The Firm: Tri-Trainers: Total Body Fat Blaster (aka All Cardio)

Lisa Kay, Nancy Tucker, Allie Del Rio
Year Released: 1998

Categories: Floor Aerobics/Hi-Lo/Dance


I did this tape only once and must say that this tape is FUN, FUN, FUN!! That's saying a lot, coming from me, as I have been very disappointed with the newer FIRMs.

I am the die-hard classic FIRM Volumes fan and compare all FIRMs to Vol. 1 with Susan Harris. If I'm not screaming for mercy, I don't think a video deserves the FIRM title (LOL). I still don't know what the big deal is with the Crosstrainers: FIRM Cardio and FIRM Strength. Maybe they'll grow on me. Hare was a joke, but I do like Tortoise. I'm not a big fan of the Parts-type mixes.

Having said that, I was very pleasantly surprised at the fun factor of this tape. I got almost all the steps the first-time through. Although this isn't an advanced workout, by adding some propulsion moves and using a 10" step for the aerobics parts, I was able to keep my heart rate up and got a good workout. It's a very nice add-on tape, especially to a FIRM tape that doesn't have a lot of cardio. I love the box aerobics work and this tape has plenty. All of Allie's sections are fun, like the pivot turns, and the bunny hops to mention a few.

Instructor Comments:
All cued well, especially Allie

Sung Tse

03/08/2000