Customer Reviews

Summer Sanders' Prenatal Workout

5 star:		(148)
4 star:		(62)
3 star:		(18)
2 star:		(9)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

This is the ONLY prenatal video you should even consider buying. Trust me, I have them all. I went through so many videos in my first trimester and finished them saying "I'm not dying, I'm just pregnant!" Finally, I found a video that had different workouts for each trimester AND they actually left me sore the next morning! Keri and Summer make you feel like you are working out with your friends at home. They have several different intensity levels that you can do if you are feeling tired or extra motivated that day. They keep you entertained and most importantly, keep you in shape. My body bounced right back after my second pregnancy. Literally, within 3 months I was back in my normal jeans and I feel I have this video to thank!

After struggling for a year to fit back into my clothes after my first baby, I vowed to take better care of myself with my second pregnancy. After reviewing several different prenatal videos, this one seemed different. Let me tell you, it's awesome! The trainer, Keri, does a great job of providing different workouts for your growing belly, and gives you the option of an express workout. (Helpful when I tried to use the excuse "I just don't have time today...") I never felt winded, but still got that great "workout sore feeling" the next day. Summer's 7 month pregnant belly motivates you to believe, "if she can do it, I can do it."
I cannot believe how much better I felt during this pregnancy, and truly believe it was the reason why I had an easier labor with my second baby. I even worked out the morning I went into labor! I fit back into my pre-pregnancy jeans MONTHS before I did with my first baby, and I highly recommend this video for any pregnant gal.

I am 24 weeks preggers and absolutely love this video! I have another yoga video but I use this one on days I need a good workout and some movement! I love that it is broken down into trimesters and within the trimesters, there is a "Full Length Workout" (for days when you have LOTSA energy to spare) and "Express Workout"! Summer is so encouraging and is pregnant as well (which is always a plus, so you know they are dealing with the same issues). Her sis-in-law (Keri) is a personal trainer who adds some expertise to the video! The only things you need are a resistance cord, pillows, and a chair. The workouts are basic, nothing extreme! At the end, there is a great stretching section as well! You can't go wrong with this DVD! I just hope Summer & Keri come out with a post-pregnancy DVD!

UPDATE:
I used this DVD faithfully throughout my pregnancy (eventually stayed with this DVD instead of the yoga one)! I cannot say enough for the energy this workout gave me plus the 'feel-good' effect it had on me! After all was said and done (and a healthy baby was born), I gained only 35 pounds! Which meant it was easier to get back in shape post baby!! And I attribute that in large part to this DVD!! (Still on the lookout for a post-pregnancy DVD with Summer!) Can't wait to use this DVD again!! ;)

This is an ok dvd. I'm on my 3rd pregnancy, and get bored of doing the same thing every day. Having different workouts for the 3 trimesters was a great idea. The instructors are bouncy and whimsical, horsing around with eachother in a very fake living room, but if you mute them, you'll be able to stand it. What I like about it is that you get a great upper-body workout; lots of variants on push-ups and arm curls etc. (she does them with straps, but I just use weights; seems to work fine). I definitely feel my shoulders and arms get the goodness of it. BUT here's what I don't like: I don't really feel anything much in thighs or butt. I want a proper workout for whole body, not just the top! After I do this, I'm still feeling like I need to go for a run; which I guess is a bit much for pregnancy, but even a brisk walk does something. Not enough cardio. There's standing around, having sips of water. If I only have half an hour before the baby wakes up, I don't want to waste it watching people having sips of water. I don't think a longish dvd ought to leave one feeling not-quite-exercised. The other problem I have is that it's not in segments, and it feels slow. I'd rather be able to pick a fifteen minute section for upper-body, say, and just do that in combination with something else, to fit into my schedule. So: it's kind of useful, I'll do it some more times, it helps keep my arms toned; but I wouldn't get it again.

Hi All who have and are thinking of buying our dvd. Keri and I have read every single review and feel so badly we have let some of you down. All and all, I feel like our first attempt at an exercise DVD was a great one. We produced this ourselves...money out of our own pocket and tried our best to keep the production days to 2 so we didn't spend more time away from the kids than needed. Keri is such a fun and creative trainer and I feel like her workout is amazing. We do state that this isn't cardio...the best way to get in cardio, I found, is by walking or riding a stationary bike. After we shot the video, which we had so much fun doing...we realized that our "jokes" might not seem so "funny" the 30th time. We wish we had done a round without any talking at all. But, have you ever tried to do a 45 min workout without talking?? NO FUN! Anyway, lesson learned and if/when we do a follow-up, we will surely take all of your reviews into consideration. Good luck with your pregnancies...my kids are not 4 1/2 and 2 1/2!! Go get um girls!

