History of the Firm - Page 4

kat999 · 01-25-23, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by TinaT

I previewed Total Body Toner w/Allie as I was rebounding today. (I'm so late to the party). LOL This workout was all about my love language of 4-limb/compound moves. So simple with just weights on days ya just don't want to pull out all the equipment.

That's a good one, and there are a few other gems like that in the pink era (there are sort of several distinct pink eras, even, based on set design and equipment, but that's a whole 'nother story). Anyway, one thing I would LOVE is a 4-limb compilation with a good warmup and cooldown, and with a mix of eras represented. Like a 5-minute cardio warmup ending with a 2-minute stretch, then 3 distinct 5-minute 4-limb segments, then another 5-minute cardio cooldown ending with a 2-minute stretch, for an approximately 30-minute workout that's all low-impact and without steps/boxes. You'd basically use light to medium weights only. I would LOVE that.

TinaT · 01-25-23, 08:34 AM

kat999~ All all about that. That would be amazing if it ever happen.

Volume 2 w/Janet has some great combinations. I don't do the high impact moves anymore, but for the most part this is great 4 limb aerobics for the first 26ish minutes of the workout. I break it up into 2 workouts now a days.

The second half is all floor work, so I do it on a separate day.

fatkat555 · 01-25-23, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by TinaT

kat999~ All all about that. That would be amazing if it ever happen.

Volume 2 w/Janet has some great combinations. I don't do the high impact moves anymore, but for the most part this is great 4 limb aerobics for the first 26ish minutes of the workout. I break it up into 2 workouts now a days.

The second half is all floor work, so I do it on a separate day.

I simply cannot break apart any workouts like that. If I start Vol 1, 2, or 3, I’m finishing the whole thing. So I try to gauge how I feel before I slap the dvd in the machine to not over do. I found the trend several years back of piecing workouts together very frustrating. That’s one reason why I canceled my Leah Sarago subscription, too many “parts” to put together. Now, I don’t have problems with the Firm “parts” series especially the aerobic parts videos. I use those as a complete workout for the day when I do them, and they usually clock in at over 30 minutes which is a decent time.

TinaT · 01-25-23, 09:16 PM

Fatkat ~ For now splitting them up is the perfect amount of time for me. My hope is to get back to doing them fully at one time...like I used to.

Jane P. · 01-26-23, 08:14 AM

In the old days, I used to do Vol 5 up to the floorwork and then switch to Janet's floorwork in volume 2 because I thought it was more challenging, so even with vhs tapes you could pick and choose.

bzar · 01-26-23, 10:22 AM

you could always omit the step for any workout and just do it all on the floor, including your favorite 4-limb that uses a step.

fatkat555 · 01-27-23, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by TinaT

Fatkat ~ For now splitting them up is the perfect amount of time for me. My hope is to get back to doing them fully at one time...like I used to.

That’s great! The only ones I’ve done all the way through recently are Vol 6 aka Boomers, and the Hare plus a few Basics and PrimePowers. I’m slooowwly trying to build my strength and endurance back up.

Sue B · 01-30-23, 03:47 PM

One thing that was on the original VHS that didn't transfer to the DVDs was the corny intros: the gal cartwheeling into the room on Standing Legs, Tracie Long ushering everyone in like she was hosting a party, etc. Someone should compile those and post them on Youtube. They're too good to be lost to history!

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01-25-23, 08:34 AM
TinaT Join Date: Nov 2001	kat999~ All all about that. That would be amazing if it ever happen. Volume 2 w/Janet has some great combinations. I don't do the high impact moves anymore, but for the most part this is great 4 limb aerobics for the first 26ish minutes of the workout. I break it up into 2 workouts now a days. The second half is all floor work, so I do it on a separate day. __________________ TinaT. Faith - Family - Fitness Keep It Simple

01-25-23, 09:16 PM
TinaT Join Date: Nov 2001	Fatkat ~ For now splitting them up is the perfect amount of time for me. My hope is to get back to doing them fully at one time...like I used to. __________________ TinaT. Faith - Family - Fitness Keep It Simple

01-26-23, 08:14 AM
Jane P. VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Colorado Springs	In the old days, I used to do Vol 5 up to the floorwork and then switch to Janet's floorwork in volume 2 because I thought it was more challenging, so even with vhs tapes you could pick and choose. __________________ "The two most powerful warriors are patience and time." Leo Tolstoy

01-26-23, 10:22 AM
bzar Exchange Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: PalmTreeVille	you could always omit the step for any workout and just do it all on the floor, including your favorite 4-limb that uses a step. __________________ ~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.

01-30-23, 03:47 PM
Sue B VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Maryland	One thing that was on the original VHS that didn't transfer to the DVDs was the corny intros: the gal cartwheeling into the room on Standing Legs, Tracie Long ushering everyone in like she was hosting a party, etc. Someone should compile those and post them on Youtube. They're too good to be lost to history! __________________ Move your body often, sometimes hard. Every bit counts. Drop Two Sizes, Fit Body Blueprint, STRONG Eat. Lift. Thrive. and Revamp grad DISCLOSURE: I have a professional relationship with a seller or producer of fitness videos or products. For details, please see my profile.