10 Minute Solution: Prenatal Pilates
DescriptionNo Time To Exercise? We have the solution for you – the 10 Minute Solution! Everyone can find at least ten minutes in their day, and we’ve developed 5 dynamic workouts that are just 10 minutes each. The workouts were designed to help you stay fit and healthy throughout your pregnancy. These compact workouts fit into even the busiest of schedules. Split them into 5 separate workouts or do them all together for one amazing, prenatal Pilates workout! Highlighted in the August 16th, 2007 issue of The New York Times, this DVD will allow you to modify your workouts to your pregnant body. Pilates For Buns & Thighs: Get ready to strengthen your lower body and get toned, firm thighs and buns – even as your belly continues to get bigger. Standing Pilates: For this segment, instructor Lizbeth Garcia reworked traditional mat work into standing exercises that help improve strength, balance and coordination – things needed throughout pregnancy, especially needed in the th. . . More >>
10 Minute Solution: Prenatal Pilates
Wednesday, 17. February 2010 19:30
During parts of the workout, the teacher tells you to be flat on your back–and all of my pregnancy books say that’s not a safe position after a certain number of weeks (I think it’s 16 weeks but it may be 20). At any rate, I wish she’d address that point in the DVD.
Rating: 1 / 5
Wednesday, 17. February 2010 21:18
I was excited to get this DVD so I could stay in shape while pregnant and also help my core muscles post-natal.
I started at about 7 months pregnant — I know, maybe too late. I could do the exercises, but I was worried because so many of them had me on my back. I disagree with other posters — I felt like I was on my back for too long and was concerned about blood supply to the baby.
But even worse, in the 2-3 days after doing these exercises, I was so sore that I was uncomfortable and grumpy. My prepregnacy weight is 120 lbs and during this pregnancy I walked EVERY day — so I was shocked that I was so sore since I’m not horribly out of shape.
My baby is 8 weeks old now, so I tried the postnatal workout. The instructor goes really fast, with no introduction, and her instructions weren’t clear how to do the positions right. She doesn’t talk about safety for exercising after you’ve had a baby — and that’s importannt. For instance with Lisa Hart’s workout, she’s constantly giving modifications if you’ve had a C-section, have abdominal muscle separation, etc. I appreciate that. But worst of all, AGAIN, I was SO sore (and am still so sore) that I don’t even feel like carrying or cuddling my baby. I am, but it HURTS my chest, neck and shoulders. Maybe if I kept at it, I would improve — but the experience is so negative I’m not going back to this DVD EVER.
I would NOT recommend it for an expectant or postpartum mommy. To be honest, I don’t feel the routine was modified for pregnancy at all. I just feel like the instructor happened to be pregnant and just did her normal routine to show off what she can do (because she is a professional fitness person. ) Not for the average woman.
Rating: 2 / 5
Wednesday, 17. February 2010 22:24
I purchase this product at amazon. com and it has a good services, it came on time, and good price and has excellent condition, and the dvd is really good exercise for pragnant woman like me.
Rating: 5 / 5
Wednesday, 17. February 2010 23:53
I’ve been walking and riding a stationary bike regularly since becoming pregnant (I am 14 weeks) and I felt I needed a little more variety. I am not new to exercising and I am in decent shape. I would not recommend this DVD to anyone who is not extremely familiar with Pilates before becoming pregnant. The Standing Pilates section feels quite safe and got my heart rate up, but after that everything is done while laying on the floor, which is against anything I have ever heard or read about being on your back while pregnant. I did not feel comfortable with that even though I used 2 pillows as instructed. Some of the stretches/moves are extremely painful and I pulled a few muscles that I really don’t think I should have. I had to stop the DVD because it didn’t feel right or safe in any way for someone who is pregnant and trying to keep herself and her baby safe. There are ways to get a safe and efficient workout during pregnancy. This DVD is not one of them.
Rating: 1 / 5
Thursday, 18. February 2010 1:15
I did not think this video had very good flow. The movements were “jerky” and i felt as if i might injur myself while performing them. I did end up with a sore back. I like the strength training, but have several other videos to chose from and this is my least favorite. I work out every morning, and feel i am in pretty good shape (especially for a 7 1/2 month pregnant woman) but did not feel very comfortable doing this routine.
Rating: 2 / 5