 |
 |
|
|
buying more than one thing? (uses Multi-Item Price Optimization™) ...or |
||
 |
 |
intereact!Actor: Firm
Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Retail Price (not our price): $49.98
Release Date: 2007-11-06
Studio: Gaiam Americas
Format: Array
Format: Box set, Color, NTSC
Discs: 4
Editorial Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
1) Amazon.com Product Description
Shape, tone, and strengthen your body with the Firm's Total Body TransFIRMation kit. Equipped with a set of Firm CardioWeights, 210 minutes of workout programming on DVD, a 48-page Weight Loss Success Guide, and a custom carrying case, the kit will melt away the fat and reshape your body in no time. CardioWeights are the Firm's most effective fitness tool yet, with a pair of 1-pound handles and 8 pounds of additional weight, letting you customize your workout depending on your strength or fitness goals. By combining the body sculpting weights with a fat-burning cardio routine, you can burn up to three times more fat than cardio alone. Simply pick your resistance level for each workout--the weights screw easily onto the handles in a clockwise motion--and increase the resistance as you become stronger, leaner, and more confident. Even better, the handles and weights are designed to work exclusively with the Firm's unique blend of aerobic and body sculpting exercises. When used in conjunction with the Firm Master Instructor's directions, you will begin toning and burning fat immediately. The Total Body TransFIRMation kit comes with the following workout DVDs. Hi-Def Sculpt: Taught by Annie Lee, Hi-Def Sculpt provides the perfect introduction to the Firm's body shaping exercises at a slower pace. The DVD includes upper and lower body moves designed to maximize effectiveness while minimizing your time commitment. It runs 45 minutes and includes a 25-minute "express" option. Hard Core Fusion: Allie Del Rio Pointer demonstrates an innovative hybrid of aerobics and weight training with body-transforming power. Allie guides you through high-energy cardio and distinctive body sculpting exercises that will give you the lean, strong body of your dreams. The DVD runs for 55 minutes with a 35-minute "express" option. Cardio Overdrive: Allison Davis's Cardio Overdrive will kick your weight loss into high gear. The DVD features unique low-impact cardio and body shaping exercises that burn calories both during and after this dynamic workout. Users will tone their legs, arms, and waist to the high-energy beat with easy-to-follow steps and Allison's expert coaching. Cardio Overdrive is a 45-minute heart-pumping, fat-burning workout, with a 25-minute "express" option. Cardio Party: For days when you need an extra boost to get you in the mood, the Firm's Cardio Party is just the ticket. This 40-minute heart-pumping workout will rev up your weight loss results with a total calorie burn. Designed for everyone from novice users to advanced workout enthusiasts, the DVD helps you burn calories, shrink your body, and have a great time with party instructors Allison Davis, Emily Welsh, Rebekah Sturkie, Annie Lee, and Allie Del Rio Pointer.
Customer Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
Average Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5
1) A great workout [Rating: 4 out of 5]
I love this product. I love that there are five different instructors it make for a great mix. I usually don't like strength training but the firm makes it easier to incorporate in my routine with the monthly schedule. I usually do an extra cadio party once or twice a week because I love it so much.2) AWESOME! [Rating: 5 out of 5]
Love these DVD's, especially Hi-Def Sculpt and Hard Core Fusion! Love that they have a 25 minute express option for each workout. I have progressed to using heavier weights as well. I do notice much more muscle definition!3) Great videos [Rating: 4 out of 5]
If you like The Firm, you'll love the videos. The weights are good but you don't get enough to make one set of light and one set of med. weights. That wasn't really clear on the advertisement and it's what they say you need in the videos. I had to order a second set (another $45) to get what I needed. The best part of this package was the 5 videos you get. They are challenging and the variety keeps you from getting bored.I would say if you don't have weights already, order the second set of weights at the same time, I don't think you'll be disappointed. If you already have weights, you should probably see if you can just purchase the videos.4) Package needs to include more add on weights [Rating: 3 out of 5]
I ordered the TransFIRMation system, I think the workouts are OK but I was really disappointed that it only included four weights,not enough to use following the suggestions on the CD.The set should include at least four more add on weights.I called customer service to see if I could buy more weights and was told to go to a fitness store to try to find weights! My friend ordered hers from a TV add and recieved 10 weights! I believe the package should mention the number of weights that it includes.5) Good for beginners maybe? [Rating: 2 out of 5]
I think this might be good for beginners, but I was let down by this set. I have been firming for years and love past firm workouts and many of the new ones too. However, I found the workouts in this set to be boring and way too easy. I hardly broke a sweat even during the one that is about 63 minutes. I normally workout for more than an hour everyday doing more than one firm video but can't find myself adding these to my rotation due to ease and boredom. Maybe if you are new to exercising or new to the firm these could be for you. I think the firm has gone down a bit in quality... the editing has been off lately and some of the instructors look nervous and look like they are reading off cue cards. The cardio party was way to cheesy for me and I love dancey type workouts but all the chatter and silly moves were too much for me. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone I know. I think the firm should be embarassed by this set, especially when compared to what it has put out in the past and even some of the other new ones. I do like the idea of not always using a step and am glad that I do like some of the other new firms... just not the ones included with this set. I would recommend trying some of the other new firms and passing on this set.