Customer Reviews

Leisa Hart: Fitmama - Prenatal and Postnatal Pregnancy Workout 2 DVD Set

5 star:		(16)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(5)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

I was already 5 months pregnant when I bought this video and it sat on my desk for another month before I actually used it, so I thought that I may be too out of shape to jump into it. However, it was a pleasant surprise to find that I was able to get through both exercise sections. The DVD is split into two sections, so if you're a beginner you can just start with the first part and then gradually work in the second one. It was difficult enough to work up a sweat, but simple enough that you didn't feel like you were hurting your baby. They also have stretching sections and a section to prepare you for labor. I try to do these everyday as they are pretty short and make you feel really good. I only do the actual exercise portions 3-4 times as week as the video suggests. I also love the fact that the women in the video are actually pregnant including Leisa and they offer slight variations on the exercises depeding on which trimester you are in. Leisa is a good motivator and not cheesy at all. I recommend this for all pregnant women wanting to stay in shape!

I have the prenatal workout video and absolutely love it. Leisa makes her workouts very fun and something to look forward to doing 3 to 4 times a week. I am now on my second pregnancy and am still not tired of the video. It is very helpful while learning to do the workout, that Leisa moves at a steady pace but still makes it easy to understand. I can't wait to buy her postnatal pregnancy workout too.

FITMAMA is by far the best pregnancy workout, ever! I have had 4 pregos, and have tried over 15 different pregnancy dvds, and FITMAMA is BY FAR the BEST. Leisa Hart is incredibly easy to follow, motivating, not obnoxious or boring, she is just the best! I love her style, and I LOVE the way she instructs. FITMAMA was fantastic, every soon to be mama should get FIT with FITMAMA!

I thought this workout video was completely lame. I'm holding out hope that the postnatal is better than the prenatal. I'll find out in a couple of months. There was absolutely nothing challenging about it. Especially the yoga fat burn. Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to lose weight, but I am trying to stay fit. Doing the same sequence of poses 6 TIMES and moving on to a stretching section is not my idea of a workout. BOR-ING! The only reason I gave it two stars instead of one star is becasue of the opening dance/cardio section. Cheesy, but effective in getting your heart rate up. This video needs variety - big time.

If you want a real "workout" get The Perfect Pregnancy Workout vol. 1. If you want real yoga, get Prenatal Yoga by Shiva Rea.

This workout was as I said just glorified walking, I actually think that if I went on a walk that I would get a better workout. But if you are really tired or just starting to workout and your pregnant then this would be a good workout, because there wouldn't be anything too challenging, and as always at least some movement is better than no movement.

This is a really fun workout video that I have been doing for weeks and am not sick of yet! At 20 weeks, I started rotating this and Denise Austin's Fit and Firm Pregnancy (also excellent) for a total of 3 workouts a week. I am now at 32 weeks and can still do the videos, even though I'm slowing down a bit! I'm still enjoying it, and that's saying a lot because I get bored pretty easy. I highly recommend this video.

I really like the prenatal workout in this package. I haven't tried the postnatal workout yet. The prenatal workout is just challenging enough and offers some modifications depending on which trimester you are in. The salsa dancing is a good way to make the cardio component enjoyable. The yoga portion is a nice way to stretch out the muscles that need it most. You have the option of doing a long workout for more "advanced" exercisers or a short workout for "beginner" exercisers. I bought a few prenatal workout videos and this is my favorite. I am more of a beginner at this point because I had been on bed rest and I am perfectly able to do the workout.

I've ordered this product after reading its enthusiastic reviews.
Must admit I don't share same impression ...
I've only tried the prenatal DVD (both Salsa and Yoga) and
it was nothing but BORING.
Same exercise repeated over and over again through the whole workout.
I've done it once and it was enough ...

Lucky for me I've also ordered the Tracey Mallett's 3 in 1 Pregnancy System
which was GREAT (I've wrote separate review on this one).

When I read the reviews for this product, I figured "great! a workout for lazy pregnant people!" Boy was I ever wrong! This workout actually MAKES YOU FEEL LAZY! The repitition is rediculous! I couldn't even get through the salsa portion without wondering "is she ever gonna switch to another maneuver?!" If you want a good workout, this isnt for you. If you feel lazy while pregnant (as I do) and just want something to make you move...this isn't for you either. In fact, I would recommend the Prenatal Pilates workout instead. I dont have a recommendation for a really good workout because I'm too lazy to do one. :)

I have tried several pregnancy DVDs, and this one is the worst. This is terribly repetitive and boring. She repeats the same couple of moves for 30 minutes. I get too bored with that. Too much talking and not enough working out. I didn't think it was that great.