The Firm: Total Body Shaping Mix

Nancy Tucker, Tracie Long, Pam Meriwether, Heidi Tanner, Jen Carman, Carissa Foster, Dale Brabham
Year Released: 2003

Categories: Circuit Training (cardio and weights)


I don't review a lot of videos, but after going through the new reviews page and not seeing ANY reviews, I felt compelled to write one! I have been using the Firm for years, and although I've been disappointed with a lot of the most recent releases, this one makes up for it! It is my absolute favorite Firm video, and I've done them all! After the warm-up, there is about 40 minutes of standing weight work with 4 or 5 "cardio bursts" throughout. They would have to use Jen Carmen's segment from Super Cardio with all the plyos! I still haven't gotten used to that! The weight work is the usual Firm moves: leg press, lunges, dips, lat rows, biceps, etc etc. This is followed by 20 minutes of floor work, including inner thighs, glutes, abs, and the stretch.

Instructor Comments:
This workout is compiled from the Cross Trainers, Tri-Trainers, Cardios, and Supers. Most of the segments come from Firm Cardio and Firm Strength, although there is quite a bit of Tracie Long (always a plus)from Maximum Body Sculpting and Sculpting With Weights. I can't say there are any Firm instructors I dislike; cueing is almost always good, and they all seem pleasant. Not to mention that they all have incredible figures, which is extremely motivating on days that I just don't feel like moving!

Jane

03/30/2000