Complete Pregnancy Fitness with Erin O’Brien
Product Description: An efficient, supportive training program for the big day and your new life Whether you re a regular exerciser who wants to stay fit or newly committed to exercise for your health and your baby s, Hollywood trainer Erin O Brien offers you safe and effective workouts that can take you every step of the way. This box set includes both of these programs (also sold separately):PRENATAL FITNESS FIX While seven months p. . . More >>
This lady seems to think of pregnancy as something to fix and get past as quickly as possible. From her blog:
“The main reasons to continue exercising through your pregnancy include: 1) Less weight gained = less weight to take off after the baby is born 2) You will have a smaller baby, which is easier to give birth to 3) You will endure labor better. ”
Is she concerned about her looks or about her baby? I can’t tell.
Rating: 1 / 5
I could not believe that with no weight all, I could feel the burn. I also had my heart rate moniter on, and my hear rate was up there eventhough this is not a aerobic-type workout. It was great for the lower body, but did not have much for the upper body. But, the production is odd. I did not care for it.
Rating: 5 / 5
I started using this workout DVD fairly early into my pregnancy and loved it. It’s not a very challenging workout but is geared toward your pregnancy and what your body actually needs at that time. In addition to the DVD I walked 30min about 4 times a week. I had a very healthy pregnancy with healthy weight gain and I was very strong when it came to pushing that baby out! I would recommend this to any pregnant woman.
Rating: 5 / 5
I *love* this workout DVD! I’m 6 months pregnant and have tried to stay physically active throughout gestation, but I really want to make sure I’m in peak condition when baby’s ready to make her debut, so I picked up this set.
It wasn’t a cakewalk, that’s for sure, but I found Erin to be SO personable and easy to follow. I absolutely loved that she took bathroom and water breaks throughout the workout — how many exercise programs on DVD have you seen that don’t break for water? Pretty much every freaking one. So I found it refreshing that this one is so uniquely tailored to pregnant women. There’s a great range of movement and intensity levels, so I didn’t get bored and the 40 minutes just flew by. I can’t wait to try the partner workout with my husband!!
Erin was incredibly encouraging, and I liked that she was doing the workout in her home instead of some gym setting; it made it seem much more comfortable. She also spent time discussing how, especially now, you shouldn’t over-exert yourself, which was great — she wasn’t shouting about “pushing” yourself, she was constantly encouraging you to do your best and breathe.
With the great amount of information she gave me, I’m feeling really confident about continuing this workout program until my doctor says I should stop (if that even happens).
I would definitely recommend this to other mamas-to-be.
Rating: 5 / 5
I was a regular at the gym prior to my pregnancy and I was looking for something that would leave me feeling sore the next day. I’m 16 weeks along now and feeling great. This DVD is no joke! I’ve been using the DVD for a few weeks now and my legs and bottom are usually extremely sore for the two days following this workout. I’ve been doing the 40 minute portion of the workout and have been able to complete it each time. I have not tried the 20 minute partner workout yet. I would like to have my arms worked out more, but I’ll have to ask my doctor if I can add small weights to this routine. I’ve been to the chiropractor twice already for lower back pain but it seems to disappear after finishing the workout. I’m completely satisfied with this DVD and would recommend for anyone.
Rating: 5 / 5