Okay, I have mixed feelings about this video. On the one hand, it is fun and I like it. On the other hand, I think the FIRM is kind of misrepresenting it.

They sell it as "low impact (also *very* minimal high-impact plyometric jumps)". And, while the video is fun, it is NOT low impact. It is quite clearly a hi-low workout, with running, skipping, and quite a few plyo jumps. Anyone who needs low impact should know that.

Also, I can't speak to the point of how much of the choreography in this video is lifted from the Core Cardios, because I didn't get them. (Because they were advertised as high impact, I might add.)

That said, the video is FUN! The segments are short and flow together well. So, at least for me, even when I start a high impact segment, I know its going to end in about 3 minutes.

The higher impact also makes for a pretty intense workout. I can pretty much work out as hard as I want to with this one.

Oh, I have to say I was distracted by that stupid little oof ball. I just don't get the point of that, but it is only used in a couple of segments. (I mean, what is THAT about? Maybe they figure women are always juggling things, so we'll feel more comfortable if we're holding something? But why a ball? Afraid they'd get sued if we were slinging around babies and we accidentally tossed one out the window? Maybe I should do the workout holding my purse...? THAT would add some intensity! Sorry, I've digressed.)

The ab work at the end has some unusual (at least to me)reverse crunch hip twists in them. I'm not sure how safe those are, because I feel them a little in my lower back.

Bottom line: Its a fun workout, but I probably won't do it very often because my knees won't let me. (And I'm sure NOT going to go buy a dumb little ball for it.)

Instructor Comments:
As (almost) always, the FIRM instructors do a good job.

Laura (LCC)