love this video. It is great for firming and toning while pregnant and can be used in addition to a moderate exercise routine.

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