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The Firm: Body Sculpting System - Ab Sculpt

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I wouldn't go so far as to say that this video is easy. But while most ab routines leave you sore afterward, this one does a good job of letting you feel that you're working while you're working and not for hours or days afterward - it's easy to pick it up again the next day. The workout features a good mix of upper, lower and oblique work as well as some balancing. The routine also features a person for beginners to follow so you don't overdo it. The fanny lifter is not essential here as it is only used as something to rest your feet on - a chair or high stool works fine. If you fast forward through the intro material and the breathing exercises, the routine only takes up 15-20 minutes of your time making it easier to fit it into your day or alongside of a regular workout.

I first time I did this video, I thought it was incredibly easy. The next time I did it, I paid particular attention to my form and it kicked my [...] Firm master instructor Lisa Kay starts off with some breathing exercises and then moves you into a core and abdominal workout. You will do some basic crunches mixed in with leg pulleys and other pilates-inspired moves.

They use the Firm Fanny Lifter for positioning on some of the exercises. You could do without it or use a regular step if you didn't have the Fanny Lifter.

This workout lasts for less than 30 minutes, which makes it the perfect addition to one of the Firm's 30 minute cardio workouts, such as Express Cardio or Fat Blasting Cardio. When I finish this, I feel relaxed and stretched out. That is a wonderful way to feel after a workout!

We got this as part of the 3-pack Body Sculpting System and it's my favorite DVD of the three. Unlike most of The Firm routines, it uses no weights and there is no impact cardio in it - just very mild warm-up. An emphasis on breathing and a lot of stretching in between various sets of exercises makes it an ab routine that is easy on the body and prevents the neck strain you often feel with long sets of ab exercises.

I found the focus on proper breathing technique to enhance form to be very instructive and beneficial. The instructor is Lisa Kay and her cueing is excellent and her manner so calming that I actually find the routine soothing to do. I've done this routine on my rest day if I'm feeling muscle soreness in my back or shoulders that a little stretching might help. Besides, I'm waging war on abs that were so far gone they were declared a disaster area by the President and it's gonna take a lot of work and maybe a miracle.

I use The Firm's 5 Day abs on my cardio days or after weight training tapes that don't have an Abs section - but only if I don't have time for Ab Sculpt, which is 25 minutes. I think the routine is excellent, but it seems deceptively easy because of the way the exercises are broken up and because of the stretching in between the sets. I've felt muscle soreness the day after the tape, which tells me it's effective.

Like others who reviewed this DVD, I'm a long-time Firm user who is fast becoming a convert to the new Firm workouts. This one is particularly unique in that it works only the core. It's a quick 25-minute workout (including stretch and cool down) so you can squeeze it in easily throughout the day. It's a great complement to the Fast and Firm workouts that don't include abs.

All firm videos are great.. This Ab sculpt is no different. IF you have been working out for a while it may seem easy plus there are other ab workouts from the firm that you can go with for more of a challenge I am a Firm believer.

I am an old fan of the VHS with the earlier instructors (susan, janet gretsky, etc.) and she's absolutely right. These workouts are just as effective and a little easier to get through, than the older ones. Those older one's were straight RIDICULOUS! I thought I would have to join the Marines afterwards. I have to admit though, the were more effective than everything that I've ever done before. These are more fun and there's more variety. I do have to say that the stretching exercises leave much to be desired. As someone who used to run track, these stretching after these tough workouts aren't long enough to really loosen your muscles and really increase your flexibility, but that's a small criticism in light of all that you DO get from these videos. I've tried almost every fad workout there is at least once, and none of them are as serious and effective as these.

and actually the first one i have enjoyed but felt my abs have been worked.

My mom had bought the entire Firm system years ago. The AB Sculpt video was my favorite. It has been a while since I used it and of course lost the video. So excited I found it on here and I can't wait until I get it! It really works and you can feel it, I recommend it to everyone!!

This DVD is great I have been doing the excercise every other day for 30 minutes and i have lost my tummy fat and also i lost fat in my other part of the body. just a reminder that i also eat healthy food. give it a try if you want to lose ab fat.

I have tried many FIRM workouts and I consider myself to be a "Firm Believer". I got this workout in a box set of 3 (with Cardio Sculpt & Body Sculpt) and this one is my least favorite. I found it to be kind of boring and it didn't really challenge me. Afterwards I felt like I still needed to do another ab workout. I do not have abs of steel by any means. I have a LOOOONG ways to go before my abs are even near perfect, but I have other Firm videos that I feel give me a much better ab workout such as 5 Day Abs.