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Erin O'Brien's Prenatal Fitness Fix |  | Actor: Erin O'Brien
Studio: Acacia
Category: DVD
List Price: $8.24
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Rating:  83 reviews
Sales Rank: 8960
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 60 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: ACRDAMP8822D
UPC: 054961882298
EAN: 0054961882298
ASIN: B000I2J6K0
Theatrical Release Date: 2006
Release Date: November 7, 2006
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Product Description
A variety of fitness exercises designed to make an expecting mother stronger for childbirth, stay fit and avoid unnecessary weight gain.
Genre: Pregnancy Workouts
Rating: NR
Release Date: 7-NOV-2006
Media Type: DVD
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 Just what I need to stay in a good shape at 30 weeks November 13, 2009
Sasha (New York, NY)
I rarely review items, but after having finished this video for the hundredth time during my pregnancy, I decided to leave a very positive feedback. Erin is amazing. She may seem intimidating, super-woman-like, when you watch her doing her routine for the first time. I personally thought she was crazy and wondered what her baby looked like when she delivered. But when I actually did the video, I was pleasantly surprised that she gave me just the right amount of exercise and energy I needed. I've been doing this routine since the first trimester. I'm 30 weeks along and not going to stop. I feel great and in a good shape. Don't be scared by the negative reviews.
Great Workout October 28, 2009
Shopping Mama (WV)
I have a lot of exercise viedos, but I wanted something that I knew would be specific to pregancy. This video answered my quest for a pregancy workout. I try to work out everyday. I walk, do videos, lift weights, and a little jogging. I wanted a quick workout I could do when it was raining or bad weather. This is a great workout for pregant women because the trainer is pregnant and gives you excerises that will help you with the pregancy. The video can be a little corny at times, but overall it is a quick way to get a workout in and also prepare you for childbirth. I would not say the workout is hard, but I would not say it is easy either. She gives you variations so that you can make the workout harder or easier (depending on your fitness level, or just your day). She works through all the target areas. The video has a parnter workout section, I have never watched or completed that section so I cannot comment on that portion. The trainer is very informed and easy to follow. You do not need extra equipment or a lot of room to do this video.
Excellent and safe workout. October 15, 2009
E. Kaul
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought pregnancy fitness DVDs with trepidation. I have never been much of a fitness fan. I tend to be a bit of a lump. But with my last pregnancy, I gained 80 pounds. As a result of being so heavy and off-balance, I fell and broke my foot, and spent my last trimester in a boot, hobbling around. I was in terrible shape by the time the baby was born, and it took me a year to lose the weight. I am not the type to be obsessed about my weight, but an extra 65 pounds (after baby was born) was pretty unhealthy.
My point being, this time I am determined to stay fit and limber so I won't gain more weight than is healthy (25-35 pounds is recommended), and I won't strain, sprain, or break anything as my body changes. I am at 20 weeks and have been doing this DVD about 3 times a week for a month or so now. At first, it was seriously challenging, mostly because she calls on you to stretch and strengthen so much, especially the thighs! But I feel more energetic and stronger as the weeks pass, have less aches and pains, and I think this workout has really helped. I intersperse it with other DVDs and styles to keep it interesting, but this is by far the best of the 4 I currently own, in my opinion.
Also, my husband and I are MDs, and the idea that there is anything distinctly unsafe about this workout is ridiculous. I have read that expressed in a couple of other reviews. There is no jumping around, straining of muscles, or any suggestion to lose weight or overexert yourself. This style of workout may not be what you like, but it is not unsafe, if you stay at a level you are personally comfortable with.
Oh, and the partner part is so fun, if you can talk your partner into doing it. I am lucky enough that my husband tries out all of my workouts with me, and we have a great time with the partner workout. I think it really cute to watch Erin and her husband interact.
 Great prenatal DVD - Not as hard as the other reviews said... October 13, 2009
girlygirl76
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was a little skeptical when buying this dvd because I was looking for a prenatal fitness dvd that would challenge me (seems like most pregnancy videos don't) but wouldn't overwork me to the point of being really out of breath and putting my baby at risk. Let me start by saying that I'm currently 19 weeks, and for the first few months I rarely exercised at all...mostly walking if anything. Before getting pregnant I was fairly fit, ran occasionally for 2-3 miles, but was anything but regular about working out. I was really worried when I saw all of the reviews from ladies who said they were avid runners and yoga enthusiasts and were unable to complete the workout. I had no problem at all completing the entire workout, so please don't let that disuade you. I would say that anyone with a moderate to high level of fitness will be challenged in some area, which is exactly what you want. Beginners may be a little overwhelmed at first, but would probably get through it within a couple of weeks with the modifications that Erin makes. I loved the low-key setting and loved that she used furniture that I easily found within easy reach. (No special weights, steps, etc.) No cheesy workout music and no ungodly insane cheeriness ala Denise Austin. Erin is very down-to-earth and keeps her voice very calm and level. In short, love this dvd!
Excellent workout...NOT for beginners. September 22, 2009
Jamnaz
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This video was in my regular rotation of exercise videos while I was pregnant. I would not recommend this to a beginner but I would recommend it to someone who wanted to maintain pre-pregnancy fitness. Even though I was in decent shape before pregnancy, the first time I tried the workout I was quite surprised at how difficult it was - there are lots of squats!! However, after a couple times it got easier. I was able to get a good workout without over doing it. I like that you only need the wall, your couch and a chair for this video. You could use a yoga mat too, but most of the time I just did the floor exercises without one (I have carpet). I did find this workout to be too much during my last month of pregnancy... I was having back pain and the workout did not help (nothing helped!!). Still this was a great video to have and I always felt great when I was finished.
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