This was my first strength tape that showed me lifting weights could be fun and help me lose weight. I’d tried lifting weights at the gym and tried lifting weights at home but I went with the traditional sets and reps form of lifting. What that got me was great, strong muscles but I didn’t lose any fat. My body responds very well to The FIRM’s version of weight training – a little faster reps and a few more of them but still able to use up to 20 and 25 lb. dumbbells. I tended to get very bored in the gym and at home trying to lift in a more gym-style, traditional manner.

In this tape, I enjoy going from one exercise to the next without much of a break, if any. I also enjoy going between lower body and upper body exercises. I like giving my legs a break while I’m lifting for the upper body and vice versa.

I wish the pushups were much earlier in the workout before the shoulders and triceps get toasted. I also wish that either more chest flyes were included or a set of bench press or rib cage pullovers was added. Other than that, I absolutely love this video and I give it credit (along with Cory’s GHA&S and FIRM Standing Legs) for completely changing the shape of my body.

Grade: A

Instructor Comments:
I’ve met Tracie on a number of occasions and I love her dearly. She’s very inspiring to me both on video and in person and she really knows her stuff.

Sharon Muha