The Firm TransFIRMation System Review
 The Firm is a well-respected company that has produced many high quality health and fitness related products and DVDs over the years including The Firm Wave.
One of their latest products is TranFIRMation.
The Firm claim that the amazing "Synergy Training System" will burn three times more fat than traditional Cardio-only training. Quite a bold statement but is there any truth in it?
The Transfirmation System comes in a neat carry case and includes:
- The Firm CardioWeights (1-16lbs)
- Cardio Overdrive DVD (45 Min's - To kick start your weight loss)
- Hard Core Fusion DVD (55 Min's - Cardio and Strength Training combined)
- Hi Definition Sculpt DVD (45 Min's - Body Shaping at a slower pace - ideal for beginners)
- Cardio Party DVD (40 mins - For variety and that Extra Boost)
- A guide to healthy eating.
- A Weight Loss success guide
- Free 30 day access to the "Firm Believers Club"
Quite a package for less than $60 but is it any good?
The Firm's claim to 3x greater fat loss using this system than with cardio exercise alone, is based on the fact that this exercise program includes muscle toning and strengthening elements into its workouts by using the supplied CardioWeights.
There is a lot of evidence to support this claim. It is well known that muscle is your body's Fat Burning Machine, and the more muscle you have the more calories you burn even when you're not doing anything! Over time your metabolism speeds up and again you burn more fat. Added to that it has also been shown that too much Cardio exercise on its own can have the opposite effect, causing muscle loss and therefore reducing the amount of fat you can burn!
It makes sense that combining the two (Cardio & Strength Training) in the right proportions is going to accelerate your fat loss. As a Personal Trainer I have been saying this for years! And no, Ladies you won't develop muscles like PopEye as your bodies do not produce enough of the hormone testosterone. Men do - that's why they get big, bulging muscles while we become sleek, toned and sexy!
So back to the original question; will you burn 3 times as much fat? Yes, it's possible. And even if you don't, you will burn more fat, build a firmer body and feel better than if you spent the same amount of time doing just Cardio exercise.
As you progress and get stronger, you may find that the Cardioweights supplied get a little too easy - just get yourself some slightly heavier ones. Your workout should always be mildly challenging, or you will adapt and not get any further gains. Not something I would worry about at this stage!
If you use the TransFIRMation system for just 30 minutes a day 3 times, you should begin to see results within a month. This is a fantastic, value-for-money system, and I highly recommend it.
If you have any further questions take a look at my TransFIRMation Frequently Asked Questions page.
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All the best,
Carol J Bartram
(Personal Trainer & Pilates Instructor)
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