The Firm: Super Body Sculpt [DVD]

he Firm is just simply one of the best workouts for the money, and when you consider the price of joining a health club, it's downright cheap. Add to that visible results in 10 workouts (which I have seen) and it's worth twice the price. My only problem is, at 5 feet tall, the steps (when stacked) are hard, but I pull through. Over a month or two, you'll be glad you persevered. I hate cardio, so this one DVD has given me the results I desire without having to jump around. I break up my workout into three days so I stay motivated and don't give up - lower body one day, upper body the next, and then abs. By the time I've done one full three-day rotation, my entire body feels stronger. I've gone from a size 10 to a loose size 8, and my goal is to hit size 4 by summer. Starting so early in the year, it's gonna happen. If you've never tried any other Firm videos, this a good one to start with, hard enough (with additional weights) for a more fit trainer, and just simple enough to get a coach potato into the zone. And if you've got the courage, do what I did. Take out your digital camera (and a tripod, if you have one), take a picture of yourself from all sides (not sucking in the stomach), do The Firm, then take another photo in about 3 weeks. When you start to see the definition in your stomach, butt and thighs, that will keep you motivated more than any of these quotes! I stick my new "after" photos on my refrigerator once a month; I'm so proud! For anyone who's said this is too easy, up your weights. This is a workout you can almost NOT grow out of. Ultimately, I think this is a fabulous workout for women who don't want to be bulky, but long and lean.

I'm not really one to write reviews for things, but I feel as though these workouts deserve recognition. My first experience with The Firm was a few years ago when I decided to buy and try the Transfirmer series of workouts. I wasn't necessarily a beginner at that time, but man..those workouts kicked my butt! I then ordered the previous body sculpting series videos to rotate to avoid boredom. I had great success with them but for whatever reason, I ended up joining a local gym and the The Firm videos/step began collecting dust. Fast forward to present, a husband and almost 2 year old daughter later, I decided I needed something that worked for me at home bc trying to coordinate a toddler to your desired gym schedule isn't necessarily the easiest task (not to mention wasting so much gas). It dawned on me to re-order some of The Firm workouts, new and older DVDs; no more driving 30 minutes to the gym for me! Let me tell you, as someone who is by no means a beginner when it comes to fitness, these workouts are no joke. I got a better workout with these DVDs than I did at any class or time on the treadmill/elliptical. I HIGHLY recommend them to anyone who wants to get in shape and get there FAST. I can tell a change in my body already-they promise results in 10 workouts, but you'll see it before then. Trust me. What's also great is that you can make them as easy or as challenging as you desire-increase or decrease your weight. Either way, you'll get a great workout!

I know that I should probably work out more than 40-45 minutes a day given how sedentary the rest of my life is. But, really, I try to eat well and exercise everyday, and besides, my life is not my body. I am a nurse, not a movie star. So, having said all that, really, I like this workout. True it's not Cathe Freidrich or Jari Love, but damnit, I'm getting old, and I don't always want all that stress. Anyway, some days I just cannot face more than 40-45 minutes of working out in front of the television, and I can tell you that this little workout will leave you feeling pretty good. On days when I'm feeling hypermotivated, maybe I'll do Jillian Michaels Burn Fat, Boost Metabolism video (which rocks, by the way), but for those every day, oh crap I need to work out or the depression monster will get me needs, this is an outstanding workout (remember, you can always heavy up) that you can do quickly, and the rest of your day will be the better for it.

This is a great sculpting video. It is broken down into three segments, upper body, lower body and abs. It's my go to workout when I am short on time. Each workout is around 15 minutes long. The upper body is done sitting on top of the 14" Fanny Lifter, so when my knees aren't feeling good I appreciate that. The lower body workout utilized the 14" step up Fanny Lifter for very beneficial lower body results and the abdominal section which is a little shorter is great too!I have had this video on VHS and have used it for years. I just purchased the DVD so I was sure to have it for a long time!I highly recommend this workout. No fancy moves, just good basic weight training!

I purchased this thinking I could just add 15 minutes of upper body work to a cardio routine. I knew the legs would be squats & lunges which my knees can no longer do. But this is hit play & do the whole workout so I cannot use it.