The Firm: Cardio (aka Variety: Strong Heart)

Heidi Tanner
Year Released: 1995

Categories: Circuit Training (cardio and weights)


This is a very good workout. I find the "box aerobics" to be a lot of fun, and the toning segments are great. I am not crazy about the floor aerobics, though. I feel super geeky doing them, and the music doesn't help. :-) I prefer Strong Heart to Strong Body (Firm Strength). My whole body feels worked out after the tape. The only weakness is the ab workout, which is less than challenging. Also, for the bridge work I have to have both feet on the floor (rather than one on the step). If I don't have both feet on the floor, it really bothers my knees. I would rate this video upper intermediate-advanced. It is not a killer workout, but you do feel like you have accomplished something when you are done. A-.

Instructor Comments:
I really like Heidi - she cues well, and unlike some other Firm instructors, she doesn't do anything annoying. I also think Heidi presents a very realistic body image - she is not super-thin or super-buff. She is just well toned and in good shape. I am not crazy about the outfit that they gave her for the video, though - this is silly of me, I know, but I always wish they could have given her something more "athletic" to wear.

Loleen

12/13/1997