The Firm: Cardio (aka Variety: Strong Heart)

Heidi Tanner
Year Released: 1995

Categories: Circuit Training (cardio and weights)


Video comments: I like Strong Heart (albeit... not as much as Strong Body).

The lunges and leg presses are *killer*. The sets are long with plenty of repetitions. I also liked alternating between floor and step aerobics.

As usual with the FIRM, I could use a little more time to pyramid up/down or put on my ankle weights. I also think that two varying step heights, ankle weights, dumbells and a barbell are an awful lot to juggle around during a home workout. Although, I have found the results from the workout are phenomenal -- and they justify the equipment hassle!

Out of the many tapes I have owned in the past, and currently own now... the FIRM series is the best, and Strong Body/Strong Heart are my favorite.

Instructor Comments:
I love the choreography in Strong Heart, but I think Heidi's cueing could be a little better. Usually it takes a several tries to get a routine right, but even after several weeks I still get tripped up frequently!

Heidi could also emphasize proper form a bit more. She does some exercises that can be very effective or very dangerous -- depending how they are performed.

 

Christine Letsky

11/30/-0001