Tai Chi For Expecting Mothers
by Warren Skeels
Canada
DVD details
Actor: AP Beth Hopkins-AcamporaDirector: Warren Skeels
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown)
Format: NTSC
Running Time: 90 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-12-16
Studio: Tiger Lily Media
DVD Reviews of Tai Chi For Expecting Mothers
DVD Review: Good content but technically flawed
Summary: 2 Stars
I've never felt compelled to write a review for a product before, but I need to for this DVD. I had very high expectations based on prior reviews that were posted, and I'm only minimally satisfied with my order. I own MANY exercise DVDs, so I feel I'm good judge of them.
The content of the video was very good. The instructor, Beth Hopkins-Acampora, gives good instruction in a very pleasant voice. (Despite the many wonderful reviews of Shiva Rea's PreNatal Yoga DVD, her voice ruins the whole thing for me. It's important that you like the instructor's attitude and tone if you're going to watch him/her several times a week.)
The set design in this video is also very nice with one major exception. Would it have killed the set designer to put some screens over the windows so we don't have to look at the buildings across the street or the parking lot next door to the studio? I found that very odd mainly because I've just never seen it in any other video; therefore, it was distracting.
The set design flaw I didn't mind NEARLY as much as the horrible sound and film quality. The picture is blurry at times and looks very "amateur", and in between Beth's instructions you can hear crackling and weird noises.
Also, the music basically played in a loop and never varied much throughout the workout.
This was no $5 video I picked up in a clearance rack at Target. I paid nearly $30 for this DVD, so my expectations were quite high. I won't be returning it and I'll probably continue to do the workout because it IS relaxing and soothing to the muscles and joints; however, from now on I will go back to buying the Gaiam DVDs that are consistently high quality.
Description of Tai Chi For Expecting Mothers
TaiChiBaby.com proudly releases this new Tai Chi DVD for pregnancy. Tai Chi, popular in Europe and Asia, is gaining U.S. media attention as a beneficial exercise alternative to yoga and pilates. Tai chi is non-impact, slow moving and done while standing making it safe and gentle enough for women who have never exercised and pregnant women in all trimesters.Tai Chi exercise has been clinically proven to counter balance some of the common side effects of pregnancy. It checks excessive weight gain, relieves back pain, reduces swelling in the hands and feet, and prevents high blood pressure. Most significantly, it reduces the incident of falling down, a very common and dangerous pregnancy problem.
Pregnant women who practice Tai Chi report feeling stronger, more energized, and less stressed about the many changes in lifestyle brought about by pregnancy.
The DVD contains a complete whole body work-out combining Tai Chi, self massage and deep breathing meditation techniques to strengthen and relax the body while calming the mind to reduce feelings of stress.
It is one of the highest quality independently produced pregnancy fitness DVDs released to date. It features: beautiful Feng Shui set designs; original Zen style music written for Tai Chi practice; three different camera angles and close ups for the best view possible; and a well studied, experienced instructor to assure you get an authentic foundation in your practice.
Additional highlights include:
A convenient option for turning the voice over instruction on or off;
Visual options for exercising with the assistance of a chair if needed;
A complete outline of safe conditions for practice with visual instructional diagrams; and
A special bonus features menu which includes a documentary about the history & philosophy of Tai Chi, the benefits of acupuncture for morning sickness, and more.
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