Anything like Firm Express?

FirmDancer · 11-18-17, 07:39 AM

I have a 20-30 minute window of free time in the morning (I haven't adjusted to the time change yet). I'm revisiting my Firm Express collection and I'm having so much fun with them. I love them this time around! I'm not doing them as a "real" strength training/"workout" session, but only to get up and move in the morning and have fun. What else is similar? I like that these are:

20 minutes
a huge variety of movement
cardio + weights
fairly fast paced
fun combinations

Thank you for your suggestions!
-Anita

dutchgirl · 11-18-17, 10:54 AM

I think they're a little less intense than Firm Express and Aimee Nicotera's Take 20 DVDs fit your time frame. Each volume has 2-4 20 minute workouts on them. Pretty varied too!

lizh · 11-18-17, 11:03 AM

There are the Fitprime and Kickbutt "quickie" workouts that are about 20 minutes. They would be less intense than Firm Express.
Liz

bzar · 11-18-17, 01:27 PM

Chris Freytag's 10#SD and 10#SDX.

little longer (30 min) but you can always cut it off:
Amber Calabrese 21DF & 21DFX
Chris Freytag ACE Hiit

this thread by our own Joanna might interest you:
90 Days of 20-Minute Workouts

a recent thread (2017) started by wookiemouse:
What are your favorite 20 min HIIT DVDs?

from Diana3271:
Suggestions needed for Hiit or very intense short workouts

MoFirmer · 11-18-17, 02:50 PM

Jessica Smith's new offerings, anything by Zuzka Light (she has dvds), Jillian Michael's Body Revolution or Body Shred or Christine Bullock's Super Shred series or Evolution 20.

FirmDancer · 11-19-17, 06:30 AM

Thank you for all the suggestions, and the links to prior threads. There are lots to choose from!
-Anita

Sandrine · 11-19-17, 12:55 PM

PowerFit and Powerfit Harmony, perhaps?

FirmDancer · 11-19-17, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Sandrine

PowerFit and Powerfit Harmony, perhaps?

Yes! I was looking into those too!

curious621 · 11-19-17, 09:52 PM

Thanks for mentioning Firm Express- this might just be the thing that I can do in a short amount of time in the early morning now that it's soooo dark outside!

FirmDancer · 11-20-17, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by curious621

Thanks for mentioning Firm Express- this might just be the thing that I can do in a short amount of time in the early morning now that it's soooo dark outside!

It's pleasantly invigorating!

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11-18-17, 07:39 AM
FirmDancer VF Supporter Join Date: Apr 2002	Anything like Firm Express? I have a 20-30 minute window of free time in the morning (I haven't adjusted to the time change yet). I'm revisiting my Firm Express collection and I'm having so much fun with them. I love them this time around! I'm not doing them as a "real" strength training/"workout" session, but only to get up and move in the morning and have fun. What else is similar? I like that these are: 20 minutes a huge variety of movement cardio + weights fairly fast paced fun combinations Thank you for your suggestions! -Anita __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!” -- Hunter S. Thompson Current Rotations: JSmith: STRENGTHEN ManFlowYoga: morning sessions & Strength Foundations YogaGlo & MFML: easy, morning classes

11-18-17, 10:54 AM
dutchgirl VF Supporter Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Campbell, CA	I think they're a little less intense than Firm Express and Aimee Nicotera's Take 20 DVDs fit your time frame. Each volume has 2-4 20 minute workouts on them. Pretty varied too! __________________ Sabine Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it - Author Unknown Fitness happens one choice at a time - Michelle Dozois The truth is, my body, whether I love it or not, is the vessel that houses my soul. And for that, it should be honored - Theresa Ruth Howard

11-18-17, 11:03 AM
lizh Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012	There are the Fitprime and Kickbutt "quickie" workouts that are about 20 minutes. They would be less intense than Firm Express. Liz

11-18-17, 01:27 PM
bzar Exchange Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: PalmTreeVille	Chris Freytag's 10#SD and 10#SDX. little longer (30 min) but you can always cut it off: Amber Calabrese 21DF & 21DFX Chris Freytag ACE Hiit this thread by our own Joanna might interest you: 90 Days of 20-Minute Workouts a recent thread (2017) started by wookiemouse: What are your favorite 20 min HIIT DVDs? from Diana3271: Suggestions needed for Hiit or very intense short workouts __________________ ~jeannine Miyagi: Wax on, right hand. Wax off, left hand. Wax on, wax off. Breathe in through nose, out the mouth. Wax on, wax off. Don't forget to breathe, very important. [walks away, still making circular motions with hands] ~ Pat Morita, The Karate Kid, 1984 disclosure: in the years 2002-2004 i had a professional relationship with a distributor of fitness videos; see profile.

11-18-17, 02:50 PM
MoFirmer Join Date: May 2009	Jessica Smith's new offerings, anything by Zuzka Light (she has dvds), Jillian Michael's Body Revolution or Body Shred or Christine Bullock's Super Shred series or Evolution 20. __________________ DISCLOSURE: I have a professional relationship with a seller or producer of fitness videos or products. For details, please see my profile.

11-19-17, 06:30 AM
FirmDancer VF Supporter Join Date: Apr 2002	Thank you for all the suggestions, and the links to prior threads. There are lots to choose from! -Anita __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!” -- Hunter S. Thompson Current Rotations: JSmith: STRENGTHEN ManFlowYoga: morning sessions & Strength Foundations YogaGlo & MFML: easy, morning classes

11-19-17, 12:55 PM
Sandrine Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Upstate SC	PowerFit and Powerfit Harmony, perhaps?

11-19-17, 09:52 PM
curious621 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dayton, OH	Thanks for mentioning Firm Express- this might just be the thing that I can do in a short amount of time in the early morning now that it's soooo dark outside!