I recently purchased this video as I am expecting my second child in January
I do not have the ability to go to a gym as I work full time and care for my 2 1/2 yr old. Sometimes, it is too hot to be outside so I thought the video would give me another option.
I currently use this DVD 3-4 times a week in the mornings before I go to work.

What I think is great about the video is there are three levels from which you could would pick.... 1st trimester, 2nd trimester and 3rd trimester and in those you have the ability to choose the original or express version. Original version I think is along 45minutes to 1 hr. The express version I believe is about 40 minutes.
I have been using this DVD for about a month and I do notice a difference in my legs and arms. The stomach is focused on as well as stretching which is nice.
They exercise a little of each and even though the pace is slower, I am sweating by the end. Traditionally, I do the express version due to time in the mornings.

The one drawback is Summer Sanders and this is not even really a drawback. Summer is kinda annoying and the banter between her and the instructor ( her sister-in-law) is sometimes annoying too.
In general, I would tell anyone to get this DVD as it is good for all fitness levels and I do feel very good when I am on schedule with this exercise.
Just learn to ignore the annoying banter and focus on the instructor and you will be fine.

Also, suggestion is to go find the bands they use---- I was using free weights which was OK but, there is a difference with the bands especially in the stretching section.
I think I purchased my bands at Marshalls for $7.00 so they are pretty inexpensive.

All in all a good find- easy to follow and worth the money spent.
Hope this helps!

I am in my second pregnancy and have been searching like crazy for the best prenatal workout video. Pre-pregnancy I was doing a boot camp video along with my elliptical. I was looking for something that would make me sweat, but safely. In my first pregnancy I did The Perfect Pregnancy Workout, but I lost it. So I thought a new one was due, I am learning easier said than done.

This video is ok but a bit long for silly reasons. If I wanted to take drink breaks I can simply do that at my leisure I don't need her to tell me to. This video workout could be condensed if some of the unnecessary commentary and plan time were omitted. I am going to find my other dvd and in the meantime I have ordered the 10 Minute Prenatal Workout. Why is it so hard to find a smooth, safe, but keep you moving dvd?

All in all, it feels like a good workout, but like I said its drawn out and it is quite repetitive. Everything I did in the beginning repeats itself 15 minutes later. Hope this helps you moms looking for a good workout like me.

This is a great DVD. It will give you a good solid workout touching in on every part of the body and you will feel it the next day.
I am giving this DVD 4 stars instead of 5 because I found Summer Sanders to be really annoying. I think she should have talked a little less. She was too goofy for my taste. The trainer was good and did just the right amount of talking. Also, they could have had a section on Kegals and breathing, but no biggie. This is a toning workout. You can get a solid weekly routine by alternating this DVD with a Prenatal Yoga DVD and walking 30 minutes a day.
I am very happy with my purchase and would recommend this DVD to others.

This video is amazing! I starting using it around my 8th week and am now in my 14th week. The video is set up into three sections: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd trimester workouts. Each one is different and each one helps you feel like you're doing something great for yourself and your baby. Summer Sanders is cheerful and informative, without being cheesy. The video is easy to follow and provides you with an excellent workout for each trimester. I recommend this video to anyone who wants to continue to exercise during pregnancy or even just starting out with a fitness routine in pregnancy. I hadn't exercise in a long while and was able still able to do the exercise, though I have to admit, I was so sore after the first few times! LOL My body quickly became used to exercising again and the workouts helped me feel better physically and mentally. I'm so thankful I bought this video. I hope she has one for after the baby is born too. If not, I know I could totally continue to use this video after my pregnancy to stay in shape.Summer Sanders' Prenatal Workout

This was a good whole body toning/stretching workout, but it is definitely NOT a cardio workout.
I am nearly in my third trimester and I did not break a sweat. I'm in ok shape, but not like I ran marathons or anything before this pregnancy.