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The Firm: Wave Basic |
  It can make you breathless! |
| I've had this set for some time now and tried it out when I first bought it. It was fun for the first 4 to 5 workouts, but it quickly got boring. I decided to give this system another try because it's one of the few DVD systems on the market that offers complete workouts in 40 minutes or less plus 20-25 minute express options. I need cardio to improve my aerobic conditioning during the winter but I don't want to spend 60 minutes daily on it. This did the trick. I think that Speed Slimming Sculpt is the best of the 2 main workouts, but both are decent. I feel this in the "fanny lifter" targeted section just between your butt and thighs. My inner thighs are also sore. I used light weights on this DVD and it left me gasping for air at times, but didn't do much for upper body. Since I'm just starting out with this, I am unable to go much heavier because of the lack of balance. I'm an intermediate and think this is rated properly. I do wish there was more rocking or carving the Wave, but I can add it on throughout the day if I'm bored. It's not a favorite, but it's also not as bad as I had once thought. I would purchase the extra DVDs because I enjoyed it that much. It though doesn't seem like a system that will provide outstanding results if you are like me and do other workouts on a regular basis. If you're new to fitness, then it probably would. - posted by Venus on 2/5/2010 |
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| Enjoy the Wave! |
| I'm a 24 year old in good shape, but I have a pain from an old stress fracture in my foot limiting my ability to do walk/run everyday. The Wave solved my problem! My feet don't hurt the next day because it is lower impact. I love to the do the workouts and it keeps me working out on a regular schedule. There are two cons: the work-outs do take some time to see results. I've been doing it for 2-3 weeks and haven't seen amazing results (lost about 2 lbs). Also, I wish the workouts incorporated more rocking on the wave. That being said I love the Wave and think sticking with it will peel away my extra lbs. While the workouts are short, you can always put two of them together to get a longer workout in. I hope in the future they release longer workouts and more rocking sets. Overall, a great system. - posted by Teresa on 1/12/2010 |
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| Not a gimmick! |
| I finally broke down and bought the Wave and am not disappointed! I was skeptical, thinking it was just another way to sell a gimmick, and didn't like the short workouts. The short workouts are short for a reason - they work every part of your body every minute. When you are working your upper body, your lower body is still engaged, either just balancing on the Wave, or rocking. It takes more than a couple times to get used to it, but I am seeing definition in my abs that I've never seen after years of workout out with many different exercises. I like that the Wave uses my core muscles, as well as muscles not usually used ever. I feel more balanced and strong since adding these videos to my routine. It seems to work those underlying supporting muscles that seem to get the short end of the stick with traditional workouts. - posted by Kristin on 11/15/2009 |
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| Sore in new places! |
| I finally got The Wave, even after reading all the negative comments - it looked fun and low impact. One thing I did note in several reviews and the instructions was FORM, FORM, FORM. I still have to work on my FORM when riding the Wave - I usually start with Riding the Wave to review. I am a 50 yr old advanced beginner who works out about 30 minutes a day 5-6 times a week.
The first time I used the Wave, I followed the beginner routine on the chart - Ride the Wave and Speed Slimming Sculpt (SSS) Express. Ride the Wave is just a How-to video and SSS is only 30min, so the Express must only be about 15 minutes. I figured this would just be a learning session, but I was wrong! I had a good sweat going half-way thru SSS Express. About 1 hr afterward, I noticed my legs felt a little rubbery. The next morning I was sore, but it was hard to pinpoint the exact muscles. It wasn't the ones used to step with (these muscles were exercised in other workouts), but higher on the outside of my glutes and my outer thighs (YEAH). Later in the day I felt soreness in my quads.
I have no problem with the length of the workouts - I usually only have time for about 30 minutes a day. I wish they would "Ride the Wave" more instead of mostly step work. I am used to step work (and the wave is smaller than the Transfirmer), but I really feel it more when I "Ride the Wave". I hope to pick up the Rock off Abs and Rock Off Buns workouts eventually. I am hopeful this will really work off my thighs! (and buns, belly, etc.) - posted by Teresa on 10/15/2009 |
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| Not for beginners. |
| The pace of these DVDs is very fast. I was in “experienced beginner” shape from cycling and my lone exercise DVD before this purchase. If you are unfamiliar with exercise lingo (like me) you will find this very hard. I found that after practicing and setting the DVD player to a slower pace I was able to keep up. The “Super Sculpt” and “Abs Express!!” workout are the “easiest” to master. It is starting to become fun and as I increase my fitness level I hope to be able to master the other workouts included. It is worth the purchase if you are willing to dedicate time to “The Wave” system. I really am seeing a difference in my shape after three weeks of almost exclusive use. - posted by Kelly on 10/6/2009 |
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| Just Ok |
| I have been using The Firm for years and have had great results. I find The Wave to be hard to use because it slides all over the place. I also feel that many of the cardio moves are too fast to be safe and you can flip the wave. I did watch the instructional video with Emily but still find that even with proper technique, my feet hurt when doing the "ride the wave" motion. I prefer the classic Firm videos and hope that they return to those types of workouts. I also dislike having yet another piece of Firm equipment to store. - posted by Jen on 10/4/2009 |
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| 5 stars |
| I purchased the Wave approx 3 months ago and I think it's the BEST cardio workout if you use it while rocking. I've been into fitness for over 10 yrs and I dislike cardio with a passion but for some reason I love the Wave. The videos aren't that great since they're too fast for the average person but if you enjoy dancing turn up the music and rock on it and put weights on your wrists and you will see the lbs disappear! So far I've dropped 2 pants sizes in 3 wks but I do it 4 x a wk for 1 hr each time..nothing works overnight you must stick with it and eat properly!!!! - posted by msme on 9/16/2009 |
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| Not What They Say |
| If you've never done this type of exercise, it takes a long while to get your balance. There is no DVD for beginner's. They rush right into mostly step aerobics. They're quick to charge you the 3 payments and YOU have to pay to return the item at a cost of about 35.00. It's great for people who are already in great shape.... - posted by Ann on 8/7/2009 |
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| Big Disappointment, Big Waste of Money |
| I purchased this from their ad, which looked very convincing, but when I got the Wave, I was totally disappointed. The DVDs use it more as a step than the rocking motion. It is good to build balance, though, I must say that. But that's the only good thing I have to say. I have a lot of their earlier workouts that I think are great and I felt it would be really good coming from The Firm, but I was totally disappointed. - posted by Brenda on 7/20/2009 |
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| Differrent |
| Alright- You really need to listen to the instructors; when they say things like "Step in the middle or you will flip your Wave." This is not my favorite workout, but it is fun, and I enjoy that it isn't a flat or box step. Suggestion, when doing the Ab moves, or laying on the Wave (on the stable side), lay the mat on top rather than underneath, it doesn't hurt or ache as much, you aren't rocking it so it shouldn't move. Oh, and it will make a creaking or clicking like noise while rocking; don't be alarmed, if my fat rump didn't break it, none of you girls will. So know it is sturdy. - posted by Missy on 7/18/2009 |
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