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Susan Harris' Finding Your Core |
  Dated and ineffective stability workout |
| After reading all the rave reviews, I expected a functional and rigorous core workout. This was not the case for me. While there appears to be some innovation in program design, many of the exercises are awkward to get into position quickly enough in order to follow pace with the instructor. In addition, this seems to be more of an overall body sculpting workout as opposed to a core stability workout. I find the instructor as well as the other demonstrators lacking in energy and vitality. It's even raining if you look out the windows behind them...overall, the production quality seems quite low. I understand that training with the ball requires constant engagement of the abdominal muscles, but even while doing this, I didn't feel like much was happening. This DVD just didn't do it for me. Not recommended if you are looking for an abdominal and back focused workout using the stability ball. - posted by Amy on 5/14/2008 |
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| Tough and Effective |
| This is an awesome workout -- tough functional training for the entire body. Your core will feel it, but so will your lower body. Ouch! It's true that these exercises get better/more challenging/more effective with time -- the more you do them, the more you understand them and will be able to execute them properly. Susan rocks as an instructor. A+! - posted by Em on 4/28/2008 |
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| Challenging muscle toning... |
| This video surprised me. It turned out a lot tougher then I thought it would be. The exercises are very effective. Susan does an excellent job on cueing. The first few times I have done this video I had soreness, especially in my shoulders and arms. - posted by Theresa on 3/10/2008 |
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| Susan Harris is a Living Testament to Fitness!!! |
| Holy cow! This woman is a walking advertisement for getting in shape and maintaining it. She was in her 20s when The legendary Firm Vol. 1 was released. Fast forward twenty some odd years and look at her body!!!! She is amazing and strong! What an inspiration! Obviously, functional fitness is working! Her form is excellent and her delivery is the same as it's always been -- straightforward and effective. It will give you a six-pack, but not overnight. Functional fitness builds permanent results more slowly over time, so just work with the TLTs and alternate them with cardio appropriate for your level and you will realize the benefits. - posted by Amy on 2/27/2008 |
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| Very efficient workout |
| I wish Susan Harris had more workouts than this one and The Firm. She is great! - posted by Liz on 1/14/2008 |
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| Great core work |
| I liked how this workout really concentrated on your core, and yet slipped some really hard leg work in there as well.My only complaint was there was too much switching with equipment: ball, weights, mat...keep your remote close by to pause while you move stuff around.Otherwise, this is a great all around workout, which includes some really unique moves. - posted by Anita on 12/18/2007 |
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| I was wrong ... this was a great workout |
| I was wrong about this workout in my first review. This is a great workout and I do see a difference and yes, this workout does have cardio benefits. I'm not sure why I didn't feel the cardio benefits the first time but I definitely felt it the last 3 times I did it. The moves are smaller and controlled unlike the workouts in the Firm, but you will feel it in your butt the next day and a few days after! - posted by Firm Fan on 12/15/2007 |
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| As much as I LOVE Susan Harris |
| Susan Harris got me in shape in mid 80's with her Firm Volume 1. She has been and always will be my favorite workout instructor of all time. However, this dvd failed to challenge me or elevate my heart rate. the only time I perspired was during the ab work on the stability ball which was pretty challenging. Since this workout is called a Core workout, perhaps it wasn't designed to provide too much cardio benefits Anyway, it was good workout for anyone who wants to stretch and gently tone and as I mentioned the ab workout was pretty good. I would love to see more Susan in future TLT dvd's and maybe next time they can get a third camera to cover the left angle! - posted by Firm Fan on 12/5/2007 |
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| CHALLENGING and FUN |
| This is a great total body workout. Not your typical workout - the moves are interesting and challenging. Love it! - posted by Sandy on 11/4/2007 |
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| Challenging and Effective! |
| My introduction to stability ball videos through The Firm led me to try this video and new instructor, Susan Harris. I was not disappointed! I lift weights at a gym in addition to using exercise videos. Some of Susan's moves were new to me, yet easy to follow and VERY effective. I appreciate Susan's exacting cues complemented with info on the muscles you are working. I'm over 50 and I'm willing to work hard to maintain good health and a strong body. - posted by Debi on 9/4/2007 |
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