FIRM Check In Week 20

[s&k'smom]

Morning, today was cardio sculpt with Allie. Boy it felt good to workout after eating chips yesterday. But I was so PMSing that the chips made me feel better. This weekend will be hard as my sister is coming home and I'm sure there will be lots of cookouts and dinners. Have a great day.

 

[ZerasPride]

Good afternoon Firmies!

This morning I did cadio sculpt blaster with Lisa Kay and had a ball!!! I love this routine and after yesterday's yuck rest day, I was ready to get Firming again!

I hope you all have a wonderful Thursday afternoon!

 

[sm4987]

Afternoon everyone. Today was complete aerobis and weight training with Emily. I love those leg presses. Sometime I want to do more. Isn't that weird?!!!!

 

[panfan]

I decided to purchase a DVD or two of THE FIRM . I went to amazon.com and there are 36 different choices !! I don't know which one!!

Can anyone suggest....I am new to excercise and have and interest in mostly shaping ( getting rid of) the rear end!! As well as the "waving" under the arms....

Any suggestions.
Would the Firm Body sculpting system be the way to go since I would have a few choices??

I have a $50 gift certificate to Amazon.com so I figured I 'd use it on improving My Figure!!

Thanks for any advice!

 

[ZerasPride]

panfan - I'm glad you were able to make your way over to our thread! You probably think I'm stalking you but I honestly am not!

Unless you have some type of stepper already at home, I would recommend purchasing the system with the fanny lifter. I'm not sure what the other ladies will think or if they agree with me. If you buy body sculpting system 1 you get cardio, ab and body sculpting work outs. I believe there is a similar set with body sculpting system 2 but that one seemed kind of advanced to me. In addition to the ones that came with system 1, I have purchased calorie killer (that might be a good one for you because it has a lot of leg presses which work those thighs and buns) and super body sculpt which has an entire segment devoted to the booty and lower body area. For the flapping under arm area, the body sculpting work outs are great - I have body sculpt from system 1 and super body sculpt as well.

I know there are more experienced Firmies than me on this thread so I'll defer any other opinions to them.

I hope you join us Firming soon!

 

[gadizlover]

Welcome Panfan-
I'm not one of the experienced ones- I'm pretty new to Firm myself, but I agree with ZerasPride. I started with Calorie Killer and another one from the 2nd series- with a low stepper from another workout. When I got the set - I found out the Fanny Lifter made a lot of difference to the intensity of the workout for me. You can use the lower height at first - that's what I did until I got used to some of the steps. Personally- I'm glad I went ahead and got the set. You can also pick up single VHS & DVD's at Kmart, Walmart & Target- maybe other places too. I'm sure some of the other Firmies will be glad to chime in soon.

I tried the intervals on the treadmill tonight- it was a lot tougher than I thought it would be. I wanted to do 7 but could only do 6 times. I did complete my entire time-hope I burned up lots of calories! Back to Firm for tomorrow!

 

[sm4987]

I'm not real experienced with this yet, but I must agree with Lisa (zeraspride). Oh yeah, I'm not stalking you either At first I didn't want to purchase the fanny lifter, but I am glad I did. I tried it a year ago, but didn't really get into it. Now I am really loving it. I like the 2 system better than the one. I think that what you want to do, the 2 would be better. Some good cardio, lot's of leg work and good arms too. You could always purchase just a video for legs and just one for the lower body and alternate them for the results that you want. Also as you get better, you can up your weights for a different workout.


Sheree'

 

[sueg]

FIRMIES!
I did Body Sculpt Blaster w/ Nancy. I had a near miss when one of my 7 lb. weights slipped out-of-my-hand when I was placing it on my shoulder to do squats. It JUST missed my foot when it hit the floor, making such a noise that I'm surprised it didn't wake DSs. Despite my pounding heart, I recovered my weight & continued my workout...'cause that's what FIRMIES do.

Panfan,
FIRM workouts are divided into three categories: Cardio (C), Cardio and Sculpt (C+S) and Sculpt (S). I started with sculpting tapes, which I found easier to master (little or no "fancy" footwork) and you really see results, esp. in your fanny & arms. I've actually gotten used to people (mostly women!) commenting on my fanny & arms!
I agree w/ ZerasPride on BSS2 (Cardio Sculpt, Body Sculpt & Ab Sculpt) as a good starter. Body Sculpt can be broken into two segments: Upper & Lower Body. Ab Sculpt uses no weights, but concentrates on your stomach/abs.
Another good starter is the "old" Firm Parts 4 pk. which has "Upper Body" "Standing Legs" "Tough Tape 2" and "5-Day Abs". They are all sculpting tapes & these are the tapes that I started with. "Standing Legs" is the only tough one in this foursome. Don't rush out & buy alot of tapes. You are wise to think carefully and seek advice on your first purchases. This is a good group to use as a sounding board. Then I suggest getting 2-3 tapes & trying to master at least 1 or 2 before adding to your collection. Good luck. We'll try to give you all the support you want.
Weekend is here! Funny how I associate weekends with doing longer FIRM tapes!

