Product Details

• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Good Times Video
• DVD Release Date: April 9, 2002
• Run Time: 77 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000062XEE
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #18,101 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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35 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Two Workouts from Firm Parts, March 19, 2003

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C. Bennett (New England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Firm: Firm Parts - Upper Body & Standing (DVD)

This DVD is a combination of The Firm's Upper Body and Standing Legs workouts. There is also a bonus feature included, The Firm's Bonus Fitness Training Program. This bonus program explains the physiology behind using weights, and discusses the importance of good form in performing sculpting exercises.

The Upper Body workout is a spliced combination of older firm workouts. From the leg warmers, Greek-inspired statues, and hairstyles you will note the age of this workout - the entire look and feel is 80's inspired. The music, as well, includes saxophone and synthezied pieces that are reminiscent of the decade of big hair.

The Upper Body workout itself runs for 35 minutes. There is a total of 11 minutes of warming up and stretching, 21 minutes of upper body weight work, and 3 minutes of stretching to finish. The exercises included are multiple sets of push-ups, pectoral fly, upright rows, and more. You will need dumbbells (3 - 15 pounds) for this workout. There is no ab work included.

The Standing Legs workout is also pieces out together of older, 80's style workouts. The workout runs for 42 minutes and includes: 8 minutes of warming up and stretching, 30 minutes of heavy lower body work, and 5 minutes of stretching at the end. There is no ab work.

The Lower Body segment uses dumbbells, The Firm's Fanny Lifter, and optional ankle weights. The exercises will be familiar to people who have done Firm workouts before: lots and lots of Leg Press step-ups onto the Fanny Lifter, lunges, knee lifts, and more. This is a difficult workout, sure to challenge any level.

The DVD has a Scene Selection feature, so you can skip over any segments that you do not want to use. However, if you select "Play Workout" from the Main Menu, you are subjected to a Firm commercial each workout you use. So, if you run the entire DVD, you have to watch this commercial twice.

While I did not find the Upper Body workout terrifically challenging, I thought that the Standing Legs workout was tough and efficient. Be sure to complement these strength-training workouts with a cardio program and a good stretch to avoid injury. If you have knee problems, you may want to skip this DVD. At a height of 14", the Fanny Lifter will aggravate knee injuries, especially doing multiple sets of Leg Press.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars it works..., June 2, 2005

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lovestoworkout - See all my reviews

This review is from: Firm: Firm Parts - Upper Body & Standing (DVD)

i began using standing legs 7 months after my second child was born. i had lost all my baby weight after baby #1 without working out, but it wasn't the same after #2. i used it 2 days a week- t & th, and used another firm dvd m,w,f, and after 7 months of faithfully using it, there was a considerable difference. sure, the outfits were cheesey. sure the music is not the greatest. but i didn't get this to be entertained. that's what movies are for. i had to really concentrate on the moves and for the first month on not passing out. but let me tell you- it really worked. now after baby #3, i am excited to know that standing legs is on dvd. my first was on tape and with no vcr, i've had to make due with other dvds that just didn't cut it. i will be sure to add this to my collection but, unlike the others, i will be using this.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's an Oldie....But a Goodie (Standing Legs Only Review), February 22, 2010

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lizo (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Firm: Firm Parts - Upper Body & Standing (DVD)

I've been doing Standing Legs for 20 years! It's a compilation of Firm volumes 1-6 VHS -- yes, videos. Standing Legs is the toughest "tape" I've ever done in the series. It gets the job done! Break out the leg warmers and take a trip down memory lane.