Quick Fix - Pre Natal Workout
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List Price: $9.98
Our Price: $4.75
Your Save: $ 5.23 ( 52% )
Availability: N/A
Manufacturer: Peter Pan
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Average Customer Rating:  
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Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9780739602782
Format: Color
ISBN: 0739602780
Label: Peter Pan
Manufacturer: Peter Pan
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Peter Pan
Release Date: 2002-01-08
Running Time: 30
Studio: Peter Pan
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Customer Rating: 
Summary: Better than nothing, but...
Comment: Let me start by saying that I absolutely hate to exercise and accept it only as one of those neccessary evils of pregnancy. I started exercising a bit before getting pregnant and found the QuickFix series and Leslie Sansone's walking DVDs best suited for my level of "excitement" and schedule.
Good thing about this DVD is that, like all other QuickFix DVDs, it's divided into 3 10-minute sections with a clock counting down minutes till the end of torture. Also exercise doesn't really require any special equipment (such as belts, balls, etc.) and is suitable for the beginners and pregnant women in third trimester.
But here are the bad things. Nancy Popp takes way too long to explain some movements and not long enough for others. (This is actually a problem with all of her QuickFix segments.) Out of 10 minutes there is really 8 minutes of exercise. Sometimes you get stuck in some awkward pose for much too long. There should've been a separate section on DVD with all the explanations and then a pure workout section. At the same time, Nancy hardly ever mentions proper breathing and very poorly cueues, especially when exercise involves taking your eyes off the screen.
First section involves arm and leg movements and squats. It's probably perfect for women in 3rd trimester, but at the end of 2nd I find it a bit slow and boring (and, mind you, I'm not a fit person). Second workout is mostly for arms and here, on the other hand, I felt that some movements were unnecessarily strenous for the upper back. (Although I did use 3 lb weights instead of water bottles.)
Third workout (abdominals) was of most interest to me, since late in pregnancy we can't do any exercise laying down on the back. The workout starts sitting on the floor with legs crossed in front - for some reason this pose just makes my back hurt instantly, even though I usually don't have any problems with it. About 5 min. out of 10 are Kegels and breathing in and out. Other 2 min. are needed just to re-position yourself between the movements.
Also what's up with the Nancy's two companions? Their smiles look so artificial, it's painful to watch - poor ladies. And I just couldn't take my eyes of the black nail polish on one of the ladies.
Overall it's better than doing nothing, but I'm sure there's something beter there. Early in pregnancy I wouldn't even bother with this DVD.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Excellent strength workout
Comment: I am 37 years old and 5 months pregnant with my 3rd child. I have exercised all my life though not always consistently. I just started this workout and completed all 3 workouts in one session and felt great afterwards. I have only been walking 3 to 4 times a week prior to receiving this DVD. My arms and legs were sore the next day but not too sore to move. I used 4lb weights in place of the water bottles she uses and had no problems finishing each exercise. The workout is lead by Nancy Popp who if any of you are Weight Watchers alumni... she leads the 3 pack of Weight Watcher DVD workouts. Obviously she is pregnant in this DVD and is clear and concise with directions as in her other videos. I don't find her annoying like Denise Austin or some of the others. I will continue to workout to this DVD along with the Erin O'Brien Prenatal fitness fix. You can see my review for that DVD as well. I am happy with both purchases. They were both worth the money spent. I will be in better shape for labor and will hopefully fend off gaining a lot of weight this pregnancy!
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Summary: Not bad at all
Comment: I have been taking prenatal yoga classes and this dvd is a exactly what it's titled - it's a quick fix of prenatal yoga classes. I wish that it came with the necessary yoga equipment but this plus a mat and ball would make an excellent pregnancy gift for expectant mothers!
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Summary: All Time Favorite
Comment: This was my all time favorite pregnancy workout DVD. You can select from 3 ten minute workouts or do all three, it all depends upon what type of energy level you are feeling that day. And I started this mid-to late pregnancy and it is totally safe and make me feel really good after a long day at work. Highly recommend this one!!!!
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Summary: Agree with previous reviews
Comment: I bought this workout DVD because I do not routinely exercise but wanted to start working out. Like other reviews said, the workout is best for beginners but you could always change the exercises slightly to incorporate more resistance or added weight if you want.
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