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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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15 to Fit Prenatal Fitness Designed for the Total Body

The 15toFit Prenatal Fitness Program DVD offers short and effective workouts that will strengthen the muscles needed to make pregnancy, labor, delivery and recovery more comfortable, regardless of your current fitness level. The program contains six 15 minute workouts that combine pilates, yoga, strength training, aerobics and birth ball exercises to create a pregnancy workout that is fun, safe and effective.

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Good exercises
I like the exercises on this video. The lady that leads them is a little weird, though. Sometimes it sounds like she isn’t sure what she’s talking about. I would have liked to have seen ahead of time that I would need certain equipment in order to participate in all the workouts, like a strength band, a medicine ball, what size weights, etc. Over all, though, it’s a really good work out.

5 Stars Rated as a Top prental DVD for a reason
I really enjoyed this DVD. Out of all of the prenatal DVDs I have used, this one demonstrated the most thorough understanding of the physiological needs and demands of a woman in all phases of pregnancy. The exercises are challenging enough, yet I really felt safe. My highest recommendation.

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2005 Lindsay Brins 2nd Trimester DVD

Moms Into Fitness is retiring this version of Second Trimester, the new 2007 version is now available. AS SEEN IN PREGNANCY AND PREGNANCY & NEWBORN. Research leader in SIU-E pre/post-natal study, Lindsay Brin brings you the safest exercises for your pregnancy. Cardio, Toning and Prenatal Yoga all in 1 DVD! 2nd Trimester 3-in-1 DVD (80 minutes) Lindsay and Candace (16 weeks) strengthen your total body to support the growing baby and ease back pain. Includes 2-25 minute workouts to tone all major muscle groups and boost cardiovascular endurance, and 20 minutes of prenatal yoga to relieve tension. Lengthen and strengthen all of your muscles with this DVD!

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars A Good Choice
I am currently in my second trimester and have been using this video workout for two months. There are two different workouts and a yoga session. The first work out is about 25 minutes long and I have not yet tried the second as the first is challenging enough to keep me doing it. You will need two sets of dumbbells. Lindsay has three on the video but only uses two, 3 lb. and 8 lb. I have been using 3 lb. and 5 lb. There are plenty of exercises for back and arms as well a variety of squats and movements for the legs. The workout has kept me in shape and, I believe, prepared my back to support the extra weight I have been gaining. The yoga is a nice cool down or good stretch and tension reliever, but as a novice to yoga I find some of the breathing only parts a tad boring. I recommend the yoga mat. One is used in the video and with out it my feet tend to slide on a couple of the poses.

There are a couple of negatives about this video. Lindsay is not pregnant and watching her smiling and bouncing while you sweat can be annoying. Occasionally a picture in picture box appears with a woman early in her second trimester doing the workout, but the box is small and pixels out on a large HD TV. The instruction is usually clear and concise. However, at one point Lindsay intructs us to throw in a pelvic tilt without any explanation. I have yet to figure out what she is doing, if anything, as it is not visible on the video. She also intructs us to do a Kegel now and then, but I knew what those were. The music is awful. Once I learned the rountine I simply killed the sound and played my own music which helped immensely with my energy level in getting through the whole workout.

Over all I would choose this video again. I feel like I get a good workout with out feeling like I am overly straining.

4 Stars A Fun and Versatile Prenatal Workout
I really enjoy doing this workout. The separate 20 minute yoga section makes a great cooldown. I also do the yoga on the days when my muscles are recovering from a more intense workout. This video is fun and while it is not too strenuous, I feel like I have gotten a good workout.

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Gabrielle Reece Fit and Healthy Prenatal Workouts

Custom-designed by Gabrielle Reece, her personal trainer Mike Monroe and approved by a leading OBGYN, FIT & HEALTHY PRENATAL WORKOUTS, safely and effectively condition your growing body by focusing on strengthening and stretching moves. With six 15-minute workouts, you ll always find time to work out. Stay fit and healthy while you increase your self-confidence and feel great throughout your first two trimesters.

User Ratings and Reviews

2 Stars Boring
Sorry to say both Gabi and her trainer need a little more personality. It’s not only a slow workout, but they are boring. I’ve tried 3 of the 6 workouts and haven’t been impressed.

4 Stars great workout
great workout for the preggers out there just one thing I wish they would mention what kinds of exercise equipment that you need before you start, such as stability ball, weights, bands and chair.

5 Stars Awesome workout
Before my pregnancy, I was already doing core exercises, therefore had all the equipment needed. So it was an easy transition, since I was already doing similar exercises. I like how the workouts are only 15 minutes and move from one exercise to the next. I’ve also found that during the day I can easily do some of the stretches learned.

I feel great afterwards and get a great stretch. Since my husband is a physical therapist, he is always telling me how good posture prevents back pain. These exercises definitely help you focus on your posture and strengthen the muscles that support your back.

4 Stars Different workout
The video has shot workouts which I like. The videos are informative and give a good workout.

3 Stars Not as vigorous as I expected
I was disappointed with this video. The workouts are too short and it doesn’t seem like the trainer does enough reps. I’ve got all the equipment needed, but the pace at which we’re expected to switch gears is annoying. Gabrielle Reese has her trainer handing her the weights, band and ball but those of us doing it at home aren’t so lucky. I feel like I spend half the workout keeping track of my equipment. That said, I do think it has stregthened my back and abs and Reese is pleasant enough on camera. I wouldn’t buy it again though.

