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Kathy Smith: Pregnancy Workout

Kathy Smith (Actor) | Rated: Unrated | Format: VHS Tape
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (70 customer reviews)

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Kathy Smith has been around a while in the world of fitness videos, and with good reason. Her calm, authoritative manner, flawless timing, emphasis on proper form, and responsible directions put her entire fitness series a cut above most celebrity workouts. Pregnancy Workout is no exception. Smith and five workout buddies (all of them appearing to be well past the fifth month of pregnancy) demonstrate a good 50-minute prenatal workout, with an ample warmup period, a cardio section that includes sufficient upper-body work, plenty of safe abdominal and pelvic-floor exercises, and an active relaxation period (which some avid aerobicizers may find a bit too long). Smith uses props such as chairs and pillows to allow effective exercise while maintaining an emphasis on safety and comfort.

There's also an excellent section on getting back up to working out postpartum, with a set of simple exercises that can be done within a day or two after delivery (and even a few stretches for the baby, which Smith demonstrates with her adorable infant daughter). Gynecological authorities appear in the video as well to give advice on prenatal exercise and to answer common postnatal questions on such topics as resuming exercise after a C-section and timing exercise around breastfeeding. The baby-block and teddy-bear graphics are a little too cutesy, and those used to working out to high-energy Top 40 hits may find the music extremely bland, but the exercise itself is always the focus, making this one of the best pregnancy workouts available. --Barrie Trinkle

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2.0 out of 5 stars What's all the fuss about?, Mar 20 2003
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This review is from: Kathy Smith: Pregnancy Workout (VHS Tape)
I bought this video after reading tons of rave reviews not only from this site but in several pregnancy magazines. After purchasing the video and trying the workout, I have to wonder, what is all the fuss about? 10 years ago this video may have been "it", but if you ask me it's completely outdated. The music and Jazzercise-atmosphere is barely tolerable. Don't get me wrong it's not the worst workout video I've ever used, but I definitely don't understand all of the high recommendations. If you want an up to date pregnancy workout that WORKS, try Fit Mama, which is available here at Amazon.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Retro is Cool!, July 17 2004
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This review is from: Kathy Smith:Pregnancy W/O (DVD)
Who cares that the video is dated? Pilates were hard enough for me when I was not pregnant, so when I was pregnant, the Kathy Smith video was a perfect alternate workout - esp. on those cold winter days when sidewalks were icy and getting over to the pool was a hassle. It's not particularly challenging, but overall I would imagine that a little bit of movement, some muscle work and getting your heart pumping can only be helpful to you and your growing baby. I found it especially safe and appropriate for my final trimester. Plus, it's one of the few non-yoga/pilates pregnancy videos out there!
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1.0 out of 5 stars outdated, not as safe as you need it, July 6 2004
This review is from: Kathy Smith:Pregnancy W/O (DVD)
I love Kathy Smith, but this DVD should be off the market. i cannot see how a 15 year video is still safe for prego women, so many things have changed with doctors that i do not feel comfortabel doing this retro video. The outfits made me laugh, and the cheesy moves were a hoot, but i didnt buy this for a laugh, so its not worth it to try it again and again, Fitmama is so much better. Sorry, but Kathy is not my prego teacher of choice.
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