Erin O'Brien's Prenatal Fitness Fix
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Actor: Erin O'BrienBrand: Acorn
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 60 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-11-07
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Acacia
Movie Reviews of Erin O'Brien's Prenatal Fitness Fix
Movie Review: Not Your Average Prenatal Exercise Video!
Summary: 5 Stars
I got this video because I was looking for one that had a shorter workout for the days where I couldn't fit in a whole hour. I also was intriqued by the reviews for Erin O'Brien's workout.
Once you get past the cheesy "You're Pregnant!" montage at the beginning (and the pimping out of her husband James Denton of Desperate Housewives fame) you get to an incredibly intense workout.
O'Brien is very likeable with her makeup-free, low ponytail look. She is wearing a simple gray tank and olive yoga pants with a couple of inches of her belly showing (yes, a video where the instructor herself is pregnant!). The video takes place in her living room, she is free of fancy backdrops or fellow exercisers. Occasionally the lighting changes to show her at silhouette so you can better see her form. She isn't overly chipper and plastic, but feels like a real person, a friend or a personal trainer.
You will need a sturdy dining table chair that won't skid across the floor (for triceps dips), a coffee table, couch arm, and wall nearby. A mat or towel is also required. I don't have the non-skid chair so I repeat a different arm exercise.
I currently do yoga 3-4 times a week and walk 2-3 times a week. I am still in my first trimester. I found this to be a good workout - writing this the morning after yesterday's run with the video, I feel my muscles got a good workout - especially those in my legs. The video was at a fast enough pace that I broke a sweat, but never was panting or overheated. I must say, I kept thinking, "if this woman who is in her third trimester can do it, I better be able to!" O'Brien's laid-back personality and attitude also made me want to work with her, and not hate her (which I usually feel after a couple views of a workout video).
The video is broken into four sections, and are clearly explained. Once in the exercises, you may for a second feel confused because of weird camera angles, poor sound when they are shooting her from above, or overly creative camera editing. However these aren't terribly often or long and you can easily catch up and get the gist of what is taking place. The music is subtle which is good because it's a bit annoying (up-tempo instrumental versions of nursery rhymes).
The studio is her living room, and it's not really large. I too have a tiny living room, slippery wood floors and a lot of furniture and was able to do the entire routine in my little space in front of the TV with no issue.
O'Brien reminds you many times to drink water and pauses the exercise to drink herself. She encourages you to take pee breaks when necessary, and offers alternate exercises if you are panting or feeling overheated. She concentrates on those muscles that will be needed for delivery, but I feel as though I get an all-over great workout from this routine!
Summary of Erin O'Brien's Prenatal Fitness Fix
"Erin?s a pro at fitness, she?s a pro at pregnancy, and she fuses these together for two perfect prenatal workouts. I highly recommend this fitness program." ?Ellen Barrett, M.S., bestselling exercise video star and author of Weights for Weight LossStaying fit and energized throughout your pregnancy just got easier. Custom-created by Hollywood trainer and Hollywood Mom ERIN O?BRIEN, Prenatal Fitness Fix is a unique program that quickly and effectively conditions your growing body. Modified Pilates, kegels, sports conditioning, and true-blue body sculpting seamlessly blend together in Erin?s two workouts. You?ll get it all: fat-burning cardio, muscle toning, strength training, and tension-relieving stretches.
The first workout?40 minutes long?is like an exercise class in the comfort of your own home. No special equipment needed, just clear some space in your living room. Erin?s a genius at keeping your mind focused, your body invigorated, and your spirits up. The second workout?20 minutes long?is for you and a partner. Erin and her husband, actor JAMES DENTON (Desperate Housewives, The Pretender), take you through a circuit-training partner series. It?s the perfect way to include others in your pregnancy journey!
ERIN O?BRIEN has 10 years of experience as a pre/postnatal exercise specialist working in elite fitness clubs in both New York City and Los Angeles. She holds several certifications, including one in pre/postnatal training from the Esquerre Fitness Group.
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