This is my favorite cardio workout video! Great for new-mommy's
592492
this is my favorite because it targets to strengthen and tone different areas of your body in seperate sections. With a newborn, it's not easy to make it to the gym and it's not always easy working an intense workout when you just gave birth but Kathy basically tells you how to breathe to burn more calories in your workout and even though it's low intensity, you're still super tired. I like to double up on the cardio because it's my favorite.
3289566
THIS is my Go To Video for results! I follow the cardio with a different  (from 4) ab routine each time. I gain weight in my middle first and this video targets that and the rest falls into place
2479682
Short workouts for when you are busy are great.  There are yoga moves that you and baby do together and some just for baby.  Love this video and the instructor is great.
1951206
I don't have anything to add to the description of this video that hasn't been said, but I wanted to rave about the particular section of "exercises during labor."  I have both this video and The Perfect Pregnancy Workout Vol 3, and it was this section in Amira's that made the difference for me.  While the Perfect Pregnancy Workout was more of a workout, it didn't have particular moves to help with labor, and I wasn't looking for a workout because I was doing other things like swimming and walking.  I wanted to learn basic moves to keep me limber and to help through labor.  Not only did it help with the pain, but I believe it also speeded up the labor.  I was at home for most of it, and then I had my little girl 3 hrs after arriving at the hospital--not what I was expecting with a first baby.  I'll be doing using this video again if I have another.
3776606
I just did the 2 mile video from this set and it is truly great!! I had the regular 3 mile video, but this one has me really sweating.  It also adds variety since it is different from the Walk Away the Pounds sets.  I love it, now I have no excuse not to workout.

The routine is simple to follow, yet it gives you a great cardio workout.  My heart rate was really good throughout the video.  The kicks, grapevines, knee lifts, side steps and just plain walking did the trick.  A truly good 30 min workout.

I hope to see lots of results soon!!
3930613
This is a GREAT workout video! I bought it on a whim last week and have used it almost every day so far. I've tried many other videos in the past but this is the one that has inspired me to actually do it most days.

If I eliminate all the walking forward/side-to-side, I can do the whole aerobic section in the 3'x5' chunk of space next to my bed, about the space a yoga mat takes up, and still get my heart rate going. This is important for me because if I'm bumping into furniture or have to clear space and prepare before I even get started, I never get started.

The aerobic section is low impact, no stupid dancing or irritating cheerleading section in the background. It's basically some walking in place, lifting the knees, stepping side-to-side, the "grapevine" and some bicep curls. It gets your heart going but at the same time it's easy... and also easy to build on. I imagine as I get more in shape it will be easy to add things to this basic routine to make it more challenging. In this way, I feel like it's a great investment and I'll be able to use it for a long time to come.

I'm picky about music, and this one is good- it's just a basic drum beat- which is enough to get your toes tapping and give you something to play with. No crazy obnoxious rave music or (worse!) disco.

It's also fun to do with a partner! My fiance and I have done it together a few times and have had fun playing with its basic format and adding our own silly dance moves.

Kathy Ireland is a good leader- she seems a little nervous, repeats herself a few times, and is easy to heckle and talk back to when you need a laugh to keep your spirits up. She's clearly human in this video, so don't be turned off by the 'supermodel' thing.

I've held back from five stars for a few reasons:

1. I've only done the aerobic section, so I can't comment on the body conditioning or lower body workouts.

2. It doesn't specifically say that it's for beginners, and somebody who is more advanced might find it a tad too easy. However, as I said before, that's a benefit in disguise. With a little creativity, this workout could be the basic structure you build your more advanced routines around.

3. A few of the warm-up stretches don't feel right in my body... so I just don't do them. I do some yoga and make stuff up that stretches the same basic muscles.

