The Firm Sculpting System
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Description of The Firm Sculpting System
Featuring the FIRM signature method of cardio weight training, this kit includes the multi-functional FIRM 3-in-1 platform and 3 FIRM workouts on one DVD. The platform consists of a 6" and 8" segments that combine to 14" inches to deliver the ultimate body toning workoutShape, tone, and strengthen your body without heading to the gym day after day with the Firm's body sculpting system. Equipped with a multifunction three-in-one stair-step platform and a multi-workout DVD, the kit will melt away the fat and reshape your body in no time. The durable plastic stair-step platform is a terrific exercise accessory, with a three-level, no-slip platform that adjusts from 6 to 8 to 14 inches. As a result, it's easy to vary the difficulty and intensity of your workout.
The DVD, meanwhile, includes three different workouts to keep you fit and inspired. Hosted by Firm Master Instructor Allie DelRio Pointer, the Cardio Sculpt workout combines several cardio and body shaping routines, resulting in a single awesome body. Pointer will have you burning fat, building lean muscle, and creating your very own personal masterpiece throughout this 55-minute workout. Master Instructor Jennifer Carman hosts the 45-minute Body Sculpt workout, which features a scientifically sequenced series of strength-building exercises designed to work your upper and lower body fast. The workout will turn you into a strong fat-burning machine from top to bottom. Finally, the Ab Sculpt workout proves that getting flat abs can actually be fun. Master Instructor Lisa Kay leads you through this 25-minute workout, which teaches you the perfect exercises for strengthening, toning, and stretching your entire core. Kay also demonstrates the proper form and breathing technique for each exercise.
The Firm body sculpting system also comes with a rotational guide and eating calendar, which includes 30 days of exercises, 30 days of meal plans and recipes, and a series of motivational tips.
Sports reviews of The Firm Sculpting System
Customer Review: Bringing Sexy Back!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
This set was my introduction to The Firm. Although I heard rave reviews about The Firm's workouts , I admit I was still scared as I also heard they were pretty tough. Prior to purchasing this, I was partial to Leslie Sansone's Walk Away The Pounds series. Although I achieved some weight loss success, the workouts began to become too easy for me. I decided I needed to bump my workouts up a notch and purchased The Firm BSS1.
I don't really want to go into much detail about what each workout entails as many reviewers have done so already, but let me just say that these workouts will not disappoint! I went beyond the notch I initially intended! The results I've experienced while using this series are nothing short of amazing!
I started while undergoing chemotherapy treatment for cancer, Hodgkin's Lymphoma to be exact. My oncology physician encouraged me to start exercising so as to aid me throughout my treatment. I started out with the 3, 5, and 8 pound weights. Needless to say, it was rough in the beginning, but I decided I wouldn't give up and I'm glad I didn't as it's the kind of reward that just keeps paying off! I've gained strength and stamina. I've also noticed the difference in my arms, shoulders, my torso, my abs, my core in general, my glutes, and my legs! Oh, goodness, don't eeeven get me started on my legs! I'd long ago just accepted the inner thigh flab as a sad part of my life that I was never going to get rid of, but that is sooo not the case anymore, thanks to the many lunges, dips, squats, and the infamous 3-in-1 leg press, which I pretty much have a long-standing hate/love relationship with!
While my kids have noticed my energy increase, my husband has noticed my... well, you know. ~he he he~ I highly encourage anyone and everyone to purchase this set. I think we all owe it to ourselves to make an investment in our health and in ourselves, because we're worth it! Hell, I know I am! Let's bring sexy back!
Customer Review: New to excersize, but surprisingly enjoying it
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I've never worked out regularly before, only on an elliptical anyway, and that was with no instruction, and although exhausting... ineffective.
I've been using these videos for over a week, on the recommended calender, which means that i haven't done any but the cardio sculpt yet. I start ab sculpt tomorrow.
I'm not going to say that I've seen a huge difference in a week, but i can say that i feel much better in terms of flexibility (can reach down and touch my toes, even grab my feet which i haven't done in years), and definitely felt it the next day after the first few times. I don't hurt anymore after, but i think I'm just adjusting. I've added weights now, and I can tell its a great workout. I sweat like crazy, and really feel my muscles working, even ones I didn't know I could use (ie: upper back/shoulders and chest sides).
I was scared to start workout videos too. I was afraid it would be humiliating, and patronizing: "you can do it" and all that stuff with bad music and buff sexy smiling women who hardly break a sweat. But Allie is totally tolerable, and the music is really just there to keep you in rhythm and form so you don't need to constantly look up.