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15 to Fit Prenatal Fitness Designed for the Total Body

The 15toFit Prenatal Fitness Program DVD offers short and effective workouts that will strengthen the muscles needed to make pregnancy, labor, delivery and recovery more comfortable, regardless of your current fitness level. The program contains six 15 minute workouts that combine pilates, yoga, strength training, aerobics and birth ball exercises to create a pregnancy workout that is fun, safe and effective.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Rated as a Top prental DVD for a reason
I really enjoyed this DVD. Out of all of the prenatal DVDs I have used, this one demonstrated the most thorough understanding of the physiological needs and demands of a woman in all phases of pregnancy. The exercises are challenging enough, yet I really felt safe. My highest recommendation.

4 Stars Good exercises
I like the exercises on this video. The lady that leads them is a little weird, though. Sometimes it sounds like she isn’t sure what she’s talking about. I would have liked to have seen ahead of time that I would need certain equipment in order to participate in all the workouts, like a strength band, a medicine ball, what size weights, etc. Over all, though, it’s a really good work out.

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2005 Lindsay Brins 2nd Trimester DVD

Moms Into Fitness is retiring this version of Second Trimester, the new 2007 version is now available. AS SEEN IN PREGNANCY AND PREGNANCY & NEWBORN. Research leader in SIU-E pre/post-natal study, Lindsay Brin brings you the safest exercises for your pregnancy. Cardio, Toning and Prenatal Yoga all in 1 DVD! 2nd Trimester 3-in-1 DVD (80 minutes) Lindsay and Candace (16 weeks) strengthen your total body to support the growing baby and ease back pain. Includes 2-25 minute workouts to tone all major muscle groups and boost cardiovascular endurance, and 20 minutes of prenatal yoga to relieve tension. Lengthen and strengthen all of your muscles with this DVD!

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars A Fun and Versatile Prenatal Workout
I really enjoy doing this workout. The separate 20 minute yoga section makes a great cooldown. I also do the yoga on the days when my muscles are recovering from a more intense workout. This video is fun and while it is not too strenuous, I feel like I have gotten a good workout.

4 Stars A Good Choice
I am currently in my second trimester and have been using this video workout for two months. There are two different workouts and a yoga session. The first work out is about 25 minutes long and I have not yet tried the second as the first is challenging enough to keep me doing it. You will need two sets of dumbbells. Lindsay has three on the video but only uses two, 3 lb. and 8 lb. I have been using 3 lb. and 5 lb. There are plenty of exercises for back and arms as well a variety of squats and movements for the legs. The workout has kept me in shape and, I believe, prepared my back to support the extra weight I have been gaining. The yoga is a nice cool down or good stretch and tension reliever, but as a novice to yoga I find some of the breathing only parts a tad boring. I recommend the yoga mat. One is used in the video and with out it my feet tend to slide on a couple of the poses.

There are a couple of negatives about this video. Lindsay is not pregnant and watching her smiling and bouncing while you sweat can be annoying. Occasionally a picture in picture box appears with a woman early in her second trimester doing the workout, but the box is small and pixels out on a large HD TV. The instruction is usually clear and concise. However, at one point Lindsay intructs us to throw in a pelvic tilt without any explanation. I have yet to figure out what she is doing, if anything, as it is not visible on the video. She also intructs us to do a Kegel now and then, but I knew what those were. The music is awful. Once I learned the rountine I simply killed the sound and played my own music which helped immensely with my energy level in getting through the whole workout.

Over all I would choose this video again. I feel like I get a good workout with out feeling like I am overly straining.

Buy/More Info

Gabrielle Reece Fit and Healthy Prenatal Workouts

Custom-designed by Gabrielle Reece, her personal trainer Mike Monroe and approved by a leading OBGYN, FIT & HEALTHY PRENATAL WORKOUTS, safely and effectively condition your growing body by focusing on strengthening and stretching moves. With six 15-minute workouts, you ll always find time to work out. Stay fit and healthy while you increase your self-confidence and feel great throughout your first two trimesters.

User Ratings and Reviews

2 Stars Boring
Sorry to say both Gabi and her trainer need a little more personality. It’s not only a slow workout, but they are boring. I’ve tried 3 of the 6 workouts and haven’t been impressed.

5 Stars Awesome workout
Before my pregnancy, I was already doing core exercises, therefore had all the equipment needed. So it was an easy transition, since I was already doing similar exercises. I like how the workouts are only 15 minutes and move from one exercise to the next. I’ve also found that during the day I can easily do some of the stretches learned.

I feel great afterwards and get a great stretch. Since my husband is a physical therapist, he is always telling me how good posture prevents back pain. These exercises definitely help you focus on your posture and strengthen the muscles that support your back.

3 Stars Not as vigorous as I expected
I was disappointed with this video. The workouts are too short and it doesn’t seem like the trainer does enough reps. I’ve got all the equipment needed, but the pace at which we’re expected to switch gears is annoying. Gabrielle Reese has her trainer handing her the weights, band and ball but those of us doing it at home aren’t so lucky. I feel like I spend half the workout keeping track of my equipment. That said, I do think it has stregthened my back and abs and Reese is pleasant enough on camera. I wouldn’t buy it again though.

4 Stars Different workout
The video has shot workouts which I like. The videos are informative and give a good workout.

4 Stars great workout
great workout for the preggers out there just one thing I wish they would mention what kinds of exercise equipment that you need before you start, such as stability ball, weights, bands and chair.

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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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