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The Firm: Cardio Split |
*The star rating system began in April 2007. Reviews posted before then do not have stars.
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| Another Excellent Firm Tape |
| This tape is part of the original Firm series of videos (before the trademark was sold). As other reviewers have indicated it is a split workout, one part upper/ABS and one part lower body. The splits can be done individually or together as one long workout. This is an excellent tape. I think both segments are effective and provide a good workout....in traditionally Firm style. You also get the benefit of doing a shorter workout on days when you are pressed for time. I can only recommend this tape. It is excellent. - posted by Cheryl on 8/4/2006 |
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| Great |
| I agree with the other reviewer about being disappointed with the newer Firm workouts. The Firm workouts made either during or prior to 1999 are better, longer, more interesting workouts. I have used the Firm since they came out and I keep hoping for new workouts that I can enjoy as much as the older ones but they are always disappointing. I also wish they would go back to the old mansion sets, I hate their boring new sets. I have read many reviews about the firm that people are looking for more cardio. The whole point of the firm is that you need to do weight training and cardio. The older Firm workouts always had an explaination of why their workouts are better, maybe they need to add that information in again. - posted by Stacy on 10/26/2005 |
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| Very Good |
| I've been disappointed with the Firm videos in the last few years, but love their earlier ones. This one is based on the older ones with the mansion set and instructors who are not annoying. There are true cardio intervals interspersed with the toning. I agree with a previous review that there aren't enough arm exercises in the Upper Body portion. But overall, there is a lot of variety to keep you interested because it contains edits of different instructors and styles. Overall, you get a very good workout, especially for the intermediate exerciser. - posted by Lynn on 10/26/2005 |
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| Lower body good, upper body a waste of time |
| I really like the lower body segment of this video. For just 25 minutes you get a lot of bang for your buck, a great workout for when you are really short on time. Not as thrilled about the upper body segment. If you want to do both parts at once fine, but as others have said the upper body segment doesn't stand alone as well as the lower body segment. The cardio portions are too easy and I barely broke a sweat. Meanwhile you can find better upper body workouts in several Firm videos, Super Body Sculpting for one. - posted by April on 2/7/2004 |
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| I love it! |
| I love this video! It's great because I can break it up into 2 workouts. Instead of doing an hour, I can alternate lower body one day and upper the next. It's great for busy people who want a great, fun workout! - posted by Michelle on 12/2/2003 |
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| Perfect for short days |
| As a Firm user since 1991, I like the flexibility of this tape. It's perfect for days when time is tight, or can be used as a warm up for run or hike. I occasionally do both sections together, but more often use just one of the splits. The lower body portion stands alone, but I think the upper body portion is very easy, especially by Firm standards. Even so, I find myself using this tape at least once a week. It's a great one to have in any workout collection! - posted by Beth on 8/20/2003 |
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| I really don't like it. |
| When i first reviewed this tape i was very positive, but on second thought, it is a disappointment. It is edited from Super Cardio and Super Sculpting, but the selections they made were not my favorites. - posted by Robin on 5/13/2003 |
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| Good Workout But Caution Ahead! |
| As per the other reviews, this is indeed a great cardio workout. The only caveat I have to add is that the stretches at the end for the legs are very inadequate. Be sure to do some stretches for your quads/hamstrings and calves at the end on your own. The curtsy dips and lunges can be hard on your back and offer no additional benefit then just doing basic lunges and dips, so unless you're very strong, avoid these. I will also add that this tape has a lot of high impact moves, even when the instructor tells you it's low impact. Thanks! - posted by Wendy on 4/14/2003 |
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| Great fun, great workout |
| I just had to add one more positive review for this workout - I love it! It's easy enough to follow pretty well the first time even if you haven't previewed it, but it still gives you a good overall workout. The music is fun, the exercises are good, and I like the balance of weights with aerobics. The time goes by quickly, and it's nice to have the option of doing everything at once or splitting it into two workouts. I started my Firm workouts with the Ab/Cardio/Body Sculpt set, but find myself liking the older tapes better than the new ones - maybe because they seem to challenge me more. This is certainly one of my favorites! - posted by Anne on 3/23/2003 |
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| GREAT VIDEO! |
| I LOVE THIS VIDEO! IT IS VERY EFFECTIVE AND FUN.THE TIME GOES BY QUICK TOO! ONE OF THE FIRMS BEST! - posted by GILLIAN on 1/29/2003 |
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