Have a happy & healthy day! SGG

 

[ZerasPride]

Good morning and happy Firming all!

I did super body sculpt (upper and lower body portions) with Stephanie Corley this morning. It was a great work out and my thighs are still like jello from all those leg presses!

sue - you are a true Firm warrior ! What a close call but I'm glad you're alright.

panfan - you've gotten some great advice. We know you'll be as addicted to Firm work outs as the rest of us. Maybe there is a subliminal message being transmitted through the videos! :space:

gadizlover - great job on the treadmill! I'm sure you assassinated lots of calories (as Nancy "eat a burger" says in calorie killer).

I hope you all have a wonderful Friday and a great weekend!

 

[s&k'smom]

Hey pan be careful we are a very addicting thread. You may find yourself stalking the stores for more videos!

Today was body sculpt with Jen, Lord when using heavier weights it's tough.

gadizlover, now that's not a bad idea.

 

[panfan]

Thanks everyone.....A LOT !!!

I was going to order online but didn't want to wait. I went to Target today and got the Firm Body Sclupting System with three tapes and the fanny lifter. It was the last one on the shelf!!

I probably will not start till Monday on those. I have my restaurant to tend to this weekend as the weekends are our busiest times so I'm not home much from friday morning on throughout the weekend. I might end up doing one sunday after work though we'll see. The good news about work is that I'm in a complete "stress mode" most of the time and moving around very quickly....don't get to sit down much at all ( except to go potty...lol )

So I'm not really part of the Firm Club yet but hope to be soon

Thanks again for the advice!

 

[toystoryduo]

Good afternoon!
Today was Calorie Killer with Nancy. Plus, I had to lug all of the stuff out to my driveway for my yard sale. I am beat!

Have a good evening!

Tracy

 

[sm4987]

Hello everyone. Today was an intentional rest day. Went out looking at furniture and stuff with dh and the children. I feel like I walked 50 miles today. Then I came home and did yard work. Maybe I didn't firm, but I at least got moving.

 

[sm4987]

Hello all. I did Maximum Cardio Burn with Allie today. It's been quiet, I hope everyone is doing o.k.

 

[ZerasPride]

Hi guys!

I only have a few minutes on line but wanted to report that I did super cardio sculpt with Nancy (eat a burger) Tucker.

I'll check in with you all tomorrow! Have a good Sunday night all!

 

[panfan]

I did it !!! My very first FIRM tape !!!
It was Cardio Sculpt with Allie. All I can say is WOW ! I know what you guys have been so excited about ! It was a great workout. I was surprised that I actually got through most of it. Pooped out on the Ab section though. I don't know if I'll ever be able to do all those reps! If I am able to stick with this....I should well on my way to lookin' good!

I'm kinda nervous about waking up tomorrow though. It is the busiest day of the week for me at work and I'll be on my feet for 8-9hours strait. I hope I can walk...lol...!

I'm so happy I found you guys and this excercise program !!

 

[gadizlover]

Wasn't able to post last night- Did Body Sculpt with Jen for the 1st time. Lower body was hard- I am gonna have to stick to the blue box only for awhile I think. Upper body was much easier.

I see what you mean Lisa about Jen not being one of your fav instructors- she's not quite as "motivating" as some of the others.

Today was supposed to be a rest day- we went to Alabama to SIL & BIL's lake house- but went on a 2 mile walk with some steeeep hills- so got my cardio in after all.

Panfan- great work! Allie is a good one to start with too- she keeps you motivated for sure! Hope tomorrow is not too painful for you.

 

[toystoryduo]

Good morning FIRMies!
The plan for today is Calorie Killer and Kathy Smith's Upper Body and Ab workouts. I have about 6 weeks to make or come close to my goal. I really need to step it up! Have a great Sunday!

 

[sm4987]

Good afternoon. Today was Total sculpt plus abs. Feeling good!

 

[gadizlover]

Checking in for today before it becomes tomorrow

Went for a long walk-over an hour- with the family, so got my cardio in. So I did AbSculpt with Lisa Kay. Trying to get the breathing down the way she recommends.