What I treasured not so much:
All in all? I really really like it (and am woman enough to admit that I was really really surprised I felt that way).
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FIRM WAVE & Crosstraining.
By MizFit | March 17, 2009
We’ve discussed ad nauseum how Miz is in desperate need of the crosstrainage.
I’ve surpassed being in a workout rut, People.
The rut Ive dug for myself is so deep Ive simply plopped down roots and deemed it my new home.
And, for the most part, I’m pretty ok with that.
I work, I MizFit, I BabyMama, & (I hope) roll as a pretty decent wife/daughter/sister/friend on top of it all.
If, as by-product of wearing all those hats bandannas, I only workout as much as I need to in order to stay healthy & dont mix it up as often as I should—-I don’t really mind.
Until I discovered the easiest way to cross-train ever.
(Much needed) Core? CHECK
(Desperately seeking) Balance (help)? CHECK
Sorely. Needed. Variety? CHECK
Please to enjoy the Firm Wave & the debut of Miz’ tripod:
What I adored about my new toy:
Much of what appeals to me about the Wave is the fact I can get a well rounded workout in at home *and* break out of my weigh training rut.
AND, since I like to think Im not alone in either of these two needs, I’d recommend it to you (with the weight & initially awkward caveats) as well.
Now you, Oh Bumbling Band.
Have you seen the Wave late night when you cant sleep & there’s nothing else on TV and been curious about it as was I? Hit me up with your questions.
Cynical about my newfoundCROSSTRAININGlove? Please to chime in below as well.
Topics: Tuesday Trends |
March 17th, 2009 at 2:13 am
It actually looks like fun!
March 17th, 2009 at 2:16 am
COOL! I like it. This is the first info-mercial I’ve seen on it
btw–you rock that thing miz!!
March 17th, 2009 at 2:45 am
Oooooh looks fun. Not cynical at all, it’s all about *doing* what works for you I say.
March 17th, 2009 at 3:12 am
Was it hard to get the tripod to work?
I cant comment on the WAVE because I weigh too much not to use us.
March 17th, 2009 at 3:33 am
HMMMMMM why can I not get wordpress to cooperate with photos.
anyone?
March 17th, 2009 at 3:39 am
I have seen this on TV a bunch. You really like it? It does look like a lot more fun than I’d thought.
I know my girlfriend would use it at night but is it really for a GUY?
Does Ren Man use it ever?
March 17th, 2009 at 3:47 am
Very cool- reminds me of a hard bosu. I think this would be a great piece of equipment to use while you watch tv!
On a side note- I just tried the PB2 (finally) for the first time- and I am in love
March 17th, 2009 at 3:55 am
Look at YOU leading the way and crosstraining, Miz!
I adore how you can use that to stretch as well as a weight bench.
I don’t think I could balance on it yet.
March 17th, 2009 at 3:56 am
Oh, there is no way I wouldn’t fall and break my neck using that. Combined with the 90 dollar price tag (holy crap!?) and I would have one very expensive piece of clutter in the closet.
March 17th, 2009 at 4:24 am
Evan? not my husband. I tried to lure him on there but he rolled his eyes at me. I think he looked at it and thought STEP AEROBICS.
but yes.
it would work GREAT for a man as well.
Erica you should do a video for them of your first experience!!
Bea? It was shockingly NOT TOO BAD and Im not known at all for my balance (as per yesterday :))
christine? I think that when I was in college Id have bought this and NEVER USED IT.
now? it really fits into my life.
soooo depends on where you (one) are with regards to time constraints I think.
March 17th, 2009 at 4:27 am
Very cool article on you in the newspaper!
CONGRATULATIONS on the award!
March 17th, 2009 at 4:28 am
As I’ve posted before, I’m intrigued by the Firm Wave. When I first saw the informercial, I thought it might be another sham kind of thing (lose!weight!overnight!), but the more I watched, it actually did make sense. Then I read some online product reviews and people were generally pretty positive about it.
So far, I’m still not intrigued enough to shell out the $90, but I *do* have a $100 visa gift card burning a whole in my pocket.
(Gld you got your tix. I still hve to get a hotel room or I’ll be seeing the streets of Chicago close up!)
March 17th, 2009 at 4:33 am
Rock on Miz!!
March 17th, 2009 at 4:37 am
I have been wanting one of these so I have more qustions for you:
Do you really use it a lot?
Can you really get a good cardio workout?
Do you think this is a phase thing for you? Is it something I might use for a while or spend the money and be over it in a few weeks?
Thanks Miz!!!
