Pilates For Pregnancy

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Summary: sloppy and potentially dangerous
Review: Halfway through this video, I actually rechecked the box to make sure it was for pregnancy and not post-baby! The instructor spends at least half the time on her back (last I checked, this wasn't recommended over the 4-month stage) and does lots of uncomfortable poses. She does offer modifications, but practically no advice about checking your own comfort level, not straining etc. which is standard in other prenatal videos. Also, all that toe-pointing gave me foot cramps, which she doesn't address at all.
I also found her instruction to be less than helpful. Several times she contradicts her own directions. She also doesn't count through reps, so if you're not looking right at the t.v. (which you shouldn't do if you're following instructions) you don't know how fast or slow she's going. Modifications instructions also drown out the main audio, so you have to wait to find out what's going on.
All in all, a sloppy job. I was disappointed after reading others' positive reviews.

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Summary: Choose a different Pilates DVD
Review: I agree with the others. Although Melinda claims you can do this workout throught your pregnancy, the majority of this workout is done on your back. According to ACOG, we should avoid exercising on your back starting at 20 weeks. Also, she doesn't count through some of the moves - especially frunstrating when some of the moves require you to be looking at the floor in order to be in neutral spine. The majority of the moves are similar to Windsor Pilates so if you already own Windsor, avoid this one and look for another pre-natal pilates DVD. I'll be checking out the newer Pilates in Pregnancy.

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Summary: I was disappointed by this tape
Review: I bought this tape and was disappointed to see so many back lying exercises. I am an avid Pilates student and was upset that this tape didn't change the exercises for pregnancy. I was ready to give up when a fellow Pilates student told me about Sarah Picot's Prenatal Pilates DVD. I bought it and was so happy that it had workouts for each part of my pregnancy. I am now able to do Pilates! So, I wouldn't recommend this tape but there are alternatives out there!

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Summary: Too uncomfortable!
Review: I don't know if it was psychological or physical but most of the excercises were on your back , which if you are after 4 months everyohne rec's not to do. I wanted to try it out and it did not feel right so now the video sits unused. I recommend Shiva Rey's Prenatal Yoga, its awesome and I use it almost everyday.

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Summary: check with your doctor before doing this tape
Review: I found this video to be totally against the grain, my obgyn does not like it and disagrees with the instructor on many points, pilates is good bu other workouts are better than this.

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Summary: A great pregnancy exercise tape.
Review: I had done pilates before getting pregnant and it is great to have a video where you can continue some of the same moves (albeit modified). I find this much more enjoyable than the Fit Mama with Liesa Hart. I got very bored repeating the combination over and over without changes. This tape helps stretch out my back and strengthen my stomach muscles -- I have not had any lower back problems and I'm at the end of my fifth month. One word of caution -- take this tape slowly if you have not done pilates before.

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Summary: Not all that bad
Review: I had the opposite experience from a number of other reviewers - the Method's Prenatal Yoga made me nauseated every time I tried it (and I haven't had all that much trouble with morning sickness in general). This one, on the other hand, energized and strengthened me. There are a number of back exercises, true. I didn't have trouble with them, but I can see how others might. I am nearly 8 months and have combined this with a brisk waddle a few times a week to keep fit. Of course, always follow the advice of your doctors.

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Summary: This is pretty good, but not much different from my others.
Review: I own quite a few non-pregnancy Pilates DVDs. I really don't see much difference between this one and my other DVDs. She does give a few modifications, but most of it is the same moves. I'm not finding it to be uncomfortable (unless you count all of the times that I lay down and then sit up on the next pose...) really. I probably didn't need this based on what I already had, but I really wasn't sure in advance if the moves were safe for pregnancy. I would recommend it, but NOT if you already have other Pilates tapes.

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Summary: Takes getting used to...
Review: I purchased this DVD at the same time I bought "Fit Mama" and was, at first, a bit disappointed in the Pilates workout. I agree with the other reviewer about the instructor - she is a bit dry, especially when comparing her to Leisa Hart (who I strongly recommend!) With that said, I decided to give this DVD another shot and, once I knew what to expect, I found it to be a fine addition to my prenatal work-out regime. This is my first time doing Pilates and, after getting used to concentrating on those core abdominal muscles, I feel that the DVD will be helpful during the pregnancy.

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Summary: Pilates For Pregnancy
Review: I think this is a great prenatal pilates dvd. I normally do pilates, so I found the moves to be consistent with some of what I would normally do. The workout is good, not difficult & very relaxing. Yes, there are floor exercises, but modifications are shown & you can always use a pillow- I would definitely recommend this to any pregnant women who loves pilates!