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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.
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96 of 96 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Those who are somewhat new to working out and want to get some exercise to look and/or feel better during pregnancy will definitely benefit from this workout, which is easy to follow and do. You'll feel refreshed and stretched after doing it. Exercise is the best cure for aching bones and muscles during pregnancy! And as Denise will remind you at least 30 times, "You're doing something good for yourself AND your baby."
If you've been more active throughout your pregnancy, though, you should be warned that this workout is basically the equivalent of the warm-up you would do before a non-pregnancy workout. You do a lot of the step-touch type moves that you would get in a typical aerobics warm-up. Of course, there's only so much you can safely do when you're pregnant, so a lot of the moves are repetitive and can get boring. But in the end, the idea is to get your body moving, and it does accomplish that.
I didn't get this DVD until my 3rd trimester, and I enjoyed it. I felt like I got a good, basic, safe workout. But I don't think the cardio section would would have been enough of a challenge during my 1st and 2nd trimesters.
If you've been more active throughout your pregnancy, though, you should be warned that this workout is basically the equivalent of the warm-up you would do before a non-pregnancy workout. You do a lot of the step-touch type moves that you would get in a typical aerobics warm-up. Of course, there's only so much you can safely do when you're pregnant, so a lot of the moves are repetitive and can get boring. But in the end, the idea is to get your body moving, and it does accomplish that.
I didn't get this DVD until my 3rd trimester, and I enjoyed it. I felt like I got a good, basic, safe workout. But I don't think the cardio section would would have been enough of a challenge during my 1st and 2nd trimesters.
77 of 86 people found the following review helpful
By Scot
Format:DVD
Hello...I was in great shape prior to becoming pregnant- avid runner and lots of weights. So, I really wanted to stay in shape!
I am really disappointed with this video. I am familiar with Denise Austin as she has been around for along time. BUT, she was so annoying in this video. Overly perky. Additionally, the cardio part barely reaches 20 minutes. It is very monotonous. I ended up turing on my own music to drown hers out. Lastly, the toning section. I think that the moves themselves are very good. Certainly a good way to learn pregnancy modifications. However, each excercise she does is so short! I would just be getting into it and then she would move on to the next one. So now I must pause the video to get an appropriate amount of reps in. I truly think this is a good video for a fitness beginner, who hasn't been excercising prior to pregnancy. For those of you who are in decent to good shape, I do think you will be disappointed. You can make it work certainly, but I am also looking for a better tape. OH! Plus you will need a chair, towel, 2 pillows, and light weights prior to beginning which I never saw stated anywhere until I actually started the DVD and was half way into it. I could have missed it, but just take note and good luck. :)
I am really disappointed with this video. I am familiar with Denise Austin as she has been around for along time. BUT, she was so annoying in this video. Overly perky. Additionally, the cardio part barely reaches 20 minutes. It is very monotonous. I ended up turing on my own music to drown hers out. Lastly, the toning section. I think that the moves themselves are very good. Certainly a good way to learn pregnancy modifications. However, each excercise she does is so short! I would just be getting into it and then she would move on to the next one. So now I must pause the video to get an appropriate amount of reps in. I truly think this is a good video for a fitness beginner, who hasn't been excercising prior to pregnancy. For those of you who are in decent to good shape, I do think you will be disappointed. You can make it work certainly, but I am also looking for a better tape. OH! Plus you will need a chair, towel, 2 pillows, and light weights prior to beginning which I never saw stated anywhere until I actually started the DVD and was half way into it. I could have missed it, but just take note and good luck. :)
35 of 38 people found the following review helpful
By T-Mac
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I'm a Registered Nurse who is pregnant with her first baby. This DVD delivers a low-impact cardio and toning workout that prepares your body for childbirth, keeps you in relatively good shape, and helps you "bounce-back" after you deliver. Although I can't quite promise the bouncing-back part as of yet, after having used this DVD a few times, I can already sense a difference with my posture, with my muscle tone, and also with aches and pains (much less in my back!). Plus, the workouts are divided so that you can either focus on toning, cardio, or Kegal exercises if you do not want to do the entire workout. You may spend as little as 20 minutes to as much as 45 minutes for an invigorating workout. Denise Austin's optimism and perkiness only added to my motivation to use this DVD most days of the week.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
It was exactly as I expected.
I have many Denise Austin videos and it's just what I hoped for. She talks you through how to lift properly and a little of cardio to get your heart rate up. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Kari Beckman
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great dvd
This is a great exercise dvd for those who want to take it easy during pregnancy, but also get some exercise. It is not too long & Denise is a great instructor!
Published 20 days ago by Janet Gonzales
3.0 out of 5 stars
Okay workout
This workout is okay. It is better for 3rd trimester. It is nice that it breaks up workouts by trimester but the workouts are extremely light. Read more
Published 25 days ago by Victoria L.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Wife thought it was stupid....
I guess there's a little too much late-'80s-early-'90s in this DVD...Wife thought it was no challenge and got annoyed with it fast. Read more
Published 26 days ago by AirborneLion
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not what expected
You don't even break a sweat. Not what I had expected at all. Such light activity, may be good for someone who wants to barely excersise or have never gotten off the couch
Published 26 days ago by Justme
4.0 out of 5 stars
prego
The cardio workout is only 20 minutes, but it has a lot in it. fairly repetitive, not the most entertaining, but it gets my heart rate up on days I can't get out for a walk. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Misty Lucero
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Workout
This is not a difficult workout but effective. If you are like me and tired almost every day of your pregnancy, this seems to be about all I can do most days. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jane
4.0 out of 5 stars
A bit too easy for first trimester but good for 2nd and 3rd
I was a daily walker before becoming pregnant and had taken different aerobic classes during my early 20s. I also occasionally did Pilates dvds. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Dave Marks
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good workout
Overall it was a good workout. Some other videos I have tried didn't really make me sweat, but this one actually did. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Beth
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good if ur morning sickness is gone
I love Denise Austin . At first when I was doing the workout I thought it was kinda easy , for about 10 min . It really gets your your heart rate up but low impact :) . Read more
Published 2 months ago by Brianna
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