The Firm - Body Sculpting System 2 - Complete Aerobics & Weight Training

I have been doing various exercise dvds for years now and found The Firm about 2 years ago. Since then, I have been doing only The Firm because I like the combination of cardio and weights and I find them challenging, fun, and I like all of the instructors. I had only used the "pink" dvds and saw this one and thought I would check it out. I didn't have a stair step and had trouble even finding a fanny lifter to buy online. I picked up a stair step from another maker and it works fine with it. I don't have the stick they use but you could use a broom - I found it more challenging to use nothing for help. I think this is one of the toughest dvds I have done and I felt it today but in a good way - hams, glutes, and fanny are a tad sore. Although I had a little confusion with the step cardio section, I really like the stair step - it is really killer and gets your heart going. I think after I get used to it, I will be fine with the choreography. I typically do some of my own ab work after I finish most routines but the ab work in this one is the toughest yet. I could not do another crunch. Emily is an excellent instructor - very motivating and clear in her cues. The dvd is longer for The Firm - about an hour but I never got bored. If you like The Firm or you have a stair step and are looking for something challenging, I highly suggest this dvd. I liked this so much I found a couple of other Firm step dvds to try out.

I actually have owned this DVD workout twice (and traded it for other workout DVDs in the past) yet I keep missing it so much, so I always "re-buy". This time I am keeping it once I receive it.Let me tell you, ALL fitness levels will be able to do this workout! It's easy enough to modify, yet for advance exercisers like me can heavy up on the weights and make this a more harder workout.Even tho this one is not as tough as the older "FIRM Classics" (Vol 1-6 from the 80's), this one still has an old FIRM "feel". The workout FLYS by and Emily is very good on leading you through all the moves and segments. I actually saw differences in my body (usually with any workout if you stick to it, you see results in 2-3 weeks). This one I always reach for because it just isn't a workout, but a FUN one. For some reason I just never get board doing this one! It has a great total body workout, but doesn't leave you feeling drained or out of breath when you're finished. Just refreshed and more motivated!I do not own the sculpting stick (never did), although I DO own the 2 peice fanny lifter (the blue and purple boxes). Instead of the stick I subsitue with 8-10lb dumbells or a 8lb barbell (the barbell alone with NO weight plates on it and works just fine)!I love that you can make this a nice light cardio/scuplt workout by using only 3-5lbs on some days for the whole entire workout, or you can heavy up for a more "weight lifting" workout by using 8-15lbs.I must keeper!!

This DVD is fun and CRAZY!!! Workout moves really fast so I have to be on your toes...or have the "pause" buttom ready to stop and setup. I did the program yesterday for the first time following the beginner instructor and today my thighs and inner thighs are a tad sore....which is good...it was what I was wanting. The only negative thing I can say is that the decription of the DVD both on the packaging and on Amazon does not tell you that you need a Sculpting Stick and preferably the Firm's Butt-Blaster steps which are taller than normal steps. I had to run out and purchase these items after starting the DVD and realizing I didn't have them. They also ask for 3#, 5# and 8# weights. Luckily I had those, even though the beginners some times do not use them at all. So, make sure you have these items. The cost was low, but I still had to make a trip to go buy them. ENJOY...this workout is the cardio/muscle sculpting tool I've been looking for. Plus, you don't need alot of space. KUDOS!

I really, really like this DVD. I keep coming back to it. When I've skipped working out I jump into this one since it targets cardio and weight training together. It is fast paced with the step movements which (as a dancer) I prefer. There are not enough DVD's out there for the advanced exerciser. If you are a beginner, this is not the workout for you. Also, if you do not have "The Firm" equipment you can modify. I use a stick as a sculpting stick, I have 4 sets of weights and I bought a step stool at a department store. You can also intensify or lessen the weights for more or less of a work out.I wish there where more like this DVD out there.

I consider myself an intermediate to advanced exerciser and have been doing The Firm for a few months now and LOVE THIS. I borrowed the BBS 2 from a friend but from the 3 workouts, this was my fave so I bought it separately. It really is the classic combination of aerobics then weights then aerobics which is what I look for. I loved the kickboxing moves and the slightly different use of the fanny lifter with legs out to the side - a nice twist on the typical up down move. I was sweating within the first 10 mins, getting a thorough workout. A fantastic ab section too. Definitely one of my favourites.

This is a good workout, but it’s also fun.

I like the firm, this was a bit challenging.

This is actually my "go-to" for a harder workout w/ the sculpting stick. I've been looking for other DVDs w/ the stick, but haven't found one out of the three that came w/ the stick. Kind of frustrating. Thought this would be a different one becuase the cover is different, but same one.

J'ai beaucoup aimé ce DVD de fitness qui est attrayant et fait bien travailler tout le corpsJ'ai eu des centaines de DVD de fitness car je n'aime pas aller en club et préfère m'y mettre chez moi quand j'ai du temps libre ou que l'envie m'en prend, donc l'essentiel est que je ne m'ennuie pas durant les exercices, là je me suis bien amusée, et j'ai bien travaillé tout le corps.The firm a fait de nombreux DVD certains mieux que d'autres, et celui-là reste dans la série un de mes préférés.

Excellent

Love the combo workout

Thank you

I am 61 yrs old and find this really fast pace.