Whistle Stopper - Pilates During Pregnancy, Vol. 1

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Manufacturer: reForm Pilates
Starring: Niece Pecenka, Niece Pecenka
Directed By: Steve Forner

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Binding: DVD
EAN: 0853330001038
Format: Color
Label: reForm Pilates
Manufacturer: reForm Pilates
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: reForm Pilates
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2005-08-01
Running Time: 36
Studio: reForm Pilates

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Summary: Brutal workout
Comment: I was really excited to receive this DVD, since I wanted to add another pregnancy workout DVD to mix things up. I am currently using "The Perfect Pregnancy Workout" on a daily basis, which I love, but I'm starting to get a little bored doing the same thing every day.
Here are my Pros and Cons with the "Pilates During Pregancy" workout:

Pros:
- The instructor was not the least bit annoying
- The spoken instructions for each exercise were easy to follow
- At 36 minutes, this workout is not too long or too short
- Very little equipment is needed: a workout mat and three blankets

Cons:
- The lighting is very dark throughout the whole DVD, and the instructor is wearing dark, long pants, a dark, long-sleeve shirt, and does all the exercises on a dark workout mat. Do you see where I'm going with this? It's really hard to see what's going on. At times, you have to rely entirely on her spoken instructions, which thankfully are very good, to follow along.
- The camera work is kind of off at times. For example, the camera shows the instructor's face, while she is explaining and doing a leg exercise, instead of showing her legs. That's kind of dumb.
- I don't know how the instructor does it, but I couldn't do half of the exercises the way she did them, because my growing belly was in the way (I'm 26 weeks).
- The workout is brutal. I was able to somewhat struggle through the abdominal section, taking lots of breaks, but the side leg series was brutal. My hip hurt so bad, I had to stop doing the exercises. And it wasn't the good kind of hurt that you feel when you are getting a good workout. It was just plain pain. I almost couldn't get up from the floor because it hurt so much.
- At times, during the abdominal section, my belly felt very uncomfortable. I even experienced some piercing pain in my stomach, which freaked me out a little.
- Section II, the side leg series is actually 21 minutes long, not 30 minutes as stated.

This DVD got a lot of positive reviews, so I figured I was going to like it a lot, but it just didn't work for me. I hope I can return it for a refund and try a different pregnancy pilates DVD. The "10 Minute Solution Prenatal Pilates" DVD looks good. Until then, I'll stick to "The Perfect Pregnancy Workout" which always makes me feel great afterwards.

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Summary: Great Pilates Workout!
Comment: I love this video. I have been doing it since my 14th week of pregnancy and wish that I had it sooner. I like how combined it is only 36 minutes, which gives you a quick workout (I was using it 5 times a week). My legs and core have been strengthened tremendously from this video. I am now in my 28th week of pregnancy, and am still using it (but not as frequently, as I notice that some of the core moves have been difficult). I use this video and the Prenatal Vinyasa Yoga Video with Jennifer Wolfe (a must have for those who did yoga before pregnancy).

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Summary: Excellent
Comment: Very impressed. I was skeptical at first. I was concerned that this workout wouldn't be challenging enough as I have been doing pilates for some time now. I was pleasantly surprised. The workout is challenging and I recommend it to anyone trying to remain flexible and lean while pregnant.

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Summary: Good workout, not for beginners
Comment: This is a tough workout but felt great! The exercises are fast paced and really work your core and thighs. There's not much in the way of basic pilates instruction about breathing and the movements (i.e. making sure the moves originate from the core, rather than your thighs and how to modify for beginners), though, so if you're new to pilates I'd recommend taking a class first to make sure you learn effective breathing techniques and can modify the exercises on your own.

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Summary: Thorough pregnancy pilates DVD
Comment: I got several prenatal pilates DVDs off netflix before I bought this one. Most are boring and I never felt like I did anything. THe instructor moves through the movements quickly enough to keep boredom away. The abdominal section is good for maintaining core strength while pregnant. The side kick series is a good challenge. I did this with my mother-in-law and her comment on the side kick section was "does it feel like someone is stabbing your butt with a knife?" Overall best of the 4 or 5 prenatal pilates DVDs I've done by far.

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Pilates During Pregnancy with Niece Pecenka - An inpiring Pilates based routine adapted for busy women in all trimesters who want to feel fit, healthy, and fabulous.

Pilates requires you to move consciously - using the breath to revitalize and energize - something you will need to depend on during and after childbirth. Every movement in Pilates emanates from the "center" - helping you focus on those muscles necessary for labor and delivery.

This routine is comprised of two distinct sections to make the most of you time.

Section I - abdominal and breath work = 15 minutes

Section II - side leg series, lower body work = 30 minutes

Sections I and II can be combined for a longer workout depending upon your time and energy level.

You will need a minimum of three blankets, folded and stacked. So Let's Move!