Erin O'Brien's Prenatal Fitness Fix
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Actor: Erin O'BrienBrand: Acorn
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 60 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-11-07
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Acacia
DVD Reviews of Erin O'Brien's Prenatal Fitness Fix
DVD Review: Great for at-home workouts
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this DVD after reading several of the reviews published on this site. I wanted a home workout DVD since winter was here and I knew I couldn't get out as much because of weather and demands of my current children.
Let me state that before I got pregnant, I was extremely physically fit and active. I exercise at a gym probably 5-6 times a week. I was able to run 4 miles a day and workout with weights. Once I got pregnant, I was able to keep up my physical activity, but once I hit 14-15 weeks pregnant, I could no longer run and I would get light headed when I was weight training, so I knew I needed to tone down the workouts. I walked outside from 16-21 weeks, but I started to get very severe round ligament pain in my abdomen as I got larger (this is my fourth pregnancy) and it would start up about 10 minutes into my walk, so walking was fast becoming a workout I could solely do for my exercise.
I searched and searched for pregnancy DVDs that would provide a workout challenge for me (so I could stay in shape), but didn't cause any pain or discomfort. Often, I would rent pregnancy workouts from mail/online DVD rental sites to test them out first. This DVD workout has become my new favorite type of exercise and so I bought the DVD since I do it several times a week. I don't get ANY round ligament pain (RL pain feels like severe cramps on the sides of your belly, but once you stop the physical activity, they go away). Erin's workout is challenging - in fact - I could not complete the whole DVD workout the first few times I did it - I could only finish 20 minutes of it or I would skip certain parts. Now, I can finish the whole thing and I don't get out of breath because she is really good at pacing and providing breaks - yet she keeps you up on your workout. You get some cardio - not a lot - but enough to get you sweating. You get a workout of squats, leg lunges, and kicks, but don't let that scare you away - they are completely doable for a pregnant woman and they make me feel really strong and able when I am done doing it. I enjoy the floor workout which consists of several Pilates-type leg lifts. There are some modified yoga stretches, but not a lot. All in all - if I do this workout 3-4 times a week, I really feel good physically because I got to workout, but I don't feel stress or strain on my body.
I will say that the video producation quality is more like a home video, but that doesn't bother me. She keeps it really simple - she herself is in a living room area of a house with the furniture cleared to the sides of the room, so it demonstrates that you don't need a lot of equipment or space to do this workout. The music is TERRIBLE so I just crank up my Ipod on my speakers and march to my own music.
The workout also contains a separate "partner" workout and she includes her hunky husband (Mike from Desperate Housewives). I just watched it for a few minutes and I found it cheesy, so I haven't actually done the workout - but it looks like a good supplement to the other workout if you want to adapt some of the moves.
Overall, this is a great home workout option - buy a separate yoga DVD for streching and stress relief, and try to get outside to walk, ride bikes, or swim and you have yourself a great balanced pregnancy workout program.
Description of Erin O'Brien's Prenatal Fitness Fix
"Erin?s a pro at fitness, she?s a pro at pregnancy, and she fuses these together for two perfect prenatal workouts. I highly recommend this fitness program." ?Ellen Barrett, M.S., bestselling exercise video star and author of Weights for Weight LossStaying fit and energized throughout your pregnancy just got easier. Custom-created by Hollywood trainer and Hollywood Mom ERIN O?BRIEN, Prenatal Fitness Fix is a unique program that quickly and effectively conditions your growing body. Modified Pilates, kegels, sports conditioning, and true-blue body sculpting seamlessly blend together in Erin?s two workouts. You?ll get it all: fat-burning cardio, muscle toning, strength training, and tension-relieving stretches.
The first workout?40 minutes long?is like an exercise class in the comfort of your own home. No special equipment needed, just clear some space in your living room. Erin?s a genius at keeping your mind focused, your body invigorated, and your spirits up. The second workout?20 minutes long?is for you and a partner. Erin and her husband, actor JAMES DENTON (Desperate Housewives, The Pretender), take you through a circuit-training partner series. It?s the perfect way to include others in your pregnancy journey!
ERIN O?BRIEN has 10 years of experience as a pre/postnatal exercise specialist working in elite fitness clubs in both New York City and Los Angeles. She holds several certifications, including one in pre/postnatal training from the Esquerre Fitness Group.
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