I've been walking 3 miles a day for several years, and miss the aerobics and sculpting classes I used to do at the gym. I wanted to get into free weight training too. For the cost of the tape rental, I thought I'd check it out.
It turns out that this was a fun tape. I love the alternating of low-impact aerobics, sculpting exercises, and weight work. There's probably not enough of any one thing to satisfy those who want lots of intensity in one area, but it's a great taste of everything. There is a respect for the viewer's intelligence that I appreciate too.
The only thing that annoyed me (and it turned out to be a minor annoyance since I was able to scavenge all the items) was that some equipment was needed and it isn't mentioned on the box. So be forewarned: you'll need a high bench, a two-by-four, hand weights of various sizes, a 48 inch dowel (with rubber tips to prevent sliding), and a mat or padding of some kind on your floor if you're not working out in a carpeted room.
All in all, I highly recommend this tape, and it's made me hungry to explore more of the Firm's series.
