I didn't. I really like the firm but I refuse to continue buying all of this extra stuff (most of which I already have in some form or fashion).
I feel like they think we're a bunch of dummies or something. I mean most of us already have weights.
I don't watch informmercials but I do think the cardioweights themselves are pretty cool but the system, you don't really need. If you already have hand weights, then you probably really don't need the cardio weights.
I really like The Firm personally but I use my own weights for it.
I saw it and my first thought was "ooh, i want it" but really, how different can it be? I've already got a whole box full of Firm videos that honestly I don't use a ton, so while I want it I'll probably pass. At least until it's available at Target for a lot less $$$! If you don't already have other videos or equipment it probably wouldn't be a bad investment.
I bought the entire set today. These look kind of cool to me. Kind of like Slim Series. The last 'round' of FIRMS had too many different types of 'gadgets'. I like that all of the new ones only use dumbbells.
I already own BSS1 but I was thinking about getting this since it doesn't have a step. My knees are not the best right now so I thought this might be lower impact. Any reviews?
I already own BSS1 but I was thinking about getting this since it doesn't have a step. My knees are not the best right now so I thought this might be lower impact. Any reviews?
I'll give them a try this week, and post a review. I was nursing a sore hand this past week, and didn't get around to trying them.
for the most part, these are *new*. WAY not like the original FIRMS, and not like the 'fanny lifter/transfirmer' series, either.
I've previewed several of them, and they really are like Slim Series 'lite'.
I actually saw the infommercial this morning and Bookmarked their site! hehe, i'm thinking of getting it because after losing a couple of fats, i think I will need toning/firming to look better.
I think this will help alot for a firming novice like me.
I have used The Firm to lose weight about 4 years ago, and I did tone up and slim down. I have been using the Firm CardoWeight System for about a month now. I do enjoy it, I feel like some of the old firms worked me harder. I ordered mine off of ebay where it was a lot cheaper.
that's been what most of the world have been saying. Old Firm kicks your butt, and New Firm can get the work down - i think that's what they were trying to do, make it more... every day woman. I know before i heard how hard it did it so i shied away from it... but now i got some older firms (like volume 1) and the new stuff.
I have been doing the Firm cardioweight system for a short time now and I love it! The original Firm with the Fanny Lifter really hurt my knees. I would literally be limping afterwards, but I loved the intensity of the workout. The Cardioweight system has great workouts and is kind to my knees, so I prefer it to the original. If you have your own weights, just use those. The cardio weights are not really anything special. I got the whole system because I didn't have any weights at home.
Last edited by jenssong117; 07-09-2008 at 08:35 AM.
I bought the cardio weights - only because I was new to the Firm and didn't know any better. It was the first firm set of anything I bought. Had I known, I would not have! The only video in the set I use is the sculpt - and the weights, of course, I could have bought much cheaper elsewhere. And since, I've grown into heavier weights and hardly use the original set now.
I did go out and buy the fanny lifter - and that I absolutely love! Now I just buy the videos separately - and I think the older videos are by far better and more challenging than any of the newer videos that the firm comes out with.
I did my first FIrm ever yesterday (it was Hi-Def Sculpt w/o weights) and I have to say it really got my heart beating and sweating an I thought I was going SLOW! as I've said - I don't really see the point of comparing the two. I don't know why they aren't as "tough" but I think they want to reach EVERYONE - and I think some people would be put off at first to try the firm if were all ... "Toughy" like the original. I'm trying to get most of what i can - increase as I go. but I love the set so Pink or Old I'm a Firm girl.