Leisa Hart's FitMama - Prenatal Workout

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Summary: I love Leisa
Review: I got this and the Yoga Journeys prenatal video when I got pregnant; I've used this a lot and the yoga one only once. The yoga one is slow, boring, doesn't make me feel I've worked out at all, and also much less appealingly presented. Leisa Hart is charming; I feel inspired and encouraged when she says "You're doing great!" The workout is good, especially the salsa dance part. The Yoga fat burn is OK, though a little less fun; but I find that if I do both, and the stretching, I feel as if I've had a reasonable amount of exercise -- without pushing anything. I'm seven months pregnant right now, and it still feels perfectly safe; I never feel strained. If you're only getting one prenatal dvd or vhs, this should be the one.

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Summary: Excellent Prenatal Exercise DVD
Review: My husband purchased this DVD during my second month of pregnancy, and I have found it an indispensable part of my fitness routine. Prior to my pregnancy, I was an avid runner (35-40 miles/week) and practiced Bikram yoga 1-2 times per week. Unfortunately, fatigue and morning sickness reduced my running to walking and the Bikram yoga was out per doctor's orders. I have absolutely loved this DVD as it has the right level of activity, plenty of variety and is presented in a very easy to do and understand format. Not to mention the salsa dancing is quite fun! It is the perfect addition to a prenatal fitness routine to keep you fit and safe during your pregnancy with plenty of tips and information. Highly recommend it! Would also suggest purchase of the yoga ball through leisahart.com. (not available at Amazon.com unfortunately)

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Summary: Slow and Steady
Review: I am a very active person (non-pregnant), but found that I wasn't able to do the activities that I love while being pregnant. I saw this video online and it got really good reviews so I decided to try it out. It is a pretty decent video broken into four sections. There is a yoga segment (20 minutes), a salsa dance segment (20 minutes), and two stretching segments (8 to 10 minutes each). The yoga and salsa segments are fun, but they repeat the same moves over and over again. It's good to know that you're doing the right moves and not have to practice too much and also to feel comfortable since this big belly can make you off balance. However, I wish that I felt more of workout after doing the salsa or the yoga. My only complaint is that I am not working up a real sweat. Otherwise, it is a slow and steady workout to help you maintain fitness throughout pregnancy.

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Summary: the best prenatal video i have ever used
Review: i have had three babies and have tried several different videos, and this is the best. I like the fact that Leisa does the same move several times, it makes it safe and i feel i am doing mu body good. I can't stand to do so many moves that i get confused or wonder what is next. This video is ideal for a beginner or an advanced level exerciser, which is me, because you cannot be too safe during preganacy. I loved Leisa Hart's style and teaching, she makes me feel food about me and i feel my legs and mid section getting stronger even though i am getting a bit heaveier, this is absolutley the best prenatal workout you will find, i highly recommend it!!!

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Summary: Worst Pregnancy Video
Review: I have been working out for a number of years now and I am pregnant for the second time. For my first pregnancy, I worked out at the gym, solely. For this one, I am preparing to move into a new home and I already have a 2 1/2 yr old so getting to the gym is not as easy as it used to be, but I want to keep in shape with this pregnancy as I did the first. This video is so REPETITIVE it is unbelievable. The yoga portion literally is 3 moves that you repeat for 20 minutes!! After completing the video for the first time, I didn't feel as though I worked out and felt like I still needed to go to the gym. The Kathy Smith video is a much better purchase for someone who has been working out and who likes variety, rather than 3 repetitive moves.
This video is only for women who are just starting to work out. It is definitely not for someone who is used to regular aerobic activity and/or weight training.

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Summary: I love this video
Review: I am new to yoga and honestly, being an instructor for high impact aerobics was always a little sketchy about yoga being such a great workout. However, I purchased this video with hopes of helping me stay in shape and not gain excess weight during my pregnancy. Although it is my third I still struggle! AGh! None the less.. I absolutely love it. It gave me great instruction on yoga with modifications so I am able to modify other yoga videos to meet where my body is as well as her aerobic section is salsa which I find fun, different and one that I can continually play with and make more upbeat if necessary on those days I feel more energized. I have really been enjoying yoga and the after effects on my legs in particular with strengthening and toning. Leisa Hart does a great job at not being goofy with her yoga "words" as some instructors. I would recommend this video as a supplementary tape with walking, swimming or another yoga/pilates prenatal workout. Mainly for variety. Good luck and congratulations on your pregnancy!

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Summary: Really Fun, yet a little Redundant
Review: My husband bought this for me, knowing I needed something to do other than just walking since all my other exercise videos are a bit too intense for pregnancy. I love the salsa dance section of the video, it loosens the rigidity of your structure when you move your hips. During my pregnancy, my hips have been the biggest complaint.. I find it difficult to move at times and at first I was a bit nervous to try the little extra hip movements, but it really helped loosen that area. Not painful at all! Plus the Salsa dance is FUN! Then the yoga section, while there are some great moves, she does three repetitions, which are nice and probably what you should do, I get really bored during this. I love yoga and have so much fun stretching, but I wish she would do more than just two or three moves, three times on each side. It is my least favorite section of the video, and yoga is my favorite exercise modality. Then there is the labor and delivery and stretching section. I really enjoy the comfort and ease, yet intesity of it. It is very nice. needless to say, my husband did a great job, I just need another video or two, so I don't go crazy with redundancy.

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Summary: Beginner or not - It doesn't Matter
Review: I love this video. Leisa Hart is a great instructor and the video can be used by beginners as well as experiendced exercisers alike. My favorite is the 20 minute salsa dance segment because Leisa often reminds you that you can be pregnant AND sexy. It is a fun routine.

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Summary: Don't go nine months without this video!
Review: I have never left an online review for a product before, but this video is SO good I felt I really had to. I'm in my 7th month and just started it. It's really fun and NOT goofy. I was in pretty good shape before I got pregnant, and this video still gives me a good, solid workout at a great pace, while feeling completely safe for me and baby. I feel fantastic after doing it!!! I would highly recommend this to anyone, and please don't wait until your 7th month like me to get started (although if you did, it's never too late!!!).

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Summary: My favorite workout!
Review: I love this video! I have tried many different prenatal yoga and workout videos, and this one is definately my favorite! The salsa part in the beginning really gets me sweating, without overworking my pregnant body. The second part, prenatal yoga, is amazing! A lot of other prenatal yoga videos out there don't do a lot of poses, but this one does, which I love. Ohh, and having girls from different trimesters, doing different positions as some points, is a real help!!!
In the end, I feel vibrant and stretched out all over!