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The Firm: Body Sculpt Blaster |
 One of my faves! |
| This is one of my favorite Firms ever! I love Nancy's personality. She hits all the muscles in a short amount of time and most of the moves get my heart rate up as well. Overall, a good, fun workout! - posted by red1013 on 7/23/2010 |
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| Knee replacement friendly |
| I just wanted to give a slightly different perspective on this video since I have spent hours searching for videos to do after having both knees replaced. It has been 10 months since I had both knees replaced, and I was able to do this video all the way through today. I used the tall step in the beginning, but just the bottom half closer to the end. My knees were not strained by the workout, but my leg muscles are probably going to be sore! I was careful with the curtsy dips. I went really shallow with those. I have a long way to go, and a lot of weight to lose before I will be in shape, but this is the best start I have found so far. - posted by Elizabeth on 4/13/2010 |
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 Where's the fun factor! |
| I guess this would be OK if you're short on time, but no fun at all. No excitement in Nancy at all. This workout bored me. - posted by Char on 3/5/2010 |
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| Basic Choreography - Effective Workout |
| When you are short on time and looking for an effective, basic (simple choreography) this is the workout to pull off the shelf. The heavier the weights that you use, the harder the workout is and, therefore, it is a compact workout for any fitness level. I do not find anything about the workout particularly unique or creative, but when I'm done, there is no doubt that my time was well spent. There is a short ABS section for the obliques - if you want to work on the front of your abs, you'll need to do that separately - but in a short stretch of time you work every muscle in your arms, shoulders, back and legs. Can't beat that! - posted by Cheryl on 1/14/2010 |
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| Holly Sweat Factor! |
| I don't know how anyone could say this workout was "too easy"; I was dripping with sweat, literally! The DVD shows/suggests 3 sets of weights: Light, medium, and heavy, but really only the medium and heavy ones are used. It is good to have the lighter weights on hand just in case a weight is too heavy, you can quickly switch if needed. I don't have the Fanny Lifter but I use the Transfirmer Box (basically the same thing) and Cathe's High Step. I don't do the full 14 inch Box Climbing bc of my knees, but I use the blue (8 inch) portion and really squeeze hard to get maximum benefit. As my legs get stronger and take some of the pressure of off the knees, I will use Cathe's High Step at a 10 to 12 inch MAX height; 14 will always be too much for my particular joint issues. This DVD packs quite the punch in 30 minutes and it really pulls me into becoming a Firm Believer all over again! I got this in the mail today and couldn't pass up using it immediately and I am so glad I did! Doing this DVD really helps me to re-realize why I loved the BSS1 and 2 (Fanny Lifter Series) workouts and mostly the add-on workouts like this So Very Much!!! You get in just enough reps to really feel your muscles begin to shake and the sweat starts to drip within 8 minutes and continues well after you are done. There is minimal cardio like toe taps while doing french presses and of course, in the warm up. There actually IS ab work and that is for the obliques. You sit on the 14 in box and do side bends. If you really squeeze hard, you may feel it the next; I'll know tomorrow. But adding on a few exercises at the end is no biggie. I mean really, 30 minutes and you get a total body strength workout that also lends some aerobic/anaerobic burn as well is amazing! I can't find one thing about this DVD that I didn't like or would change. In fact, it's gotten me excited about digging out my old Firm add-ons from this series and see what results I can get over the next month or 2. It's straight forward and Nancy is perfect in this DVD. So much fun, so much sweat, and a lot of heavy breathing! I used 3, 5, & 8 lbs dumbbells and it was perfect to start. The reps are slow and controlled enough that it will be very easy to heavy up on this workout when my body is strong enough to do so. The stretch at the end is amazing and it gets deep into your hip flexors and feels too good! It's my new Firm Favorite! I love these add-ons and epsecailly this DVD! I'm 27 and haven't done the classic Firms and can't stand the Fimr Pinks, but I understand know why the Fanny Lifter and it's workouts are the best selling system that the Firm has ever released! If this little ol' 30 min DVD made me work that hard, I know results will happen with this workout! Invest in it and you will not regret it! - posted by Julia on 9/3/2009 |
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| Challenging if you use heavy enough weights |
| Yes, this is a short workout, and it has no ab work. But it is easy enough to add on an ab workout from another DVD before or after doing this routine. The curtsy dips and other work are TOUGH. You will definitely feel this one in your inner and outer thighs. Nancy is at her best when cueing weight-training workouts. She has been as instructor since 1989 or so, and it shows here. She has good form. Those with bad knees should definitely modify and not go as deep into the lunge-type work. (I speak from experience...)This one keeps my heart rate up the whole time. It would be perfect to do before a floor leg/butt/ab workout (like the Firm's Sculpted Buns, Hips and Thighs) to make it a true "total-body" workout. - posted by Liz on 2/21/2009 |
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| This one's a classic |
| I've had this video for years, and still reach for it when I want a solid total body workout in 30 minutes. For anyone who thinks this workout is 'easy'? Do it again with heavier dumb bells. I'm a solid high-intermediate, and when I use heavy enough (ie 8's, 10's), this workout is a challenge. In other words, it is what you make of it. - posted by Nana on 5/3/2008 |
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| too easy ! |
| i bought this workout when it was first released . it was way too easy, so i sold it. i was expecting a much tougher workout. - posted by jennifer on 10/20/2007 |
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*The star rating system began in April 2007. Reviews posted before then do not have stars.
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| Great when you're short on time |
| This is a great workout for such a short amount of time, it's easy to follow, good instruction and queing and the camera stays reasonably focused on front and center, making it easy to mirror the instructor. - posted by Patty on 4/13/2007 |
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| She's Done it Again! |
| I love this workout. It packs a lot of punch in just 30 minutes. Nancy continues to impress me with every workout she leads. Though I love doing 4-limb exercises I also love the solid upper body work that is done during this workout. I just know that it will give me the results I am looking for. Its a definite keeper! - posted by Emily on 3/17/2007 |
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