Rave Yes, Another Vintage Workout FIRM Vol. 2

TinaT · 02-13-18, 12:56 PM

Sorry if the vintage rave threads are becoming a "thing" with me. We are all so inundated with thousands of workouts over the years, that it's easy to forget some of the ones that got a lot of us started. Going back to them and using them differently helps to make them new to me once again.

I did the aerobic phase that clocked in at 25 min. (did my own warm-up). I had a bit more time today so I threw in just the leg work on the floor (leg shoots). Total of about 35 minutes.

4-limb at it's best!!

If you're not into 60 minute workouts anymore like me, remember how well Fitness Favorites has chaptered these. It was great to get in my cardio w/weights in just over 30 min. My focus is upper body, so this was perfect. My HR was at the high end and sometimes over my target range. My arms are well worked and I'm sure I'll feel it later today or tomorrow.

Tomorrow I might just do the other half of all floor work. It comes it at 26 mins. I also appreciate the stretch at the end. Again, dust it off and give it go!!

LizEMA · 02-13-18, 03:10 PM

Tina,

This is my all-time favorite Firm!

I just LOVE JJG here. She is so unbelievably cute in this.

And, it is a fabulous one to work the UB. I do this when I'm looking for an upper body-centric WO.

I smile just HEARING ANY portion of this WO. Doing it ALWAYS transports me to my "happy place".

susand · 02-13-18, 04:05 PM

set up, tuck center!
i try to do this one once a week. wonderful ending stretch.

Lucky Star · 02-13-18, 04:08 PM

Firm 2 was my first and still my favorite, followed by Firm 1. And all you need is a mat and a couple set of weights (I gave up the ankle weights a while ago). Classic!

BriscF · 02-13-18, 05:17 PM

I think I'll do the first half of this tonight.

TinaT · 02-13-18, 06:13 PM

I used the ankle weights and loved it! I modify it buy using the tall step to lay over and support my upper body during the floor leg segment.

ncl · 02-13-18, 07:43 PM

Volume 2 was also my first firm. I think I had it on Beta tape...am I even remembering that right? Was that a real thing?! I didn't get Volume 1 until later, but love them both. I was doing this one in my early 20s and now am almost 50. It has stood the test of time. It is a good balanced workout!

maitai · 02-14-18, 04:43 AM

"Pretchel Stretch"
My favorite workout

Carol K · 02-14-18, 06:55 AM

I rented Volume 2 at Blockbuster in 1989, after discovering Volume 1 there, which I loved. I hated Volume 2. I hated the constantly moving feet while I was supposed to be using heavy weights. I never bought it until years later and I had to buy it on eBay, so I could get it in the clamshell cover to match the rest of my Classics. I still never did it until I began doing the rotations on the FIRM Club website. Then I finally learned to choose the correct weights and now I like the workout. I replaced all my old FIRMs on DVD in 2015.

ebianco · 02-14-18, 11:41 AM

I love that Fitness Favorites has chaptered all the classic Firms so nicely. I like to do my favorite cardio tunes of a few workouts...Core Cardio 2, Fat Blaster, Super Cardio, Tough Cardio Mix, etc. and not be turned off by the cardio I don't like. It makes the workouts much more usable and enjoyable to be able to just skip what doesn't work for me.

I really like Vol. 2 but Vol. 1 is my favorite

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02-13-18, 12:56 PM
TinaT Join Date: Nov 2001	Yes, Another Vintage Workout FIRM Vol. 2 Sorry if the vintage rave threads are becoming a "thing" with me. We are all so inundated with thousands of workouts over the years, that it's easy to forget some of the ones that got a lot of us started. Going back to them and using them differently helps to make them new to me once again. I did the aerobic phase that clocked in at 25 min. (did my own warm-up). I had a bit more time today so I threw in just the leg work on the floor (leg shoots). Total of about 35 minutes. 4-limb at it's best!! If you're not into 60 minute workouts anymore like me, remember how well Fitness Favorites has chaptered these. It was great to get in my cardio w/weights in just over 30 min. My focus is upper body, so this was perfect. My HR was at the high end and sometimes over my target range. My arms are well worked and I'm sure I'll feel it later today or tomorrow. Tomorrow I might just do the other half of all floor work. It comes it at 26 mins. I also appreciate the stretch at the end. Again, dust it off and give it go!! __________________ TinaT. Faith - Family - Fitness Keep It Simple

02-13-18, 03:10 PM
LizEMA Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Northeast	Tina, This is my all-time favorite Firm! I just LOVE JJG here. She is so unbelievably cute in this. And, it is a fabulous one to work the UB. I do this when I'm looking for an upper body-centric WO. I smile just HEARING ANY portion of this WO. Doing it ALWAYS transports me to my "happy place". __________________ Liz

02-13-18, 04:05 PM
susand Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: St. Louis	set up, tuck center! i try to do this one once a week. wonderful ending stretch.

02-13-18, 04:08 PM
Lucky Star VF Supporter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: A helluva town	Firm 2 was my first and still my favorite, followed by Firm 1. And all you need is a mat and a couple set of weights (I gave up the ankle weights a while ago). Classic! __________________ ~ Gina ~ "Remain cheerful, for nothing destructive can pierce through the solid wall of cheerfulness." ~Sri Chinmoy "We are so fortunate that we get to exercise!" ~Erin O'Brien

02-13-18, 05:17 PM
BriscF Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Colorado	I think I'll do the first half of this tonight.

02-13-18, 06:13 PM
TinaT Join Date: Nov 2001	I used the ankle weights and loved it! I modify it buy using the tall step to lay over and support my upper body during the floor leg segment. __________________ TinaT. Faith - Family - Fitness Keep It Simple

02-13-18, 07:43 PM
ncl Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Western North Carolina	Volume 2 was also my first firm. I think I had it on Beta tape...am I even remembering that right? Was that a real thing?! I didn't get Volume 1 until later, but love them both. I was doing this one in my early 20s and now am almost 50. It has stood the test of time. It is a good balanced workout!

02-14-18, 04:43 AM
maitai Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: USA	"Pretchel Stretch" My favorite workout

02-14-18, 06:55 AM
Carol K Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Chicago, IL	I rented Volume 2 at Blockbuster in 1989, after discovering Volume 1 there, which I loved. I hated Volume 2. I hated the constantly moving feet while I was supposed to be using heavy weights. I never bought it until years later and I had to buy it on eBay, so I could get it in the clamshell cover to match the rest of my Classics. I still never did it until I began doing the rotations on the FIRM Club website. Then I finally learned to choose the correct weights and now I like the workout. I replaced all my old FIRMs on DVD in 2015. __________________ Carol

02-14-18, 11:41 AM
ebianco VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: USA	I love that Fitness Favorites has chaptered all the classic Firms so nicely. I like to do my favorite cardio tunes of a few workouts...Core Cardio 2, Fat Blaster, Super Cardio, Tough Cardio Mix, etc. and not be turned off by the cardio I don't like. It makes the workouts much more usable and enjoyable to be able to just skip what doesn't work for me. I really like Vol. 2 but Vol. 1 is my favorite __________________ "Feel strong and beautiful. Be a Tonique woman." -Sylwia