Question for my Firmies and CIA lovers :) - Page 2

bubbles76 · 01-13-15, 08:16 PM

Sandrine, I really liked my first week in. I did step workouts twice last week though, as it was particularly hard for me to learn the routine. What can I say, I"m stubborn, haha! I also liked the start for this week. Great glute and upper back DOMS. One thing I wish (like I do with most workout dvds) is that the ab work at the end wasn't just standard crunches, and I wish that the stretches and warm ups were more thorough. Other than that, good rotation so far.

I may have to restart my rotation, as I will be out of town five days.

Sandrine · 01-14-15, 04:52 PM

Bubbles, I know what you mean--to me, the choreo on those CIA step w/o's is *really* challenging.

I did Firm Strength yesterday and thought of you. The cuing on that, and Firm Cardio, is not the best, but once you've done them a few times, it doesn't matter much. Completely agree on the stretches and the warm-ups; I've always wished that the Firm would just let the workout be a few minutes longer and do more thorough stretching. Pam's ending stretch is not bad, but the stretches need to be held longer.

Today I did CIA 2401 Cardio Crazy, which is one of the few that you and I have in common. You made a great decision, putting it with Tort and Hare. Those two are strength with a bit of movement to break up the routine; CIA 2401 is the reverse, cardio with a bit of toning thrown in between the step and the hi-lo. I almost didn't do it because I wanted straight step, but decided to at the last minute, because I can usually follow Gay Gasper on the first run-through. The abs are OK, nothing much out of the ordinary.

I know I've said it before, but thanks for creating and sharing this fun rotation!
Have a safe trip!
Sandrine

bubbles76 · 01-22-15, 12:47 PM

Well, my workout plans for going out of town were shot. I am going to do some random workouts to finish out the week, then I'm starting over this Firm/CIA rotation on Monday.

Can anyone recommend any Firms that move along the same pace as Firm Strength and Firm Cardio? I love this pace immensely!

Breezy Trousers · 01-22-15, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bubbles76

Can anyone recommend any Firms that move along the same pace as Firm Strength and Firm Cardio? I love this pace immensely!

Bubbles, do you have Tough Tape, Tough Tape 2, or Total Muscle Shaping Mix? Those workouts have a similar pace.

bubbles76 · 01-22-15, 03:06 PM

Breezy, I have the last two. I don't have Tough Tape, but I do have Tortoise and Hare.

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01-13-15, 08:16 PM
bubbles76 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Jersey	Sandrine, I really liked my first week in. I did step workouts twice last week though, as it was particularly hard for me to learn the routine. What can I say, I"m stubborn, haha! I also liked the start for this week. Great glute and upper back DOMS. One thing I wish (like I do with most workout dvds) is that the ab work at the end wasn't just standard crunches, and I wish that the stretches and warm ups were more thorough. Other than that, good rotation so far. I may have to restart my rotation, as I will be out of town five days. __________________ "You humans have the potential to be the most wonderful beings there are - if you can get past all these enormous stupid spots you seem to have in your hearts. It's not your fault. You just don't know how to work your hearts right yet. That's why there are dogs." - Jim Butcher, Zoo Day

01-14-15, 04:52 PM
Sandrine Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Upstate SC	Bubbles, I know what you mean--to me, the choreo on those CIA step w/o's is really challenging. I did Firm Strength yesterday and thought of you. The cuing on that, and Firm Cardio, is not the best, but once you've done them a few times, it doesn't matter much. Completely agree on the stretches and the warm-ups; I've always wished that the Firm would just let the workout be a few minutes longer and do more thorough stretching. Pam's ending stretch is not bad, but the stretches need to be held longer. Today I did CIA 2401 Cardio Crazy, which is one of the few that you and I have in common. You made a great decision, putting it with Tort and Hare. Those two are strength with a bit of movement to break up the routine; CIA 2401 is the reverse, cardio with a bit of toning thrown in between the step and the hi-lo. I almost didn't do it because I wanted straight step, but decided to at the last minute, because I can usually follow Gay Gasper on the first run-through. The abs are OK, nothing much out of the ordinary. I know I've said it before, but thanks for creating and sharing this fun rotation! Have a safe trip! Sandrine

01-22-15, 12:47 PM
bubbles76 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Jersey	Well, my workout plans for going out of town were shot. I am going to do some random workouts to finish out the week, then I'm starting over this Firm/CIA rotation on Monday. Can anyone recommend any Firms that move along the same pace as Firm Strength and Firm Cardio? I love this pace immensely! __________________ "You humans have the potential to be the most wonderful beings there are - if you can get past all these enormous stupid spots you seem to have in your hearts. It's not your fault. You just don't know how to work your hearts right yet. That's why there are dogs." - Jim Butcher, Zoo Day

01-22-15, 03:06 PM
bubbles76 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Jersey	Breezy, I have the last two. I don't have Tough Tape, but I do have Tortoise and Hare. __________________ "You humans have the potential to be the most wonderful beings there are - if you can get past all these enormous stupid spots you seem to have in your hearts. It's not your fault. You just don't know how to work your hearts right yet. That's why there are dogs." - Jim Butcher, Zoo Day