Product Name : The Firm – Total Body: Low Impact Aerobics [VHS]

I love the Firm series. When I get back a warm weather sculpted look, I always turn to the firm. I do not like a bunch of dancing or difficult routines, so the Firm is great. I like it because it is simple, like gym class, jumping jacks, run in place, no excuses not to get this one BUT IT IS NOT LOW IMPACT and NOT FOR BEGINNERS. I do not care if you use weights or not! This tape will get the average exerciser in shape in about 30-45 days if you have not completely let yourself go over the winter!!!! [More...]

Product Description : The Firm – Total Body: Low Impact Aerobics [VHS]

This video misrepresents itself. Although the title is Low Impact Aerobics, it is not low impact. The cardio intervals include jogging, jumping jacks, and other moves with hops. This is a 65-minute reissue of a 1988 video that features Janet Jones-Gretzky, who is so slim that you can count her ribs through her white leotard, leading a class of fit, gorgeous exercisers . This aerobic interval workout combines fast cardio with more controlled cardio plus weights, though still at a fast pace. We’ve learned a lot about exercise since 1988, and these two-second reps with weights are not as effective as slower reps. They are also more likely to lead to injury. Although the video is targeted to all levels, unless you’re an experienced exerciser,