Once you've had a baby, you may be dissatisfied with some of the weight that lingers several weeks or months after you've given birth. Purchasing a fitness DVD geared specifically toward women who have just had a baby can help you stay motivated and blast away that baby fat. And since you can work out in the comfort of your home, you never have to worry about bringing your new baby to a gym daycare or finding a babysitter.
Postnatal Power Tae Bo Workout
Those who are die-hard Tae Bo fans will love the Shellie Blanks Cimarosti workout DVD that is made especially for postnatal women. After a warm-up, Shellie leads you through a series of punches, kicks and high energy cardio to help blast away baby fat and focus on target areas that postnatal women have trouble with, like the abs and thighs. This is a good DVD for those who want a high energy, empowering workout. Reviews at CollageVideo.com were overwhelmingly five stars.
Infantastic DANCE-BABY-DANCE! Cardio Postnatal Workout
If your baby is the type that wants to be held all the time, let him join your workout with "Infantastic DANCE-BABY-DANCE! Cardio Postnatal Workout." The DVD leads you through several dance routines, including some that you can do while holding your baby. The music is fast-paced and energizing, and the dance moves are based on hip-hop and jazz for all levels of dancers. Eight out of 11 reviewers on Amazon.com gave it five stars.
Anna Getty's Pre- and Postnatal Workout DVD Set
FitnessBeginnings.com recommends this two-disc set that leads mothers in workouts for both the prenatal and postnatal phases. This DVD offers a 50-minute postnatal yoga routine. Studies published in a 2008 Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology state that yoga can help with weight loss and improve muscle endurance. Yoga is low impact, making it a good choice for women who have recently had a baby.
Bounce Back Fast! Post Natal Core Conditioning
Some women become discouraged when that baby fat doesn't seem to budge. The "Bounce Back Fast! Post Natal Core Conditioning" DVD by Helene Byrne aims to help women target areas that are the slowest to lose weight. The reviewer at JollyMom.com attested to the DVD's ability to help her get back into her pre-body shape in record time.
Leisa Hart's FitMama: Postnatal Workout / FitMama & Me
Leisa Hart is a household name when it comes to women's fitness, so it's no wonder that a fitness DVD that she has created would help to blast away baby fat and would be widely reviewed as five stars by Amazon.com users. The DVD offers two different routines, one that you can do by yourself, and one that can be done with your baby. It incorporates strength training, isolation training and yoga to give you a well-rounded workout.
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