how workouts should be designed
Added 11/17/2009
This video has 3 progressions that actually build on one another. I did part 1 from weeks 4-7 and am now on part 2. I look forward to doing this every day.
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Nice Workout if you have little time
Added 9/4/2009
I did like this video. It helped me get motivated to work-out again after baby. Each session is short and the three sessions build on one another which is nice. The instructor did not annoy me like in many work-out videos.
This video is toning only, we all know we must do some cardio to see the pounds really drop. It's been 8 weeks since I had my baby and I now use this video on tired or really hectic days.
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another good experience wtih Erin
Added 8/17/2009
I loved Erin O'Brien's prenatal video. I should have started this way before 5 weeks; the 1st phase is a little easy for me. I love Erin's videos-she makes me feel very competent.
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From a male's point of view
Added 8/7/2009
I am a male Personal Trainer that has a large clientele of females. Two of my clients became pregnant last year and they both asked me to keep training them throughout their pregnancy. I was a little apprehensive about that because of their condition. During their first trimester they both complained that I wasn't the same trainer, that I was being too easy on them. I was hesitant to push them like I did before. So I purchased Erin's DVD and watched it several times until I came up with a routine like hers. I appreciated the fact that Erin was about 9 months pregnant when she shot this DVD. They were both happy that it was challenging but not overly tough. I adjusted the intensity down as they got further along. I'm happy to say that one stayed with me for 8 months and the other for 7 months. Both babies' were healthy when they were born (however, one started crying when I held him and talked to him. I think he recognized my voice from telling his mom to do one more rep).
I'm now using Erin's "Postnatal exercise" DVD and find it very informative for explaining to them that their body needs to go through rehab before we start the more intense exercises. They both feel they are in better shape after these births than they were with their older children.
I would strongly recommend these DVD's to any expectant mother that wants to keep exercising through their pregnancy.
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I love Erin! I love her sweet, maternal, understanding, funny personality and it makes me keep doing the exercise. Love love love the streching section. Working out with her is fun, and I will buy her future dvd's eyes closed.
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Great full body strength workout
Added 11/8/2009
I was looking for a full body strength workout that wasn't too long. At 45 minutes, this dvd fits the bill. The workout covers upper body, lower body and abs. After doing the workout a few times, I've felt the most sore in my legs and glutes, a bit in my upper body and not as much in my core. I think adding heavier weights will make the upper body more challenging. (She also shows some more advanced moves to try.) If you were going to do this workout exclusively, I think you'd need to add some additional core work if you really wanted to work your abs.
A few reviewers have noted that she transitions quickly. This is true at times. But I'd much rather that she move along than spend too much time setting up each exercise. Eventually I'll be able to catch up. I have other dvds that I like, but the set up is so slow. I wish that all producers of exercise dvd's would realize that if you do the workout enough times, you don't need or want to listen through all that set-up time after time. Erin's personality is best described as quirky. I like her attitude and much prefer her style over someone like Denise Austin.
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If I Can Do This, So Can You
Added 10/17/2009
I have fibermyalgia and do water aerobics, but have wanted a workout that I could do at home when I wasn't at the gym. I don't like buying something I haven't tried, so I checked this out at my local library and had the opportunity to try it before I bought it. When I previewed this video, I wasn't sure that I would be able to do it; however, I was pleasantly surprised. I found this exercise video challenging and doable. I like working with the weights and doing the exercises with Erin as a leader. She provides clear directions and gives plenty of instructions on how to do the exercise, how to hold your body, and how to breathe. She also tells you what not to do and why the exercise is valuable for your body. You can select just parts of the video or you can do the whole thing.
I am a 58 year old person (and not in the greatest shape) who enjoys exercising to strengthen my body. I like the length of the exercise video and feel good after I finish the video. I recommend this because it has many levels of intensity and provides a challenge without going to the extreme.
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never received my purchase
Added 10/15/2009
I ordered this DVD almost a month ago and never received it. After alerting moviemars about my "lost" package, they just cancelled my order and refunded my money, stating they were having trouble getting items to my area - I live in a major city and find that hard to believe...there was no attempt to resend my item or fix the "mail" problem!
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