Pilates During Pregnancy, Vol. 1 | 
| Director: Steve Forner
Actors: Niece Pecenka, Niece Pecenka
Studio: reForm Pilates
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Rating:  110 reviews
Sales Rank: 4947
Format: Color, Full Length, Full Screen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Region: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 36 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
UPC: 853330001038
EAN: 0853330001038
ASIN: B000AXW0WS
Release Date: August 1, 2005
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Description
Pilates During Pregnancy with Niece Pecenka - An inpiring Pilates based routine adapted for busy women in all trimesters who want to feel fit, healthy, and fabulous. Pilates requires you to move consciously - using the breath to revitalize and energize - something you will need to depend on during and after childbirth. Every movement in Pilates emanates from the "center" - helping you focus on those muscles necessary for labor and delivery. This routine is comprised of two distinct sections to make the most of you time. Section I - abdominal and breath work = 15 minutes Section II - side leg series, lower body work = 30 minutes Sections I and II can be combined for a longer workout depending upon your time and energy level. You will need a minimum of three blankets, folded and stacked. So Let's Move!
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 Outstanding Pilates workout for pregnancy! March 16, 2007
V. Mcknelly
41 out of 41 found this review helpful
I use this workout along with the Perfect Pregnancy Workout by Karyne Steben and Prenatal Yoga by Shiva Rea. This is an outstanding workout, and will tone your core and legs like nothing else!
The video is divided into two sections--a 15 minute abs section and a 25 minute legs/side lying series section. It is no-nonsense, and Niece is visibly pregnant while doing everything (apparently effortlessly) and guiding you through it. It's well-cued, and everything essential to doing Pilates correctly is covered. You can do this throughout your entire pregnancy.
The toning for your hips, butt, and thighs cannot be overemphasized. My legs look great, even though I'm 7 months pregnant. And you definitely feel you've done a workout--your butt muscle will feel like it's about to fall off during the side-lying series. I recommend you keep the remote close by so you can pause it and stretch for a longer period of time than what she does after you finish each side during that series, because you will be feeling the burn!
Bottom line: this is a great, safe, workout for pregnancy--with no fakey cheerleading, just solid exercise. Get it now!
Wonderful June 12, 2006
Stacey (Kansas)
36 out of 37 found this review helpful
I was so thrilled to find a prenatal pilates dvd that is well produced and challenging. The length of this is perfect at about 40 min, and it is split into two sections, abdominals and a side and standing leg series. I love that the abs section is modified with blankets/pillows on an incline. The instructor and set are great too.
I plan on doing this once or twice a week to stay toned. Highly recommend this one.
A challenging, thorough Pilates workout! June 20, 2006
A. Morris
25 out of 25 found this review helpful
This is an excellent video. Niece Pecenka has such a calm, real demeanor and has put together a very nice prenatal pilates workout. I enjoy the challenge of mat pilates, and this routine does not disappoint! She starts off with the 'abdominal series' where she has modified the standard mat pilates abdominal series to be do-able when you are quite pregnant. I am in my 3rd trimester and have no problem with the moves (just a little trouble with the endurance aspect!). Then she moves into a series of leg raises that will burn your hips like crazy! Doing this routine has the added benefit of relieving back and pelvic pain - probably from strengthening your core and loosening up your hips. You will enjoy it!
 Not recomended to Beginers or even Intermediates January 29, 2007
N. Kaye
20 out of 22 found this review helpful
I have been practicing Pilates for over two years before becoming pregnant. Based on the reviews I read I ordered this DVD. Niece Pecenka is nice but..
1) She is wearing black tights on a black mat - not easy to see what she is doing.
2)All the exercises are done way to fast - not slowish and regulated but really fast - not like i do at Pilates
3) She does not rest at all in between exercises - not even for a few seconds before continuing - i was pausing the DVD the whole time and like i said i have been doing Pilates for over 2 years it is not rushed!.
4) The stretch she does after the lower body exercises is no where near long enough to be effective - a stretch has to be at least 20 seconds to have an effect on the muscles.
5) She does not explain any of the exercises properly (how your body should be placed which specific muscle you should be feeling/using etc.) so you don't know if you are doing it correct or not.
6) There are no upper body exercises to strengthen back muscles, arms, shoulder blades or posture - exercises all very important while pregnant.
In short a very good workout if you really know what you are doing, If you don't really know Pilates before I would go as far as saying it can be bad for your body (especially if you're pregnant) - I spent the whole workout telling the DVD to `SLOW DOWN'
"pure" Pilates workout May 15, 2006
pilates lover (Los Angeles, CA)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
I have been doing Pilates for some time now - 6 years or so...and have actually taken the steps to get certified to teach someday (after the baby - I'm 7 months along.) I love this routine because it is taught similar to a class format. It is the closest DVD that I've found to taking an actual class - which is what I wanted.
I am a fan of "pure" Pilates - classical - if you will. I love the fact that this routine is "PILATES" - it is not a yoga/stretch/cardio/weight-lifting/put your hand on your belly and breath class.
This routine is "movement." Joseph Pilates, himself, taught in a way that emphasized precision, flow, movement with the breath, and concentration. I am so happy to have finally found a video that has incorporated these principals into a routine designed for pregnancy.
The first section is every move from the "intermediate" mat routine that can be done while pregnant. The second section is the entire side leg series - love it!!
I have continued to use this DVD again and again. It is definately one that I highly recommend!!
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