If you're looking for a fun, flexible beginners routine that you can play with and modify as you go, this one is top notch.
197538
I had a baby 3 years ago now and gained 50 lbs throughout my pregnancy.  Although I lost all of the extra weight within 6 months of having my baby, I gained about 20 lbs back when I stopped breastfeeding.  I have tried SO many different workout videos and exercises to lose these extra stubborn pounds and tone up but nothing seemed to really make me want to do it again.  I just purchased Be a Knockout with Kendra mainly because I love watching her show and I think that she has a great energy but also because I saw how great she looked after only a few months of having baby Hank.  After only one time of doing the exercises in the video I honestly already feel my legs and butt getting toned.  The moves are so easy but you can feel them working as you're doing the video!  I especially liked the football section of the video because it was fun and I could really tell that the moves were helping to tone my legs and butt!  I HIGHLY suggest this video to anyone who is trying to lose a few lbs and really tone their body!
4553219
I thoroughly enjoyed this video! It is especially well done in that the instructor is easy to follow and modifies each move based on your stage of pregnancy. It was a relaxing way to keep fit through my entire pregnancy. If you have never done yoga before , you will still find this video easy to do.
231452
I love this video - but it took awhile. Like other reviewers have said, it's not an easy work out, but it is sooooooo worth it! I have years of experience of doing cardio in my living room (mainly The Firm series) and what makes a good workout is good vocal instruction and good camera work so you can see what  your supposed to be doing. The steps in this video are FUN but they're tough to follow and hard to learn, especially when the camera goes wonky when she's just begun a new move. So Exasperating! It took forEVER for me to get it, but I did. I really like that it's only 30 minutes with the option of the short toning extras. I highly recommend this video and it's companion - Shape: Your Abs and do the schedule they recommend. I haven't used this video on a regular basis for about a year but I am two weeks into a new workout which means I'm doing Shape Your Butt...  for the 3rd time (you switch off - one day Abs next day Butt, next day you rest, then repeat)  and I am already feeling results - my butt and my thighs are feeling firmer! Rapid results are what I need to keep me motivated and this workout delivers!
1496499
I'm in love with this dvd and mom's into fitness! I was a bit skeptical at first, but I'm toning up and feeling great, after 3 weeks of 3 to 4 days a week, 30 minutes a day! I love how you can follow beginner, intermediate and advanced training. She's friendly and motivating to follow. I am waiting for two of her other dvds in the mail now!
2446332
For me this was a good exercise video - just my speed. I managed to go through most of the beginning dances and felt I got a good cardio workout. In fact, I had my 12 year old grandson "dancing" with me as well and he begged me not to play the last song as he did not want to exercise anymore, as he was beat!! Max & Cheryl really kept us moving!
2011887
I have had this DVD for over a year and am still loving it!  It allows you to move at your own pace by adding weights or moving up the ladder of intensity.  I love how you can pick your workout from the menu so if you only have time for arms and legs that's all you do!  I'm also 20 weeks pregnant and was able to move back down to the low intensity aerobic to help maintain muscle tone but still get my heartrate up.  I highly recommend this for beginners and those that exercise regulary!
2176966
I love this video! I did it religiously almost 5 days a week every week and saw fast results! It tones you and slims you and does make all those trouble areas nice and tight! I am someone who isn't the biggest fan of cardio so this was perfect for me the moves she has you do gives you a good cardio workout without wearing you out fast. If you stick to this video a few days a week your body will get nice and tight without the bulk.
1203237
I LOVE this prenatal workout DVD. I have tried others and always go back to this one. I love that they have separate workouts for each trimester. I feel great after each workout and love all the exercises. I feel like I am actually getting a workout with this DVD, which I love. The only complaint I have is the extended versions are too long and only repeat the same exercises as in the shortened version. I always do the 30 minute workout and it is perfect for me! Highly recommend this DVD if you are looking for something that will get your heart pumping and tone your body. This is my second pregnancy and I wish I had known about it with my first. I also like Summer Sanders personality on the DVD...she is fun and gets you motivated. Her sister in law is great, too. The bantering between them can get annoying at times, but I have learned to just block it out and focus on the exercises or turn down the volume. :) Overall, excellent DVD!!
1595877
I absolutely loved these pregnancy workout videos! They were easy to follow, yet they challenged me. They kept me in shape throughout my entire pregnancy. It was nice to not have to worry about what moves were safe to do during each trimester. I was able to rely on Lindsay's expertise to keep me in shape in a fun and safe way. The cardio and toning segments helped me gain weight in all the right places, while keeping my body toned. The yoga segments were relaxing and helped me maintain my flexibility. I recently had a baby and am now using the bootcamp workout to get back into shape. It is challenging and I think it will do the trick! I would highly recommend this workout series. They are very effective and are well worth the time and money. I will definitely be using them again during my next pregnancy.
2927378
This dvd is great for beginners like me! I have not exercised since giving birth to baby no. 1 and having just delivered my no. 3, I'm absolutely out of shape and in need of something simple to start with. Jillian was very encouraging and thoughtful. The workouts were designed for moms that might have C-sec and also kept short to only 20 mins for each section, knowing full well moms with newborns can be very busy and easily distracted by the daily demands.

There are 3 sections of 20 mins each. Upper body, lower body and core. I don't sweat easily but after each workout, I was sweating for more than an hour later. I don't use the weights and also had to follow modifiers (yup, that's how out of shape I am) but I still got a good workout. So this is definitely doable for a beginner or moms who feel they are very out of shape.

This is actually my first Jillian video although I had wanted to try her videos for a very long time already. I'm glad she did this one and just right timing for me!
4500028
Once this arrived I was excited to give it a try.  I decided to watch the segments first before attempting and to get a feel for the video/instructor.  I love this instructor and I love that you can use this video through your pregnancy and after.  I was glad to see that there were many options for doing the moves depending on how far a long you are.  It's nice to have options depending on how you are feeling and still complete a workout.
 The instructor isn't pregnant but she does have a soon to be pregnant mama who when shooting this video gave birth 2 weeks later.  I'm not new to Barre as I have been doing it with Pilates for the last couple of months.  I'm excited to continue to use this video as my pregnancy progresses and I can use it after giving birth as well.  If you can get a video to use prenatal and postnatal it's a big score!  If you love barre workouts this is the one for you to use while pregnant.