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New! Classic Firm: Maximum Body Sculpting

Backcover description: Maximum Body Sculpting give serious results with tough body building sets which shapes the entire body with weights. Synchronized to a high-energy music score, this fun-interval training routine leads you through upper and lower-body exerci

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Classic Firm: Maximum Body Sculpting

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USA Today July 12, 2001
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	"Offers an enormous variety of challenging moves that'll sculpt the body."

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	I went from couch potato to healthy, fit & strong

	From Fat to Fit!!!

	Lost 60lbs and gained a new life plan!

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Level:		Inter/Advan

Toning emphasis:		Upper & Lower body

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Toning Emphasis

Upper body:	11 minutes	(30%)
Lower body:	13 minutes	(35%)
Upper/lower:	9 minutes	(24%)
Abs:	4 minutes	(11%)

Instructor:		Tracie Long
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Certified instructor description: A fast-moving series of exceptionally varied toning exercises (originally released in 1998). It's a well-balanced program that maximizes results with a smoothly-sequenced set of seated, lying and standing routines. Tracie also incorporates an unusually diverse set of techniques and body positions (e.g. arms: standing bicep curls, bent-over rows, on-the-floor push-ups). It's all beautifully filmed on the Firm’s elegant mansion set with upbeat jazz-type instrumental music. Tracie Long, a Firm Master Instructor, demonstrates superb pacing and very clear cuing (even occasionally showing the incorrect form so you can see errors to avoid). Note: the workout has one very short cardio segment. Requires two sets of fairly heavy dumbbells (e.g. 5 and 10 lb.). They use a high step, but regular step would work. A workout dowel is suggested. ©1998. Also titled: Maximum Body Shaping. DVD has: Chapter menus, Narrow screen.

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Classic Firm: Maximum Body Sculpting
Did not keep my interest in the least.
I had most of these on VHS and it was fine back then. Now, it seems really outdated. It did not keep my interest in the least. - posted by Carla on 5/13/2013

Great workout
Very happy with this purchase. Great variety without getting crazy and is challenging for my current fitness level. Will be able to use it for a long time. - posted by Alicia on 11/18/2012

The firm: Maximum Body shaping
Tracie Long is one of my favorite among The Firm instructor. The instruction is clear and the program is fun but enough workout . I have her tape (VHS Format) since the 80's. After my children were born I stopped but I decided to do some working out again and I am really very happy that it is now in DVD format. - posted by Belen D on 10/25/2012

Favorite
This is my favorite exercise video of all time. I always come back to it even after all these years. Excellent instruction and exercises to get (or keep) you in great shape. Highly recommend if you like a direct, no nonsense approach. The classic Firms are the best video series of all time in my opinion regardless of the dated clothes and music. - posted by Kristen on 9/22/2012

Classic Firm DVD
This remains one of my favorite workouts. Tracie Long is an outstanding instructor...all the moves expertly cued. I am middle-aged and overweight so I use a much shorter step-up box for fanny lifting and I still see results after a few workout sessions. This is a classic Firm workout...it can be made more and more challenging with the amount of weight used and the height of the step-up box. It is an awesome total body workout. - posted by Michele on 8/16/2012

EXCELLENT!
LUV LUV LUV! So glad to see some of the FIRMs classics in DVD format! Please get the rest - NOTHING compares - and I wore out all my VHS FIRM Classics! - posted by RB on 6/14/2012

Not disappointed
I have been a FIRM devotee for twenty years and particularly like Tracie Long. Though it is very old school, it is a solid workout and was worth the purchase price. - posted by Lynda on 6/11/2012

Keep in Shape No Matter What Your Age
I am an avid FIRM believer since purchasing my first FIRM VHS way back in 1989 when I paid $50 for it when I saw it advertised in the back of a men's fitness magazine - a LOT of money then! I am 55 years young and have been told I have the body of a 27 year old. Yes, the sets are now old-fashioned and the music is not the latest, but for my money (and body) NOTHING beats the original FIRM workouts! I've purchased and tried all the latest Cathe, Jillian, Insanity, etc. and I always come back to the original FIRM's to keep my body tight and toned. Perhaps it's just my body type, but nothing works for me as well as these. You want results? Try the original FIRM videos and you're on your way :) - posted by Katy on 5/30/2012

A Solid Workout
I was pleased to purchase this title in DVD format. I've had the VHS format for years and I've worn it out because it is one of my favorite workouts. It is definitely in the intermediate/advanced range of Firm routines. It is challenging but in only 45 minutes you work every muscle group. I particularly appreciate the step work. There is only one brief cardio segment in between some tough muscle work. Tracie is an excellent instructor who is upbeat and encouraging. She explains the moves and cues you in advance of changes. - posted by Kathy on 5/18/2012

One of my favorites!
I still love my Firm DVD with Susan Harris, but do get bored easily and this is my 2nd favorite. I received good results from both and because I continue with these, I've been able to maintain my weight and size. - posted by Jessica on 5/12/2012

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Narrow screen

When played on a widescreen TV, this program will show black bars on the left and right sides. On an older 4x3 ratio TV, it will fill the entire screen.

Level

Beginner: Just starting out, very overweight or haven't exercised in over six months.

Intermediate: Active in sports, dance or any regular exercise (2 to 3 times per week).

Advanced: Very active in sports or consistently work out four or more times per week.

Toning emphasis

Upper body: Arms, chest and back.

Lower Body: Legs, thighs, hips and buttocks.

Abs: Abdominals (stomach), core and sometimes lower back.

Total body: Tones all three of the above muscle groups.

Muscle Toning

Definition: Slow, controlled movements working against resistance (e.g. dumbbells, a band or just your own body weight). Includes Pilates and weight training.

Benefits: Builds lean muscles. Increases your metabolism. Makes everyday activities easier.