I recently acquired Tough Cardio Mix from the exchange (thanks, Lorrie), and I can say that I definitely like it better than Tough Aerobic Mix and Not So Tough Aerobics. I have Firm Cardio, Firm Strength and All Cardio, so I had done the routines before. I felt that the intensity was somewhere between TAM and NSTA, probably because TAM has more high impact. I would rate the intensity as intermediate/advanced. I really enjoyed the way The Firm edited the tape--doing all step, and then floor aerobics. This video is very smoothly edited, with minimal scrambling for equipment. I also liked the way this video did not have a "guest instructor" introducing the segments--to me, it made for smoother transitions between segments. One thing--I usually do the step segments in the total body volumes using a 10" step since they are rather short, but with this video I will be using an 8" step in the future since there is 20 minutes of continuous step. I felt it in my knees after using the 10" step. I'd have to say that I prefer doing Cathe Friedrich or other fun step videos to this one, but Tough Cardio Mix is great for a change of pace. It would make a great tape to do in conjunction with strength training, and you get some light toning with this tape, too.

Instructor Comments:
All of the instructors are very fit. Their cuing is adequate for the workout. They show good form and offer some form pointers.

Kristin Aziz