Is Basic Step dvd good during pregnancy??

[lanesv]

Hi!
I'm new to the forum, and just wondered if I could get some feedback on the Basic Step and Body Fusion dvd. Is this a safe workout to do during a pregnancy? My thought was to do the 30 minute step portion 1-2 times a week, then do some workouts on my elliptical trainer 1-2 times a week, and then purchase a couple of pre-natal workout dvd's (probably Leisa Hart Fitmama and a yoga one), for variety.

I would appreciate any feeback on the basic step workout

 

[dcat]

Hi Stacey,
I remember doing Basic Step once or twice when I was pregnant and really liking it. It was delivered when I was about 5 months along but it was also about that time that my feet gave out on me and I couldn't do any standing workouts after that. But I would've used this workout to the end if I could have. I don't remember doing Body Fusion. But both were helpful in getting me back into workout mode after the baby.
Diana

 

[FiddleFit]

Hi Stacey! Welcome to the forum! How far along are you?

BS/BF is terrific for pregnancy. Your workout plans sound quite reasonable and safe, actually.

The BS workout is entirely low impact, and a slower tempo than Cathe's more advanced workout. The choreography is simple without being reptitively boring.

BF has a bit more impact to it, but that is easily modifable to low impact.

Cathe has also just announced that she will be releasing 3 new beginner/intermediate level workouts, probably some time in August. They look really good for pregnancy. If you're interested, check out the Ask Cathe Forum for details. They are having a presale right now, so if you order right away, you will get the dvds for a substantially cheaper price than if you wait.

Congratulations on your pregnancy!
Sandra

 

[lanesv]

Hi!
Thanks for the wonderful feedback and congratulations to you!
Actually, I'm not pregnant at the moment but we plan on trying for #3 this Fall (I have two toddlers at the moment). I've been very active after the birth of my daughter 2 years ago and just want to make sure I keep my fitness level up during my next pregnancy. At this point I'm just doing a little research on what is available to do workout wise during a pregnancy and have had my eye on Cathe's dvd's for a while now. I'm excited to get the Basic Step workout (I'm asking for it for Christmas!), and I think I'll also check out her new beg/int step dvd also.

Hope your pregnancy is going well, is this your first?

Stacey