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)


This workout is new to me, but has been around for a few years. Overall a great workout that has stood up over time.

The DVD is classic Firm -- nice sets and good production values. There is some excellent editing and this is much less choppy than some of the early parts tapes. Most of the sections still look great, though the Heidi Tanner section looks especially dated. Did we really workout in black stockings? Something that may annoy people purchasing the DVD - there is no chaptering.

You will get a fairly complete workout and it keeps moving. The time flies. It's not easy, but it's not impossible either. The leg presses come early in the sequence, so you aren't exhausted and can really push out every rep. I do have a few quibbles with the exercises. There are a lot of plyos and there aren't modifications shown. If you're anti-jumping you'll need to make something up. Also, the chest work is pretty skimpy. A set or two of pec flies would have been a good addition.

Definitely a video worth having in your collection.

Instructor Comments:
All of the instructors are excellent, but I think Dale and Pam really shine.

honey

06/01/2004