Workout DVD recs please (with muscle building/toning not jus

MissCleopatra
MissCleopatra Posts: 12
edited September 29 in Fitness and Exercise
Im 6 months pregnant and ive put a lot of baby weight on and lost most my muscle tone. My main problem is my lower body is DISGUSTING! - my thighs have swelled to twice their original size, lost ALL of their previous muscle tone and are covered with the wobbliest, loosest, lardiest fat and cellulite in all of creation!

I used to have very muscular thighs with defnition - i want to get back to that. I want to re-build all the lost muscle tone, especially on the lower body, whilst also losing the extra baby fat. I notice a lot of fitness DVDs dont really do much muscle building exercise so i need some recs please for losing fat AND gaining muscle after giving birth... and one that focuses on lower body aswel, not just core/abs like some do.

What fitness DVDs can you suggest as a great overall way for me to get in shape post-partum?

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  • edorice
    edorice Posts: 4,519 Member
    Chalean Extreme.
  • daisymae9801
    daisymae9801 Posts: 208 Member
    That might be a little too vigorous if she's 6 months pregnant though, no?
  • dakoerber
    dakoerber Posts: 308 Member
    I am currently doing Chalean Extreme and it is a great set of workouts - not too long but I am definitely getting results.

    But - have you been doing workouts before you got pregnant and through out? I would caution you starting something new while pregnant. You are getting close to the end and may want to just try to maintain til you have the baby.

    I actually found a pregnacy Yoga dvd when I was pregnant. I would look for something like that.
  • kimmerroze
    kimmerroze Posts: 1,330 Member
    I suggest Kim Kardashians "fit in your jeans by friday" lower body work out...

    Kim works along with a trainer, and it is a lower body strengthing and toning video...

    Its awesome and I am seeing results in my thighs definately!

    only nine dollars on walmart.com
  • urastupidchimp
    urastupidchimp Posts: 80 Member
    I've just recently started on my journey, coming from never working out...I was trying to do the gym thing but would only make it like twice a week...obviously this did not help me build much, if any, muscle or endurance.

    Right now I am on Day 12 of 30 Day Shred and have already noticed that my legs and arms are stronger and harder. It will be easy for you to do I think because it's only about 25 minutes from beginning to end, so you can fit it in when the baby is napping :)

    Not sure what your level of fitness is right now, but it is quite the workout for 20 minutes.
  • S_villafana2001
    S_villafana2001 Posts: 1
    I'd highly recommend Tracy Mallets Get Your Body Back DVD for after giving birth. My friend used it post partum and after 4 weeks essentially all the baby fat had been lost. However, if you're 6 months pregnant right now, you should prolly stick to her Fit While Pregnant or 3-in-1 Pregnancy System. Her workouts focus entirely on pregnant and post partum bodies, which is why they'd probably be good for what you need.
  • Flsunshine1969
    Flsunshine1969 Posts: 1 Member
    Check out Jackie Warner's circuit training dvd's. You can buy them right on Amazon.com. I have the total body circuit training dvd. It is the dvd that is white with blue lettering. I think you'll love it!
  • MissCleopatra
    MissCleopatra Posts: 12
    That might be a little too vigorous if she's 6 months pregnant though, no?

    LOL i think it would - But i was asking for recs for AFTER giving birth, hehe :)
  • MissCleopatra
    MissCleopatra Posts: 12
    OK, so, at the moment this is my list of recommended DVDs for getting a leaner, more muscular shape after giving birth:

    * Chalean extreme

    * Jillian Michaels 30 day Shred

    *Tracy Anderson Method & Tracy Anderson Method Mat Workout - both DVDs together as 1 program... or Tracy Anderson Post Pregnancy Workout

    *Jackie Warner Circuit Training DVD

    *Tracey Mallet Get Your Body Back

    Can anyone add to these suggestions? Or comment either way on the above?

    I want to make sure there is plenty of strength-training exercise in w/e DVDs i choose, especially for lower body - as well as the necessary cardio/fat loss moves.

    Am i on the right track with the above? Which ones would you choose?
  • Jessicapages
    Jessicapages Posts: 427
    30 Day Shred(Jillian Micheals) and when you are cleared from the DR.I would say Turbo Fire!!(Beachbody) Jillian Micheals has really good DVDs and they are cheap,get them from Wal-mart or Target!
  • catlady100
    catlady100 Posts: 154
    Look at this thread too

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/279721-recommend-a-good-strength-training-dvd
  • myroots
    myroots Posts: 120 Member
    Def Chalean Extreme! I'm doing that and Turbo Fire together and I am losing fat/weight and getting great muscle definition.
  • MissCleopatra
    MissCleopatra Posts: 12
    Thanks everyone. These all seem right up my alley.

    So glad no-one recommended a 'celebrity' dvd or novelty dance show aerobics or w/e - these always seem so half-hearted to me and a money-making scheme for the celeb and whoever is promoting them. xxx
  • daisymae9801
    daisymae9801 Posts: 208 Member
    That might be a little too vigorous if she's 6 months pregnant though, no?

    LOL i think it would - But i was asking for recs for AFTER giving birth, hehe :)

    Ohhhh ok that makes me feel better! haha
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