March 17th, 2009 at 4:48 am
Carla,
I can’t thank you enough for all the sweet comments you have left on my blog. So I guess you read Outliners. I thought that book was so great. Very interesting. What other books do we have in common? I love to read, I wish THAT reading burned calories. Read your blog all the time, love it. Keep inspiring me! Your blog always has great info, thanks for taking time to notice my blog.
March 17th, 2009 at 5:15 am
That does look like fun. Perhaps once the bloom is off the rose on this one the price will come down or people will start dumping them on ebay and craigslist…
Remember, you always swear by doing workouts we enjoy - looks like this one gives you fun.
March 17th, 2009 at 5:17 am
It looks kinda fun… but I’m a complete and total klutz and worry I’d kill myself on it!! Either that, or a cat would decide that the shadow looks like a toy, try to play with it, and then I’d squish them. Might still be worth a try though!
March 17th, 2009 at 5:21 am
Worth the money?
You know, I’m oft the wrong one to ask as I believe that something is *so* worth the money if I use it and, with this, even if I stopped tomorrow I’ve gotten my $sworth.
I’m happy to SPEND NOW if it means I’m healthier now & later.
The cardio: for me it isn’t cardio. The Wave might be a little extra calories burned that way but I use it 100% for core and balance.
IMO it could DEFINITELY work as a full-on cardio workout but that would be TIME & DVDUSAGE which just isn’t what I’m chosing to use the Firm for!
and for those of you who KINDLY asked HERES the link to the newspaper piece. and no
I dont know why your comments dont show…
March 17th, 2009 at 5:29 am
I’ve looked at this and almost got it! Thanks for the review!
I may have to order this one. I’m trying to get my home ready for working out. I’m thinking about not renewing my gym membership.
March 17th, 2009 at 5:31 am
I wish you could promise me if I bought this I’d use it
For me it is less the money than even the fact I do not need another reminder of my failings around the house.
How long did it take you to learn it?
Weeks?
March 17th, 2009 at 5:41 am
This is the first I’ve heard of the Wave, and you make it look fun! I’d definitely use it - I had no idea how much more intense being “unstable” (on a piece of equipment as opposed to in general, haha) made a workout, and I love the fact that I kill several birds with one stone (or exercise).
March 17th, 2009 at 5:43 am
Congrats on being quoted in Runners World magazine!
Very cool.
March 17th, 2009 at 5:58 am
It always helps to know when some info-mercial item has the recommendation of someone we can trust. Thanks for showing us the highlights. Hmmmm….Mother’s Day gift idea - best if suggested by the mother herself tho.
March 17th, 2009 at 6:18 am
I’m so intimidated by newfangled gadgets!
March 17th, 2009 at 6:19 am
Looks like a great new workout gadget!!
March 17th, 2009 at 6:24 am
me too. which I/WE shouldnt be since we use them so frequently at home, huh?
Intimidated and fearful Ill buy and NOT be able to figure out.
like wordpress.
Oh WORDPRESS why do you make me fight with you so when I try to post images?!
March 17th, 2009 at 6:48 am
I’m not sure about this. I’d ideally like something (besides my jump rope) that I can do for cardio at home, but don’t see myself using this.
March 17th, 2009 at 6:50 am
This one tempts me because it seems to offer many options in a small package. I am a little intimidated by the design because I’m as coordinated as a hippo on heels and have imagined all sorts of injuries. But then again, it looks like it can do more than a stability ball and work the core just as well. Would you say that’s right?
I noticed the mat…is that a required part of the set up? I have carpet in my exercise area and am wondering if that thing will slip all over the place.
March 17th, 2009 at 6:51 am
How is the firmwave when you get a pillow off the bed and put it on the curvy side and go to sleep?
March 17th, 2009 at 6:56 am
LOL!! Cool!! I’d have to do it to compare it to the stair master, which is number 2 after running for my cardio. workouts.
In a few weeks you can take it to the beach, and catch some waves!!
March 17th, 2009 at 6:56 am
That looks like fun but I’m pretty much the opposite of a gadget girl. Although, I am trying to shake things up more so I might use it. Good for you for cross training more!!!!
March 17th, 2009 at 6:57 am
Ooh, I saw Kelly’s review about it a while back and she liked it too. Sounds like a great product!
March 17th, 2009 at 7:01 am
But then again, it looks like it can do more than a stability ball and work the core just as well. Would you say that’s right?
and I LOVE how I can use it for cardio more than the ball should I choose to *and* stretch.
and that it shoves under my bed (unlike my Swiss ball).
