The Firm: Super Cardio Sculpt

Nancy Tucker
Year Released: 2002

Categories: Floor Aerobics/Hi-Lo/Dance


Yes, this is definitely NOT the old FIRM: it's mostly low impact,they use a 6" step, there's little weight work, little lower body work, no heavy weight work, and the FIRM's signature music has been replaced with the same club-style music every other video uses. But after several workouts with this one, I'm very happy with it. It's a nice mix of step, 4-limb, & low impact; 5-lb. weights are used in 2 of the 7 segments. I'm advanced and I modify modify: I use an 8" step and add high impact everywhere, which is easy to do with this routine. (It's too fast to heavy up on weights.) I check my heartrate constantly and am always in the high end of my t. zone and sweating! And if you have to have club music, it's pretty decent. Bottom line: while I much prefer the old FIRM, this is a solid, fun workout with the FIRM's usual high production values and 2 bonuses: the step is more choreographed and the lack of heavy weight work means I can use it on my cardio-only days. This is a good one to mix with old FIRMs or with other new ones. And hey, what with other instructors upping their videos to $25 (Cathe, CIA), this is a super buy for $15! Highly recommend adding this to your FIRM collection.

Instructor Comments:
As always, Nancy is friendly & supportive & cues well.

Jana

01/28/2003