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61 of 62 people found the following review helpful
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I figured this out by taking the ASIN for this item from Target and looking it up here--they're the same item, and this is a great deal! This is actually the Firm Body Sculpting System 3. It includes the redesigned Firm Box, a booklet with diet suggestions and a rotation calendar, and three DVDs:
--Fat Blasting Cardio with Lisa Kay, a 30 minute fun, intense cardio workout. You'll need a pair of 3 pound dumbbells for this workout.
--Total Muscle Shaping with Stephanie (Corley) Huckabee. This is a 45 minute scultping workout. It's fun, intense, and over before you know it. You'll need pairs of 3, 5, and 8 pound dumbbells as well as a mat for ab work on the incline.
--Complete Body Sculpting with Christa Riley. CBS is another 45 minute sculpting workout that uses the same equipment as TMS.
This is a fun set of videos. Of the three Body Sculpting Systems, I think they are the most fun and have the best music. The incline box is a great tool and adds an interesting dimension to step aerobics--it's also helped me have better form for lunges, something this flat-fannied female definitely needs! My beefs with this set are few and far between, but I did have a few problems with it. The audio mix in CBS with Christa is pretty bad. There are points in the workout where she is very difficult to hear because someone was asleep at the mixing board. This gets better with time--once you've done the workout a few times you'll get better at understanding her. Also, Lisa Kay's cueing in FBC is a little sketchy in places. She is not always consistent about telling the viewer which foot to start on or which direction she's headed in next. In places, she'll cue you through the right side of a combo and then just assume you'll remember everything on the left. Again, this gets to be less of a problem with time, but it is frustrating in the beginning. On the other hand, I have no problems with Stephanie Huckabee's Total Muscle Shaping--good audio mix, and Stephanie is a superb instructor. The other two aren't bad by any means, but Stephanie's experience really shines through in TMS.
The choreography in the three workouts that come with the BSS3 is fun and not overly complex, but it is always advisable to preview a workout before you attempt it. I've enjoyed the BSS3 DVDs a great deal and have picked up some of the add-ons. I've made plans to find the rest, although some of them are still not available on the retail market.
None of the videos included with the BSS3 basic system use the Sculpting Stick, but two of the add-ons do. Additionally, some of these add-on workouts are not sold on Amazon and can be hard to find. Add-on DVDs for the BSS3 include:
--Firm Power Yoga with Kirsten Strohecker (uses only a mat, no weights, box, or stick) (Amazon sells this as "Fit & Firm Series: Power Yoga," which I'm pretty sure is a typo.)
--Hips, Thighs, & Abs with Pam Meriwether (uses the Firm Box, Sculpting Stick, and dumbbells) (this DVD is also sold as "Fast & Firm Series Hips, Thighs, & Abs")
--Express Cardio with Stephanie (Corley) Huckabee (uses 3 & 5 pound dumbbells and the Firm Box) (also sold as "Fast & Firm Series Express Cardio")
--Express Total Body Shaping with Pam Meriwether (uses the Firm Sculpting Stick that was sold as part of the BSS2)
--Advanced Cardio Blast with Lisa Kay (uses the Firm Box)
--Fat Blasting Cardio with Lisa Kay, a 30 minute fun, intense cardio workout. You'll need a pair of 3 pound dumbbells for this workout.
--Total Muscle Shaping with Stephanie (Corley) Huckabee. This is a 45 minute scultping workout. It's fun, intense, and over before you know it. You'll need pairs of 3, 5, and 8 pound dumbbells as well as a mat for ab work on the incline.
--Complete Body Sculpting with Christa Riley. CBS is another 45 minute sculpting workout that uses the same equipment as TMS.
This is a fun set of videos. Of the three Body Sculpting Systems, I think they are the most fun and have the best music. The incline box is a great tool and adds an interesting dimension to step aerobics--it's also helped me have better form for lunges, something this flat-fannied female definitely needs! My beefs with this set are few and far between, but I did have a few problems with it. The audio mix in CBS with Christa is pretty bad. There are points in the workout where she is very difficult to hear because someone was asleep at the mixing board. This gets better with time--once you've done the workout a few times you'll get better at understanding her. Also, Lisa Kay's cueing in FBC is a little sketchy in places. She is not always consistent about telling the viewer which foot to start on or which direction she's headed in next. In places, she'll cue you through the right side of a combo and then just assume you'll remember everything on the left. Again, this gets to be less of a problem with time, but it is frustrating in the beginning. On the other hand, I have no problems with Stephanie Huckabee's Total Muscle Shaping--good audio mix, and Stephanie is a superb instructor. The other two aren't bad by any means, but Stephanie's experience really shines through in TMS.
