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| Brand: The Firm
Category: Sports
List Price: $69.99
Buy New: $44.21
You Save: $25.78 (37%)
New (13) Used (2) Collectible (2) from $44.21
Rating:  56 reviews
Sales Rank: 969
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 17
Dimensions (in): 33 x 9 x 17
MPN: D05-50819D
Model: 05-50819
UPC: 018713508195
EAN: 0018713508195
ASIN: B000ASDG1M
Release Date: October 26, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: New in original retail packaging. Ships within 2 business days from receipt of payment. This item ships to 48 Contiguous States only via Insured Fed Ex Ground (Home or Business address is required). This item DOES NOT ship to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or APO/FPO or PO box addresses.
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| Customer Reviews:
 The best workout ever! April 3, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I love the firm. I had the "fanny lifter" before I purchased this series. What I love about the firm is the cardio/weights combo. It gives you a great cardio workout while firming and toning muscles. This is the most effective method of exercise out there! I have been working out at home with exercise dvd's for about 7 years now (so I've done a lot of them) and The firm is by far my absolute favorite. Definite results!
 Good Workout but takes pratice to figure out the footwork March 27, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I've had it for a few months now and I gotta say it gives you a pretty good workout (website says you burn 300-400 calories per workout) but learning the steps and the up and down and the "change tranfirmer from this to that" is quite annoying. I see the women in the tapes and my 7 year old and I joke that we won't want me to end up looking THAT muscular but all in all I'd say its not a bad investment. Prevention 3-2-1 is also another good workout, it lets you customize your work out to the specific part you wanna work. Both are worth a try. Please note that when using them stacked it will put considerable pressure on your knees (especially if you are not at your "ideal weight"). I still don't know if it will truely give me the results it claims (haven't gotten to the 10 workouts yet).
Love it Love it Love it..... but..... March 6, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I've had the Transfirmer for about two months now so I figure I'll give my input. First of all, I actually look forward to working out. The Supercharged Sculpting and the Aerobic Body Shaping DVDs are awesome. I tried the Ultimate Calorie Blaster, but did not like it and found it hard to follow. I am going to give it another try though, just in case.
Okay, a few minor cons:
After a couple of weeks, my knees started to ache. I was confused since I was very careful to make sure my knees stayed behind my "toebox". Well, this month's issue of Shape magazine pinpointed my problem. I am only 5'1" and the Firm's "signature moves" used the Transfirmer at the full 14" step, which put a tremendous amount of strain on my knees. The past week and a half I just removed the 6" step and use the 8" step. I think my knees have recovered and for some reason I now work up a better sweat.
I think the only other issue is that the instructors are extremely quick in changing positions and going into the next segment. I have two of the DVDs practically memorized and I am still not able to keep up with setting up between segments. Not that big of a deal, though, since I either just pause or rewind when they get ahead of me. Also, it would be nice if they had used DVD technology to make chapters, but again, not that big of a deal.
Most of the reviews on exercise videos never really say how tall a person is, how much they weigh or how much they've lost, which to me is important to get an accurate review of the product. I am 5'1". Six weeks ago I started at 149 lbs and today I am six lbs lighter. I have been using the Transfirmer DVDs (minus the Ultimate Calorie Blaster) and using the Weight Watchers program for the last six weeks as well. I've only lost 1/2" in my waist, but it seems that this week (after six weeks) I am finally starting to notice the results. I'm not sure about the Firm's "Visible Results in 10 Workouts Guarantee", since I more than doubled that before seeing results, but at least I know it is working! Oh, and it comes with a three week meal plan. I am not following it, since I am on WW, but I'm sure it would speed up the losing weight/getting fit process!
Fun, effective, not enough video variety February 28, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
The only reason this did not get 5 stars was because there are only 3 videos for the transfirmer. That said, I love these workouts. I got results!!! My [...] is definatley smaller and lifted. The step versatility with the incline makes these videos fun and interesting. They are tough for me and it took me a while to be able to do them without pausing. Overall, I would recommend this product.
 Like the workout, diminished credibility! February 26, 2008
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
I am an advanced exerciser, who is always looking for a change or addition. I was quite happy with this purchase. My pulse stays up during ultimate calorie blaster, though the workout is not as intense as my usual workouts. This is fine, because I think that you do need a variety.
What I am very disappointed with is that The Firm is constantly advertising their Firm Believers Club. You can join it, and get customer support, workout rotations, etc. To me, this completely diminishes their credibility. I have been doing Cathe for years. Not only does she provide THE BEST workout ever, but she has a web site where she will personally answer questions, and it is FREE. That is credibility.
I also HATE the fact that The Firm does not provide different menu options on their DVDS. As far as I am concerned, EVERY DVD should have that feature in this day and age. It takes FOREVER to start your workout with The Firm. You can fast forward through the commercial that is on every DVD, but it is still there.
I do own several Firm DVDs. They are good for a less intense, shorter workout.
I wish they would provide free access to the web site. To me it is tacky that they are constantly trying to sell.
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