Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #6686 in DVD
• Released on: 2009-05-04
• Rating: Exempt
• Format: PAL
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 53 minutes

Synopsis
A new exercise regime which is sweeping America. It has been created from the methods used to bring US Army Cadets to the peak of physical perfection. In this release, The Firm's master instructor Alison Davis will reveal all the secrets and tricks of this highly effective new training technique.

Customer Reviews

At last a good'n!
Firstly, thank you to everyone who reviewed this DVD on amazon because this is why I bought it.
This video is almost scarily good because you have to keep doing it to be able to cope - leave it a few days and you're screwed!
The DVD does need to be used in a multi-region player but apparently it is not illegal to unlock your DVD player so that it does play all regions (according to the money saving expert) and there are codes that can be obtained from a link on his site to do this.
Anyway, if you can get this DVD to play, it has a presenter who initially seems as if she will be annoying but she is fantastic at coaxing you through - the backing people are funny - check out Suemi as she never stops smiling!
You will need weights and they talk about pairs of light to medium weights, but with the heavier weights - you only need one as they don't use them in pairs.
You will need space to move around and there are quick changes - picking up weights and being on the floor so make sure that you have room to keep everything handy without falling over them...
I am really keen to get more from the firm as they seem to be able to handle cardio work and toning in a way that isn't too light weight, therefore the videos take a long time to master comfortably without be too bored with the basic routines.
This, along with the tae bo, is my favourite!

really burns
Wow! this is really really good, i am not very fit so i struggled through it but i am sticking with it for defo! I sweated loads and loads. I really recommend this if you are serious about losing weight. I had a baby six months ago and gained loads of weight, went up 3 dress sizes! started with rosemary conley which was extremely sluggish and not effective, moved up to the ultimate fat burning workout-Firm,which i was thoroughly impressed with by the way but i thought i shld move to this because i am really desperate to lose the weight. Well, i am really impressed and recommend it people. brill!

The best of The Firm
For me, this is by far the best of the workouts I've tried from The Firm (and I've tried a few). The 'trick' is that they raise your heartrate in a weights section by including some plyometric (explosive) moves, then send it higher in the subsequent cardio section. Weights/plyometric and cardio sessions are alternated throughout. By the end of the workout I feel that my cardiovascular system has been pushed hard - pretty impressive for a DVD. Plus the toning is very effective, using free weights and incorporating upper and lower body in 'compound' moves; they're especially good for firming up the thighs & butt. Even the stomach work is challenging and varied, for the lower as well as the upper abs (something that I don't find in many workout DVDs). The instructor is very precise with her directions (although a bit repetitive), and she works hard herself, something that I find motivating. She also frequently reminds you to use the beginners' modifications if necessary. All in all, I'd recommend this for those looking for a well thought out, challenging workout that lasts less than an hour.