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The Firm: Cardio Sculpt Blaster |
 Fun Little Cardio Add On! |
| Even though this workout is not advanced at all, if you really wanted to heavy up the dumbbells and use a higher step, it can be more challenging. I grab this one often when needing a little push for extra cardio if I need to. This one is great if you are pressed for time, and wants to crunch in a little bit of cardio without feeling drained afterwards. The moves are smooth, easy to follow, and gives you just enough cardio to make you feel refreshed without feeling worn out. - posted by RR on 9/10/2012 |
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 firm cardio blaster |
| i loved this video! i have many firm tapes and love them all - posted by diana yuhas on 6/8/2012 |
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| solid intermediate or advanced beginner workout |
| I'm just getting back to exercising after a long layoff from a back injury. I've had this workout for many years (my copy is a VHS, not a DVD.) "Back in the day" when I was an advanced exerciser, this was a tape that I used occasionally, but found very easy, boring and somewhat disappointing as it is one of the first releases made after the original firm was sold to another company. I used it on days when I didn't feel like working out and just wanted something quick and not really challenging. Being in a different situation now (over 50 and just getting back into working out) I have a new found respect for this video. It is absolutely not advanced (if it were, I couldn't do it right now) but, it is a good safe workout. For beginners trying to advance to the next level, this is perfect; it will help you in your progression. This short, but complete workout is also perfect for intermediate exercisers wanting to do an easy day or add-on to another workout. - posted by Cheryl on 6/5/2012 |
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| cardio blaster |
| good quick workout for days you don't have much time - posted by cindi on 4/19/2012 |
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| One of my all-time faves! |
| I'm so grateful to have this one on my shelf -- it saves me on days when I'm just not in the mood to work out. It's so fun and the moves just *feel* great! No matter how much I don't feel like working out, when I think "Well, what about Cardio Sculpt Blaster," my mood instantaneously changes! No, it's not the hardest workout on the market, but it's an effective, worthwhile, fat-burning 30 minutes. I've had it for years, and it gathers no dust! - posted by Barbara U. on 9/9/2010 |
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| 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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