SELPONT VD Classic 'Vol. 3 Aerobic Weight Training' by Anna Benson with Sandahl Bergman DVD

This is interval training, which means that there are three distinctive aerobic intervals. The good news is that it's GREAT for your body to work this way. The bad news is that if you make it through interval two, it seems as if it's the workout is winding down, and you WILL want to quit! It's a bit of design flaw with this video. The instructor actually says the words "Cool down" after the second interval, so it's so tempting to just call it a day at that point. But I'm urging you to push through and do the whole thing. You will be glad that you did. Interval three is going to kick your ass from here to next week. There is no time off for good behavior in other words. While some videos peak at around the halfway point and then ease up from the peak, this one saves the true ass whooping for the end. You have to psych yourself up for it and know that the payoff will be well worth it. The first two intervals are no easy walk in the park, though I assure you. This whole video will leave you drenched in sweat and grinning like a lunatic by the end. Start with no weights or with very light weights until you get a feel for it. I have been doing this madness for years, and I still don't add on the full weights that the instructor is suggesting. I'm now 50 years old and still pressing those weights up as best as I can! There are times when you will be looking at the screen and saying, "Is she serious?" You might even utter some expletives. But again, it's all worth it. Trust yourself and stay until the end of this workout. The abs section is among my favorites. One of the best workouts on the market today; and oldie but a goodie. This one is a true classic and deserves to be in your DVD library.

So glad to have this on disc form. Even though I workout regularly, I've been noticing my legs aren't as firm as they once were when I was using the FIRM, so I sought the FIRM out on Amazon, hoping to find a dvd format - YES! This one with Sandahl Bergman is my favorite - easy to follow and does the trick. Turn on your favorite podcast and you're good to go.

I chose this rating because it is one of my favorite Firm workouts using free weights and aerobic training at the same time. Sandahl really puts you through the ringer on this one.I really love this one, it's one of my all time favorite, because Sandahl really puts you through a vigorous workout on this one. She was trained by the late Anna Benson to lead this workout. She does a fantastic job. I was fortunate to have worked out with Anna and her sister Cynthia Benson, the co-creators of the Firm in Columbia, SC. I have a duplicate copy of this workout, because I didn't realize it when I ordered it. If you're interested, it's in the original packaging, unopened. Just let me know. Leave a message below. you'll love this one for sure!I would recommend this workout to anyone, just take it easy at first. Build up slowly until you can do the workout easily. Take your time and don't try to get ahead of yourself.

I recently turned 65 and my doctor wanted me to have a bone density scan done. I passed the test with flying colors. My bones are as strong as those of a much younger woman. I have The Firm to thank for that (along with lucky genes and good nutrition). I started doing these exercises on VHS in the late 1980s and have done some form of weight-bearing exercise regularly since then. In recent times, I have been doing the Cathe workouts, which I also really enjoy. My daughter told me the original The Firm videos had been transferred to DVD, so I bought this one and the second one in the series. I popped this in the DVD player as soon as it arrived. Once I got past the square screen size and the slight fuzziness of the picture, the beauty of the production came out. These are true classics that have stood the test of time.

I used this video right after i had my son in 1996. I lost 90 lbs! i was using Phen/Fen and ate very little...(not recommended).This is hard core!!! My sister came over yesterday to workout with me. She was laughing so hard at the music for the first 3 min. then we were sweating and dying! If you are serious buy this. I am also using the Firm Express and my body is changing fast. I have not weighed but i need to..and measure as well.Sandahl's cues are the best. the moves are slower and longer. I like that. I hate the flailing of other videos. This is a must if you r serious. Good luck, Julie

Thanks to all of you for all the great reviews which prompted me to buy this again after 20+ years! I did The Firm workouts for years, with great success. Nothing created since then can compare to the overall flow and effectiveness of these classic routines. Doing this again was like seeing old friends. This program definitely works. The original dvd was defective, but I had a replacement the next day and it works perfectly.Thanks for rereleasing these videos!

This is one of the original FIRM workouts now on DVD. I had it on VHS so many years ago, and just recently wanted to try again to find it on DVD.I like this work out less than the Volume 1, Body Sculpting Basics, but this is a good workout. It is from the late 80s I believe, so anyone from the younger generation reading this, don't let the workout attire put you off. It is a good workout, not the dance/rap type workouts that seem to be popular now.She does do some work on the tall box, I use a step stool I have here at home.

I have every single one of them (15) and have used them for years.Until you try them and see how fantastic they are you’ll never believe the results.not pounding like high impact junk, weight training perfect for toningThey all warm you up, work you out, cool you down, stretch you out.