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The Firm TransFIRMer | 
 enlarge | Brand: The Firm
Category: Sports
List Price: $69.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  66 reviews
Sales Rank: 2636
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 17.5
Dimensions (in): 0.3 x 0.2 x 0.1
MPN: GTED0550819D
Model: 05-50819
UPC: 018713508195
EAN: 0018713508195
Release Date: October 26, 2006
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Condition: IN STOCK or a full refund will be given within 2 business days. All items are brand new and factory sealed from US Studios. All items are shipped with Delivery Confirmation via USPS Media Mail.
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| Features:
| • | Includes the revolutionary TransFIRMer, three full-length DVDs, and The Firm Results Program Guide | | • | 5-in-1 fitness tool will add variety and brand-new moves to the tried-and-true Firm foundation | | • | Ideal for muscle toning and sculpting | | • | Designed with multiple uses in mind and with its two interchangeable components | | • | Includes the revolutionary TransFIRMer, 3 full-length DVD's, the Firm Results Program Guide |
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Amazon.com Product Description
The Firm's 5-in-1 piece of fitness equipment will add variety and brand-new moves to the tried-and-true Firm foundation! The TransFIRMer was designed with multiple uses in mind and with its two interchangeable components, you can create five different configurations to take each workout to the next level, including: - Use the 6" and 8" separately for a variety of Firm cardio and body sculpting moves
- Stack together to get a 14" platform perfect for targeting that hard-to-reach area between your glutes and your hamstrings
- Place side-by-side for an all-new position never used before in a Firm workout
- Place in the incline position to combine cardio and strength training with an emphasis on firming your inner thighs and the back of your legs
What's in the Box?
TransFIRMer, three full-length DVDs, the Firm Results Program Guide About The Firm
It all began in 1979 when The Firm Studio opened in South Carolina. By combining cardio and weight training, The Firm recognized that people could burn fat, build muscle, and get the bodies they wanted safely, effectively, and quickly. This cardio-plus-body-sculpting fitness hybrid--called Synergy Training--formed the basis for The Firm method then and is still central to The Firm philosophy today. It didn't take long for fitness enthusiasts to catch on, and The Firm was off and running. When The Firm decided to share their successful method with people who were unable to travel to the Studio, the at-home workout series was born. The Firm received glowing reviews and top professional awards from the very start. Since then, The Firm has sold more than ten million workouts. Today, The Firm mission is to continue researching and creating superior fitness techniques and products for reshaping and toning the body.
Product Description
Studio: Gaiam Americas Release Date: 01/17/2006
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| Customer Reviews: Read 61 more reviews...
 The Firm Transfirmer Series November 21, 2006
75 out of 76 found this review helpful
I did the Firm workouts for years and always loved them. They were definitely the most effective workout (along with private Pilates) that I've ever done. It's true that working with weights is absolutely essential to a high metabolism and shapely muscles--especially as we get older. Don't think that you have to "lose weight and THEN do strength training." Proper strength training (if you're consistent) will help you lose weight!
That said, a few years back, I did start to stray from my Firm workouts for awhile. When I tried to get back into them a few years later, I found that I wasn't crazy about the newer DVD's that they put out, and some of my older ones, although still GREAT workouts, were a little too dated (talk about the high-cut white leotards and matching leg-warmers!!). AND I had done them all so many times already.
Then I saw the TRansFirmer advertised and thought I'd give it a try. It really is the best piece of equipment! It's light, easily changes from one position to another (unlike the last step/fanny lifter combination they made that was IMPOSSIBLE), and feels very stable and solid while you're working out with it. And the DVD's are great. The instructors are awesome, I never found myself getting annoyed, and I always work up a sweat. It really is the best of the Firm, but totally updated and fun. My favorite so far of the 4 that come with the Transfirmer is the Supercharged Sculpting with Pam. It's fairly short (unlike this review!), but very thorough and fun. Allie's great as well. I remember her as being one of the students in many of the old Firm workouts.
Anyway, I've never written a review before, but I felt compelled because I really have to applaud the Firm. They really nailed it this time. After doing it maybe 6 times, I can already feel (and see) my strength and muscle shape coming back. It's also helping me with my other workouts (Pilates and S-Factor) because of the strength I'm building. I look forward to new DVD's to go with the TransFirmer. I love it!!
A Wonderful At Home Workout April 26, 2007
33 out of 33 found this review helpful
To those who are new to step as I was, don't get frustrated! The footwork may seem very fast and confusing at first. Just keep doing it; the steps WILL come to you eventually. At that point you will really begin to enjoy all that this series has to offer. The longest of the three videos has a 55 minute running time. The other two run for 45 and 35 minutes. I'm amazed at how quickly the time goes!
This is the most enjoyable workout I've ever done. I find that I am not sore the next day because of the adequate warm ups and cool downs. However, watch that non modified "side plank" move! To avoid strain, your body must be perfectly aligned, with the elbow directly beneath the shoulder and the feet perfectly parallel, aligned and on top of one another.
The Transfirmer series features CALM, polished instructors, accurate cueing, good music, correct counts, adequate warmups and cool downs, weights, aerobics, upper/lower body work, abs AND stretching in ONE pleasant session. There is a thoroughness and consistancy that I have found to be missing from many other exercise videos.
My ONLY complaint is the bulkiness of the Transfirmer. There's not much time allotted on the dvd to move it from one position to the next. Because of its size and the rubber stabilizing treads, you must lift it to move it rather than drag it. This could be helped by placing handholds or holes on the sides units to make them easier to lift. Once positioned, it's also critical to make sure that the two units are joined properly so that you don't go flying! I'm getting quicker at this, but I still miss the first few reps sometimes.
