The Best Prenatal Exercise Videos

The Best Prenatal Exercise Videos
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Exercising during your pregnancy helps you to maintain your fitness level and to prepare you for labor and delivery. Exercising may also help regulate your emotions, as exercise causes the brain to release endorphins. Some exercise videos are designed specifically for pregnant women.

Prenatal Workout with Summer Sanders

This DVD offers three workouts, one for each trimester, varying from 45 to 52 minutes. The workouts include toning and stretching segments. Instructor Summer Sanders' bright personality keeps the routine happy and upbeat, yet soothing. You will need a resistance band for this workout.

Fit Mama Prenatal Workout with Leisa Hart

This 55-minute workout utilizes moves from salsa dancing and yoga. The salsa provides cardio benefits and the yoga provides toning and stretching. The routine is easy to follow and the Latin music makes the workout a lot of fun.

Preggi Bellies Ball Workout

This total body workout is about 55 minutes. You will use a stability ball to help engage your core muscles that will be used during delivery. There are cardio and toning segments, which are done both on and off the ball. The instructor teaches to three fitness levels, providing modifications for those who are beginners or those who are more advanced.

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Article reviewed by Joseph Keefer Last updated on: May 8, 2010

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