I’m a second time mommy-to-be who still runs and regularly does yoga and other prenatal workouts – I thought this workout would be easy but I was pleasantly suprised! The leg work (inner thigh and derriere) is especially good, and I find my muscles are still sore (in a good way) the following day. There is not nearly as much arm work as Karyne Steben’s “Perfect Pregnancy Workout,” so I alternate them. True, the electronic version of “Frere Jacques” that plays during the menu is grating, but the music during the workout is barely noticeable. I love the length of the pregnancy exercise dvd, too – it’s 40 minutes broken up into warmup, dynamic movement, floor work, and stretch and relaxation sections.

Other reviewers don’t like the “homemade” feel of the pregnancy exercise dvd, but I do – Erin O’Brien is down to earth (no makeup, incorporates time for water and bathroom breaks), not overly peppy, but still encouraging and upbeat. She’s also challenging – I find a lot of these prenatal workouts too coddling, I like being pushed. I found myself in a great mood after finishing this.

I have mentioned this in other reviews of pre- and postnatal workouts, but I have had two very easy pregnancies (so far) and a very easy first delivery and recovery. Two doctors attributed that to my exercise pre-, during, and postpregnancy. I am determined to exercise as much as I can for this pregnancy, too (my little guy seems to like it, too). Mommies to be – get out there and exercise! You will be so grateful you did! This is a great pregnancy exercise dvd to get you going