Editorial Review:

Description:
What can you do to keep your body in good condition now that you are pregnant or just thinking about getting pregnant? Discover the benefits of Prenatal Pilates. Here is the first prenatal video based directly on Pilates and modified for the special requirements of each trimester. Certified Pilates instructor, Sarah Picot, teaches you how to safely and properly execute the movements for maximum benefit.

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Rating: - Not bad
I'm in my second trimester. I practiced Pilates to relieve lower back pain before conceiving and was disappointed when I realized I couldn't continue beyond my first trimester since most of the exercises have you lying flat on your back. This video, however, shows modifications so that I can continue doing the exercises I love. True, it's not as intense as regular Pilates, but the point now is to maintain fitness and relieve aches and pains, not to make fitness gains. I find that I get a good workout if I do the second trimester sequence twice (20 minutes total) and really focus on the muscles I'm working. I had started to re-experience lower back pain when I had to stop regular Pilates but thanks to this video, it's starting to fade. I think this video would be best for women who've had some Pilates experience since the instructor doesn't talk much about technique, but beginners could still benefit.

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Rating: - Safe but not a real workout
The video definitely shows safe techniques, but lacks any type of intensity. I was bored and did not feel that I had any type of workout. The stretches were nice and the tape is relaxing, but that is not why I bought it.