|
 The Firm: Firm Parts - Upper Body/Standing Legs :: 0780623746
Description
| Product Description |
|
| A detailed product description is unavailable at this moment. Email us on sales@shopinhk.com if you need more information about this product. |
Reviews
Customer feedback
|
|
Voting |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Author: Guest
Upper Body Parts is a compilation of late 80s/early 90s Firm videos, so there are various segments taught by different instructors. The overall effect is a bit choppy, but there is a separate instructor to cue the transitions, which helps a little. On the plus side, the different instructors means less chance of boredom--ie, it's more interesting to do several sets of the same exercise when each exercise is with a different instructor. Another advantage is that you get a wide variety of upper body work packed into a time-saving workout.
The Firm's philosophy is to combine aerobic activity with strength training. Although this tape is more focused on the toning aspect, frequently you are moving your lower body while working out your upper body--eg, toe touches while doing military presses--which can sometimes be a bit awkward. The exercises themselves are all very traditional--flies, military presses, bicep curls, tricep extensions, etc.--although they are often done in unique combinations and timings. Several sets of dumbells are recommended, and a few segments used either a tall or short "box", but you can substitute a bench, chair, or step. Unlike most other upper upper body workouts, the biceps receive little attention here. Overall, this is a solid, thorough workout for the uppder body, although it now has a bit of a dated feel.
|
Author: Guest
Some people complain that "The Firm" instructors are cheesy ect., but most all workout videos have some annoying factor to them like that. I have had this video for about a year and a half. I got it in a four pack with the 5 Day Abs and Tough Tape 2. I find that sometimes, if my arms are tired, or have been injured in some way, I can use the Standing Legs DVD to give them a break. The same in reverse, if my legs are sore, I can use the Upper Body DVD. I think that the leg presses are tough and sometimes, its hard for me to complete this whole workout. If I feel too tired to keep working on mostly my legs, I switch to the upper body for a few minutes, then switch back. When I use this video, I only use it if I feel strong and ready for something tough! I'm always trying to remember to breathe out when I lift up the weights, and that helps make it work better and be more aerobic. I would say, if you don't maind that the people can be irritating, get this DVD. When you get used to doing the moves, you don't even have to look at the people.
|
Author: Guest
I'm glad this tape (The Firm Standing Legs) only cost me $1.49 at the thrift store, and I think I know why it ended up there.
For entertainment purposes alone, it's worth finding on sale for the soft-porn appeal of the suggestive 80's music, along with the moans and sighs reaching a climax during the final sets.
I'm sorry, but the candy-colored tights and thongs, along with all the 80s hairdos and Barbie Dolls were just too distracting.
Yes, the women are beautiful, and we all like to look at beautiful people, but their "Aren't I beautiful?" facial expressions started to get to me, and I just kept laughing all the way through the workout. I think a step would be more appropriate as the fanny lifter is just too high, especially for shorter people. I think you could get seriously injured with it if you have joint problems. The way they instructed, I also felt like I was being ordered about by a bunch of Nazi fembots, constantly exchanging dumbbell weights (pyramiding) and putting on and removing the ankle weights at least three times. There were also WAY too many people adding to the distraction in this workout, who didn't look too happy about the endless sets and reps, either. The workout is 45 minutes long, but seemed to go on forever, and I was bored with all the sets. It needs to be updated because studies have shown that all those sets don't give much more results after a certain point. After trying it, I have no doubt it works; many of these programs work if you use them diligently, but some of them are not for everyone. Since I have a short attention span, I keep going back to Tamilee Webb (Tighter Assets), who at least offers more variety and has you trying different moves. Before you know it, you're done with the workout. She's also a lot more personable, inspirational and human, and women in their 30s and 40s will be able to identify with her better than with these impossibly perfect Bond Girls.
|
Author: Guest
Ok..I'm sure I'd still get a good workout after doing this, but the first time watching I felt I was in a time machine and MacGyver was going to come on next. I'm sorry, but the big hair, leg warmers, leotards and those men with mullets were just way too distracting to get a good workout.
I lived throught the 80's and would like to forget it. I have all three Firm programs, The Fanny Lifter, The Firm Body Sculping 3 in 1 Box and the Tranfirmer...I love them all and rotate them around and get great workouts.
I'm sure you can get a great workout if you stick with this compilation...but it's just too 80's for me.
|
Author: Guest
i began using standing legs 7 months after my second child was born. i had lost all my baby weight after baby #1 without working out, but it wasn't the same after #2. i used it 2 days a week- t & th, and used another firm dvd m,w,f, and after 7 months of faithfully using it, there was a considerable difference. sure, the outfits were cheesey. sure the music is not the greatest. but i didn't get this to be entertained. that's what movies are for. i had to really concentrate on the moves and for the first month on not passing out. but let me tell you- it really worked. now after baby #3, i am excited to know that standing legs is on dvd. my first was on tape and with no vcr, i've had to make due with other dvds that just didn't cut it. i will be sure to add this to my collection but, unlike the others, i will be using this.
|
Send to Friend
Send to friend
|
|
