Gaiam Firm, The: AB Sculpt

This is the THIRD AND LAST of this "BODY SCULPTING SYSTEM". This entire program is done on the floor except for the "WARM UP" AND THE "COOL DOWN". This part of THE Program is HOSTED AND LEAD BY INSTUCTOR LISA KAY. And as before, there's ALLY, JENNIFER, CHRISTA, AND LIBBY. LIBBY IS THE INSTRUCTOR WHO DEMONSTRATES THE EXERCISES IN A MODIFIED WAY. For this Program a FLOOR MAT, ALONG WITH THE FANNY LIFTER IS NEEDED. ANY ADJUSTABLE STEP FOR THIS PROGRAM WILL DO.I found "AB SCULPT" to be very effective toward slimming and shaping "THE ENTIRE TUMMY AREA", though I hadn't used this program in years, and it's my THIRD COPY. The second one in "DVD FORMAT. The exercises aren't to difficult and they're over fairly quickly. "NO WEIGHTS ARE USED" in this last installment. This is probably a relief to "THE FIRM FANS". It certainly is for me, since weights are used in both of the other programs. This is "THE SHORTEST PROGRAM" of the three. It can perhaps be teamed up with another half of an hour program, if time is permitted. Just not with one of the other two, because teamed with either of those will bring one's exercising time up to about an hour and fifteen minutes or more of "EXERCISING TIME". I wonder how come they are exercising in shoes, since no weights or aerobics are done! And this is an "ON THE FLOOR EXERCISING PROGRAM". The "WARM UP" is done sitting on the "FANNY LIFTER". The "COOLING DOWN", is done standing up. I suppose it would have looked silly putting shoes and socks back on, stretching out the finishing up of the program. But I don't use shoes for this program. I stand on the mat with my bare feet for "THE COOL DOWN". Just before I get down on the floor, I quickly take my shoes off.In conclusion, though I've said it before: "THE FIRM" is among the best EXERCISE PROGRAMS AROUND. As I've used, use and have tried many other programs, "THE FIRM" is still among my all around "FAVORITE EXERCISE PROGRAMS". I WOULD SUGGEST "THE FIRM" TO ANYONE WHO WANTS TO GET INTO SHAPE WITHOUT USING ALOT OF TIME.

These videos will kick your butt, but you will feel so satisfied afterwards. I used this video along with the Body Sculpt and Cardio Sculpt when I was preparing to go into the military. These definitely helped me be physically prepared for bootcamp. I bought these again because 1. I no longer have a VCR to play the old ones (I know, I'm old) and 2. after having 2 kids, I really want to get back in shape. These will definitely help with that. Now I still have the "Fanny Lifter" from when I first did these, but I'm sure they still have them for sale.

I love this dvd. It isn't very long but it does what it says, sculpts the abs. I don't have one of their fanny lift stools but an ottoman or a stool works just as well. They give clear instruction between one move and another, some videos don't give you that, it's just a bunch of jumping from one thing to another with you just trying to keep up, get ticked off and let the dust collect on the dvd. So far there will be no dust collecting on this one.

Ive used this in 2003 & Im using it again now and it continues to be the only ab workout that is successful for me.When I used it in '03,I lost 35 pounds in less than 3 months with diet and other exercise.Since Ive started using it again,Ive already lost almost 15 pounds with diet and other exercise also and it remains the only ab workout for me that has just great results.PLus,Its only a 30 mins long for other busy moms out there.It arrived in great condition & packaging tho it did take about 2-3 weeks to get to me which was the longest Ive ever had to wait to get anything from Amazon but Id wait months for an awesome video like this one.

This was my very first Firm workout purchase and I am now collecting on DVD. Lisa and Allie are my favourite instructors and I buy everything that they do. After one use I can feel my muscles getting back into shape after a very long rest. Love this and I am sure you will too. If you are looking for good exercise routines that will give you great results if you keep doing them then you can't beat the Firm workouts.

I originally bought the tapes I was now updating this system really works have used it for 15 years

I have used this series for twenty years. It is a wonderful workout that really gets results if you do it consistently. You can add your treadmill work or what ever your preference. It always gives you 3 levels to choose from based on age and physical condition.

I added this tape to my ab rotation workout. It definitely gives your abs a great, all around, workout. I like this video because the people actually look like real people instead of Barbie dolls. They also show you a modified version for beginners. The moves are both challenging and very effective. A great workout for your lower and upper abs and for your back. Be sure to do the cool down stretch at the end so that you are not sore the next day or so. A great buy.