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This no-nonsense DVD give you a safe, rigorous workout option for your entire pregnancy...you'll enjoy the results. --Pilates Style Magazine
Winner 2010 Parents' Choice Awards --SheKnows.com
Winner 2010 Parents' Choice Awards --SheKnows.com
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2010 Parents' Choice Award - Editors' Choice Winner SheKnows.com An inspiring classical Pilates based routine adapted for BUSY women in all trimesters who want to feel fit, healthy and fabulous! Section I Abdominal work Section II Lower body work
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97 of 98 people found the following review helpful
By V. Mcknelly
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I use this workout along with the Perfect Pregnancy Workout by Karyne Steben and Prenatal Yoga by Shiva Rea. This is an outstanding workout, and will tone your core and legs like nothing else!
The video is divided into two sections--a 15 minute abs section and a 25 minute legs/side lying series section. It is no-nonsense, and Niece is visibly pregnant while doing everything (apparently effortlessly) and guiding you through it. It's well-cued, and everything essential to doing Pilates correctly is covered. You can do this throughout your entire pregnancy.
The toning for your hips, butt, and thighs cannot be overemphasized. My legs look great, even though I'm 7 months pregnant. And you definitely feel you've done a workout--your butt muscle will feel like it's about to fall off during the side-lying series. I recommend you keep the remote close by so you can pause it and stretch for a longer period of time than what she does after you finish each side during that series, because you will be feeling the burn!
Bottom line: this is a great, safe, workout for pregnancy--with no fakey cheerleading, just solid exercise. Get it now!
The video is divided into two sections--a 15 minute abs section and a 25 minute legs/side lying series section. It is no-nonsense, and Niece is visibly pregnant while doing everything (apparently effortlessly) and guiding you through it. It's well-cued, and everything essential to doing Pilates correctly is covered. You can do this throughout your entire pregnancy.
The toning for your hips, butt, and thighs cannot be overemphasized. My legs look great, even though I'm 7 months pregnant. And you definitely feel you've done a workout--your butt muscle will feel like it's about to fall off during the side-lying series. I recommend you keep the remote close by so you can pause it and stretch for a longer period of time than what she does after you finish each side during that series, because you will be feeling the burn!
Bottom line: this is a great, safe, workout for pregnancy--with no fakey cheerleading, just solid exercise. Get it now!
66 of 69 people found the following review helpful
By N. Kaye
I have been practicing Pilates for over two years before becoming pregnant. Based on the reviews I read I ordered this DVD. Niece Pecenka is nice but..
1) She is wearing black tights on a black mat - not easy to see what she is doing.
2)All the exercises are done way to fast - not slowish and regulated but really fast - not like i do at Pilates
3) She does not rest at all in between exercises - not even for a few seconds before continuing - i was pausing the DVD the whole time and like i said i have been doing Pilates for over 2 years it is not rushed!.
4) The stretch she does after the lower body exercises is no where near long enough to be effective - a stretch has to be at least 20 seconds to have an effect on the muscles.
5) She does not explain any of the exercises properly (how your body should be placed which specific muscle you should be feeling/using etc.) so you don't know if you are doing it correct or not.
6) There are no upper body exercises to strengthen back muscles, arms, shoulder blades or posture - exercises all very important while pregnant.
In short a very good workout if you really know what you are doing, If you don't really know Pilates before I would go as far as saying it can be bad for your body (especially if you're pregnant) - I spent the whole workout telling the DVD to `SLOW DOWN'
1) She is wearing black tights on a black mat - not easy to see what she is doing.
2)All the exercises are done way to fast - not slowish and regulated but really fast - not like i do at Pilates
3) She does not rest at all in between exercises - not even for a few seconds before continuing - i was pausing the DVD the whole time and like i said i have been doing Pilates for over 2 years it is not rushed!.
4) The stretch she does after the lower body exercises is no where near long enough to be effective - a stretch has to be at least 20 seconds to have an effect on the muscles.
5) She does not explain any of the exercises properly (how your body should be placed which specific muscle you should be feeling/using etc.) so you don't know if you are doing it correct or not.
6) There are no upper body exercises to strengthen back muscles, arms, shoulder blades or posture - exercises all very important while pregnant.
In short a very good workout if you really know what you are doing, If you don't really know Pilates before I would go as far as saying it can be bad for your body (especially if you're pregnant) - I spent the whole workout telling the DVD to `SLOW DOWN'
48 of 49 people found the following review helpful
By Stacey
I was so thrilled to find a prenatal pilates dvd that is well produced and challenging. The length of this is perfect at about 40 min, and it is split into two sections, abdominals and a side and standing leg series. I love that the abs section is modified with blankets/pillows on an incline. The instructor and set are great too.
I plan on doing this once or twice a week to stay toned. Highly recommend this one.
I plan on doing this once or twice a week to stay toned. Highly recommend this one.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
definitely recommend!
Refreshing work out, not too intense but just enough to feel good and work your muscles. She recommends adjustments as pregnancy progresses, as well.
Published 2 months ago by Jennifer Marie Fromuth
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great DVD
I am 23 weeks pregnant and have had a perfect pregnancy so far, however my back has recently started to hurt, after looking around for a Pilates in Pregnancy DVD, i found this one. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Sam
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exactly what I was looking for!!
This video is wonderfully difficult. Being a person who previously exercised very rigorously before I was pregnant I was pleasantly and painfully surprised with how challenging... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Q. Kelsey
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great hip workout
I got this video to help my hips during pregnancy. It's a hard workout, but I feel great for a couple days after. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Chalese
4.0 out of 5 stars
First Baby Workout
I am pregnant with my first child and I thought this would be a great way to stay active since I knew my days at the gym were numbered. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Angela L
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic video. You can even use after pregnancy
I I love this video. I used during both pregnancies and have even shared with my friends. This video is even good to use after pregnancy. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Sheva N. Roquemore
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Good
Really nice pilates workouts for pregnancy. I did not find it difficult to do and have not done much pilates before, I had done a few classes and worked with a couple of pilates... Read more
Published 7 months ago by AC
5.0 out of 5 stars
Quick and effective
This video is great for someone who may not have enough time but wants an effective workout. You can do the abdominal series (15 minutes) or the side series (21 minutes) or both,... Read more
Published 8 months ago by mrsmihalow
3.0 out of 5 stars
All in all, an Enjoyable Pilates workout.
I've only done Pilates once before, and have also done some exercises during "body balance" classes. Read more
Published 10 months ago by manda8120
5.0 out of 5 stars
Don't believe the negative reviews!
I ordered this dvd with high hopes as I am in the second trimester of my second pregnancy and have been working out almost daily throughout. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Jennifer T. Garces
