The Firm: Get Chisel'd

"WOW!!!" That's exactly what I said out loud after completing my first workout of Get Chisel'd. This is the 6th Firm workout DVD that I have purchased and this one is by far the most challenging. I thought the 500 calorie workout with Kelsi was hard; I was wrong!! Rebekah keeps you moving for 40 minutes straight. This workout is not for beginners and anyone that said that they didn't feel like they were doing anything, well, you must not have been moving around. I consider myself an advanced exerciser and I was huffing and puffing and struggling, but made it through. It was really nice to do something different from my usual routine and while this workout was very challenging, it was well worth the challenge.You begin the workout with a short warm-up and go right into the workout. I used 8 pound weights for my "heavy" weights and 5 pound weights for my "medium" weights. I usually use my 8lbs weights all the time, but Rebekah changes it up so much that you really need the medium weights to ensure that you're not over-working your muscles and getting too tired too fast. Between the sculpting sets are the power moves. My knees aren't the greatest, but I work out enough to know how to do a proper squat and lunge so that my knees aren't affected too much. You do jumping squats, lunges, etc. They're very tiring, but well worth it!Rebekah is a great instructor. My only complaint with most of The Firm workout DVD's is that it takes a while to learn the moves and the instructors are not the best at cuing you; however, this was not the case with Get Chisel'd. Rebekah was huffing and puffing right along with you, she gave clear directions, gave them slow, and everything was very easy to follow. I am true fanatic of The Firm and can tell you that after one workout of Get Chisel'd, this will be my favorite.My only true complaint about this particular DVD is the same complaint that other reviewers have mentioned, which is that the Express workout is not included. I'm not sure why it's missing. Even though it's not there I gave this review 5 stars anyway because I never use the Express workouts.If you want results and you want them fast, I highly recommend this DVD. As The Firm always states, you'll see results in 10 workouts and the same holds true for this one!

Honestly, the first time I played this workout, I thought: what have I gotten myself into? I found it hard the first time around to get the moves down because you are utilizing your upper and lower body at the same time - so for uncoordinated exercisers like me, it was a challenge. However, the second time I completed the workout it was a lot easier to get the moves down, it just takes practice.I personally feel the workout sets target the lower body (especially your butt!) more than the upper body for sculpting. This was a little disappointing because I didn't feel an even distribution of soreness the next day.This is a 40-min workout and has brief warm up and cool down sessions. The warm up has you moving around a lot and the first time I found it a little chaotic, but it only lasts for a few minutes. The workout is comprised of different sets which include lunges with arm raises, sumo squats with curls, etc. All the sets incorporate the upper body and lower body moves to work together which makes this workout challenging for beginners. The sets require 3 different weights (light, medium, and heavy) and she alternates between all three throughout the sets. However, like I said before, I didn't "feel the burn" in my arms as much as I wanted so now I only use medium and heavy weights.In between these sets are "Power" sessions which are your cardio (though my heart rate was up throughout the whole workout) and these sessions have you breathing HARD. Good news is they are very short and there are modifications for those of us who can't add a high jump after squat-thrusts or click our heels together in the air from sumo squat positions just yet. (*raises hand*)Once you've completed your last power session you have one floor set which focuses on abs but incorporates the arms as well. You do use weights during the floor work portion and it really makes a difference. There is a cool down after the floor work and then you're done!All of these Firm workouts promise noticeable results in 10 workouts. I'm half-way through and while my clothes aren't fitting any looser, I like the firm and toned feeling I get with this workout. Plus the instructor is really likeable and engaging. Overall, I really like this workout.

Girls, this is it! If you want to have a challenging workout, this is it! If you are beginner, this is NOT for you! For those of us who have been exercise instructors of some sort or have just been keeping fit for a long time, this is the video for you! I did this video with Rebecca Sturkie today....all of it...and I am afraid of how sore I am going to be tomorrow. The first part, the main part, definitely will get you chiseled...but it was not quite enough for my heart rate to get challenged. But, overall, don't skip this part. However, the Bonus Part, is very challenging. If you are not sweating, YOU ARE ASLEEP! This is a great aerobic workout that adds alot of fun challenging moves to some familiar ones. I feel extra strong and energized today. This is just what I needed.As with all videos, you will have to do it a few times to get the hang of the moves. But, don't worry about that.Lastly, the only thing that would be more of a challenge to me would be running a mile on the track and then weight lifting at the gym. But, this video is much more fun! Rebecca is cute and has a very chiseled body. Yes, she breathes alot. But, you will, too. I am tired of the videos where the girls hold their breathe to keep their diamond earrings on and a smile on their face.Buy it; if you want a real challenge, you will not regret this.