(Firmies) Could you do FIRM Volume 1 today? - Page 2

superfit41 · 10-14-12, 08:15 AM

I can do it straight thru, but I don't lift as heavy as I used too. I also only use 2.5lb ankle weights, and I don't add another dumbell for the additional floorwork. I still love this workout!

Sherry

ebianco · 10-14-12, 09:06 AM

I can do it straight through no problem, and agree 10# bells are a great poundage to use but use 12# for the UB strengh work.

I really don't care for all those lunges and tend to sub kettlebell swing sets instead. I'm not crazy about what seems like endless jump rope/jack variations either and sometimes fast forward through that part when I'm short on time.

I use 5# ankle weights (well thigh weights really, which is much more comfortable) for all the floor work. it is super hard but easily my favorite!

I think I like the table work the best, I can just feel my glute muscles building and shaping...I take pride in my nice booty

Hmm, now that I'm looking at my post, I guess I do make a lot of modifications to make the workout my own. LOL!

Tugger31 · 10-14-12, 09:07 AM

I can do it physically but I cant do it anymore b/c I cant stomach the high cheese factor anymore! I dont know how I managed to do this so often so many years ago!

Cowgirl32 · 10-14-12, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Tugger31

I can do it physically but I cant do it anymore b/c I cant stomach the high cheese factor anymore! I dont know how I managed to do this so often so many years ago!

I know the routine so well. I play my own music

And yes I though it was super tough 8 years ago and now it's much, much easier and I go do it straight through

Jane1721 · 10-14-12, 07:46 PM

I agree with Sarah, it's probably not as tough as you remember. I reacquired Vol. 1 earlier this year and was very surprised that not only did I make it all the way through, but it did not kick my butt (although I absolutely did feel like I got a good workout).

Like others, I did not go heavier than a set of 10 pound dumbbells (that is my max weight for Firm workouts anyway, due to a shoulder injury that never healed properly) and I used 2.5 pound ankle weights.

bethellen · 10-15-12, 07:40 AM

I do Vol. 1 still and like others make my own modifications with weights. It's a great workout!

leslie w · 10-15-12, 06:27 PM

Up until a month ago, yes. I could do it all the way through using slightly less weight than Susan uses. Not because I couldn't handle the heavier poundage, I just preferred not to. I would pull it out from time to time every few months or so and do it just to see how far I've come in my fitness journey. Since taking a month off in September though, I'm not sure I can do it now without modifications. Maybe I'll try it this week.

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10-14-12, 08:15 AM
superfit41 VF Supporter Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Texas, and Mississippi	I can do it straight thru, but I don't lift as heavy as I used too. I also only use 2.5lb ankle weights, and I don't add another dumbell for the additional floorwork. I still love this workout! Sherry

10-14-12, 09:06 AM
ebianco VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: USA	I can do it straight through no problem, and agree 10# bells are a great poundage to use but use 12# for the UB strengh work. I really don't care for all those lunges and tend to sub kettlebell swing sets instead. I'm not crazy about what seems like endless jump rope/jack variations either and sometimes fast forward through that part when I'm short on time. I use 5# ankle weights (well thigh weights really, which is much more comfortable) for all the floor work. it is super hard but easily my favorite! I think I like the table work the best, I can just feel my glute muscles building and shaping...I take pride in my nice booty Hmm, now that I'm looking at my post, I guess I do make a lot of modifications to make the workout my own. LOL! __________________ "Feel strong and beautiful. Be a Tonique woman." -Sylwia

10-14-12, 09:07 AM
Tugger31 Join Date: Feb 2002	I can do it physically but I cant do it anymore b/c I cant stomach the high cheese factor anymore! I dont know how I managed to do this so often so many years ago!

10-14-12, 07:46 PM
Jane1721 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ohio	I agree with Sarah, it's probably not as tough as you remember. I reacquired Vol. 1 earlier this year and was very surprised that not only did I make it all the way through, but it did not kick my butt (although I absolutely did feel like I got a good workout). Like others, I did not go heavier than a set of 10 pound dumbbells (that is my max weight for Firm workouts anyway, due to a shoulder injury that never healed properly) and I used 2.5 pound ankle weights.

10-15-12, 07:40 AM
bethellen Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Michigan	I do Vol. 1 still and like others make my own modifications with weights. It's a great workout!

10-15-12, 06:27 PM
leslie w VF Supporter Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Oxford CT	Up until a month ago, yes. I could do it all the way through using slightly less weight than Susan uses. Not because I couldn't handle the heavier poundage, I just preferred not to. I would pull it out from time to time every few months or so and do it just to see how far I've come in my fitness journey. Since taking a month off in September though, I'm not sure I can do it now without modifications. Maybe I'll try it this week.