The "fanny lifter" is really just a stool, so i toyed with the idea of just using my own, but the height difference really is important, so I'd say at this price, just go ahead and buy the lifter. Its three heights, and it really would be a pain to find three alternate tools.
I'm excited to start the next two workouts in this DVD package, and am even starting to look into what FIRM workouts i should buy next.
If I lose a good amount of weight, I'll for sure update this review, although I already gave it full stars, because I have good faith that this is going to work if I stick with it.
Hope that helps!
Customer Review: excellent strength training and good cardio
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
First off, this is not an aerobic step. The fanny lifter is a two tiered stackable unit with an approximately 1 foot square surface. I was trying to buy an aerobic step and bought this by mistake. But it was a good mistake because I use the fanny lifter and at least one of the videos every week or so. A happy accident.
The workouts require the fanny lifter (provided) and light hand weights (3 lbs to 10 lbs depending on your fitness level)
First off, the abs section is excellent. The warm-up is 7 minutes and in my opinion, too slow to really get you warmed up. However, I use the workout usually as an add-on to another workout so I skip the warm-up section and head straight into the ab work which is a good solid workout. This will challenge everyone but the most fit six-pack carrying gym rat. The total workout is around 25 minutes and it incorporates the fanny lifter in with a lot of floor work.
The cardio sculpt workout is not a really great cardio workout (it incorporates large muscle groups together so your heart rate gets elevated but it is not a workout that will get you very high on the perceived exertion scale. For a relatively fit individual, you will hit a 4 or a 5 tops). But it does have some good sculpting works with hand weights.
The sculpting section is a good overall workout with light weights. Every muscle group is targeted.
Overall this workout would be a good choice for most exercisers. This would be a really great product if you have a small area to work out in. Beginners will take a while to get up to speed but should be challenged for a while. Intermediates would feel relatively challenged. Advanced exercisers would probably be bored with everything but the ab workout.
Customer Review: I Firmly love it!!!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I love this workout system. I premeasured my bust,waist,hips, and thighs before adding the firm sculpting system into my workout rotation. I did this system three times a week(Cardio Sculpt/Body Sculpt) with pure cardio 3 times a week and yoga 2 times a week. After 10 workouts of the firm I lost 10 pounds and a half inch in all the areas I premeasured. After another 10 workouts of the firm I lost additional 8 pounds and about another half inch in the areas I premeasured. I use 3,5,8,and 10 pound weights. Body Sculpt is the most challanging of the workouts. When you heavy up on the leg presses this workout gets your heart rate up. The only cueing part I mess up sometimes is on the lunges with the purple step when she say's step up, which she should say is step back because I always tend to step up on the step with my opposite foot. The only thing I wished they had in the Body Sculpt is abs like others have mentioned, but I just do an ab workout from my other videos. Cardio Sculpt is also good but, not a whole lot of cardio. In this workout there is a great glute excercises. Ab Sculpt is my least favorite of them. It is too long and I really didn't feel like I got a hard workout for the amount of time it is. I prefer no more than 10 minutes for my abs. I have only done this one twice. I really don't mind moving the fanny lifter around. Just keep your weights and fanny lifter close by and you shouldn't have a problem. I also love the fact you can always go up on the weights to keep your self challanged. I feel so much stronger after doing this workout system for over two months now. We recently put down a tile floor in our kitchen and I had no problem helping my hubby carry our stove out of the kitchen =) Happy Firming!!!Customer Review: Great workout
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I bought this set a few weeks ago, and already have done the workouts several times. I have a dance/aerobic instructor backround, have a degree in dietetics (nutrition) and have been weight lifting for a very long time, and I tend to be nervous about purchasing a workout DVD online. I was pleasantly surprised at not only the DVD instruction and quality, but the inserts that come with the system were very informative and accurate.
I like that the Fanny Lifter is small and therefore doesn't take up as much space as a traditional, health-club level step. I think this set is a great starter set for someone new to the Firm (I am), but definitely not for a beginner to exercise. These workouts are tough, in a good way, but would be pretty difficult for a brand-new exerciser. Of course, Libby shows you modifications and if you take their advice (march when needed, don't over-exert yourself) then these DVDs could work for you for a while as you work your way up.
I was searching for something I could do indoors while my two little ones nap (2 under 2) this summer, as it is now too hot to exercise outdoors and there is no reliable childcare where I live. I am used to biking, walking, roller blading and lifting weights but can't do most of that in 100+ degree temps. This is an excellent alternative for me and I plan on adding this to my usual routine once the cooler temps arrive. I feel challenged, yet encouraged, by these workouts and really enjoy this. Glad I made the purchase!