Starting Over

TinaT · 05-29-22, 01:15 PM

I get to start over...again... I'm not going to bore you with all the details of life, but let's just say illness has been a constant companion. I think my family and I are finally feeling normal and are back to doing normal life. But that means I get to start waaaayyy back in my fitness journey.

I've decided to start with Firms I haven't used or owned in years as my collection is so tough right now. I get modifying, but literally it would be everything. I'm talking about post Anna Firms. Which I don't own many. But I do remember the "6 Pack." All the familiar faces/instructors but not a full hour of exercise. I think they were considered maybe intermediate? Someone help me out.

I'm thinking I'd like to stay within the instructors that worked with Anna thru post Anna. Some of the gals that came later I'm just not familiar with. Sounds weird, but it's a "thing" with me. LOL

Maybe up through the TransFirmer era. What are some recommendations during that time period you would use to help kick start exercising again?

TIA ~

txhsmom · 05-29-22, 01:19 PM

Honestly, I would probably start with the Powerfits by Stephanie Huckabee and work up to the Firms.

Carol

TinaT · 05-29-22, 01:25 PM

Carol, I considered Power Fit. (still am). I'm on the fence, but not sure why.

ETA: I found Power Fit on eBay for $10 brand new. It's worth a go. I had it years ago when it first came out, but I struggled with band work at the time. I should try it again. I like Stephanie, so that a plus. LOL I'm sure I could modify some moves to holding 3 to 5 lb weights.

bzar · 05-29-22, 02:05 PM

The firm 6-pack were add-ons to BSS1. numbers in parenthesis are minutes. S= Sculpt, C= Cardio. all use the short and/or tall box.

BSS1:
(45) Body Sculpt - Jen Carman "S"
(55) Cardio Sculpt - Allie Del Rio "C"
(25) Ab Sculpt - Lisa Kay "S"

6-pack:
(31) Body Sculpt Blaster - Nancy Tucker "S"
(30) Cardio Sculpt Blaster - Lisa Kay "C"
(30) Lower Body Sculpt I - Lisa Kay "S"
(32) Lower Body Sculpt II - Libby Heath "S"
*(42) Super Body Sculpt - Stephanie Huckabee "S"
(40) Super Cardio Sculpt - Nancy Tucker "C"

*if you buy the purple cover, it's chaptered into UB, LB and Abs. all other DVDs in this series are 1 continuous chaper, which is unfortunately poor planning.

TinaT · 05-29-22, 02:09 PM

bzar ~ Thanks for the break down. They're just short enough for me not to worry about chaptering. I'm so weak at times, I'm looking forward to Libby's work the most!! Sitting or on the floor! LOL.

bzar · 05-29-22, 02:18 PM

It would have been nice if the Body sculpt with Jen and Cardio sculpt with Allie were chaptered being that they're longish. eventually all 3 were on 1 DVD and only chaptered as to each workout. however, each workout is 1 continuous chapter.

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05-29-22, 01:15 PM
TinaT Join Date: Nov 2001	Starting Over I get to start over...again... I'm not going to bore you with all the details of life, but let's just say illness has been a constant companion. I think my family and I are finally feeling normal and are back to doing normal life. But that means I get to start waaaayyy back in my fitness journey. I've decided to start with Firms I haven't used or owned in years as my collection is so tough right now. I get modifying, but literally it would be everything. I'm talking about post Anna Firms. Which I don't own many. But I do remember the "6 Pack." All the familiar faces/instructors but not a full hour of exercise. I think they were considered maybe intermediate? Someone help me out. I'm thinking I'd like to stay within the instructors that worked with Anna thru post Anna. Some of the gals that came later I'm just not familiar with. Sounds weird, but it's a "thing" with me. LOL Maybe up through the TransFirmer era. What are some recommendations during that time period you would use to help kick start exercising again? TIA ~ __________________ TinaT. Faith - Family - Fitness Keep It Simple

05-29-22, 01:19 PM
txhsmom VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas	Honestly, I would probably start with the Powerfits by Stephanie Huckabee and work up to the Firms. Carol

05-29-22, 01:25 PM
TinaT Join Date: Nov 2001	Carol, I considered Power Fit. (still am). I'm on the fence, but not sure why. ETA: I found Power Fit on eBay for $10 brand new. It's worth a go. I had it years ago when it first came out, but I struggled with band work at the time. I should try it again. I like Stephanie, so that a plus. LOL I'm sure I could modify some moves to holding 3 to 5 lb weights. __________________ TinaT. Faith - Family - Fitness Keep It Simple

05-29-22, 02:05 PM
bzar Exchange Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: PalmTreeVille	The firm 6-pack were add-ons to BSS1. numbers in parenthesis are minutes. S= Sculpt, C= Cardio. all use the short and/or tall box. BSS1: (45) Body Sculpt - Jen Carman "S" (55) Cardio Sculpt - Allie Del Rio "C" (25) Ab Sculpt - Lisa Kay "S" 6-pack: (31) Body Sculpt Blaster - Nancy Tucker "S" (30) Cardio Sculpt Blaster - Lisa Kay "C" (30) Lower Body Sculpt I - Lisa Kay "S" (32) Lower Body Sculpt II - Libby Heath "S" (42) Super Body Sculpt - Stephanie Huckabee "S" (40) Super Cardio Sculpt - Nancy Tucker "C" if you buy the purple cover, it's chaptered into UB, LB and Abs. all other DVDs in this series are 1 continuous chaper, which is unfortunately poor planning. __________________ ~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.

05-29-22, 02:09 PM
TinaT Join Date: Nov 2001	bzar ~ Thanks for the break down. They're just short enough for me not to worry about chaptering. I'm so weak at times, I'm looking forward to Libby's work the most!! Sitting or on the floor! LOL. __________________ TinaT. Faith - Family - Fitness Keep It Simple

05-29-22, 02:18 PM
bzar Exchange Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: PalmTreeVille	It would have been nice if the Body sculpt with Jen and Cardio sculpt with Allie were chaptered being that they're longish. eventually all 3 were on 1 DVD and only chaptered as to each workout. however, each workout is 1 continuous chapter. __________________ ~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.