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Denise Austin: Fit & Firm Pregnancy 
Actors : Denise Austin
Studio : Lions Gate
by Lions Gate
Release Date : 2006-09-05
Publisher : Lions Gate
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 1
EAN : 0012236201090
UPC : 012236201090
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 81 reviews)
List Price : $14.98
Our Price : $8.70
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Description |
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Congratulations! You are beginning the most exciting and challenging chapter of your life: having a baby! But that doesn't mean you can't stay in shape. With Fit & Firm: Pregnancy, fitness icon (and the mother of two) Denise Austin delivers an energy-boosting program that focuses on everyday strength, "perfect pregnancy posture" and reshaping your after-baby body! Breathing and Core Awareness: Stimulate your core muscles and elevate your spirit during this 5-minute preparatory segment. Cardio Workout: Give your energy a boost with this low-impact, fun, 20-minute, heart-healthy workout adapted for all three trimesters. 1st - 2nd Trimester Toning: Rejuvenate and sculpt your body from head to toe with 20 minutes of prenatal-fitness fun! 3rd Trimester Toning: Soothe sore muscles and maintain core strength with this 20-minute, refreshing workout that helps prepare you for delivery! "Bonus" Post Bounce-Back Workout: Bounce back fast with this 10-minute, invigorating routine that re-educates the abs for a waist-slimming workout. |
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Keeps you active! |
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I have always been very active. I am an athlete and I run every day. When I got pregnant I got this video to keep up my activity level. I really enjoyed it! It isn't that hard, but it does get you moving. I don't think that this should be the only working out you do during your pregnancy, but it can definitely be a good addition. I walked a lot during my pregnancy, ate healthy foods (sometimes a lot of healthy foods!), and I did this workout video. I felt great throughout my pregnancy, had an easy labor and birth, and quickly lost my baby weight without having to go gung-ho with working out. I recommend this video if you are an active person, and want to have something safe to do on those rainy days! |
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Easy and cheesy... |
This is not a challenging work out at all. The cardio portion is not long enough and barely had my heart rate up. The toning section is ok, but she doesn't do enough reps on any exercise.
I'm sorry to say this, but Denise is beyond perky and irritating through the whole work out as well.
This might be good if you're a beginner, but not a satisfying prenatal work out otherwise.
Why is it SO hard to find a prenatal work out this both safe and challenging???!!! |
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Perfect Workout for Safety During Pregnancy |
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Let me preface that this is "Geoff's wife" writing this review. I love running - outdoors or on the treadmill & was in very good condition. As my pregnancy progressed, however, I began to experience the joys of Morning Sickness - only it was All Day Sickness! My doctor was also concerned because my runs were putting my heart rate above their recommended 130-140 beats/minute range. (I was averaging 150 - and it was increasing as my morning sickness got worse). With Denise's workout, my heart rate stayed between 120-128 beats/minute during the cardio workout - just in line with my doctor's recommendations. I am 11 weeks now & feel really good after I finish Denise's routine. I was also impressed that Denise included the guidelines of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists & incorporated them into all of her workouts. This DVD also included 1st/2nd & 3rd Trimester Toning ... although there are not a lot of reps on the DVD, you can easily learn the toning exercises & do more reps to your own music after the DVD is finished. |
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Great moderate exercise |
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If you are familiar with Denise Austin, you know her always smiling, ultra motivated, and somewhat cheesy outlook. Sometimes this is annoying to me, but it works here. I bought three videos, and this is the one I use nearly everyday. |
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I love it |
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I do the workout every day I would reccomend it to any pregnant woman no matter their fitness level. I received the DVD sooner than I thought |
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