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Redbook Pregnancy Workout [VHS]

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I am a believer in working out at home with videos. I have always worked out during pregnancy with a home video. Since I am working on baby number seven, I have used many, many pregnancy videos. This one was a dissapointment. They really could have done a better job at making it enjoyable. I was unable to leave the volume up high enough to hear the background music because the instructor was constantly off-sync with the beat and it drove me crazy. The routine itself was very repetitive and somewhat boring. I could only force myself to do the tape about three times. I gave it away to my unsuspecting sister when she was pregnant.

Redbook has definitely put the effort in to make an efficient pregnancy exercise video. Diane will lead you through easy choreographed moves that makes it so much fun you won't even realize the workout is over. With having an aerobic section as well as floor work, the workout is broken down. If you're a beginner or advanced fitness buff, this exercise program is definitely for you and can be done during any level of pregnancy. Great job!!!

I have tried several prenatal workout videos, and this was one that I was able to repeat on a regular basis. The aerobics section was easy to follow, and keeps me in relatively good shape without making me feel exhausted. It is definitely not as cheesy as Denise Austin's video and the women who are in the video actually look pregnant. The toning could stand to be a little more difficult; I like supplementing the floorwork/toning part of the video with the Buns of Steel 8 toning section.

This video provides a very low impact work-out that would be good for those who didn't really exercise before pregnacy, but are looking for something to meet the Dr.'s requirement to get moving now. If you are already in shape this video is boring and does not bring you to break the slightest sweat. The moves are repetative and require very little of you. It is better than nothing, but I prefer other video's I've tried.

I think this video is very helpful. I am in my 6 month of pregnancy, and it gives me a good workout without leaving me feel like I'm going to drop over. It could stand to be a little harder, so it's not that great if you are in great shape. All in all, it's worth buying.

I bought this tape at a thrift store ... it's pretty good. The music is outdated, but the moves are very basic. As a former water aerobics teacher I was able to follow along easily, but she does not explain or demonstrate more complex moves. Also, she doesn't always "talk you through it"; you see that she has changed only by watching closely. But, I do like that the women shown are at different stages of pregnancy and they do look like real people. Also, I find the stretching and floor work extremely relaxing. Would I have paid full price? Probably not, but if it were updated with new music I would consider another one....it helps me get moving and I do feel better than when I wasn't exercising.