Product Details

• Format: Color, Original recording reissued, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Good Times Video
• VHS Release Date: December 11, 2001
• Run Time: 45 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00005T336
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #37,939 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Customer Reviews

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for an overall workout especially the legs., June 6, 2002

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Minnesota Raven "Viking Vixen" (Minnesota) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Firm - Firm Parts: Tough Tape 2 [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This tape was my first Firm exercise video and I doubt it will be my last. I have a variety of exercise videos and got this tape to add more toning and cardio work during a single session. This tape won't let you down. I usually wear a heart rate monitor and my heart continues to stay in the high end, around 80%. That's exactly what I was looking for in a tape for those days when I want to combine both. It runs about 45 minutes long of actual exercise and is a collage of other previous tapes. The editing was well done and whiie it works the total body it kicks butt on your legs.

Every leg exercise possible is in this video tape which makes it extremely hard. Unless you are a hard core leg exerciser it will make a difference in your legs and glutes. The thing I like about this tape is that whenever you feel like you are building up in a certain area and it's getting too easy just increase your weight. Trust me... it will take quite sometime. I know because I use my heart rate as an indicator.

I had all this equipment at home because I use videos as my primary source of exercise. You will need at least 2 sets of weights, 3 is better (light, moderate and heavy). Specific weights are not given because everyone is different. The standard for most women is 3,5 and 8 or 10 pounds but only you will know. A dowel which is another term for any sort of stick that's about just below your breast bone and height and can be used for balance. I picked up mine at the hard ware store for a few bucks but you could also cut off a mop or broom stick and that would do the trick just as well. A 2x4 board or something to elevate your heels when doing some of the squat and tricep exercises. Again don't get caught up with specifics, if you have a small phone book that would work too, just be creative. Then there is the box! It's 14" high and something I don't use. I have a rather high bed and use my step stool as my box. It's only 12" and I can only thank my lucky stars because I would have thrown this tape away had it been higher. On days when I want to use this tape but my heart rate is running high I will use my step with one or two risers instead. That works just fine. In other words all you need is something to step up and step down on. You can always adjust intensity with your hand weights. I use a mat to do the pushups and lower back exercises even though I am on carpet. It gives me a smooth surface and I don't have to worry about fibers getting in my face as I come down for a pushup.

I only rotate this tape in once a week and it's made a big difference in my physique and this is from someone that thought her legs were top notch. My only complaint is that there could be more bicep work but that's a miniscule complaint.

If you want good overall toning while keeping a good fat burning cardio pace then this tape is for you.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great, TOUGH exercise, January 28, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: The Firm - Firm Parts: Tough Tape 2 [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This is one hard tape that takes you through all of the major muscle groups -- and really gets them into shape! The moves are not complicated and no special equipment is necessary beyond some weights. I think this routine is more balanced than the first "Tough" volume.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tough workout in less than an hour, June 2, 2004

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Star Light (Olympia, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Firm - Firm Parts: Tough Tape 2 [VHS] (VHS Tape)

TT2 was one of my very first FIRM workouts. This tape, along with good nutrition, has really helped my body to become toned and slim. I now have an extensive collection of workout videos, yet I reach for this one time and time again. I use it on days when I am pressed for time yet want to feel as if I had a good, effective, total body workout (minus abs). The varying segments taught by different instructors, including Traci Long, flow together well. I prefer the older FIRM videos such as this one rather than the more recent. They are fun and exciting to do! I would not recommend this tape to a beginner unless perhaps you try it with no or very light weights. It begins with a warm up, followed by strength, then a cool down. Throughout the strength training, your heart rate will be kept up, increasing your metabolic rate. At first you may need to pause the tape a few times to catch your breath, especially if you are new to working out. You will need lighter and heavier dumbells, a tall step, and a dowel (I use a mop). I usually follow this workout with a segment off the FIRM's 5 day Abs.