Is this set good for toning also? I know Zumba is good cardio but I am curious if you have gotten toning effects from using this set as well?
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I am unable to answer if this is good for toning. I primarily use it for a break from the other mundane workouts because it is so fun. My three year old has asked me to put it on for here to simply play along with. The shakers with it will help with toning your arms, but that's about it.
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I have received primarily cardio benefits. There are shake weights that come with it but if you want to tone, it's a separate workout with weights or some type of machine with weights. I am fine with that because the workouts are a blast. Not only will you get cardio, you will learn popular Latin that they really do use. The lessons are literally step by step. I love this set.
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yes, I mainly got this set for the cardio workout, but the further I advance, the more these moves work on my muscles, toning them. I really am feeling the effects on my abs, (I have a small pooch, from giving birth), and the sides of my thighs
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It's not just cardio. I was really out of shape when I started, and have gained balance, flexibility, range of motion, and lost inches especially from the toning video. It does not use weights, their "toning sticks'' are one pound, the heavy ones are two and a half. If you are looking to just tone, you probably will need a program that focuses on that. These are dance workouts which mainly work on your core, and gives a broad spectrum of good results.
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I Love this machine. Does it work? It depends if you use it consistently. I feel great when I use it. I typically do squats, ab twists and air boxing to get a total body workout. Last week I actually was on with my weights. I do not regret getting this machine but give it your best and I believe it will be good to your body :)
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Yes, they made a huge difference in toning my arms so far. I do at least 25 count backwards and forward since I am a beginner. Combined with 4 to 5 pounds weight training and mostly push ups and tricep dips � love it!
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Hi Tiffany,I can't speak to this specific set of DVDs - I'm trying to decide whether to get them myself! But I did lose about 50 pounds using the Firm set from 2002 (Body Sculpt, Cardio Sculpt, Ab Sculpt with the fanny lifter), combined with eating well. I eventually quit using them because they got boring, but although I've been using other DVDs, my weight loss has plateaued, and I miss the muscle toning. So for me, nothing has been quite as effective as the Firm. I'm interested in this set because of the lack of extra equipment (the Fanny Lifter or the Transfirmer would take up lots of space in my small living room). Hi Tiffany,I can't speak to this specific set of DVDs - I'm trying to decide whether to get them myself! But I did lose about 50 pounds using the Firm set from 2002 (Body Sculpt, Cardio Sculpt, Ab Sculpt with the fanny lifter), combined with eating well. I eventually quit using them because they got boring, but although I've been using other DVDs, my weight loss has plateaued, and I miss the muscle toning. So for me, nothing has been quite as effective as the Firm. I'm interested in this set because of the lack of extra equipment (the Fanny Lifter or the Transfirmer would take... » Read More Hi Tiffany,I can't speak to this specific set of DVDs - I'm trying to decide whether to get them myself! But I did lose about 50 pounds using the Firm set from 2002 (Body Sculpt, Cardio Sculpt, Ab Sculpt with the fanny lifter), combined with eating well. I eventually quit using them because they got boring, but although I've been using other DVDs, my weight loss has plateaued, and I miss the muscle toning. So for me, nothing has been quite as effective as the Firm. I'm interested in this set because of the lack of extra equipment (the Fanny Lifter or the Transfirmer would take up lots of space in my small living room). « Show Less
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I second Karen. There is one cardio DVD included with this set but it is truly a strength training program. No jumping or bouncing required. I LOVE this program, hope you do too. One note - it's actually cheaper to buy direct from BB, you get one more free workout DVD and then you can send it back if you don't like it. Let me know if you want details. I'm a coach. Thanks!
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You will get the fastest results with this workout. Within 4-6 weeks the change will be noticeable to others. I would highly recommend getting a 2 1/2lb weights separately since this set does not come with them and you will need them for the chest workout portion. It will also allow a more gradual progress. Each set on the DVD has a count back clock so you can see "the end". Don't quite and you will look and feel great.
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Wow...I have no idea! You may need to check a website that has a list of calories for each exercise. Sorry couldn't help you more. Great for toning.
