The Firm: Basics - Fat Burning

Stacy Millner-Collins, Jen Carman
Year Released: 1997

Categories: Circuit Training (cardio and weights)


I didn't read the box when I bought this tape so I didn't know it was a beginner level workout (it said Firm; I knew it had to be good!). I am an intermediate/advanced exerciser, so I found this video to be very easy. After the warmup and stretch, there are low-impact aerobic segments alternated with strength segments. The aerobics didn't raise my heart rate much at all, and I use heavy weights for the strength segments because there are so few repetitions (at least compared to other Firm workouts!) The one exception is the hover squats--my thigh muscles still burn when I do them! Since I like to challenge myself, this is not a video I do on a regular basis. However, since I do not like to miss a workout, I will do this on a day that I am too tired to push myself, or sore from a previous workout. I would lend this video to a friend beginning a workout program so she can become a "Firm Believer" too!

Instructor Comments:
Stacey was not my favorite. However, I really liked Jennifer. She was very personable and friendly. I hope to see her instructing future Firm workouts.

Jane

02/12/1998