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The Firm: Cardio Sculpt Blaster |
  Good workout |
| I like this video but I agree with some of the others who feel this video is not advanced. I feel it should be rated a solid intermediate. I think the description makes the workout sound harder than it is. True, you can make it harder by increasing your weights, step height and movements. Or, you can use this as it for an active rest day like I did today. I did this video before dinner tonight as a mild workout & I actually did it barefoot. I like that the Firms have a variety; some workouts are harder, some easier, some higher impact, some more complicated, etc. as this way they have workouts that appeal to everyone & this way you are changing up your workouts. As a fitness instructor I love variety & i get bored really easily! Also, I don't like every workout to be super intense. From personal experience, that can lead to burnout. I just wish the Firm would label their videos more specifically (eg short, gentle workout, intermediate level as taught). - posted by Lisa on 3/21/2010 |
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| I Really Enjoy this Video |
| I have had this video for many, many years, and I still really love it. It's true, it's not the most difficult, but I still sweat and feel like I have worked out when done. There is no dread factor with this tape, so I think that is a plus because you will reach for it often--it makes working out seem like less of a chore. In other words, you do not feel clobbered when done, but energized with those feel-good endorphins! Oh, and I tend to do this workout in conjunction with another short upper or lower body workout. I really like Lisa Kay, and think this is a GREAT video to add to your rotation. - posted by Lori on 10/30/2009 |
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| Zzzzzzzz... |
| I love The Firm and Lisa Kay is one of my favourite master instructors. But as someone who works out daily, this is not the strongest The Firm has to offer. It's slow paced, very simple movements, low impact, low heart rate, low everything. There are literally no challenges to it. Even using the 8" step, when she calls for a 6", and weighting up to the point that it stops being cardio only makes for so much of a challenge.
It's not all bad news. It's fun and Lisa is nice to work out with. Just keep it for those rest days. If sitting on the couch, or "Breathe to Lose Weight" feels like too much exertion, this is the workout for you. - posted by Frm Lvr on 5/10/2009 |
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| Loved This DVD |
| I love this DVD. It is great on days when you know you need to do something but don't want to do a 60 minute workout. This will get you sweating. Lot's of fun and will be a favorite of mine. - posted by Sharon on 2/12/2009 |
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| definitely not a tough one, but... |
| I agree that this DVD is good for an active rest day or as a supplement to another video (I did it today after I finished Maximum Body Sculpting). It's definitely not a high calorie burner (I'm 6'3", 204 lbs and only burned 230 this time), but it's not a terrible routine. It is a little slow at times so it's not one I do often, but it's one I'll keep in my library when I need a quick supplement and don't need to burn 500+ calories. - posted by christi on 12/11/2008 |
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| Good for an active rest day |
| I have had this dvd for a while now, and rarely use it..however-this is actually a really good work out for an active rest day. After a day of heavy weights/cardio, this is still gets the heart rate up, even with 3 lb. weights. Obviously if you were looking for more of a cardio "blast" you would up your weightage. All in all, when I am sore and need my muscles to recover, I will reach for this. Not so out of breath that I can't talk, but definitely sweating! - posted by Jessica on 12/9/2008 |
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| Customize this one to suit your needs |
| I have had this workout and its 5 companions since they were released and finally wanted to weigh in with my opinion. I agree that an intermediate exerciser should use the blue portion of the step and medium weights to get the most benefit from this workout. If you customize it to meet your own needs it will be a very good part of your rotation. I also like the clean, spare set and the matching outfits; a silly reason to like a video, I realize, but aesthetics can be an important deciding factor in whether or not I reach for a particular workout. All things considered, this is a workout worth having. - posted by Valarie on 10/9/2008 |
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| Still a favorite after all these years! |
| I still love this workout and all of the six workouts in this series. I wish the FIRM would come out with more step workouts using the step. It really adds to the variety, and you can get your heart rate up by using the blue step instead of the purple. I love Lisa, Nancy, and Stephanie, and they are all great instructors in this series. I love the short length - sometimes you just don't have 60 minutes to workout. This is perfect - you get a good fun, quick, cardio workout. I like to workout in the morning before work and in the evening after work - so these 30 minute workouts perfectly complement each other! I still reach for this workout often, I have to give it a break for a while because I love it so much that I get bored when I do it too often! I also love Nancy's Super Cardio Sculpt and Body Sculpt Blaster in this series. They're all terrific! - posted by Cheryl on 9/2/2008 |
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| Good for a Quick Calorie Burn !!! |
| I just purchased and tried Cardio Sculpt Blaster. I wanted to write a review as I was pleasantly pleased with this workout. first off, I really liked to variety of moves throught the workout (ie.) floor cardio, step and 4 limb work. You can make this workout as hard as you want it by upping the intensity of the moves. Lisa lead this workout very well. Her personality was very upbeat and she kept me motivated. the background exercisers looked a little bored to me but that did not distract me from the workout. I liked the clean set and matching outfits. the music was mediocre but fit very well with the moves. All in all I am very gald I purchased this workout for a day when I just want to get a good workout in when I am short on time. it can also be paired up withanother cardio like Express cardio with Stephanie for an hour of heart pumping FUN ! - posted by Jordan on 8/15/2008 |
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| Good for the beginner/intermediate exerciser short on time |
| I have been working out for many years with the Firm, but I am big, and so I classify myself as intermediate when it comes to cardio workouts. This is too easy for an advanced exerciser- agreed. But for those times when you are stressed, time-crunched, under the weather, or just getting back to exercise after a hiatus, this is a good workout to have on hand. It can always be added onto another 20-40 minute workout for extra cardio. One thing I will say is to try upping the step height to 8" instead of 6" and use 8-12 lb. dumbbells(higher than what Lisa uses). This helps to raise the intensity a lot and is still safe. - posted by Liz on 3/14/2008 |
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