The Firm Fanny Lifter

demet · 11-30-2008, 07:33 PM

Hello there,

5 years ago i have used the firm fanny lifter VHS tapes. I have seen great results after 2 months...6 pack abs, toned arms and legs. 5 years later and after 2 kids, I am ready to use the program again. I cant seem to locate the 30 day calender it came with. Can any one help me out? If not i will have to figure it out as i go but i remember i followed the plan as it was on that calender and results were great. The program comes with 3 tapes and there are rest days which i dont remember which days i was suppose to rest. Please let me know if you can help me.

lbecker28 · 11-30-2008, 09:44 PM

I may still have mine. I will look after my kids fall asleep.

d_samy2003 · 12-01-2008, 02:59 AM

Week one suggests Cardio Sculpt on M,W,F,with rest on the other days. Week two adds Ab Sculpt (or rest) on T, Th, and Sunday. Week three has M-Ab Sculpt, T-Cardio Sculpt, W-rest, Th-Body Sculpt, F-Ab Sculpt and Body Sculpt, Sa-rest, Su-Cardio Sculpt. Week four is the same as week three.

JuliaL · 12-04-2008, 11:16 AM

I've used the Firm before, and you really don't need the calendar. Just make sure that you don't work the same body part two days in a row.

fashay · 12-08-2008, 10:21 PM

Is the fanny lifter very sturdy, durable?

ellenalesa · 12-09-2008, 03:13 AM

I have the original fanny lifter...it's made out of wood and it's pretty sturdy. I used to use it with the tape "standing legs"...which I don't think I have anymore. I remember I used to do leg presses on it. That was simply standing on the platform w/a barbell, letting one leg hang off the back, and slowly lower and raise your body weight with the leg on the platform. Very effective, as I remember!

If anyone else can think of any exercises to do w/this platform, would you post it here?

JuliaL · 12-09-2008, 07:23 AM

I have the plastic Fanny Lifter. Yes it is very sturdy and durable.

badgerbabe287 · 12-24-2008, 05:09 AM

I also have my beloved plastic fanny lifter along with the transfirmer (which moves into an incline). I <3 the firm!

ellenalesa · 12-24-2008, 08:53 AM

I've been doing a lot of cardio and Callanetics, and it has really reshaped my lower half. I've been kinda stuck at a plateau for about a month. No changes in scale weight or inches.

I decided I better start weight training again. I used my fanny lifter and did 3 sets of 5 step ups using 10 # on my curl bar.

Then I did some bicep curls, some tricep work, and some chest presses using the same bar.

My muscles are all twitching. It feels good!!!!

badgerbabe287 · 12-24-2008, 01:54 PM

ellenalesa- one of my favorite moves that they do in the videos is the leg press with the side leg abduction; so it's like a 2 for 1. You perform the leg press then lift your leg out as far as possible keeping your toes pointed down!

ellenalesa · 12-25-2008, 06:34 AM

I will definitely try it. Thanks!

If you ever find a good inner thigh exercise, please let me know!!!

badgerbabe287 · 12-25-2008, 03:42 PM

well since u asked

...to work more of my inner thighs i step slightly to the side and back of the fanny lifter instead of straight back. Another good one for the inner thighs is side lunges where you face the wall (turn 90 degree) away from the fanny lifter and then lunge with the leg closest to the fanny lifter hitting with your heel first and your toe pointed out and then pushing off with your heel also. Then turn the other way and work the other leg. Good luck!

11-30-2008, 07:33 PM	#1
demet Junior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1 Gallery: demet	The Firm Fanny Lifter Hello there, 5 years ago i have used the firm fanny lifter VHS tapes. I have seen great results after 2 months...6 pack abs, toned arms and legs. 5 years later and after 2 kids, I am ready to use the program again. I cant seem to locate the 30 day calender it came with. Can any one help me out? If not i will have to figure it out as i go but i remember i followed the plan as it was on that calender and results were great. The program comes with 3 tapes and there are rest days which i dont remember which days i was suppose to rest. Please let me know if you can help me. Last edited by demet; 11-30-2008 at 07:34 PM..

