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Denise Austin's Fit & Firm Pregnancy |
  Grateful for this DVD |
| As an Inter/Advanced exerciser pre pregnancy I've had an increasingly hard time with my old workouts since the first trimester (due to quite low blood pressure and a higher resting heart rate). Thank goodness for this Dvd. While I would have found it too easy pre-pregnancy, relative to my condition now it is perfect. I love how Denise reminds us to strengthen the pelvic floor and tighten the transverse abdominals at pertinent times during the dvd. The toning section seems relatively easy but still effective. I have enjoyed the whole workout so far. For those ladies who feel well enough keep up their inter/advanced workouts, I'm happy for and slightly envious of you! This would also be very suitable for women who have not exercised much before pregnancy provided they don't have health issues during pregnancy preventing these exercises. - posted by Christine on 4/8/2013 |
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| Great video |
| This video is a great pregnancy workout. It isn't too hard, but I always feel great during and after the workout. I highly recommend if you're looking for something to maintain your fitness level, but aren't looking for a workout to make you feel more tired than pregnancy is already making you feel. - posted by Teri on 2/10/2013 |
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| loved the dvd |
| every pregnant woman should have one! - posted by manu on 7/28/2012 |
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| good dvd |
| Only in the beginning of my pregnancy but I think this dvd will be great for the duration of my pregnancy. I would recommend this video for anyone who doesn't exercise regularly. - posted by Susie on 9/30/2010 |
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| Not challenging |
| I bought this workout when I reached about the 5 month mark of my pregnancy and previous to that I had been doing intermediate-level workouts. It was REALLY easy and didn't challenge me at all. Plus I personally found Denise annoyingly perky and sugary, but I've never done her workouts before so maybe it is just her personality. Or maybe the pregnancy hormones made me cranky. Either way, I hope to find something else for my next pregnancy. - posted by Amie on 8/8/2010 |
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| Only for ABSOLUTE beginners |
| This would be suitable for someone who prior to pregnancy had never worked out a day in her life. The cardio did not get my heart rate up AT ALL and the toning would not be enough to maintain my current fitness. I am five months pregnant and have worked out pretty consistently throughout this pregnancy (nausea permitting) and though I have had to slow down considerably compared to my pre-pregnancy regime, I will never waste my time using this again. Additionally, it irritates me that the warm up is included on both the cardio and toning portions of the workout. This isn't for someone with any level of fitness. I don't mind Denise, she is very encouraging. - posted by Melissa on 7/5/2010 |
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| Over the top |
| Denise Austen is aggressively cheerful, and frankly hard to take. The "breathing and core awareness" section is pretty much nothing. I liked the "cardio workout" and "1st & 2nd trimester toning" portions, but am not as keen on the "3rd trimester toning" section; too many awkward transitions from one position to the next (balance is an issue at this stage!) and distracting errors made by the participants. Overall, I think that Leisa Hart's "Fitmama" prenatal workout is a more comprehensive and thoughtful workout for my money. - posted by Tammy on 6/24/2010 |
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| Favorite Pregnancy Workout |
| I absolutely love this workout. It has been my go to workout since I got a positive pregnancy test and the fatigue set in. I do the cardio segment the most, but the 2nd trimester toning has helped keep my triceps from falling down to my knees. The segments are just long enough to give me a nice mood boost without leaving me overly tired. The DVD is also programmable, a good feature. - posted by f1mom on 6/21/2010 |
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| Love This Workout! |
| It's simple, to the point and effective. Like a few others here, I worked out at an intermediate/advanced level before I found out I was pregnant, and once the positive test came in, found myself barely able to walk the dog. It's just long enough to get me happy and full of endorphins, but not so long that I'm overly tired or nauseated. The toning portion is quick and easy, just enough to keep me from reverting to flab, not so much that I'm too tired. I use 5 lb. weights and it's just enough. Denise is motivating and just perky enough without being annoying. - posted by Hippie on 5/14/2010 |
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| Good toning section, cardio too easy for non-beginners |
| The cardio here was way too basic and barely got my heart rate up. But I'm only in the 2nd trimester, this could be great when you're in the 3rd trimester. The toning section was better and had some decent exercises, but was also a bit easy. All in all, wondering if this is better served as a 3rd trimester only video for any non-beginners. If you're a beginner just trying to keep moving, this'd probably do the trick. I didn't find Denise or her comments annoying at all. - posted by Hope on 5/2/2010 |
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