The Firm workouts

Norene · 05-13-2008, 01:26 PM

What do you think of the Firm workouts.... I have been breaking into the upper body weight workout but doing lower body weights on my own so far. I am doing low carbs and losing a pound or two a week.... but trying to add or keep muscle at the same time..... would I be better off with doing the upper body weights of a normal weight workout instead of the circuit type weight workout of the Firm? It all gets confussing after awhile... any suggestions?
I also get in some aerobic exercise Monday thru Friday with resting more on the weekends. Thanks for any help you might give.

Norene
(JeannieH)

badgerbabe287 · 05-19-2008, 06:59 AM

I think they are the best workout system for a female's body. It will completely reshape all of the typical women's problem areas! I started doing it after my mom did the older version in the early 90's. I actually look forward to doing it because it's such a change of pace compared to running on the treadmill. I usually run 2 to 3 miles a day and the firm is still challenging and really helped shape my body. I have not tried the new ones that do not contain the fanny lifter though. I think that the fanny lifter is the critical part of what makes the firm so effective. Good luck and definetly give it a try!

michelle8 · 05-20-2008, 03:30 AM

i like them i only have 2 find it hard to find for region in the uk i have total body toner and ultimate fat burner out of 2 thats my fave especially the kickboxing part and only 40 mins time flies past so quick did at one point get sick of them as you do after a while but went back to it the other week and remembered how much i enjoyed it so am continuing with it again

DiamondDeb · 05-23-2008, 05:41 PM

I have some of The Firm DVDs and enjoyed the workouts when I did them but I would never consider replacing regular weight training workouts with one. They're more like cardio to my way of thinking and when I lift I lift heavy.

One particular cardio video I was doing for a while had some moves that were great for my legs. I saw really good inches lost from that.

123Nkechi · 05-28-2008, 08:06 AM

We have the luxury of having the Firm studio here where I live. I had several friends that went to the classes years ago but I never joined. Maybe I should have

Mattia · 06-09-2008, 01:52 AM

I absolutely adore the very first FIRM video, Volume 1. That is the BEST at home workout I've ever done, bar none!

lyn8070 · 06-24-2008, 08:43 AM

Have the vids, dvds and love them. You want to be sure to rotate so you get variety, plus the body has a chance to heal. I've seen the best results and definition, plus I feel really good. Between the cardio and weights of their workouts, you do burn 3x more than just cardio alone. Very good articles and research shared by the Benson Sisters and Mark H.

rae_rae21 · 06-26-2008, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattia

I absolutely adore the very first FIRM video, Volume 1. That is the BEST at home workout I've ever done, bar none!

Agreed. The very first Firm is the best...most challenging and really does work you out pretty good! I cannot stand the new Firms...too "Stepford Wives-ish" to me...

My opinion, the first 3 Firms are the best...you'll laugh when you see the spandex, but the workouts are good.

JuliaL · 06-28-2008, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Norene

What do you think of the Firm workouts.... I have been breaking into the upper body weight workout but doing lower body weights on my own so far. I am doing low carbs and losing a pound or two a week.... but trying to add or keep muscle at the same time..... would I be better off with doing the upper body weights of a normal weight workout instead of the circuit type weight workout of the Firm? It all gets confussing after awhile... any suggestions?
I also get in some aerobic exercise Monday thru Friday with resting more on the weekends. Thanks for any help you might give.

Norene
(JeannieH)

The Firm is a great exercise program, and if you do it consistently you will definitely see results.

I don't think it matters whether or not you do circuit training or focus on upper body and lower body split workouts. The idea is to challenge your muscles and burn calories, and mixing it up is always a good idea.

Personally I think circuit training is great for fat burning, but pure weight lifting also helps burn fat because you're building lean muscle mass. What kind of aerobic workouts are you doing?

05-13-2008, 01:26 PM	#1
Norene Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Fall City, Washington Posts: 37 Blog Entries: 12 Gallery: Norene WOE: Just low carb Start Date: January 7, 2008 (round 2)	The Firm workouts What do you think of the Firm workouts.... I have been breaking into the upper body weight workout but doing lower body weights on my own so far. I am doing low carbs and losing a pound or two a week.... but trying to add or keep muscle at the same time..... would I be better off with doing the upper body weights of a normal weight workout instead of the circuit type weight workout of the Firm? It all gets confussing after awhile... any suggestions? I also get in some aerobic exercise Monday thru Friday with resting more on the weekends. Thanks for any help you might give. Norene (JeannieH)

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05-19-2008, 06:59 AM	#2
badgerbabe287 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 91 Gallery: badgerbabe287 Stats: 148/128/125 5'8" WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 2008	I think they are the best workout system for a female's body. It will completely reshape all of the typical women's problem areas! I started doing it after my mom did the older version in the early 90's. I actually look forward to doing it because it's such a change of pace compared to running on the treadmill. I usually run 2 to 3 miles a day and the firm is still challenging and really helped shape my body. I have not tried the new ones that do not contain the fanny lifter though. I think that the fanny lifter is the critical part of what makes the firm so effective. Good luck and definetly give it a try!

05-20-2008, 03:30 AM	#3
michelle8 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: wolves Posts: 61 Gallery: michelle8	i like them i only have 2 find it hard to find for region in the uk i have total body toner and ultimate fat burner out of 2 thats my fave especially the kickboxing part and only 40 mins time flies past so quick did at one point get sick of them as you do after a while but went back to it the other week and remembered how much i enjoyed it so am continuing with it again

05-23-2008, 05:41 PM	#4
DiamondDeb Fat Burning Machine Extraordinaire! Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 37,396 Gallery: DiamondDeb WOE: Custom	I have some of The Firm DVDs and enjoyed the workouts when I did them but I would never consider replacing regular weight training workouts with one. They're more like cardio to my way of thinking and when I lift I lift heavy. One particular cardio video I was doing for a while had some moves that were great for my legs. I saw really good inches lost from that.

05-28-2008, 08:06 AM	#5
123Nkechi MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Girl Raised in the South (Carolina)! Posts: 1,073 Blog Entries: 20 Gallery: 123Nkechi Stats: 5'6" - 245/250/175 WOE: TYT Start Date: Starting Over AGAIN - July 2008	We have the luxury of having the Firm studio here where I live. I had several friends that went to the classes years ago but I never joined. Maybe I should have

06-09-2008, 01:52 AM	#6
Mattia Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: USA Posts: 914 Gallery: Mattia Stats: 280 \| =) \| 140 WOE: Atkins-based/Whole Foods Start Date: August 21, 2003	I absolutely adore the very first FIRM video, Volume 1. That is the BEST at home workout I've ever done, bar none!

06-24-2008, 08:43 AM	#7
lyn8070 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 76 Gallery: lyn8070 Stats: start 151; May. 10th 142; goal:133 WOE: Atkins	Have the vids, dvds and love them. You want to be sure to rotate so you get variety, plus the body has a chance to heal. I've seen the best results and definition, plus I feel really good. Between the cardio and weights of their workouts, you do burn 3x more than just cardio alone. Very good articles and research shared by the Benson Sisters and Mark H.