12-09-2008, 03:13 AM	#6
ellenalesa Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 204 Gallery: ellenalesa Stats: 209.5/180.5/175 WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 1, 2008	just dug mine out I have the original fanny lifter...it's made out of wood and it's pretty sturdy. I used to use it with the tape "standing legs"...which I don't think I have anymore. I remember I used to do leg presses on it. That was simply standing on the platform w/a barbell, letting one leg hang off the back, and slowly lower and raise your body weight with the leg on the platform. Very effective, as I remember! If anyone else can think of any exercises to do w/this platform, would you post it here?

12-24-2008, 08:53 AM	#9
ellenalesa Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 204 Gallery: ellenalesa Stats: 209.5/180.5/175 WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 1, 2008	Used my fanny lifter today I've been doing a lot of cardio and Callanetics, and it has really reshaped my lower half. I've been kinda stuck at a plateau for about a month. No changes in scale weight or inches. I decided I better start weight training again. I used my fanny lifter and did 3 sets of 5 step ups using 10 # on my curl bar. Then I did some bicep curls, some tricep work, and some chest presses using the same bar. My muscles are all twitching. It feels good!!!!

12-25-2008, 06:34 AM	#11
ellenalesa Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 204 Gallery: ellenalesa Stats: 209.5/180.5/175 WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 1, 2008	does that work outer thighs? I will definitely try it. Thanks! If you ever find a good inner thigh exercise, please let me know!!!

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11-30-2008, 09:44 PM	#2
lbecker28 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 983 Gallery: lbecker28	I may still have mine. I will look after my kids fall asleep.

12-01-2008, 02:59 AM	#3
d_samy2003 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 695 Gallery: d_samy2003	Week one suggests Cardio Sculpt on M,W,F,with rest on the other days. Week two adds Ab Sculpt (or rest) on T, Th, and Sunday. Week three has M-Ab Sculpt, T-Cardio Sculpt, W-rest, Th-Body Sculpt, F-Ab Sculpt and Body Sculpt, Sa-rest, Su-Cardio Sculpt. Week four is the same as week three.

12-04-2008, 11:16 AM	#4
JuliaL Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 18,014 Gallery: JuliaL Stats: 190/143/140 16/6/6, height 5'8", age 49 WOE: Atkins/BFFM Start Date: 4/22/03	I've used the Firm before, and you really don't need the calendar. Just make sure that you don't work the same body part two days in a row.

12-08-2008, 10:21 PM	#5
fashay Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 207 Gallery: fashay	Is the fanny lifter very sturdy, durable?

12-09-2008, 07:23 AM	#7
JuliaL Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 18,014 Gallery: JuliaL Stats: 190/143/140 16/6/6, height 5'8", age 49 WOE: Atkins/BFFM Start Date: 4/22/03	I have the plastic Fanny Lifter. Yes it is very sturdy and durable.

12-24-2008, 05:09 AM	#8
badgerbabe287 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 202 Gallery: badgerbabe287 Stats: 155/140/130 5'8" WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 2008	I also have my beloved plastic fanny lifter along with the transfirmer (which moves into an incline). I <3 the firm!

12-24-2008, 01:54 PM	#10
badgerbabe287 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 202 Gallery: badgerbabe287 Stats: 155/140/130 5'8" WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 2008	ellenalesa- one of my favorite moves that they do in the videos is the leg press with the side leg abduction; so it's like a 2 for 1. You perform the leg press then lift your leg out as far as possible keeping your toes pointed down!

12-25-2008, 03:42 PM	#12
badgerbabe287 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 202 Gallery: badgerbabe287 Stats: 155/140/130 5'8" WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 2008	well since u asked ...to work more of my inner thighs i step slightly to the side and back of the fanny lifter instead of straight back. Another good one for the inner thighs is side lunges where you face the wall (turn 90 degree) away from the fanny lifter and then lunge with the leg closest to the fanny lifter hitting with your heel first and your toe pointed out and then pushing off with your heel also. Then turn the other way and work the other leg. Good luck!