Customer Reviews

Dissapointing - By: H. Morris, 17 Sep 2008
After reading all of the positive feedback for this product, & even some negative reviews which claimed that the workout was for beginners, I bought this DVD. Unfortunately I did not find it suitable for a real beginner. None of the moves are explained or demonstrated slowly enough to grasp if you are not already used to aerobics, & the constantly switching camera angle - presumably used to keep you interested - makes it impossible to just mirror the instructors moves. I bought this DVD as a cheaper alternative to gym membership, which is out of my price-range, but it really isn't a suitable replacement. If you don't know how to chasse & samba already, then this product is not for you.

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Suprisingly good actually. - By: lucy smith, 14 Aug 2008
The Firm UItimate Fat Burning Workout [2006]

After reading some of the reviews I decided to give this workout a go. I've never heard of The Firm until browsing on Amazon. I regularly go to the gym & have loads of excersise dvds that I workout at home with so I wasn't a notive when I got this.

I think this is a very good intermediate workout that makes you feel like you have done something rather than some celebrity dvds which don't & are disappointing.

I liked the fact that I can fit this into my busy day & that it is only 40 minutes, which is good for those days you don't have enough time for a full on workout.

I disagree with others that the instructors timing & cues are out. If you are used to cardio workouts & gym classes the prompts are fine. Alison is very pleasant & not annoying like I thought she might be. The moves both with & without weights are easy to follow & you don't stand there looking dazed trying to figure out what to do.

My only critisisms are that you don't get enough time for a quick drink & the ab work seems a bit pointless to me. Maybe I'm doing it wrong!!

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Does exactly what it says - By: Mrs. Sarah L. Mudd, 05 Jul 2008
I have tried many workout dvd's but i like this on the best so far.
It really does work your whole body & I am starting to see changes - my clothes aren't tight - result!!
I would reccomend this to anyone new to exercise or not, you really feel like you've done something & the time flies.

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All in all a good workout - By: B. Ryan, 21 May 2008
Bought this dvd a couple of months ago & have been doingin combination with several others & have lost a stone so far. Its a good workout & the pace is good , not too many repitions (which gets monotonous) but not so fast that you cant keep up. The combination of weights & cardio keeps it interesting & you can increase the weight you use as you gain strenghth, making it more challenging. Allin all a good workout. If you like this one I would also recommend some of the other firm DVD's. I own several, however I enjoy the ones with this particular instructer as she is not as bland or annoying as some of the others

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An Interesting Workout - By: L. Floate, 01 May 2008
I'm a novicein home workout DVDs but this was a pretty good buy.

I decided to try it out without dumbells at first, & realised why that's a good idea! The moves can be really complicated, especially the Samba style dance moves she does. Hopefully I'll pick them up eventually. My favourite bit HAD to be the boxersize moves...really high energy & high impact.

The core workout with the weights has really benefitted my muscles...totally feel achy the next day.

As for the instructor, well I feel she could have done a better job explaining the moves. All the girlsin the background are SUPER toned along with the instructor & look like they've been bodybuilding for years, which puts you off a bit.

Overall, a good combination of core workouts, stretches & dance/kickboxing moves for fat burning & toning. I'll be using this DVD alot combined with my Ministry Of Sound Pump It Up DVDs!