NOT What I Was Hoping For...
Robert B. Green Jr. | Discovery Bay, CA | 11/10/2004
(2 out of 5 stars)
"I had worn out my copy of The Firm's 5-Day Abs so I thought I would try something new. Bad decision. There are way too many moves in a short period of time so you really don't feel one exercise before you move on to the next. In addition, you really need to buy the "Firm Sculpting Stick" to make many of the exercises work, which I found insulting and rather marketing-minded. I am sending this back!"
Bad pacing, ok workout, supp. equipments not useful
Jan | USA | 10/30/2004
(2 out of 5 stars)
"Most of the moves go too quickly, does not give your muscles are full workout. If you want to remember the moves and work it on your own that's fine. But then again why don't you just buy a book and do it yourself?
The "sculpting stick" which does not include with the video, is not particularly useful to the type of workout suggested. With or without do the same.
Also, the three 12 mins workouts was too short to make the video worth its price. I'm sure there are plenty of workout videos out there with better pacing for a full workout on your muscles and longer selection recorded. For example, I tried Tamilee Webb's Abs, Arms and Legs of Steel, that is much better I think."
I use this When I am really Sore from the Other Firm Videos
DarkAngel | USA | 12/05/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I love this video. When I have made Myself sore from other firm videos I simply get a good working out with through My abs. YOu have to have the stick to really use this video. This video starts out with simple ab work for those just starting out then becomes more advance towards the end.. Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!"
Great Workout, Easy To Follow
DJ | Texas | 07/12/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I've had this DVD for about 6 or 7 years now. I bought it with a pack of 4 Firm DVDs, the sculpting stick/twig set, and fanny lifter. This and the Maximum Cardio Blast are my absolute favorite workout DVDs. Firm Abs is very easy to follow. Nancy has a very pleasant voice and describes the moves so they're very easy to follow without looking at the TV the entire time. The moves are quite challenging the further you go - especially those side planks with the sculpting stick.
When I first began to use this DVD, along with the Maximum Cardio Blast, once a day, I lost 2 inches from my waist in the first two weeks. I haven't been actively working out for a long time, but doing this DVD again was great. I feel wonderful after doing this workout (eventhough I'm sore) because I can tell my abs and back got a fantastic workout. Nancy has you do moves that work every section of your core, so us moms can get that lower pooch area that is rarely hit with traditional workouts.
I think it's clear that I love this workout. I highly recommend it to everyone."