Product Description

Here's your chance to join one of the famous Hot Mamas Exercise Prenatal Conditioning Classes. Our proven approach will safely work your entire body with a focus on endurance, breathing, strength and core; the areas that are most important for childbirth and new moms. We won't waste your time going through the motions with an easy workout. This class will make you feel and look great, and very likely make your big day go even easier. Plus you will have a head start toward getting your body back in shape after having your baby. Be sure to get our Postnatal DVD after you have your baby! DVD Features: A full 60+ minute workout class A shorter class for days when you don't have much time A special belly breathing, core and stretching class A tutorial showing how to do every exercise perfectly

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Product Details

Publisher	Hot Mamas Exercise
Number Of Discs	1
EAN	0796873089876
MPN	898
Format	DVD NTSC
Directed By	S Schermer
UPC	796873089876
Label	Hot Mamas Exercise
Region Code	1
Title	Prenatal Conditioning with Teddi Bryant
Studio	Hot Mamas Exercise
Starring	Teddi Bryant
Running Time	60 minutes
MPAA Rating	Unrated
Release Date	2008-11-04
Manufacturer	Hot Mamas Exercise

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Customer Reviews

Challenging and disciplined

Review by Magdalena Lukowska, 2010-07-21

I appreciated the 'Prenatal Conditioning with Teddi Bryant'.
I was a little sceptical about the level of difficulty of the exercises (push-ups, etc.), but three excercising 'hot-mamas', each one in different stage of pregnancy (1st, 2nd, 3rd trimester) were reassuring.
The program is a little long and the lack of music (motivation) is a bit of a drawback. But the exercises are well explained, including the importance of breath (in, out at specific moment), plus the frequent references to the labor and breathing during the labor. In general - challenging, but seems to be worth the effort. Thanks a lot.

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Could have been SO much better

Review by Melissa Paquette, 2010-07-08

The things that make this workout INTOLERABLE for me are
1)The white background. It is very distracting for whatever reason. It is just boring and blank.
2)The sound quality is TERRIBLE.
3)Teddi Bryant just stands there giving instruction and never participates in the workout. This is a pet peeve of mine.
4)She makes quite a few references to labor. I do not want to think about labor, I just want a workout that is safe. I know I am pregnant and do not need hokey tips about doing squats and later using that to propel myself through labor. Also her low tone is too soothing; I need more pep than this offers.
The workout itself would be OK if it weren't mind-numbingly dull. I bought this based on the positive reviews and am very disappointed. I consider myself having been an advanced exerciser prior to pregnancy. This workout, along with most of the other prenatal workouts I have tried, was a DUD.

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Best prenatal workout on the market!

Review by stuffy, 2010-06-16

I had been searching high and low for a prenatal workout that was challenging and this is definitely the winner. It's 90 minutes, but there is a 45 minute short version of the workout as well.
I don't think I've ever done more squats or lunges in my life, but it definitely makes a difference to how you look and feel. There are modifications for all trimesters, and yet, even the third trimester modifications feel like a good workout.
The only issue I have is with the core exercises, as most are performed while lying on your back. My doctor has told me not to lie on my back since the 18th week. I have altered these exercises by doing the core work on an exercise ball, so I am not flat on my back. It's not exactly the same thing, but I think it works ultimately the same.
I strongly encourage anyone looking for a challenging prenatal workout to purchase this DVD.

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descent prenatal workout

Review by Kimberly Dillon, 2010-05-24

I like this workout because they have three pregnant women, each in a different trimester, doing the workout. It's nice to have a visual for the various accomodations for the exercise. The workout itself isn't too hard. I didn't break a sweat at all, but got a little out of breath in some parts with the lunges. You need a light weight, and they recommend a step, but it isn't necessary. Teddi Bryant's voice is a little too soothing for me--not very energetic at all!

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Very long and monotonous

Review by pepomntpat, 2010-05-21

I will say this is a sweat inducing and challenging workout which is refreshing. There are a few way too easy prenatal workouts out there.
However, the workout is long and in my opinion does not give an adequate warm up. I got bored with the three sets of just a few exercises. She also offers very few modifications which I find especially troublesome with the abdominal section which is done entirely flat on your back.
She also does not always do the same number of reps or the same pace on each side of the body. I get a 45 second stretch on one arm while she babbles away and only 15 seconds on the other.
The short version is also about 45 minutes if you include the core work and the stretch which should be included in every workout. I don't find that very motivating for a day when I am really pressed for time. I prefer my quick workouts to be complete with a warm up and cool down in under 30 minutes.

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