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Old 09-13-13, 07:23 AM  
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I agree, K. The "wow" factor is missing. They used pros for most of the testimonials. I didn't connect with their stories because they seemed so rehearsed. The Zip Trainer is fun. I'm happy I got to see the infomercial.
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Old 09-13-13, 08:25 AM  
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I set my DVR to record Lifetime at the appointed time - nope, Keurig.

A friend of mine has it, likes the ball, but the short workouts are disappointing. . She did 4 to get a workout she was happy with.
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Old 09-13-13, 08:36 AM  
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Depending on the station, some of the informercials will air on different days. There was only one station (TLC) listed on the Firm website that was showing the infomercial today (9/13).

Here is what was posted on the website:

The show will begin airing this Friday! You'll have to get up early to catch it live. We are so proud of the show, the testimonials and the programming! Please check it out!

Note: DISH & DIRECT TV use EST

The FIRM Zip Trainer Infomercial Schedule


STATION DATE EST CST MST PST
TLC 9/13/2013 5:00 AM 4:00 AM 3:00 AM 5:00 AM
DISC 9/14/2013 5:00 AM 4:00 AM 3:00 AM 5:00 AM
FAMILY 9/14/2013 2:30 AM 1:30 AM 12:30 AM 2:30 AM
OXYGEN 9/14/2013 7:30 AM 6:30 AM 5:30 AM 7:30 AM
WE 9/14/2013 6:30 AM 5:30 AM 4:30 AM 6:30 AM
BRAVO 9/15/2013 4:00 AM 3:00 AM 2:00 AM 4:00 AM
GSN 9/15/2013 7:00 AM 6:00 AM 5:00 AM 4:00 AM
LIFETIME 9/15/2013 6:30 AM 5:30 AM 4:30 AM 6:30 AM
COMEDY 9/16/2013 6:30 AM 5:30 AM 4:30 AM 6:30 AM
E! 9/16/2013 5:00 AM 4:00 AM 3:00 AM 5:00 AM
TVGUIDE 9/16/2013 7:00 AM 6:00 AM 5:00 AM 7:00 AM
HGTV 9/18/2013 5:00 AM 4:00 AM 3:00 AM 5:00 AM


Hope that helps!!
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Old 09-13-13, 09:05 AM  
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I found the infomercial on TLC at 4am this morning - this was in Chicago for Direct TV. My deluxe order came on Wednesday. Going to try it out tonight. As for the infomercial, I'm glad I pre-ordered before seeing it. The infomercial didn't seem as well-produced as past systems, IMO. That 'wow' factor just wasn't conveyed well. I don't think Allie or Allison are in it - but I fell asleep before it was over

That being said, I still think it seems like it will be a great system. From just playing around with it, there are a lot of similarities to my Ugi & Bosu.
I just watched the infomercial. It is very slickly produced. the testimonials were very rehearsed. They really emphasize inch and pound loss. Kelsie, Annie, Stephanie, and Emily have speaking parts. They show the other 2 trainers in he video clips (Allie and Allison).
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Old 09-13-13, 08:36 PM  
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Depending on the station, some of the informercials will air on different days. There was only one station (TLC) listed on the Firm website that was showing the infomercial today (9/13).

Here is what was posted on the website:

The show will begin airing this Friday! You'll have to get up early to catch it live. We are so proud of the show, the testimonials and the programming! Please check it out!

Note: DISH & DIRECT TV use EST

The FIRM Zip Trainer Infomercial Schedule


STATION DATE EST CST MST PST
TLC 9/13/2013 5:00 AM 4:00 AM 3:00 AM 5:00 AM
DISC 9/14/2013 5:00 AM 4:00 AM 3:00 AM 5:00 AM
FAMILY 9/14/2013 2:30 AM 1:30 AM 12:30 AM 2:30 AM
OXYGEN 9/14/2013 7:30 AM 6:30 AM 5:30 AM 7:30 AM
WE 9/14/2013 6:30 AM 5:30 AM 4:30 AM 6:30 AM
BRAVO 9/15/2013 4:00 AM 3:00 AM 2:00 AM 4:00 AM
GSN 9/15/2013 7:00 AM 6:00 AM 5:00 AM 4:00 AM
LIFETIME 9/15/2013 6:30 AM 5:30 AM 4:30 AM 6:30 AM
COMEDY 9/16/2013 6:30 AM 5:30 AM 4:30 AM 6:30 AM
E! 9/16/2013 5:00 AM 4:00 AM 3:00 AM 5:00 AM
TVGUIDE 9/16/2013 7:00 AM 6:00 AM 5:00 AM 7:00 AM
HGTV 9/18/2013 5:00 AM 4:00 AM 3:00 AM 5:00 AM


Hope that helps!!
It does. Thank you!
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Old 09-13-13, 10:15 PM  
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I agree, K. The "wow" factor is missing. They used pros for most of the testimonials. I didn't connect with their stories because they seemed so rehearsed. The Zip Trainer is fun. I'm happy I got to see the infomercial.
I just tried out the Zip Trainer for the first time. Did Cardio 1 & Sculpt 1. I really liked the different athletic moves. A few reminded me of Rebekah's Cardio Core Fusion workout with the sculpting balls. I also liked how the bursts were 30 seconds instead of 8 like in Firm Express. Glad I purchased it

PS - I didn't really feel this when I was working out, but boy, my glutes & calves are on fire...in a good way
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Old 09-14-13, 07:25 AM  
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Finally caught it this morning, although it had started airing before my DVR started recording. It was only 24 minutes long so It must have started a while before it was supposed to. This is absolutely not for me - way too high impact! I guess I'll have to pass on those 'sexy' muscles.
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Old 09-14-13, 07:32 AM  
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Joni O -- This is one of the reasons I need to be on here more often - your posts always make me smile!
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Old 09-14-13, 07:37 AM  
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Ha - and you caught it before I edited it.
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Old 09-14-13, 09:14 AM  
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A friend of mine has it, likes the ball, but the short workouts are disappointing. . She did 4 to get a workout she was happy with.
I saw the infomercial this morning too, and this is the main reason I didn't cave. I really like my workouts to be an hour or longer, and even if I combine all the workouts on each disc (which is probably the only way I would use them), I'm only getting two workouts that are not quite an hour long. Plus another piece of equipment that I need to find a place for.

Annie, Stephanie, and Emily did look great, though! I didn't see Kelsie or Allie, but I was getting dressed while the infomercial was on.
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