The Firm: Body Sculpting System - Ab Sculpt
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Movie Reviews of The Firm: Body Sculpting System - Ab Sculpt
Movie Review: It's okay....
Summary: 3 Stars
But it isn't as challenging as it could be. Don't get me wrong, I still do this tape, but it just leaves something to be desired. It could be tougher, and it's not like I'm in super-great shape or anything (and, yes, I use proper form). Movie Review: Enjoyable to Do!
Summary: 5 Stars
We got this as part of the 3-pack Body Sculpting System and it's my favorite DVD of the three. Unlike most of The Firm routines, it uses no weights and there is no impact cardio in it - just very mild warm-up. An emphasis on breathing and a lot of stretching in between various sets of exercises makes it an ab routine that is easy on the body and prevents the neck strain you often feel with long sets of ab exercises.
I found the focus on proper breathing technique to enhance form to be very instructive and beneficial. The instructor is Lisa Kay and her cueing is excellent and her manner so calming that I actually find the routine soothing to do. I've done this routine on my rest day if I'm feeling muscle soreness in my back or shoulders that a little stretching might help. Besides, I'm waging war on abs that were so far gone they were declared a disaster area by the President and it's gonna take a lot of work and maybe a miracle.
I use The Firm's 5 Day abs on my cardio days or after weight training tapes that don't have an Abs section - but only if I don't have time for Ab Sculpt, which is 25 minutes. I think the routine is excellent, but it seems deceptively easy because of the way the exercises are broken up and because of the stretching in between the sets. I've felt muscle soreness the day after the tape, which tells me it's effective.
Movie Review: Great Ab If your just getting started.
Summary: 5 Stars
All firm videos are great.. This Ab sculpt is no different. IF you have been working out for a while it may seem easy plus there are other ab workouts from the firm that you can go with for more of a challenge I am a Firm believer.
Movie Review: This one sneaks up on you!
Summary: 5 Stars
I first time I did this video, I thought it was incredibly easy. The next time I did it, I paid particular attention to my form and it kicked my [...] Firm master instructor Lisa Kay starts off with some breathing exercises and then moves you into a core and abdominal workout. You will do some basic crunches mixed in with leg pulleys and other pilates-inspired moves.
They use the Firm Fanny Lifter for positioning on some of the exercises. You could do without it or use a regular step if you didn't have the Fanny Lifter.
This workout lasts for less than 30 minutes, which makes it the perfect addition to one of the Firm's 30 minute cardio workouts, such as Express Cardio or Fat Blasting Cardio. When I finish this, I feel relaxed and stretched out. That is a wonderful way to feel after a workout!
Movie Review: Great ab workout -- fast, but challenging
Summary: 5 Stars
Like others who reviewed this DVD, I'm a long-time Firm user who is fast becoming a convert to the new Firm workouts. This one is particularly unique in that it works only the core. It's a quick 25-minute workout (including stretch and cool down) so you can squeeze it in easily throughout the day. It's a great complement to the Fast and Firm workouts that don't include abs.