March 17th, 2009 at 7:07 am
ooh, could this be used like the other balance tools? at pt they had me doing squats on unstable boards and such… i’m thinking this might be a cheaper alternative!
March 17th, 2009 at 7:11 am
Take it to the beach and catch some wave!!
(Test with generic URL)
March 17th, 2009 at 7:12 am
First time I’ve seen/heard of it, but it looks neat. I’ve wondered about getting a Bosu ball, but this looks like it might be more flexible in terms of what you can use it for. And I’m with you - if it’s something you’ll use, it’s worth it.
March 17th, 2009 at 7:12 am
Oh that looks awesome! I like that it doesn’t take up much space, could use while kids are playing, and do some cardio in the home. OK I may have to save my pennies…
March 17th, 2009 at 7:16 am
I bet the Tornado loved it!! My kids would be all over that thing. As for me, you know I’d totally try it:) I haven’t seen one in person yet but if I ever come across one, I’ll be a rockin’ and rollin’!
March 17th, 2009 at 7:18 am
This is the first time I had seen it and I am impressed :)!!! Though I have been doing a pretty good bit of core training recently, my core still sucks. Seriously, I can’t do one regular sit up!!!!!!!! It makes me so mad!!!! I keep thinking when I lose the last 60 it will become easier but if my core is strong I should be able to do sit ups no matter what my weight, right!?
Maybe this thing could really whip my core into shape and I’d be singing the Kelly Clarkson song to it :)…………..
“My Life Would Suck without You!”
March 17th, 2009 at 7:20 am
I have never seen such a thing, but it looks fun! I am all for anything that really works my core and quads and keeps the heart rate up. I don’t know if I could keep my kids off of it though
March 17th, 2009 at 7:25 am
Yeah the Toddler does LOVE it so an extra caveat would be (I guess? I don’t fret but but its how I roll) to watch that it’s on the STABLE SIDE if they are ‘using it’
I do think that all my laughing while doing it (& Ren Mans laughing at me) is good EXERCISE IS FUN rolemodeling as well….
March 17th, 2009 at 7:35 am
FUN! That looks awesome. And if its got the MizFit seal of approval then it must be good hehe. Core, balance, and variety are all waaaaaay up there on the priorities. And it’s not necessary to kill ourselves with trying to fit in fitness 24/7… like you say, we have to do enough to keep ourselves healthy (and have lots of fun while doing it).
March 17th, 2009 at 8:03 am
That looks like fun! Thanks for the review. I love all my FIRM products.
March 17th, 2009 at 8:05 am
OOOH Tina!
What else you got?
Any must haves?
March 17th, 2009 at 8:25 am
Thanks for the review! Looks like a handy piece of equipment. I especially liked the look of the stretching.
*Can you tell my back is sore right now in my mother’s terrible uncomfortable computer chair?
Anyway, I love the Bosu and the step, so this would be something I’d consider.
March 17th, 2009 at 8:31 am
I’ve seen the infomercial a million times!!
I’d love to try it….before I buy.
Do they ever have these at gyms I wonder?
March 17th, 2009 at 8:41 am
Okay, MizFit, here’s a dare for you.
Want to try something different? Try that pole dancing stuff and report back on it. I promise to watch the video
March 17th, 2009 at 8:49 am
That looks like fun!
Something even the Bag Lady might try!
Of course, she’s such a klutz, it might be the end of her…
March 17th, 2009 at 8:57 am
I am SO happy to hear that you like The Wave. I am a big fan of The Firm products and have been considering this. I got the transformer system after my second son was born and it really helped get those extra baby pounds off. I dusted off my dvd’s this week in fact since I’ve been home with sick kids and unable to get to the gym. I forgot just how much I love them. I think I need this Wave!
March 17th, 2009 at 9:05 am
Do me a favor? So I really know this is for me, take all of your laundry, pile it on top and take a picture…
Not into $90 gadgets, but still having fun with that exercise you showed yesterday.
: )
March 17th, 2009 at 9:14 am
Pretty sure I’d break my ever loving neck on that thing!! You rock it though! I bet it would feel awesome on your back though.
March 17th, 2009 at 9:16 am
Cool…this looks like a cool thing. Something I would actually use. I’ve never seenan ad for it, but living in a place that gets sub zero in winter, it’s good to find out about another workout option that I could do at home. I’ll have to peek at it a bit more…I’m really clumsy, but I think this might help me.
I’m a bit concerned about squishing a cat with it (they’re very annoying when I do floorwork), but I’m sure they’ll figure out to keep their tails away soon enough
March 17th, 2009 at 9:22 am
I love reading about fun new workout toys! This looks especially fun. But….what about us clumsy folk?