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No - This descriptive review lists the workouts included in the first set I bought and reviewed here on Amazon: http://www.prettyindayton.com/2011/04/review-turbofire-basic-program-finally.html. I refer to it to remind me which workout is which. From what I can tell, I think the $80 set is a different package of the cardio workouts. It includes the starter set workouts and some of the workouts from this set. It doesn't have the 2 EZs or any of the core/strength workouts from the set I bought, but it has a Fire 40, which I don't have on any of the others. The Fire 55 could be the same as the Fire 55EZ, don't know. There's no "Fire 55" in my pack. The one I bought also has a bonus of the first Chalean Extreme Burn Circuit workout, which gives you a taste of that program. It comes with slots for the 4 DVDs with 5 advanced workouts (Fire 60, HIIT 30, Upper 20, Lower 20, Abs 10), which I bought separately off of Amazon. The starter pack I bought separately has the Fire Starter, Low HIIT 20, Low HIIT 25. "Low" means it concentrates on showing you a low-impact workout, but they are still very intense. These appear to be included in the $80 set. Every DVD has "Stretch 10." Personally, I think it's well worth the extra $15 to have the strength program pieces included. The Core 20 is a great workout, and I plan to use the other strength ones while traveling because I can easily carry resistance bands in my suitcase.
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K.D.Hi! I would not recommend this set because the goal is to power up your workout and each DVD gets progressively more difficult. They do not have any "low impact" options. They only designate one person who exercises at a lower intensity - this still includes jumping. I would recommend any of the Ellen Barret cardio-sculpt DVDs for a great low- impact, cardio & strength workout.
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i am loving it. but i have just started back on the whole working out, and have not been able to maintain the cardio for any length of time. but it is a good bike and it is easy to change the resistence up and down. when i am trying to get more cardio i turn the resistence down a notch so my legs dont get as tired. when i am pushing to tighten the muscles in my legs i increase the tension some. for the price this is a great bike. i have been having severe back pain, which is why i stopped using my other exercse bike, so am happy to have one with back support. hope this helps
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I really cant answer that ive not attended the classes anywhere.my schedule is so confuseing all the time so i ordered the zumba kit so i can use it as my schedule permits instead of only when i can fit it in. I love it!
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Move on to P90x3 if you want to continue short workouts. After doing two cycles of p90x3 and now starting p90x2, I become more and more disenchanted by the amount of time I spent with T25 and the lack of results. I see some people got amazing results with it, but for me, after alpha, beta and gamma, I had barely dropped 4 lbs. After moving on to x3, I dropped almost 10 lbs and started to see a lot of definition and there wasn't any major change in my diet between programs. Fairly or not, I look at T25 as simply a cardio program with a little bit of weight stuff thrown in there. Insanity might be the way to go if you are willing to commit to the longer workouts, but for short workouts, I don't know that you can do better than x3 for hitting the total body. You won't get that gasping for air effect that you do in T25, but I do believe you will get results. Good luck
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Yes, I have lost over 40lbs in 5 months doing the elliptical for about 50 minutes in the morning and doing a full hour of Zumba in the evening anywhere between 4-7 days a week. I was more consistentl with Zumba precisely because it was so much fun while getting a great calorie burn. Don't be too concerned about staying on beat, my motto was as long as I was moving I was burning and I lost going from a size 14-16 to down to a size 6-8 in only 5 months!
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If used properly, this machine works both upper and lower in a cardio fashion. The combination of the incline and the adjustable resistance cylinder does a nice job keeping your heart rate up as well as working up a sweat if you work out for at least 20 minutes. This machine will tone muscles but not build them like weights will in my opinion. Like I said, its great for a cardio workout.
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I did it post baby (so not that great of shape) but I did hip hop abs and alpha and beta first. Gamma is definitely tough but the modifier moves help. its been not quite 7 months since I had my baby and I'm just starting to not modify the moves but I've dropped 30 pounds already using modified moves so I think its pretty great.... it all depends on your will power. that said, Gamma's cardio is, in my opinion, better than Alpha or Beta because itseems more focus and strength oriented rather than a ton of seemingly random jumping around like Alpha and Beta. even if you can't go as fast as they do at first you can concentrate on your form and get the same results as long as you are challenging yourself. I love it and I recommend it. Good luck!
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Depends on the frequency of use. They're really light weight, so if you're looking for excersize they'll be a little lacking. Try getting a heavier set.
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Is there anyone here that has owned this for a while? I am really liking the good reviews and the price BUT I'd like to know if it can last at least a year. I'd also like to know if it's good for your arms. I have read a few people saying there is limited motion. I don't mind that at all but I'd just like to make sure it can at least help to tone the arms up.