Fabulously Fit Moms: Total Body Workout

Fabulously Fit Moms: Total Body Workout...a must have for all moms!
Unlike the previous review, this review is for the actual workout dvd listed. My baby is ~8 months old, and while I have all but the last 10 lbs off(my body hangs onto the last 10 lbs after all 3 of my kids, until I'm done nursing them), I am always on the look-out for quick, no-nonsense workouts that are easy to follow along with, to fit into my busy days. I am happy to say, this one definitely fits the bill.

The workout contains a warm-up, 3 cardio-toning segments, a cool-down & stretches and is ~30 minutes in length. Recommended weights for this workout are 3-5 lbs weights. I would suggest 3 lbs for those who haven't used weights before or haven't used them in awhile and 5 lbs for those who are used to lifting weights. The first cardio/toning segment combines kickboxing cardio w/short segments of toning(ie. lower body exercises such as plies, squats, and lunges w/upper body using weights at the same time to get your heartrate up). The second segment combines Latin style...

Fun, Quick Workout
This was a really great workout fit into a reasonable period of time. I wasn't sure I'd get a full cardio and toning combo in just 30 minutes, but I really felt I did. Plus, it was fun. A little cardio kick boxing, a little dance...but just repetitive enough that makes it easy to follow without being boring.
I'm not sure what the previous negative review is talking about. I think they are reviewing the wrong product. She has another DVD that is about exercising with the baby (not this one). Maybe that's what they are thinking of? I haven't tried that one.

Ok basic workout for resuming exercise
First, the good: I first tried this workout 4 weeks after giving birth. I'd describe myself as an intermediate exerciser before pregnancy, and this workout got me sweating, was challenging, and woke up my muscles. There is also room to grow - as I get stronger, I can go lower into lunges and squats and add more bounce to the cardio sections to continue seeing results.

The not so good: there's nothing at all about this workout that seems to account for new mom status; it's just a regular workout. There's not even baby-focused encouraging commentary (such as, "get rid of that mommy tummy" or "be strong to lift your baby and not hurt your back." Some may like that, but at this point, I'd like some recognition that I'm working out a month after giving birth. Also, I think the workout is fine if you are pretty familiar with basic workout moves (grapevines, salsa steps, mambo, and kickboxing form) but if you are not, you will not get the instruction you need in how to execute...

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