Please note that for maximum effectiveness you will also need to purchase a set of 3, 5, and 8 lb dumbells. I prefer weights with longer necks as many exercises require you to place the weights on your shoulders.
I've tried many of the most popular exercise videos. This one is BY FAR the best. The claims are true. Done as directed, you will see and feel a noticeable difference in your muscle tone and definition after the first ten sessions.
The TransFirmer changed my life! June 12, 2007
22 out of 22 found this review helpful
I purchased the TransFirmer almost one year ago and have been faithfully working out with it ever since. It is by far the best workout I've ever done. The Firm is difficult in the beginning, but by sticking to it I've reaped some awesome results. I lost almost 30 lbs in 6 months. I went from a very tight size 12 to a very loose size 6. Sometimes I even fit in a size 4. You have to be willing to stick with this and set your mind to learning the steps. My clothes were looser within the first 3 workouts and by the 10th workout I'd lost 8 lbs. I've weighed the same as I do now, but could barely squeeze into a size 8. With the Firm I've gained precious muscle and am now smaller than I've ever been my entire adult life, even though I've weighed less than this. I'd been a skinny fat person and now the Firm has made me a truly fit person.
I feel I've found my workout for life. I'm 39 years old and have exercised off and on my entire life. I'm in the best shape of my life. The aerobic weight training is so efficient. The Firm is the only exercise I need to stay in great shape.
Stylized Workouts April 17, 2007
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
The FIRM Supercharged Sculpting workout is a highly stylized workout with electronica, artistically designed sets and a clean, sleek mood. This is a combination of traditional weight training with aerobics using the necessary TransFIRMer. Most of the exercises are recognizable as traditional exercises like plank or sit-ups and squats.
The lunges seem easier to do with the TransFIRMer, although weights are used throughout most of the exercises to give them a little more edge. The workout is followed by a brief stretching segment, but if you want to totally relax, there is a "Bonus: 8-minute Stretch Workout."
This set also includes two additional DVDs: The FIRM Ultimate Calorie Blaster and The FIRM Aerobic Body Shaping. If you have any issues with your knees, you may need to try various workouts to see which ones you can manage. I found the Ultimate Calorie Blaster DVD was hard on the knees.
"The TransFIRMer was designed with multiple uses in mind and has 5 different configurations to take each workout to the next level." ~ pg. 6
The TransFIRMer can be positioned in five different ways to increase the possibilities:
6" TransFIRMer - The green section can be used alone
8" TransFIRMer - The blue section can be used alone
14" TransFIRMer - The blue and green sections used together
Side-by-Side TransFIRMer - The blue and green sections placed next to each other
Incline TransFIRMer - The green piece fits into the blue piece for a convenient and stable incline.
"You can adjust the intensity of the workout depending on how high you step." ~ pg. 7
The workout booklet has some interesting rotation calendars so you can plan out 21 days. There is also a section on healthy eating tips, an eating plan, 21-day diet plan, list of 100-calorie snacks and list of 200-calorie snacks. A substitution list makes the diet easier to follow especially if you are eating out and want to still keep to the diet plan.
For years I couldn't do the FIRM workouts because I kept forgetting to buy the equipment, but now with the step at home I can try out most of the new workouts and have fun working out. The 2-piece step is also easy to arrange and is very sturdy. The low-impact exercises work well with the step and the incline is used for push-ups, cardio, arms and ab exercises. If you are buying this step to also use with other workouts that use a step, they say that is not recommended.
~The Rebecca Review
I've finally found something that works! December 13, 2007
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
As someone who has struggled with slow metabolism/throid issues and yo-yo dieting for the majority of my life, I really didn't think I could ever get my pre-motherhood body back. Well, this is starting to prove me wrong. I started using the TransFIRMer system in March 2007. SIX WEEKS later I had lost 3 inches off of EACH thigh, and I went from a size 14/16 to a size 8/10. Note that I was also following a low-cal, low-fat, low-carb diet along with that.
The blurb from the editor really is on the mark -- it WILL work muscles you never even knew you had. Because the workouts alternate between aerobic activity and weight training, I don't get bored and the 55-minute workout DVD that I use just flies by. I also don't get the complete fatigue that I get when I use a "regular" aerobic or other workout DVD that doesn't switch things up.
So far I have ONLY used Allie's Aerobic Body Shaping workout with my kit -- the others were a little too hard for me to follow right off the bat. Allie was much easier to follow than the other ones for me, although I am going to get them out again now that I pretty much have this workout memorized. Once you understand the "lingo" of how aerobic instructors call things out and prepare you for the next moves, it'll become old hat to you. Don't be intimidated because you are telling yourself, "I'm not coordinated" or "I've never done aerobics". This IS a great system, and if you stick with it and watch your diet, it WILL work for you -- of that I have no doubt. I hate to sound cliche and all info-mercially on everyone, but I am serious when I say if it works for ME, it will work for anyone.
BTW, I have kept off the 30 pounds that I have lost since March (that's what I lost in the six weeks). I am now working on losing my last 25 pounds. Even my five year old has noticed and has told mommy how good she looks now! I bought a pair of Victoria Secret "butt lifter" jeans, and when I put them on they not only slipped right on, but for once in my life my butt didn't need any lifting! Now my mom has their workout stuff on her Christmas list.
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