March 17th, 2009 at 9:27 am
I love that you can use it for stretching and plank. So versatile this Firm Wave thing. Must look into this. Thanks Miz!
March 17th, 2009 at 9:36 am
I know Ive yammered on and on about my lack of balance but this has really helped (same sort of thing you can do with a BOSU!).
and, as a result, Im a little less clumsy.
a little
(seriously. why do you think I play, errr, lift weights and dont play hand/eye coordination needing sports!)
March 17th, 2009 at 9:37 am
ok. where can I get that. Because, dude. I’m fat.
March 17th, 2009 at 9:38 am
Why am I kind of afraid of you in that picture before I hit play
You look like you’re gonna jump off the screen and tell me to work out!
Thanks for the post & for all that you do.
I love my MizFit fix!!
March 17th, 2009 at 9:44 am
A $20 option, though not as fully-featured, is the stability disk trainer. It’s a heavy plastic inflatable disk you can stand upon and get your wobble on. The nice thing is that you can adjust the level of inflation for more or less wobble.
The one I have is Core Fit brand (they have these at Target and Amazon I think - mine was a gift) and it came with a DVD too.
My favorite thing to do on it right now is try and hold boat pose for 60 seconds. Core city!
March 17th, 2009 at 10:11 am
That actually looks kind of fun! I don’t have room in my apartment for anything else at the moment (finding space for a Swiss ball and a weight set was hard enough!), but I’ll have to think about it when I move. (Because I’m hoping to buy a house this year! Woo-hoooooo!!!! :D)
March 17th, 2009 at 10:13 am
And I almost forgot - LOVE the newspaper article! How cool is THAT?
March 17th, 2009 at 10:15 am
Anything that fits into our needs and lifestyles is fab beyond measure.
My new toys are my weights. My uncoordinatedness has had them hitting the chandelier, rolling off the table onto my foot and sliding out of their slot to hit me in the behind. I have learned from all of these incidents and none has happend again. Phew!
I find a new dvd is great for breaking me out of a rut. Even if it’s in the same discipline, there’s usually enough of a variation that the muscles are working differently.
March 17th, 2009 at 10:23 am
It looks like I might injure myself, and as a general rule I do cross-training only to PREVENT injury.
But I kinda want to try it.
March 17th, 2009 at 10:33 am
Hey, I could so use one of these! I’d use it in voice lessons!
(I’ve had hardly any time to do any more than glance at my favorite blogs so I’m way behind on face time. I need to check out who the hell this Kelly person is.)
March 17th, 2009 at 11:00 am
K, Mizfit. I think I’m sold! It’s only a matter of time before my cat destroys the ball anyway.
But here’s the important question: Can you pole dance ON the firmwave?
March 17th, 2009 at 11:13 am
That looks really great (I’ll reserve my “It Rocks!” comment for Twitter). I’m trying to find more workout equipment for my little apartment so I could get some variety… this looks like a definite possibility for me (well, in another 15 lbs or so… 275 lb weight limit, huh?)
March 17th, 2009 at 11:33 am
I have not seen that before! Hmmm… where have I been? I used The Firm when I lost my intial 75 lbs. I love the workouts and because it’s a mix of cardio an weights I got it all in at one time. I may have to check into the Wave since I need something to get me moving again.
March 17th, 2009 at 11:41 am
Hmm, and I thought all the Firm was doing this days was making useless equipment just to sell us more stuff. But you make it look actually useful. I already have a Bosu and an aerobic step and a high step and slanted risers (etc. etc.) but now I think I might want this–esp. as it looks more space-saving than my Bosu which I have to haul up from the basement when I want to use it.
March 17th, 2009 at 11:49 am
I want more.
Video of this I mean.
Can you show us more how you would use it as a weight bench?
Pretty please?
and if I DO get it will I look like you?
March 17th, 2009 at 12:32 pm
i haven’t watched the video yet (at work, darnit), but i have seen the infomercial in the middle of the night and wondered if it’s really something that wouldn’t be ridiculously difficult to use. good to have a “real review”!!
March 17th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
Interesting looking piece of equipment. Thanks for the review and video. And the article about you was awesome. Way to go!
March 17th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
I just like the MizFit Stamp of Approval…where do I get me one of those
March 17th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
Looks so fun. I know the kiddos wouldn’t share, though. They’d be all over it. I stink at Bosu too, so I don’t think I would be so great, but it would be fun trying!
