The Firm: Cardio (aka Variety: Strong Heart)

Heidi Tanner
Year Released: 1995

Categories: Circuit Training (cardio and weights)


I said that if I liked this video half as much as I liked Strong Body I'd be happy, and I do like it, although not as much as Strong Body. I like the triceps work, the glute and hamstrings work and the KILLER leg work at the end of this video. My only complaints are that there isn't enough time to pyramid the weights, change step sizes, get out the two by four and get in position!!! Also, I found that I had to pyramid down for arm work rather than up and the leg extensions at the beginning using the ankle weights and box seemed somewhat pointless to me. They say that you can use an 8 or 10 inch box for the aerobics, but I have difficulty using my 10" on the first step sequence and may need to buy an 8" box to do the aerobics sections without killing myself. Overall, I liked this video and am going to alternate it with Strong Body as recommended - we'll see what happens!

Heidi Tanner is different from the other Firm instructors in that she seems more like an average person (w/a great body!) than a model/actress/master instructor, etc. I thought she had several good tips on form throughout the workout and very few cueing mistakes.

Anne B.

04/09/1997