Does or has anyone used "The Firm" tapes for toning/sculpting?

[Saffron]

How'd did/does it go? I just bought a couple today and I was wondering if anyone else uses/used them and if they like them. :)

I bought the standing leg routine and the 5 minute ab (blech, hate ab work, 5 minutes is enough for me. :p) routine.

Anyone? :D

[ryanpatricksmom]

I have several in the series. The tough parts tapes are pretty effective, and I do the abs tape once a week (the whole 35 minutes at once-I'm a glutton for punishment.) I also have some of their weightlifting and aerobic tapes, but I don't use those as often.

Drawbacks:

They use a high (14") step for alot of the exercises which can't be found in stores. I use a kitchen step stool instead.

The moves can be a little hard to follow initially, but you'll get the hang of it.

The instructors are as annoying as fingernails on a blackboard.

Advantages:

You'll see results pretty quickly.

They generally last for 40-45 minutes. Most tapes run either 30 minutes or an hour, so they are somewhat unique.

Good luck!

[coqui]

Don't they include the two steps things? (so you don't need to provide your own)

Or do those cost extra. They make it sound like you get it for free.

[iluvorlando]

I just started doing a firm tape that someone loaned me at work. Yes, they are pretty tough. But I did feel that it will show results. I am really out of shape, so I did as much as I could. Yes, some of the moves are strange, but once I get the hang of it... I use a kitchen step stool - plenty high enough for me!

Since I liked it, I am planning on asking for the newer ones for christmas. (I have volume four)

Good Luck!

[Saffron]

Thanks everyone! The tape I bought today is Abs 5 Days a Week, not 5 Minutes a Day. :rolleyes: ROTFLOL!!! :p ACK! I like that you all said you noticed results rather quickly. That's what I want. :p

coqui - I think I know what you're talking about. I saw a set of steps and tapes advertised on television. The tapes I bought today are individual tapes. I think if I like the tapes, I'll buy the set advertised on TV. They look like fun. :D I think! :eek: :p

[coqui]

Originally posted by Saffron
Thanks everyone! The tape I bought today is Abs 5 Days a Week, not 5 Minutes a Day. :rolleyes: ROTFLOL!!! :p ACK! I like that you all said you noticed results rather quickly. That's what I want. :p

coqui - I think I know what you're talking about. I saw a set of steps and tapes advertised on television. The tapes I bought today are individual tapes. I think if I like the tapes, I'll buy the set advertised on TV. They look like fun. :D I think! :eek: :p

That's the one I'm talking about.

I didn't know you could buy this stuff in a store. I assumed you had to call them.

I can tell that stuff works though. This is one of those infomercials that will actually tell the truth.

Notice there isn't a single supermodel like they have in most other infomercials.

That and when I did do weightlifting (grew from a 145 pound wimp to the 225 pound guy I am now) I did most of those same excercises.

Which brings me to my next point. Remember ladies, you may gain weight doing this. But it will be a good weight gain since it's the muscle and muscle weighs more than fat. (I say ladies cuz it seems like this workout is geared towards women only - although I don't see why this wouldn't work for guys too)

[Kallison]

Where can you buy the individual tapes?

[Saffron]

Kallison - I bought them at Sam's Club in Hatboro. :D I got 4 for $17.99.

[iluvorlando]

Wow! That sounds like a great deal, Saffron! You can go to their website too, besides the phone number from the infomercial.

Hey, Saffron....have I ever told you how much I miss your old siggie? Was that hunter or colby? I can never remember names!:)

[Saffron]

Oh! LOL Michele! He was fun, wasn't he! LOL!! One of the tag fairies put him in there one night! LOL! That was Hunter. :teeth: I tried to kind of auction him off over the summer before I sent him to the cyber space clipart recycle bin, but no one wanted him. :p :p

[Saffron]

Oh, and I just wanted to say, that I haven't forgotten about the peach pie! :p

[zurgswife]

Saffron...maybe we should get together and do a group thing...:D :D I've done them a few times over the past few months but can't find the time in my schedule....