The Firm is the only workouts that - Page 2

LeslieM · 11-26-05, 01:47 PM

I've tried them all and the Firm (and the relations: WHFN, FitPrime, TLPs) are the backbone of my exercise program. (Been a VFer and active on the excange\swapmeet for 8 years so I've seen a LOT of workouts) I've tried Cathe and many others. I don't click with Cathe and don't use her much. I like many other instructors, but estimate I do at least 2 or 3 Firms a week. The Firm really works for me!
Leslie

Jane P. · 11-26-05, 02:13 PM

I started with the low impact classics, vol. 4, 5, & 6. I also loved Strong Heart, Strong Body and the Tri Trainers. I also used the Firm Basics a lot after an operation. I even liked the funky jungle set of the Prime Powers. In the beginning there was a lot of fat loss, but after years of Firming I plateaued, and it didn't seem to work anymore. Also, I felt I was lacking in cardio stamina. I switched to Cathe's CTX which jump started my weight loss but the impact killed me. Now I do a variety of instructors and styles. I haven't yet tried the WHFNs. Maybe I'll request some of them for Christmas.

carole r. · 11-26-05, 02:28 PM

I also love the Firm because it allows me to kill two birds with one stone. I don't click with Cathe, wish I did, but I just don't. I love other workouts for Cardio and Strenth, but the Firm helps me to get both done at the same time and feel like I'm getting a real workout. Plus I can use my rebounder with most of the workouts too!

steakhousegirl · 11-26-05, 08:15 PM

This thread is amazing. The Firm has really worked for me (BSS1, BSS2 and BSS3 and of course my dear vol.1) but Cathe's strength training just seems to jumpstart the whole thing. So, I'm always switching between the two and I feel stronger than ever.

lfcjasp · 11-26-05, 09:44 PM

Back in the mid and late 80's, the Firm videos were by far my favorites...I had Vol. 1-4. They got me firmed up and strong and did wonders for my cardio capacity (despite the smoking

). I got out of working out consistently for awhile and when I restarted those old classics were a great help in getting me going. Then I discovered a whole universe of video instructors (and found some old ones like Charlene and Kathy Smith). I do click with Cathe and her workouts, but I won't ever part with my little Firm collection (those first four volumes plus Firm Strength); they're simply too good to part with for solid, kick-butt AWT workouts. They have enough cardio and tough enough strength workouts to make them worthwhile to keep doing and for the beauty of the music and the sets, they can't be beat.

Results? If you're a beginner and do them every other day, you will see some improvements. I don't think they work so much magic for more experienced exercisers, but they're still great workouts...a change of pace, fun, and still challenging

Anny · 11-27-05, 10:35 PM

I always seem to get my best results when I combine the FIRM workouts and taebo. I alwyas end up coming back to these!

LovetoFirm · 11-27-05, 10:44 PM

The Firm AWT workouts are great for me. I love doing them. Fat Blaster and Super Cardio are great with the rebounder. I started out with Leslie and the Firm, and I keep going back to the Firm.

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11-26-05, 01:47 PM
LeslieM VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Illinois	Firmie here! I've tried them all and the Firm (and the relations: WHFN, FitPrime, TLPs) are the backbone of my exercise program. (Been a VFer and active on the excange\swapmeet for 8 years so I've seen a LOT of workouts) I've tried Cathe and many others. I don't click with Cathe and don't use her much. I like many other instructors, but estimate I do at least 2 or 3 Firms a week. The Firm really works for me! Leslie

11-26-05, 02:13 PM
Jane P. VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Colorado Springs	I started with the low impact classics, vol. 4, 5, & 6. I also loved Strong Heart, Strong Body and the Tri Trainers. I also used the Firm Basics a lot after an operation. I even liked the funky jungle set of the Prime Powers. In the beginning there was a lot of fat loss, but after years of Firming I plateaued, and it didn't seem to work anymore. Also, I felt I was lacking in cardio stamina. I switched to Cathe's CTX which jump started my weight loss but the impact killed me. Now I do a variety of instructors and styles. I haven't yet tried the WHFNs. Maybe I'll request some of them for Christmas. __________________ "The two most powerful warriors are patience and time." Leo Tolstoy

11-26-05, 02:28 PM
carole r. Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Diego	I also love the Firm because it allows me to kill two birds with one stone. I don't click with Cathe, wish I did, but I just don't. I love other workouts for Cardio and Strenth, but the Firm helps me to get both done at the same time and feel like I'm getting a real workout. Plus I can use my rebounder with most of the workouts too! __________________ LOVE 2 CLIMB

11-26-05, 08:15 PM
steakhousegirl Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Illinois	This thread is amazing. The Firm has really worked for me (BSS1, BSS2 and BSS3 and of course my dear vol.1) but Cathe's strength training just seems to jumpstart the whole thing. So, I'm always switching between the two and I feel stronger than ever.

11-26-05, 09:44 PM
lfcjasp Exchange Moderator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Hampton Roads, VA	Back in the mid and late 80's, the Firm videos were by far my favorites...I had Vol. 1-4. They got me firmed up and strong and did wonders for my cardio capacity (despite the smoking ). I got out of working out consistently for awhile and when I restarted those old classics were a great help in getting me going. Then I discovered a whole universe of video instructors (and found some old ones like Charlene and Kathy Smith). I do click with Cathe and her workouts, but I won't ever part with my little Firm collection (those first four volumes plus Firm Strength); they're simply too good to part with for solid, kick-butt AWT workouts. They have enough cardio and tough enough strength workouts to make them worthwhile to keep doing and for the beauty of the music and the sets, they can't be beat. Results? If you're a beginner and do them every other day, you will see some improvements. I don't think they work so much magic for more experienced exercisers, but they're still great workouts...a change of pace, fun, and still challenging __________________ Lydia

11-27-05, 10:35 PM
Anny Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Australia	I always seem to get my best results when I combine the FIRM workouts and taebo. I alwyas end up coming back to these! __________________ Anny

11-27-05, 10:44 PM
LovetoFirm Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The Sunshine State!	The Firm AWT workouts are great for me. I love doing them. Fat Blaster and Super Cardio are great with the rebounder. I started out with Leslie and the Firm, and I keep going back to the Firm.