The Firm: Prime Power - Fat Burning
Stacey Milner-CollinsYear Released: 1996
Categories: Circuit Training (cardio and weights)
Melissa F. gave a complete description of this video.
I'll just add my comments. I've been doing advanced step
videos and FIRM videos for about a year. I did Prime
Power Fat Burning this morning for the first time and I
just don't know what to think. I didn't break a sweat,
didn't really get my heart rate up, and didn't feel like
I had worked very hard afterward.
I use The FIRM strictly for strength training since I
don't feel the cardio sections are really long enough or
challenging enough for me. I do think the cardio sections
in this video are little more interesting than some other
FIRM videos, though.
I was excited that the warm-up had a good aerobic song
I've heard before, but then the Stars and Stripes or
whatever it was really disappointed me. Also, doing inner
thigh work to waltz music seems a little bizarre, and
actually drowned out the instructor at times.
The upper body work was pretty good, but the lower body
sections weren't nearly challenging nor long enough for
me. I suppose that's why we need to spend more money to
get the Lower Body video. Next time I'll definitely use
ankle weights for the floor work. The broom handle I used
instead of the dowel worked well but, again, these
sections weren't very tough or long enough. Also, using a
towel behind the head to pull yourself up for crunches
seems to defeat the purpose. And the dowel certainly
isn't necessary while sitting on a stool for the final
stretch!
From my personal standpoint, this video would be good for
1) beginners, 2) older (define that as you will)
exercisers, 3) those of us who want to 'stay' in shape
and 4) days when you don't have the energy for a tougher
workout.
Don't get me wrong. It's a good video - even with the
hokey jungle set. It just doesn't totally work toward my
current fitness goals.
04/30/1997