The Firm: Super Cardio Sculpt

Nancy Tucker
Year Released: 2002

Categories: Floor Aerobics/Hi-Lo/Dance


This is probably one of my most used videos. It's a great length to add on to other workouts and the intensity is just perfect for that. There is a good variety of cardio (four limbed, step, floor etc.) so it's hard to get bored with this. Impact is mixed, with some of the later segments adding more jumps. As with all of the newer FIRM's, there is a background exerciser (Libby), demonstrating beginner modifications.

I think the title of this is a bit deceiving since it isn't really a sculpting workout at all. There is some four limbed work, and a section of fast tall box climbs with light weights, but overall it is very much cardio focused. I do tend to feel this one in my legs the next day though.

As I said in another review, I think FIRM style cardio is generally under-rated. It's fun and functional and won't fail to get your heart rate up. So what if it's not complicated or dancy? There's no reason why the definition of good cardio should be limited to just one style.

Instructor Comments:
When I first previewed this video I thought Nancy might be annoying, but when I did the workout I didn't find that at all. She's a friendly and positive instructor and the workout just flies by!

Megan

02/22/2004