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Summary: It works
Review: I have always been the fat kid so in college I decided to put a stop to it. I have lost 50 pounds using the firm and have kept it off for 2 years. The first time may be discouraging but keep it up. You will see results!!
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Summary: Perfect Workout
Review: I have been using the firm for 2 years and this is the absolute best video they have made. Emily makes the video fun and easy to follow. She switches from weights to cardio a few times and then to the arms and abs. It is a great one hour workout and I recommend this video to people who need that extra visible result they have been looking for, this one covers all the bases. Don't forget to purchase your firm fanny lifter and sculpting stick, you need 3, 5 and 8 pound dumb bells. The firm by far is a great program for me and I hope that you give any firm video a try because it's great for your heart and their cardio routines are fun, the fanny lifter makes you work your thighs and butt it's really a great system I actually recommend the whole program, hoping that it will work for you.
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Summary: I'm a Firm fan
Review: I have had this workout a few weeks and am really enjoying it. I mix it up with other Firm workouts among other things.I do think the intensity level, especially for cardio, is quite a bit lower than some of the older Firm tapes. However, it is still challenging enough for me (an intermediate level aerobics person) to get up a good sweat. I did get the Fanny Lifter as I think it adds a lot to the Firm workouts (although this workout only did one or two sets of step-ups with the Lifter). I don't think the sculpting stick is needed for this one. The twigs can be duplicated by using 16 oz. cans from the kitchen, and I think using the stick for balance actually lessens the intensity of some of the exercises. As others have mentioned, I'm not sure I like the production of the newer Firm workouts as much. The workout participants seem even more smiley and plasticky and fake than usual. The main instructor on this workout, though, is very good. Cues are spot-on, and she is upbeat without being overly peppy. I'd recommend this one.
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Summary: Fun, intense, but difficult for beginners!
Review: I have just begun my Firm experience and I have started out with this tape. It seems to be a great tape and will most likely give great results but it will take time to actually accomplish the tape from start to finish. I feel there is definitely room for improvement with this tape and the other tapes that I have tried from the firm, such as making it easier for beginners by putting the person I am supposed to follow in the front instead of the back row where I can barely see her. The cardio parts move very fast and I have had to stop and rewind to practice the routine. It would be nice if there were a segment in the beginning that will go over the routine slowly. Also the transition between moves seems a bit awkward but like I said after rewinding over and over again, I finally got the first cardio routine, now I have to work on the second part which seems much harder. The fanny lifter seems to be a great tool but you really need to be coordinated and since I am not I have come close to breaking my neck but I have faith that after practice I will master it. So I would definitely recommend this tape to someone. I just wish that there were a tutorial for beginners. Oh and after buying all the gear needed for these tapes, which is kind of pricey, I think it would be a nice courtesy to at least give us free membership to their website and the message boards which is 30.00 dollars a year on top of the 100 I spent on the fanny lifter, the sculpting stick and the tapes.
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Summary: i love this workout
Review: i have several of the Firm on VHS, they are an excellent tape to get into aerobic weight training. i love the interval training concept as i do not have the attention span for workouts that its just all one thing repeated like say step. the interval part keeps me from quitting as i know i wont be doing say ABS or LUNGES for very long and its on to the next exercise. i bought this workout on DVD to spring myself into getting back into working out and its really helped me stay on track and found this an excellent fun workout i especially love the cardio kickboxing. i look forward to doing this workout and have recommendeed it to several friends who have asked me how i'm losing my weight as consistantly as i have been.. i'm VERY happy to say i see continuing results, at firsti took it easy and did some of this workout but over time i did add segments and still do not do the whole workout mostly cause i would like to be able to MOVE the next day. its an exceleent workout.. Emily is a wonderful instructor and would like to see more firm workouts taught by her. good luck to anybody starting an exercise plan!
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Summary: Awesome & Complete Workout
Review: I have to say that I don't normally write reviews like this. But every time I do this workout, I can't help thinking that I have to write a review! This workout is fun, challenging and rewarding! Definitely (like they say) after 10 workouts I noticed a difference in my body. The pace of the workout is easy but effective. And I really like Emily. She is thorough in explaining exercises and keeps you motivated! You have to get this workout - expecially if you are tired of all the other workouts you have at home now. I can't say enough - I love it!
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Summary: very disappointed-Not for beginners
Review: I just started this tape and it ticked me off in the first minute. This tape is not for beginners. It says to follow a certain person if you are new,,,,then they put that person in the back behind others and never put the camera on her, duh!! There's no warm up, the moves are complicated (especially for a beginner), it's a sports injury looking for a place to happen. The moves are complicated. The instructor does not build on each move, she goes straight for the complicated one and only does 4 reps of it before zooming on to the next move. I felt lost and only able to figure out 1 rep of each move before she went to the next one. She seems like she's spent way to much time at Starbucks. Don't waste your $ unless you enjoy watching the same tape over & over & over to figure it out. Also, you need hand weights, their $60 fanny lifter, and their sculpting stick....there's way better for alot cheaper out there. Keep looking.
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Summary: It really works!
Review: I LOVE LOVE LOVE The Firm exercise program. The complete Aerobics one is my favorite. It was hard at first, but with practice I got the moves down. You keep yourself challenged by pushing harder and adding more weight. I have muscles I never had before. This is the best prgram I have ever done. I would take The Firm anyday over Tae Bo or anyone else.
If you are new to it, just give yourself time to learn the moves and keep the remote handy so you can pause to set up. I know what comes next so I rarely pause anymore.
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Summary: Great Firm DVD but not if your Just starting out..
Review: I love this DVD however I can't do it all the time because it is one of the harder Firm Tapes out there. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone who isn't used to working out.. With all firm tapes you have to have the fanny lifter and stick to do the work out. Simply watch the video before you try it. I like this video along with all Firm Videos.
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Summary: ONE OF THE BEST
Review: I love this tape. The instructor is awesome. She is motivating, energetic, attentive and she cues very well. The music is great and the moves are easy to learn. Every time I compelete this workout I get a good sweat. This is good for cardio and toning. A must have for any collection.
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