VHS : The Firm Cross Trainers: The Tortoise Workout
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starring: Firm
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786304396018
Format: Color, NTSC
ISBN: 6304396015
Label: Bmg Video Label
Manufacturer: Bmg Video Label
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Bmg Video Label
Release Date: April 01, 1997
Running Time: 60 minutes
Sales Rank: 6579
Studio: Bmg Video Label
Theatrical Release Date: 1997
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Editorial Review:
Amazon.com:
Don't be offended by the title: 'tortoise' doesn't mean that you're sluggish and round. Rather, the point is that by using slower moves and heavier weights, you build strength and complement the faster workouts you do on other days. However, the reps in this 1993 60-minute video aren't all that slow--usually about four seconds, when six seconds is more typical for heavy weights. You'll need a variety of dumbbells, a barbell, and a short and tall step. The instructor presents a good variety of effective upper- and lower-body exercises, although modifications using dumbbells could have been shown in the barbell segments. The strength moves are interspersed with short aerobic/step segments of ballroom dance moves that sometimes don't quite match the music. Use this video to cross-train with one of the faster workouts, such as The Firm: The Hare Workout, which uses light weights and a faster tempo. --Joan Price
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Reviewed as "flawless" and "the best on video".
This is a classic workout from The Old Firm.
These old Firm videos can't be beat.
As far as I'm concerned the new firm workouts in no way conform to the scientifically and beautifully formulated original firm videos!
I myself will only use the old firm videos and the new whfn videos produced by Anna Benson
Get the real deal, don't be fooled by the look alikes!
Rating:  - Nice mix of weight lifting, step aerobics and dance
The Tortoise" is an exercise tape that follows the 'circuit' design -- it alternates between aerobics, stretching, and weightlifting. The movements are moderately slow and typically require you to really use your muscles. The moves are all low impact. A few of movements are loosely based on dances -- Tango, Cha Cha, etc. Some equipment is requried: 3 to 20 lb dumbells, a low 3" to 7" step, and a tall 18" to 22" step. The instructor is pretty, muscular, and Rubinesque; and she does a nice job directing. ... Read More
Rating: - almost perfect
Tracie Long's physique should be enough of an inspiration, even if the good sequencing of this workout doesn't impress you.The aerobic segments are a tad lame but I just"do my own thing"during those few minutes of rest between heavy sets.And it is enjoyable-the time seems to fly.Excellent.I bought 2 copies in case one breaks!!!
Rating: - would be 5 if a little tougher
As someone who generally loves The Firm series and Tracie Long, I was right in assuming that this workout would be a winner. As always, Tracie keeps you motivated without being annoying - also the background people stay quiet which is nice. My overall impression of this video i:
1. the toning and strength segments using the weights are top-notch - when she is using the barbell - I had no trouble doing the same exercises using two dumbbells. These segments were tough and gave me a good workout. ... Read More
Rating: - Excellent Workout
When I first viewed this tape, I hated ballroom the music for the aerobic step parts. I was intimidated by the fancy footwork in those step parts as well, I thought I'd trip all over myself. I was not too eager for the long sets of leg presses...and I avoided it for about two weeks. It didn't take me more than one workout to get hooked on it though. I really like it now. Even the music has gotten better for me, and the fancy footwork is really fun. There is only one aerobic part, the "charleston" that I entirely ... Read More
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