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The FIRM DVD workouts originated in a South Carolina exercise studio called The FIRM that specialized in combining cardiovascular exercise and weight training. Referred to as a revolutionary cardio plus body sculpting fitness hybrid, the studio's FIRM method evolved into a DVD series for fitness enthusiasts. It is advertised that The FIRM mission is to continue researching and creating superior fitness techniques and products for reshaping and toning the body, and an aid to flatten stomach muscles. There is no reference to FDA clearance for any of The FIRM exercise equipment, unlike The Flex Belt, one of the most popular abdominal toning belts available today, and of course, none is needed for the DVDs.
The FIRM Hips Thighs & Abs workout is one of many workouts produced to target tone problem areas of the body. Pam Cauthen Meriwether instructs viewers in a 30 minute workout. It is described as a great workout to give you the shape you want fast. It is said that the simple and effective moves can be performed on the floor or seated. The package contains a bonus abdominal workout for so called fabulous abdominals. The added purchase of The FIRM Box and The FIRM Sculpting Stick are recommended.
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The FIRM claims to have your fitness needs covered, with everything from losing weight to total body fitness, and the official club website appears to be user friendly as well as consumer focused. All products come with a satisfaction guarantee good for 30 days after your purchase; original shipping and handling costs are nonrefundable. The promises of The FIRM Hips Thighs & Abs videos are impressive, but some people may wish to get these results even faster by combining their exercises with other fitness products. The Flex Belt, as mentioned above, is an FDA cleared ab toner that works well with almost any fitness program, whether it’s cardio or weight training in nature. Through its electronic muscle stimulation (EMS) technology, individuals can experience faster results than The FIRM videos could offer on their own.
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• The FIRM Hips Thighs & Abs workout target tones problem areas in 30 minutes.
• The FIRM bases the development of their workouts on exercise research.
• International shipping is available.
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• Requires rigorous exercise
• You must be a club member to purchase The FIRM products at the least expensive price.
• Although exercise methods don't necessarily rely on clinical studies of the method, it may improve consumer confidence if Clinical Studies are conducted.
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At this time, The FIRM Hips Thighs & Abs DVD runs at $14.98 plus $5.95 shipping and handling; prices vary on other vendor's sites.
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Most fitness enthusiasts agree that exercise needs to be fun enough to break a sweat over, yet it is also understood that variety and effectiveness are key factors in any purchase. The FIRM series provides both variety and effectiveness for the committed exerciser, but the workouts may be daunting for beginners. There are several conveniences in sticking a DVD in your player for a quick workout at home; no one is watching and you can work out whenever you want. As you evolve into a more serious fitness enthusiast, you may need to explore the viable muscle strengthening methods you can take with you wherever you go in order to maintain firm abs, thighs, and hips.
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