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The Firm: Get Chisel'd |
  GOOD W/O, BUT.... |
| It's a good workout and I am a believer in compound moves & getting the most for my time/effort, but sometimes The Firm tries too hard to make it "compound-compound." Some of the layering on of moves, when in final execution, were awkward in terms of the arms not getting the best for their part. I like the fact that The Firm is trying to "up the ante" in terms of power moves, plyos and pushing people's anaerobic thresholds rather than keeping the cardio bursts not as challenging. The Bonus 175 Calorie segment is a nice w/o when combined with the main w/o. I'm not one for exercising for just 15 minutes so I would not do the Bonus as a stand alone w/o, but if that's your cup of tea, it's a nice non-complicated w/o with some power moves. I expended 120 calories doing this portion. How they come up with these "calorie burn" numbers, I don't know because it's different for each person and her skill level. I am not usually bothered by music in w/o but Get Chisel'd had some annoying musical yelling in the background. The stretch segment is too short and I recommend doing it twice. All in all, even with it's shortcomings, I do like this w/o. - posted by SMT on 1/30/2010 |
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| It's a good workout |
| I agree with the last reviewer who said this should be inter/advanced, while Total Body Time Crunch would be better rated solid intermediate. This was my first time doing this DVD and I liked it, not my favorite of the Pinks, but it was a good, sweaty workout. It's approx 42 mins in length and moves fairly fast bwt segments. The choreography itself is not very fast, you just pack a lot into each interval and segment. I honestly didn't count how many intervals, but I believe it's a total of 6 if you include the warm up as your first cardio segment. I think this one is more advanced for the fact that you get plenty of anaerobic intervals to spike the HR before moving onto the next section. I also found there were several times when I would have to drop from my heavies to mediums or mediums to lights. My weight range was 5s, 8s, and 10s. I do lift often and heavy at the gym so it amazed me that I would have to do that. But then again I don't do 4-limb or circuits often so my endurance is lower in this respect. There are not many reps of the upper body work, but if you heavy-up, you should still get a good workout. Nothing that will cause a lot of muscle growth, but enough to say you challenged yourself or to shake it out of a plateau. I do have to say that this one isn't a favorite. I do like it, but there are other Pinks I enjoy more including Total Body Time Crunch and Total Body Toner (weighted workout only). I forgot about the 15 minute bonus segment, so I cannot comment on that; although that would really add to the burn. According to my HRM (Polar F6) it stayed High and my calorie burn was very good for 40 minutes. The music isn't distracting and that was my biggest concern coming into this workout. The clip doesn't give an accurate "measure" of the music; it sounds a lot different when you play the DVD-different context perhaps? I honestly was more focused on keep form and protecting my abs then noticing the music. Her voice seems to be low in this, but it could be that I was using an older TV. I would use this again when I want a quick 40 min circuit. Abs and chest at the end are pretty good and shot my HR up one final time. I can't say this will ever get as much use as other Firms but I am not unhappy with the purchase. It's a challenge if you use the right weights. I could see this being a good high-moderate workout with sticking to 5s as your heaviest and using it solely as a cardio circuit. - posted by Julia on 1/15/2010 |
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| Should be rated Intermediate/Advanced |
| This is a great and challenging workout. I'm not sure why Total Body Time Crunch is rated as Inter/Adv (I think it is intermediate) and Get Chisl'd is rated Intermediate instead of Inter/Adv. Anyway, I like Rebekah. She's encouraging and gives good cuing. I'm not a big fan of dead lifts so I often modify them by doing a one legged lift which I find less stressful on my lower back. Sometimes I just don't go over as far. I use 5, 7, and 10lbs for weights and find I get a good workout. The 15 minute bonus gets your heart rate up by the end. I'm not sure how often I'll do it. I've had the DVD for months and just did the 15 minute bonus the other day. Anyway, I'm always happy to have bonus options on DVDs. - posted by Dr. Jen Athletic Therapist and Chiro on 12/10/2009 |
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| 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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