I used to do Firm workouts all the time; my favorites where the post-Classics. Then, Firm workouts changed and I've been in search workouts by this company that I like ever since. I've had an especially hard time with Pink Firms and after. They all seem the same and even if I like a workout, I'm not likely to reach for it ever again. However, I've begun to find a few that I like and will do periodically. I purchased The Firm Ultimate Fat-Burning Collection, and about 3 workouts from this DVD are ones that I enjoy and do. Although Allison Davis is one of my favorite Firm instructors these days.

I am a low intermediate with bad knees and bad hands. I look for workouts that either have a modifier and/or are easily modified and I found that this workout fit that criteria. The modifier was pretty good. And, one of the things that I liked about this workout over other Firm workouts is that Allison encourages you to choose your level without ALWAYS referring to anyone who follows the modifier as a beginner. overall, I enjoy this workout and feel like I get a good workout from it. It doesn't seem as long or repetitive as some other Firm workouts. Don't get me wrong, they do repeat moves, but it doesn't drag for me.

In general, the workout alternates cardio sections with sections comprised of strength-oriented cardio moves. There really isn't much that I would classify as purely strength. I enjoyed the combinations and found a number of the moves fun. Allison tends to start with the lower body part of a move and then add the upper body. She'll combine a couple of moves, do them for awhile and then add 2-3 more moves.

Instructor Comments:
I really like Allison and pay attention when she leads a new Firm workout.

Laura S.