Product Details

• Actors: Gabrielle Reece
• Directors: Bill McCullough
• Format: NTSC
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: Unrated
• Studio: ANCHOR BAY
• DVD Release Date: January 29, 2008
• Run Time: 150 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000YGGNEW
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #42,143 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Studio: Starz/sphe Release Date: 03/04/2008 Run time: 90 minutes

Customer Reviews

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Prenatal Workout Video, March 4, 2008

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J. D. Emerson (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gabrielle Reece - Fit and Healthy Prenatal Workouts (DVD)

This is by far the BEST prenatal workout video available. This is my second pregnancy and I wish this were available during my first. I spent lots of money on other videos that were not challenging enough. This video focuses on toning the areas that can get flabby during pregnancy: arms, glutes, thighs and abs with weight and strength training. These areas needn't be out-of-shape due to pregnancy. Because of this video I have been able to maintain (and build) my muscle tone and prevent the flabbiness, most noticeably in my arms during this pregnancy. The workouts are short (20 minutes) so I can fit them in while my son is taking a nap.
I found this video six months into my second pregnancy and even though the workouts are labeled for the first and second trimesters I am still completely comfortable with the exercises. I am currently rotating the 4th, 5th and 6th month workouts.
I am thrilled that there is finally a workout challenging enough for people at a medium to high fitness level. You do need a fitness ball, fitness band, and dumb bells to experience the full effects of this workout video but the investment is worth it. My arms look great and I am confident wearing sleeveless shirts during the hot Florida weather because of Gabriel Reece's workouts. Arm jiggling is sure to be banished for users of this video.
Being in shape for my first pregnancy really made my labor and delivery fast and smooth, not to mention my recovery. I am sure the time spent during these workout sessions will only enhance my second time and provide an even faster return to pre-pregnancy form. I just hope her post-natal video comes out by the time I deliver in May!

31 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars deceptive and awkward, February 21, 2008

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Karsy (midwest) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gabrielle Reece - Fit and Healthy Prenatal Workouts (DVD)

The description of this video is deceptive. The workouts are tailored month-by-month. The first workout is for women in the first month of pregnancy, the second for the second month, and on through month six. So if you're already in your sixth month, like I am, this video isn't very useful.

A lot of equipment is required: light weights, bands, and a workout ball. Since I only have weights, I had to improvise for the exercises with the bands and workout ball.

Gabrielle awkwardly follows the directions of her trainer. It doesn't seem like the two planned the workouts very well. Gabrielle appears to not to know what's coming next.

While Gabrielle looks gorgeous, she doesn't smile and she seems nervous and uncomfortable in front of the camera.

The workouts are very short, and I didn't feel like I accomplished much in the 20 minutes. It was awkward to follow, not very fun, challenging, or satisfying. I guess if you're looking for a quick workout, it'll do. But I'm pretty disappointed.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly the workout I wanted, February 28, 2008

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Smiley Gal (San Jose, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gabrielle Reece - Fit and Healthy Prenatal Workouts (DVD)

I bought this DVD when it first came out and I was nearing the end of my first trimester. I was looking for something that would be fun, work all the "zones", and be challenging enough to give me a good, but safe workout. Not to mention a workout that wouldn't take hours to do. This turned out to be exactly the workout I wanted.

I love that there is both a warm-up and cool-down for both the first and second trimester workouts. Also, I like that they have a ~15-minute workout per month, so you can do just that or more, depending on how you feel.

I personally like the casual nature of the DVD -- like the trainer telling Gabby to keep that belly button in and she responds that it is in. :) I also really like the changes throughout the workouts from using a ball to bands to weights or combinations. That keeps me more mentally engaged.

Now in my second trimester, I do in fact feel like the title of the DVD -- fit and healthy. I would recommend this to anyone who is already active and wants to stay strong as their baby belly continues to grow.