The choreography in the three workouts that come with the BSS3 is fun and not overly complex, but it is always advisable to preview a workout before you attempt it. I've enjoyed the BSS3 DVDs a great deal and have picked up some of the add-ons. I've made plans to find the rest, although some of them are still not available on the retail market.
None of the videos included with the BSS3 basic system use the Sculpting Stick, but two of the add-ons do. Additionally, some of these add-on workouts are not sold on Amazon and can be hard to find. Add-on DVDs for the BSS3 include:
--Firm Power Yoga with Kirsten Strohecker (uses only a mat, no weights, box, or stick) (Amazon sells this as "Fit & Firm Series: Power Yoga," which I'm pretty sure is a typo.)
--Hips, Thighs, & Abs with Pam Meriwether (uses the Firm Box, Sculpting Stick, and dumbbells) (this DVD is also sold as "Fast & Firm Series Hips, Thighs, & Abs")
--Express Cardio with Stephanie (Corley) Huckabee (uses 3 & 5 pound dumbbells and the Firm Box) (also sold as "Fast & Firm Series Express Cardio")
--Express Total Body Shaping with Pam Meriwether (uses the Firm Sculpting Stick that was sold as part of the BSS2)
--Advanced Cardio Blast with Lisa Kay (uses the Firm Box)
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Sports
I have exercised for years, but this is my first home exercise video purchase. I don't get to take classes at the gym due to child care hours at my gym, so I figured on those days I can't make it to the gym, this would be a fun substitute. I enjoy how they break up the program with weights, box, and cardio, so you don't get too tired on one thing. Having three different videos helps break it up too. Although, the routine is quite fast in the beginning, I catch on a little more each time I do it. If you are unfamiliar with Step Aerobic lingo, it may be a little more challenging to you.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Sports
I tried the Firm as part of my New Year's resolution, and in four weeks, I have lost over fifteen pounds! This system is excellent, and you can feel results immediately and see them quickly. I add weight every two weeks and am now up to five pound dumbbells...I'm in the best shape of my life. I absolutely recommend this product...it ROCKS!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
my go-to set of DVDs
As a dedicated home exerciser, I have a ton of different DVDs out of necessity - to keep motivated, I have to keep things interesting. Read more
Published on September 26, 2008 by fashionista
The Firm Body Sculpting System
This is an excellent product. The incline box gives you a great range of motion and really enhances each workout. There is a great deal of focus on the legs and thighs. Read more
Published on February 12, 2008 by Jessica
PLATAFORMA RECONVERTIBLE
Estas clases incluyen la plataforma en el envio.
Los canvios de ejercicio son rápidos y puede que necesites visualizar primero el DVD antes de ejecutarlo. Read more
Los canvios de ejercicio son rápidos y puede que necesites visualizar primero el DVD antes de ejecutarlo. Read more
Published on July 27, 2007 by M. Targarona Orrit
Excellent results in a short time... but be patient!
When I first tried this set I was VERY discouraged, the steps were incredibly hard to follow for someone who has never done aerobics before. Read more
Published on May 21, 2007 by Lisa
The Firm with stepper
Its really tough. I found it too hard to keep up with the ladies, I had to keep pausing it when we changed the position of the box.
Published on November 10, 2006 by Jennifer Boehm
So much fun!
I've tried other workouts, but I get bored with them. These are the videos I keep coming back to. The newer Firm DVDs are my favorite because the music is great (electronic/dance)... Read more
Published on August 21, 2006 by jammer
Overall did not like this workout - is very frustrating
I would not buy this workout. It became too frustrating to do the workout...is very complicated, not at all easy to follow or figure out what they are doing in the exercise... Read more
Published on August 11, 2006 by Barb
I spent more time rewinding than actually working out!
I got this set because I wanted to switch up my workout routine. I had been doing Tamilee Webb's 'I want that body' and 'Tighter Assets - Cardio Blast' - which I loved, but wanted... Read more
Published on June 20, 2006 by Heather Huff
Love it!
I just got this a few days ago and I am very happy with it.
The videos alone are worth it. Read more
The videos alone are worth it. Read more
Published on May 10, 2005 by Veronica
Best Product Ever!!
I owe all three firm systems and I think they are the best products I have ever bought. I would suggest that everyone gets one, even the men in my life have tried them (after being... Read more
Published on April 25, 2005 by Jen
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