March 17th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
I have seen the informercial several times and gotten totally sucked into them, but the price tag is what stops me. Although I could tell hubby that really I’ve already saved us a ton of money by using the free access I have to the school gym versus paying for a gym membership. I wonder if that would work…
March 17th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
OOOOH BECKSTEIN.
Never say that to me
You KNOW I want the seal as a rub on tattoo.
Coming soon? Be Present rub-on tats….
March 17th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
This is the second very positive review of this I’ve seen, which means I either pony up the $90 or bring a diagram to my father to see if he can make me the Firm Wave: the wooden version. A carpentry challenge…
March 17th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
Oooh….I’d totaly wear one, especially at the Gym when I’m feeling the motivation need!!!
March 17th, 2009 at 3:05 pm
I dig the MizFit Approved seal, too. I am slightly tempted to steal it and stick it in a corner of my blog to pretend I am approved. But I won’t–that would totally de-sanctify the seal.
March 17th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
I have seen that on TV and I have even seen a portion of one of the workouts. I would love this! I loved the idea of doing lunges on it!
March 17th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
That looks FUN!! ALMOST as fun as…droppin’ it like it’s hot..which happens to my cross-training of choice.
March 17th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
carolinebee? that made me laugh out loud (and nod in agreement. and wriggle my booty for the Toddler).
March 17th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
I haven’t heard of it before, but I’d be willing to try it out. Looks like it would be a great workout.
March 17th, 2009 at 4:06 pm
I absolutely LOVE the Wave! I got it about a month ago, and use it for cross-training in between my marathon training. I am always sore the next day. Love it and really reccommend it!
March 17th, 2009 at 6:18 pm
I can just see that being used for all the wrong purposes in my household, none of which involve fitness and the resulting injuries! Ah the inventive male brain - I’m thinking of the serious misuse of gym balls by the husband. Which makes me wonder, do men generally misuse gym equipement, take more risks and have a much better time of it ‘testing their skills’ and adding to their scar collection?
March 17th, 2009 at 7:08 pm
You make everything look so cool.
I stayed away from the “Wave” threads at videofitness.
I am trying not to run outdoors for every single cardio session, but the “Spring”y weather makes me want to.
I have been crosstraining with Arc trainer at the gym.
I am afraid I will use the Wave enthusiastically for the first few days and then let it collect dust.
When are you going to take the Cardiocoach CDs off my hand.. they are still hanging in a stocking ( I better check.. hopefully hubster didn’t chuck it).
March 17th, 2009 at 7:27 pm
hmm this is one I was definitely not sure about, but I do trust you!
March 17th, 2009 at 8:37 pm
That kinda looks hell-of-the-fun! I’m an at-home worker-outer, so it could be a neat addition to my plastic home gym. And lower impact so’s not to disturb the folks downstairs.
March 17th, 2009 at 9:03 pm
I can’t believe that I haven’t seen that info-mercial! i tend to watch food network to wind down at night so that is the channel my tv is on when i turn it on in the mornings and there is always some infomerical on and sometimes i day dream and watch while waiting on my coffee.
it actually looks like a lot of fun! thanks for the demo and the tripod rocks!
March 18th, 2009 at 12:38 am
i think a bazillion people already said this, but that looks like a lot of fun.
March 18th, 2009 at 12:43 am
The whole time I was hollering, “MIZ flip that thing over and show us some rocking pushups!!” Mmmmm, that would be a brutal.
Cool toy!
March 18th, 2009 at 3:12 am
LOL @ Twix.
I was too busy thinking:
would my weight crush that thing???
March 18th, 2009 at 4:20 am
All the reviews I’ve read on this have been positive! It certainly looks fun!
March 18th, 2009 at 7:22 am
this looks really cool and I love that it can be stored away and brought out for use in front of the TV. Thanks Miz!
March 18th, 2009 at 8:30 pm
So glad you reviewed this. I am a FIRM fan and I have the TransFIRMer. I don’t use the videos much anymore but use the 2 steps for sure when I workout in my home. I started working out with the FIRM and have always loved the workouts. I thought about getting this “wave”. Glad to get your thoughts on it.
March 19th, 2009 at 8:53 pm
Looks awesome. I love your reviews… I know anything that gets your seal of approval is something that I can totally trust to work well.
March 20th, 2009 at 2:15 am
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October 15th, 2009 at 6:46 pm
I am a lurker! But do really enjoy your blog and this one actually got me out to post a comment. Due to two knee replacements my balance is not good and I wonder if this has therapeutic functionality for balance. It looks like fun!!!!!
Joe
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