FitPrime From The Ground Up

Heidi Tanner
Year Released: 2003

Categories: Circuit Training (cardio and weights)


I just got FTGU and have done it once. FitPrime is definitely different than anything out there, but I agree that it is somewhat similar to older Firms--it alternates between segments of cardio and weight, and the weight work tends to keep my heartrate up,too. Some of the cardio sections have light kickboxing and punching in them, but they're put in almost more as dance moves than as power moves. There is tall box work, but Heidi keeps the body still on top of the box and mainly moves the leg for part of the set. It's hard to explain but the effect is that the tall box climb is turned into more of an isometric exercise and it is TOUGH! There does seem to be many many squats, but I'm not a squat-loving person to begin with and I have to admit that they are effective. I did the workout with shoes, but I might try it barefoot like Heidi sometime.

The moves are very fun, when they're not killing you. :) I would rate it as high intermediate to advanced, although you could always modify it to be more intermediate like I did for my first runthrough by using lighter weights during the arm segments and no weights during leg work. It's definitely worth getting.

Instructor Comments:
Heidi has a warm demeanor that is very non-intimidating (although I found myself wondering how she could manage to complete all those exercises without yelling like me).

Beth

04/05/2004