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	Stability ball

Preggi Bellies Ball Workout

Level:		Beginner

Aerobics impact:		Lower

Aerobics choreography:		Basic

Toning emphasis:		Total body

Emphasis details

Toning Emphasis

Upper body:	13 minutes	(44%)
Lower body:	8 minutes	(28%)
Abs:	8 minutes	(28%)

Customer rating:

(average of 10 customer ratings)


Item #7603	$24.95	In-stock: Yes

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A fun and innovative, total-body workout. The stability ball makes it both lively and effective. It minimizes impact while helping to target the muscles used during and after pregnancy. You’re never standing during the cardio. Instead you’ll raise your heart rate by bouncing on the ball as you wave your arms and “dance” with your feet (e.g. grapevines, heel digs, knee lifts). The toning includes both on and off-ball exercises — they use whichever technique is the most effective. Taught at three different levels, the moves are all designed to make it easier to give birth and care for your baby. Features a high-energy, all-pregnant class and excellent production quality. ©2003. DVD has: Chapter menus.

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Preggi Bellies Ball Workout
Finally something sweaty!
I am 17 weeks along and just did this video for the first time last week. I have been keeping up on my workouts with a couple other pre-natal videos and the Leslie Sansone walking DVDs. Out of all the pre-natal videos I have tried so far, this one is definitely the most intense but I really liked it. The only trouble I had is that my exercise area is carpeted and the double step touches were a little difficult as my ball didn't slide along the ground as smoothly as it might have on another surface. The weight section was awesome and I actually felt like I got a great workout. My goal is to just keep moving so I don't have to start all over once I am done with being pregnant! - posted by Cara on 10/15/2008

Best Pregnancy Video there is!
I have tried many pregnancy videos and this one is by far my favorite. I was previously disappointed and bored by what I have tried. For this video it is easy to step up the pace to get a challenge for intermediate/advanced exercises. I consider myself an intermediate level and I have had to take the "easy" route on a few moves. I feel invigorated when I'm finished and feel a difference in my abdominal muscles and legs after 3 weeks of using the video 3-4 times a week. I feel it is very balanced and the program is not afraid to make you workout safely. It is okay to sweat while pregnant!!! - posted by Jaime on 7/28/2008

Energizing
I love the workout! I'm 18 weeks, seeing the other girls in there 30th week is inspiring especially when the instructor reminds you to keep your tummy pulled in. I feel energized every time I do it. It's challenging enough so you feel like you get a great workout. THANKS! - posted by Princess on 3/5/2008

Great!
Love this workout! Definitely gets me sweating and doesn't make me feel like some fragile thing just because I'm pregnant. - posted by Alison on 2/13/2008

I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS WORKOUT!!
it gives you a great total body workout!! i love the info they give you about each exercise and pregnancy. the instructor sounds nice and is easy to follow. it will fit into any fitness level and i was mod to adv level before pregnancy. also, having knee problems, so it was great working out on the ball. it's fun, energetic, and motivational. it was hard to find a dvd that made me feel like i was doing something in a workout. this video rocks and i would recommend it to anyone. i feel very lucky to have found this dvd. thank you! to the creaters of preggi bellies!! - posted by NI on 1/12/2008

Great workout
I love this workout! I walk about 2 miles per day, but I needed something extra and other videos seem to be scared to get you to sweat! Not this one, it was just what I needed. I feel refreshed afterwards, and I love the ab exercises. I can actually feel where my abs are this time, not like last time I was pregnant. Its hard to get bouncing on the ball the way they do, but the more you do it, the easier it is. Love this dvd. - posted by Susanna on 11/30/2007

This will work you out!
It definitely has a good, high cardio heart rate so you definitely feel it working out. Just be sure to get the right size ball for your height. I'm 5'7, almost 5'8 and I needed the yoga ball size for the 6'0 and over people, I think 73 or 75 in ball is the size. Otherwise this workout might bug your knees a bit if you use the regular size, just be sure you inflate it fully! I really felt a lot better after working out, had no morning sickness for over 10 hours straight which felt like a miracle to me, so I try and do this workout about 3 times a week and the off days just go on a walk with a friend for a mile or 2. Depending on how I feel. I highly recommend this video. - posted by Faye on 7/31/2007

Excellent workout!
I just did this workout for the first time today. It's nice to see a pre-natal workout that is challenging! Lots of variety, too. My only regret is not buying this earlier. - posted by Beth on 6/26/2007

The best pregnancy workout!
I have struggled, with both of my pregnancies, to find a great strength training workout. Not to mention, a less boring cardio. This is it! It's a little more expensive, but worth it. The moves are fun and unique, and the toning segments are challenging. I also love the bios they show of all the women on the DVD. My only issue is that they are working out on a hardwood floor. I'm on carpeting, so my ball won't rotate easily the way it needs to during the side-step series. - posted by Jamie on 6/12/2007

Preggi bellies
I loved this video. It made me feel like I worked out. With the other videos I didn't even break a sweat. I was able to do it the entire nine months. That is why I gave it Five Stars. - posted by Suzie on 6/8/2007

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Each workout shows a time graph of the workout sequence, from beginning to end. For example, this workout starts with a 10-minute warm-up and ends with a 10-minute stretch. In between, you'll do aerobics, then toning, then a cooldown.

Segments that include both aerobics & toning
Some workouts combine aerobics and toning. If the aerobics and toning are done at the same time, you'll see a "blended" graph. If the aerobics and toning are done in short, alternating intervals, you'll see an "interval" graph.

Chapter menus

You can play only the individual workout segments you want by picking them off a chapter menu (one at a time).

Level

Beginner: Just starting out, very overweight or haven't exercised in over six months.

Intermediate: Active in sports, dance or any regular exercise (2 to 3 times per week).

Advanced: Very active in sports or consistently work out four or more times per week.

Aerobics impact

Lower Impact: Both feet never leave the ground at the same time. This minimizes stress on your knees.

Higher Impact: Includes movements like jumps, hops and skips. Very high-impact is called plyometrics.

Mixed Impact: This alternates or combines the above styles.

Aerobics choreography

Basic: The easiest to follow. It ranges from simple walking-style marches to sports and athletic movements.

Complex: More intricate combinations and patterns. They're ideal for people who like to dance.

Moderate: More interesting than Basic, less dancy than Complex.

Toning emphasis

Upper body: Arms, chest and back.

Lower Body: Legs, thighs, hips and buttocks.

Abs: Abdominals (stomach), core and sometimes lower back.

Total body: Tones all three of the above muscle groups.

Specialty: Pregnancy

Workouts especially created for pregnancy and post-pregnancy. They may include all three basic exercise types: aerobics, toning and stretch.