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The Firm - Firm Basics: Fat Burning Workout [VHS] 
Participated by Firm Basics
Studio : Live / Artisan
by Live / Artisan
Release Date : 2000-05-16
Publisher : Live / Artisan
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 1
EAN : 9781568121390
UPC : 723338034232
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 35 reviews)
List Price : $9.98
Our Price : $9.00
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This is my FAVORITE workout! |
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No matter what new work out or DVD or class or project I take on, I always come back to the Firm. The exercises are so simple and yet so effective. It's easy to add more difficulty by modifying the moves or using heavier weights. It's also great to use in between different workouts. Right now I use JUST the cardio portions (because I love Jen Carman) to get warmed up and moving and then do the 30 Day Shred. Gives me a Good 40 minute workout. I'm usually sweating buckets and bone tired! |
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No beginner |
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This is NOT for beginners. They are way too quick to be able to follow. Yet I can follow other videos without problem. If you're a beginner, get either another of the Firm "Basics": Abs, Buns & Thighs Workout. Or you can also try Cardio for Beginners with Petra Kolber--both titles available at Cooltechelectronics, by the way. |
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Good Beginning intro to The Firm |
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I started doing the "Firm Basics" again along Leslie Sansone after not exercising regularly for a while. This series teaches proper form, and is a good intro to the "The Firm". While it is probably too easy for high-intermediate and advanced exercisers, it is definitely great for beginners. I plan to advance further with other "Firm" workouts. I feel they offer the best all-around fitness program and you can grow with it. I wish this series was offered on DVD. |
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Not just for beginners! |
It's true that this is probably a more challenging workout if you're a beginner. However, I often use this workout on days when I'm just not feeling energetic enough to do one of the FIRM's more advanced tapes. I still get a decent workout, and I'm not worried about injuring myself by doing more than my body is ready to do. Also, you can use heavier weights on some of the exercises to make it more challenging.
Once you're feeling more fit and more comfortable with the FIRM, you should probably try some of the tougher FIRM workouts. Keep this in your FIRM rotation, though! It's a great complement to all of the other FIRM tapes and DVDs. |
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Really for beginners |
PROs
- Light.
- Exercises are broken down so they're easier to learn.
- Clear and well-timed cueing with some instruction on proper form.
- Perky, happy instructors.
CONs
- I had already been exercising for about 5 weeks with the Susan Harris, Jayne Poteet, Standing Legs, and Upper Body firm videos when I tried this. I didn't even break a sweat, and I couldn't hit my target heart rate. This isn't really a bad thing but it would be more accurate to label the video "For beginners". In fact, if you're a beginner, then try this first. It'll give you an idea of what the Firm videos do and how they do it, and it'll prep you for the harder videos. |
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