The Firm: Balance Trainer
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Fanatastic workout on a great piece of equipment! | I wanted a Bosu, but I didn't have $100 (plus S&H) to spare, so I thought I would give this a try, and wasn't really expecting much. I do the Firm videos daily and have weighted...
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Fanatastic workout on a great piece of equipment! | I wanted a Bosu, but I didn't have $100 (plus S&H) to spare, so I thought I would give this a try, and wasn't really expecting much. I do the Firm videos daily and have weighted up beyond their recommendations so I think I am reasonably fit and healthy. But, I can totally see why this is a staff favourite. It kicked my behind! It works you in a completely different way than classical aero-training and involves a whole new set of skills. The first time I used it, I had to pause and walk it off. I now do it regularly, but I am still trying to perfect the balance moves. It's challenging and difficult, but it's also fun and I can feel it the next day so I am happy to do something I know is working. Tina is fun, cues well, and is supportive (telling you it's okay if you don't get it first time etc.). She also breaks up the types of exercise into strength moves, cardio (wow, the cardio was tough!!) and new balance moves, finishing up with some killer abs. It's impressive how broad a range of exercise types she fits into 45 minutes. This set is completely underrated and a gem in the rough. The balance disc is not a gimmick at all and the workout is great. I highly recommend this kit!!! - posted by Frm Lvr on 5/24/2009 | Great Workout! | I absolutely loved this workout. I loved Tina and I loved using the disc. I felt very challenged all throughout the workout. And afterward I fell that I had burned a lot of calories. Plus it was fun. I would highly recommend this workout to anyone. It is a keeper! - posted by Emily on 4/3/2009 | Great Workout! | I love this workout!! It is challenging and fun. The time flies by and I feel like I have done a hard workout. I get my heartrate up and break a sweat. I am an advanced excerciser and I did find this to be a great choice for cardio. I wish there were more DVDs that used this balance trainer! - posted by Jocelyn on 3/22/2009 | Challenging Work-out | This is a great work out in every aspect. You just have to try the balance trainer first, slow down the workout and you'll get it. Just use a little bit of patience before trying it out and you'll get a GREAT WORK-OUT - posted by Maria on 3/16/2009 | Instead of spending big money on a Bosu, I thought I would try this instead. Big mistake!! The pump that comes with it is a joke. Absolutely no way to pump it up with it. A bicycle pump or air compressor is needed. After I finally got to this point, I found that the air leaked right out of the hole where you pump it in; there is no plug. In my opinion it is completely misconstructed - a total rip-off! The workout itself is not that bad. I ordered a Bosu and am actually looking forward to trying it that way. However, this kit in itself is not worth the money! - posted by holly on 3/10/2009 | Just Okay | Normally I am a huge Firm fan and love most of their videos. This one left a lot to be desired. I consider myself to be an advanced exerciser, but had a really tough time with the weird balance moves that felt like I was going to sprain an ankle. Unfortunately, the cuing wasn't great, so I was often stumbling around. The ab workout on the disc was a highlight of the video- definitely a killer with the full range of extension and flexion for the movement really burning all of the abs. Other than that, just not worth it for me. - posted by Marisa on 1/27/2009 | I've wanted to purchase this workout for awhile now, but was hesitant after all of the bad reviews. I took the plunge and bought it anyways, i just got finished for the first time and i loved it! Its different and really challenges your body. Yes the music is off in certain parts, but you have to concentrate so hard to balance yourself, that i really didnt pay much attention to it. The ab portion of the workout is especially great! Tina did a great job and i really liked the entire workout! - posted by Dana on 1/20/2009 | Not a very good workout | I agree with other reviewers. It was hard to position myself on the cushion properly and I didn't enjoy the moves. Overall, it wasn't a decent
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