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Firm Basics: Abs Buns & Thighs Workout | 
 enlarge | Actors: Lothar Lechleiter, Wolfgang Schulz
Studio: Live / Artisan
Category: Video
List Price: $14.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 7543
Format: Color, Ntsc
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 60
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 1568121407
UPC: 723338034430
EAN: 9781568121406
ASIN: 1568121407
Release Date: May 16, 2000
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
The Firm Basics: Abs, Buns & Thighs Workout targets body parts that are coined as "trouble spots" for many exercise enthusiasts. This 45-minute area-specific training session works the abdominals, gluteus, quadriceps, calves, and hamstrings. The series begins with ab crunches and flows with smooth transitions into leg work without a hitch. No time is wasted here as lunges, squats, and abduction (leg lifts that train the outer thighs) are performed. Some lower-body movements are simultaneously done with bicep curls and tricep extensions. These dual movements can create an aerobic training effect (which is a great metabolism boost). Short (two to four minutes) cardio sets, which are spliced between the intensive strength training, help alleviate muscle fatigue while elevating the heart rate. This program should be approachable for beginners and challenging enough for die-hards because students determine their own dumbbell weight (a good starter set of weights for women would be 3, 5, and 8 pounds, and for men 5, 10, and 15 pounds). All participants will need a 14- to 17-inch step and a wooden dowel (a broom will suffice in place of the dowel). These basic exercises are a fantastic foundation for increased strength and muscle tone, but more importantly they are safe and effective. --Olivia Voigts
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Great start for Beginners September 1, 2008
The "Firm Basics" series is a great start for beginners or those who have not exercised in a while. The instructors remind you to use correct form and to breathe, which I find helpful. I had not exercised consistently for 6 years, and just started again with this series and Leslie Sansone. I can already feel the difference in my energy level and look forward to using these tapes. Intermediates will find this series too easy, but these tapes definitely help beginners get started. I highly recommend them as a starting point.
Give it a try January 30, 2005
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I am overweight and just started exercising a few months ago. I started off with Leslie Sansone walking videos, and now I have been combining those with some Tae-Bo, and this Firm Basics tape.
The 80's clothing and music, along with the monotone voice of the instructor is a little odd, and can be awkward at first. Some of the fitness vocabulary was also intimidating and confusing at first. I recommend watching the tape once through, just trying it but knowing that you might not get all the moves the first time. It takes a little bit of coordination, but is fine for someone who is just starting off. You will need a broom handle, a stepping stool, and some hand weights.
I have to say that I do find the work out very effective. I appreciate that there is stretching through out the tape, not just at the end and the beginning. Not one moment is wasted. I use this when I want to use weights, focus, and work hard. It really makes your body feel good, and Ive only done the tape 6 times and I can see results through out my body. I look forward to doing this tape because I know how effective it is. Its a good method because you know it will work. They also include a lot of valuable information at the end of the tape, about muscles and weights and fitness termonology that has really motivated me and educated me as a beginner.
Some other FIRM workouts also have the 80's music and the people in strange clothing, and the instructor shows no joy or changes in her voice. If you can get past that, I think its really a great work out. Ive seen the FIRM series do great things for people, and it has helped them look and feel a lot younger than they really are. So give it a try. If you you are looking for something a little different and more focused, this would be good for you. The instructors voice doesnt change a whole lot, but they do give you a lot of information about muscles you are working, technique, and pacing. I thought that was good. This will help you build lean muscle and will help you with your balance and flexibility as well.
I gave it a four because of the awkwardness of the first time doing the tape. Other than that, I recommend it.
 Waste of time and $$$ September 9, 2004
1 out of 6 found this review helpful
Ok, the intructor stinks, she loses count of reps, is never in synch with the music and she just doesnt motivate me at all. The workout itself is SO easy and the cardio section doesnt work you into a sweat at all. Dont even bother.
 DON'T BUY THIS TAPE! August 23, 2001
5 out of 13 found this review helpful
What they DON'T tell you is that you need a whole bunch of equipment other than weights. Also the trainer is very "plastic" (duh, most of them are) and she goes way too fast between exercises so you cannot possibly get the full benefit of the workout. I'm sticking with the "Crunch" series from here on out!!
 Great for Starters August 12, 2000
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
I have been totally out of shape for about 4 years and I just started again and am using the Firms basic series and for a beginner its great. I found the instructions not too difficult to follow and the motivational talk at the end of the tape great. While it may not be the best tape for an advadced user, I find it to be a challenge and am always proud when I finish. I can feel the results already and it has been only a about 2 weeks. I would highly suggest these tapes to some one trying to start working out, and I enjoy this tape the best it really makes your problem areas work hard.
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