FEEL the burn. Great workout.September 18, 2008 0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a great workout. Sometimes I do have to pause to catch the correct form of an exercise, but after I've watched the DVD once, I can usually remember till the next workout what happens next and correct form. My only gripe is I have a very old DVD player. I can't change on the menu which workout (or warm up) I want to do. This will probably not be an issue with folks with newer DVD players. I just have to fast forward through what I don't want to get to what I want... perhaps my next order on Amazon will be a new DVD player. But just as a warning to others who might have older style DVD players. It is recommended not to do this everyday, and to supplement with other lighter exercises on your "day off" from the transfirmer. I use my exercise bike on my "days off" and feel I'm am getting the correct amount of exercise, the combination, at least for me, seems JUST RIGHT. Also included are helpful diet tips for those interested. This came with three DVD's, and if I don't get bored with them I'm going to order more "THE FIRM" products. This is NOT the only exercise program they have available. But for now, I think this is all I need!
A great workoutSeptember 8, 2008 Three DVDs, each with a different workout - 35 minutes, 45 minutes, and 55 minutes. As some have said there are parts of one DVD that are really difficult to follow but each time I do it I get better.
Bottom line these are terrific workouts and well worth the money.
Real results...especially lower bodySeptember 1, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I admit I was skeptical...so I took before and after pictures to see if I could see a difference after 10 workouts. Before I got to the 6th or 7th workout, I could feel that the front of my thighs and my glutes were tighter and the roll developing around the back side of my hips was shrinking. Today I took pix of post-10 workout, and although I didn't get "Jillian's abs", I can honestly say I see a difference. My backside looks better, as does my waist and belly. The front of my thighs look tighter, too. My belly and waist were my biggest concern to start with, so I made sure to do one of The Firm's cardio workouts every other day. And it was enough of a difference that I will continue to use The Firm - have even started buying more of their videos to vary my rotation.
PROS: *workouts focus on core, including hips, thighs and buttocks *the "Transfirmer" is VERY effective in working the thighs and rear *relatively easy to follow and pick up the moves *can add more weight as you need to, to improve results *intervals during work-outs similar to the newest research on high intensity interval training (HIIT) which helps burn fat with the greatest results *both Aerobic Body Shaping and Supercharged Sculpting have good cueing from the instructors
CONS: *lower focus on upper body - they do upper body, but this set of videos seems to be better for lower than upper (this is the only reason I gave it four out of five stars) *the Ultimate Calorie Blaster is hard to follow with difficult cueing
I started purchasing more of The Firm cardio/aerobic dvds and now am looking at buying more of the toning-focused dvds in hopes of improving my upper body. It's great that The Firm has so many videos to choose from so that you can have variety and your muscles don't get too accustomed to any one work out. Although it can be a bit overwhelming for a Firm novice to know which dvds to start with (I'd say this is a good set to start with...especially because you get the step which you can use in other routines). Still, if you really want a "tough" body, you'll probably have to step up to a tougher routine, but this is great to get in shape and toned up.
Need to purchase weightsJune 14, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
For this workout you need to purchase a whole set of weights (is that written on the box somewhere?). I have some three lbs weights and that is all that I use for now. The first work out is fairly doable and you can follow ok even as a beginner. The other two are much more difficult. The steps are a little bulky and I have to pause it in order to be able to move them around or get them out of the way. On the positive side the workout is effective, but there are other workouts that are just as good and don't require all this equipment (I like yoga booty ballet). In spite on the negatives I give it four stars because the workout does what it says it does and you will see results.
Kick my [...] work out - It is the bestMay 27, 2008 0 out of 2 found this review helpful
If you really want a great body, then this is what you want. I lost 140 pounds and look like I did 10 ears ago in high school. It is the best workout, easy to use, and fun.
