Excellent Postnatal Exercise DVD–Power Stretch and Sculpt with Tonya Larson (Review)

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Summary:

Lose stress, relieve muscle pain, and tone your body with fitness expert Tonya Larson! A versatile workout for exercisers of all levels, Power Stretch and Sculpt guides you through core conditioning and strength training moves for the abdominals, arms, legs, neck, and back while improving circulation, flexibility, and posture. The result is a relaxing routine for the body, mind, and spirit that flows seamlessly from meditative stretching into more challenging sculpting exercises.

Inspired by a love for stretching and yoga, Tonya, a certified prenatal postnatal fitness instructor, created Power Stretch and Sculpt as a postnatal routine while recovering from her third C-section. The DVD also includes original music produced by SpiritFit Music and a bonus spiritual warm-up with Scripture meditation and prayer.

My Thoughts:

Having just had my second daughter back on 11/10, I am now getting back into exercising to help lose the weight I gained over the past 10 months.  Because it is still early on in the post natal stage, I am looking for exercise videos that are geared towards post-natal stages and that are not too strenuous.  This exercise DVD, fits the bill.

What I like best about this DVD, is that Tonya Larson is a certified prenatal/postnatal fitness instructor, so she knows the limitations a new mom who gave birth both naturally and via C-section has when it comes to exercising.  Through a relaxing exercise routine, you are able to relieve stress, muscle pain and get the blood flowing through your body.  Just after 2-3 uses of this exercise DVD, I saw a vast improvement in my mood, as  taking care of 2 children under the age of 2 all day can be stressful.  And, having to tote around a 20 lb. toddler and an 8 lb. newborn can really do a number on one’s back, so I am looking for easy ways to help relieve the lower back pain I am noticing from daily lifting.  This DVD offers wonderful routines which compact just that, in addition to teaching you proper stretching techniques, all while working areas hit hard by added pregnancy weight – arms, legs and stomach.

This low-intensity exercise DVD would be a great baby shower gift, or gift for a new mom.  And, at only 47 minutes in length, and not having to have any special equipment or mats on hand, it is perfect to do when the baby goes down for a nap.  I try and fit this exercise DVD in during my daughters’ lunch time nap, so that when they get up, I am ready to handle the afternoon with them, as they both wake up with added energy and are revving to go.  And, if one baby wakes up in the midst of the routine, I can always go back and complete the entire workout later, as this DVD allows you to break up the exercises into segments, if you are limited on time.

Disclosure:  I was sent a copy of this DVD by the vendor in order to write up an honest review.  The views above are mine and mine alone.

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Holiday Gift Giving Guide–Fitness DVD for the Entire Family (Review)

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Summary:
Develop a family routine that strengthens the body and spirit with Fit Family Fun Circuit! Created by leading fitness instructor Tonya Larson, this enjoyable workout encourages families to march, kick, jump, dance, balance a ball, and stretch together in two circuit routines and a relaxing cool-down. Focusing on cardio and strength training, the segments combine fun moves that get the heart pumping with simple exercises that build up the arms, chest, legs, and abdominal muscles.

An excellent low-cost option for having fun and staying active as a family, this workout also features a bonus strength-training routine that uses exercise bands and a freestyle exercise option with upbeat songs to allow families and classes an opportunity to create their own routines.
My Thoughts:
Having just delivered our second daughter 3 weeks ago, I was finally given the ok to start exercising again, so that I can lose the excess baby weight.  So, when I was sent a copy of this DVD to review, I was excited to try it out, with my entire family (minus the baby, of course)  So, this past weekend, my husband, daughter, Savannah and I got on our exercise clothes and took to the living room to spend quality time together, all while exercising to help improve our mind, body and spirit.  

I love how this exercise DVD is geared towards families and offers routines that anyone can do, no matter your age and exercise level.  Through kicking, jumping, dancing (Savannah’s favorite) and other fun moves, in no time you are working up a sweat, while enjoying the company of your family.  Savannah and I loved the bonus feature of the freestyle exercise.  With the music, we were dancing around the living room, laughing and smiling.  I am still not sure where Savannah gets her dancing skills from, as both her dad and I have to left feet.  Overall, this is a great exercise DVD, that really does make you sweat and burn those calories, all while strengthening core muscles.  It is a win win for all, as you improve your health and create a stronger family bond by spending quality time together.  We will definitely pencil out time each weekend to exercise with this DVD, as well as enjoy walks and hikes together.  This DVD is a great motivator to get moving together as a family.
Disclosure:  I was sent a copy of this DVD from the vendor in order to write up an honest review.  The views above are mine and mine alone.

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