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The Firm: Get Chisel'd |
 Love it!! |
| I workout not because I enjoy it but because I have to. I have done The Firm tapes in the past and always gave up because the choreography was very difficult. I actually look forward to getting up at 5am to workout now!! I am sore afterwards but I have so much energy it is wonderful!! There is no complex choreography and there is a few seconds to grab some water. - posted by Amber on 11/12/2009 |
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 Meh.... |
| I bought this because it is a staff favorite and because of the glowing reviews. I have to say I am a little disappointed. I'm a beginner level, but not a newbie by any means and I've been looking for a good total body + cardio DVD. This program certainly TRIES to deliver. I like Rebekah... she's a good instructor in this, but I feel like the weight work does nothing for me. Also, I have a weak lower back with sometime sciatic pain and this DVD made me feel some twinges while I was working out. There are some awkward moves in it that, while interesting and no doubt effective, are tough on the lower back. That means I can't use heavier weights in this one to get a better work out. If you are reasonably strong, this one won't provide much of a weight challenge but the cardio bursts will get your heart pumping. The "pink" Firm programs seem to be getting better, but you need a stronger lower back for this one than I have. Others might want to take note. - posted by Bianca on 10/19/2009 |
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| Should Be Rated Interm-Advanced!!! |
| This is a great workout! Really got my heart rate up and kept it there, aerobic and anaerobic. High energy pretty fast moving video. There were some good moves in here I had never done before that seemed very effective and interesting. I did not feel it was too high impact at all, and I often modify just to be proactive in protecting knees but didn't seem to need it here much. Although one move I think it was a plie then a knee raise turned out to the side... seemed like it could torque the knee so i just did it all straight ahead. And since I proactively protect the knees I modify the plyo moves off the lunges.No biggy. Rebecca is very cheery. It is fairly easy to pick up the moves the first time, (did not preview it) I always go light the first time, I used 5lbs (mainly for moves that put the arms out straight in front of the body or straight to the side) and 8lbs for the rest, and will increase poundage next time, I did feel it in my behind and back hamstrings the next day. I felt I got an excellent work out for a shorter video! I tried the 15 min bonus section, I took the other reviewer's advice and skipped the ab section, then added the bonus section then did the abs. That was all cardio. Kept my heart rate up (not as high as the main video though. I am happy that I have that 15 min one, who knows when I will only have 15 mins to work out?? or need to add that on to another video...or to this one again..The only thing I felt was not the greatest was the ab section, It is tough to find a great ab section with a video that is under an hour. My goal will be to do the main workout and pop in another ab video. I would definitely recommend this one! I liked her Time Crunch alot as well but this would be my favorite of the 2 if forced to choose. It's nice not to have to choose! - posted by Janet on 10/15/2009 |
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| This Is A Great Workout |
| For those writing negative reviews, keep in mind that this is an intermediate workout. It is a solid one. The video is shorter because she is always doing compound moves which is a great way to maximize your time while working every muscle. I especially love the floor work, doing chest flies, crunches, and bicycles at the same time. There is no lack of lunges with upper body weight work as well as squats, and plenty of biceps and back work. I used 8 and 10 pound weights so it makes it tougher. The short cardio bursts are simply to keep your heart rate up for the entire workout, not to get an ultimate cardio workout. I would say that this workout is more for strength training and doing all of the compound moves keeps your heart rate up the whole time. If you want to do more cardio, do the 15 minute bonus cardio at the end. It is great!! I love this workout and this instructor and I will keep this one in my regular rotation. - posted by Jill S. on 10/7/2009 |
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| Holy Moly! |
| Just completed this workout for the first time and I am in love with Rebecca Sturkie. Her body is amazing, she gasps and pants and sweats right with you. I have zero tolerance for phony-baloney perkiness so take it from me, her delivery is genuine and motivating (any instructor who says "scream if you have to!" is fine with me!). I had to stop and take a break after the squat-thrust power section, totally killed me and I know I'll be sore tomorrow. This was a great workout and I look forward to doing it again. - posted by Sue on 10/6/2009 |
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| I am sore! |
| I love, love, love this DVD! I've been working out with the Firm for a year now & this has become one of my new faves! I would consider myself advanced & I must say I agree with one of the other reviews this should be labeled advanced! Great work out & made me sore the next day! Love Rebekah & her enthusiasm, she really makes you feel like your not the only one feeling the burn! Highly recommend this one! - posted by Melissa on 9/20/2009 |
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| Should be classified as advanced |
| I'm surprised this is classified as intermediate. I've been doing the Firm for years (including the original classics). I consider myself intermediate, and I couldn't begin to keep up with the squat-thrusts (aka burpees) and plyos from the lunge position. I think, like the old Firms, it should be classified as intermediate/advanced. That said, I love Rebekah as a lead, and I think it will be great for me to work up to doing those tougher moves. - posted by Barbara U. on 8/26/2009 |
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| Great Workout! |
| I work out regularly (5-6x/week), mostly with FIRM videos. I've never written a review before, but after doing "Get Chisel'd" a few times, I am compelled to do so. This is an awesome workout! I use a heartrate monitor, and I consistently burn anywhere from 575-650 calories every time I do this workout, depending on how much I put into it. Sometimes by the last cardio burst, I'm not up for giving it my "all"! I just did this one this morning, and I can already feel it, specifically in my lower body. Love the instant gratification of feeling a workout that same day! I use 10lbs, 8lbs, and 5lbs as my weights. Some of the moves are pretty quick, and in order to keep proper form, I stick with a lighter weight. But as I said, even with the lower weights, my heartrate is UP and I feel like I've gotten my time's worth in 40minutes. - posted by Leenie on 8/13/2009 |
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| clip by collage doesn't do this workout justice! |
| The clip is horrible - shows nothing of the interspersed cardio segments that get my heart rate off the charts and make this workout so effective. This is a great interval workout and I use heavier weights to truly make it a sculpting video. Plus, the bonus 15 minute cardio as an add-on is really fun and challenging. Buy this workout! - posted by jenn on 8/5/2009 |
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| Buy This Tape! |
| I love this workout, and it can easily be made intermediate/advanced just by adding the bonus section. If you feel the need to lift 10 pound weights for 40 minutes straight, then this is not the video for you. I am looking to tone instead of bulk up, so the weight sections work well for my goals. After each toning section, there is a one-two minute high impact cardio section to get your heart rate up. The first few times I completed this video, I thought there was not enough cardio, until I tried the bonus section. The best way to complete this workout is to finish all the toning/cardio segments, and then right before the cooldown, do the bonus cardio. Then, I go back and do the abs/cooldown section. When done in this manner, the tape is very challenging with a solid cardio and toning workout in under an hour. I really liked the music: good beats that help get you motivated for the tough segments. This video is highly recommended. I hope The Firm makes more videos like this or more like Cindy Whitmarsh's 10 Days to a Better Body with its alternating one minute intervals. - posted by Amy on 7/17/2009 |
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