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Summary: Not for me
Comment: This is more of a glamour routing than anything else. Too busy -Greek/Roman statuettes in the background various sizes, huge fireplace, boring routine, and the participants' are so phoney. The instructor and the participants routine are more erotic than anything else. I couldn't bare doing the entire video. Oh and the music, too loud and didn't sync with the moves. This video had potential, if it wasn't for all that.
Now I know why I had it hidden for so many years behind my other exercise videos.
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Summary: heavy on weights
Comment: Although this video and its companion, Firm Cardio, both bill themselves as including cardio and weights, they are both very heavy on weights, with a tiny bit of cardio mixed in. It is not a true "circuit training" type video where you do roughly equal amounts of strength and cardio training. Also, Firm Strength and Firm Cardio are both very heavy on legs (lunges, dips, leg press). They do some upper body also, but it seems like every few minutes the instructor is saying, "Prepare for lunges..."Anyway, this is a good strength training video for interemediate to advanced exercisers.
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Summary: THIS VIDEO AND FIRM CARDIO MADE ME STRONG
Comment: Done alone, or teamed with "Firm Cardio", this is a fine Firm workout. This tape focuses a little more on the upper body, especially the triceps, but still includes great lower body segments. I never felt I had much upper body strength until I had been doing this workout and "Firm Cardio" for about two weeks. I saw more muscle definition in that time, but felt the results even sooner. It is a tough workout so I really feel a great sense of accomplishment after I finish it each time. It is good for those days when you really feel like "pumping it up."
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Summary: Pam is the greatest!
Comment: I have been a loyal user of the Firm videos for over a year now. They are definitely not for the feint of heart because they are a challenging workout that doesn't get boring. This viseo is no exception. It uses the same weight/aerobic mix as the other Firm videos, but this one is one of my all-time faves because of the instructor. Pam Cauthen is probably the best instructor ever at the firm. I like how calm she is and her voice never grates on my nerves. She cues well and, I don't know about anyone else, but I want to finish the workout everytime because she makes me think I can!
I know this sounds cheesy, but this really is a great video and I encourage anyone else to give it an honest try. The FIRM isn't like every other video on the market...they really work...I have personally experienced how quickly the results start to show and I know how rewarding it is to stick with it. Some of the other reviewers seemed disappointed that the instructor wasn't a bubble-gum cheerleader princess (no offence Denise Austin), but for me, that is the appeal. When I work out...I'm there to work out and I don't need to waste my money on a video where the instructor will annoy me forever after the second time I do the video...
Take my advice and pick this one up! You won't regret it
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Summary: Amazing results!
Comment: It doesn't matter ff you're a FIRM fan, a video workout fan, or just want to get in shape, this tape is for you! The instruction is fantastic and after doing the tape a few times, you'll look and feel better then ever! It's intense, but exciting. Definitly not of of thsoe workouts you can't wait till the end of. Make sure you get the compliment video, FIRM Cardio!
