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The Firm: Crosstrainer Strength

The Firm: Crosstrainer Strength

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Fitness March 2000
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Fitness March 2000 "Includes a great mix of cardio and toning..."
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Level:Advanced
Aerobics impact:Lower
Aerobics choreography:Basic
Toning emphasis:Upper & Lower body
Toning Emphasis
Upper body: 15 minutes (39%)
Lower body: 15 minutes (39%)
Upper/lower: 2 minutes (6%)
Abs: 6 minutes (16%)
(includes toning in aero/tone intervals)
Instructor:Pam Cauthen Meriwether
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Customer rating: (average of 6 customer ratings)
  
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To maximize results, you’ll intermix three workout formats: alternating aero/tone intervals, pure floor toning, and blended aero/tone segments (e.g. raising your heart rate with a fast-paced progression of upper-body dumbbell work and lower body squats). Includes a huge variety of toning moves, from push-ups and lunges to pulsed ab curls and tricep dips. The program emphasizes slow, deliberate moves (while still keeping your heart rate elevated). The aerobics are not-too-choreographed while the toning is intense with long body-sculpting intervals. The video features the Firm’s usual superb photography and jazz-type soundtrack. Requires at least two sets of 3 to 15 lb. dumbbells and 1 to 5 lb. ankle weights. They use a 10-inch and a 14-inch step; a regular step will also work (the aerobics does not use the step; it’s used for the toning). Barbells or a body bar are suggested. ©1995.
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The Firm: Crosstrainer Strength

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My Favorite
This video got me into the best shape of my life. If you can spare the hour, you can't go wrong. It is a very tough tape. I much prefer the Firms to Cathe tapes. They give me a leaner,longer look. I love the no nonsense choreography and the beautiful mansion setting. Three times a week and you will love the way your body looks. I must say, that my butt is always sore the next day to some degree, and so I know it keeps working and working as long as you up your weights when the lunges/squats/leg presses get less challenging for you. I also find Pam Cauthen quite pleasant. - posted by J. Longo on 5/3/2006
Firmies are just kidding themselves
I WAS a devoted Firm fan and thought I was getting a tough workout, until I tried Cathe. Now that is a workout. Firm Strength is supposed to be advanced--all I can say is HA! Easy, easy, easy. The newer Firms are even easier. Don't waste your time on these. Not tough enough. - posted by Amy on 12/29/2005
OH MY ACHING T-R-I-C-E-P-S!!!
If you are looking for a GREAT workout that, indeed, works your triceps to the max, this is it! It manages to hit every single muscle, but I'd say they were really aiming for those TRICEPS! It is dated, but the workout attire isn't so bad that it deters you from actually putting it into your VCR or DVD. While I am pleasantly sore the next day, it is an all around good TOTAL body workout. If I heavy up on the weights (5-15) I feel like I get a good, strong upper body workout. What's more, it has ab work and leg work on the floor--it really works your inner thighs (a problem area for me), so that was a big plus. Although there aren't many tall box climbs in this workout, as compared to MILLIONS in the newer systems, I just do squats and lunges with no weights, since tall box climbs build up my thighs too much. I would recommend this one, especially after doing so many of the more recent ones (BSS3 & 4) which for me, do not require as much endurance. - posted by Rachel on 12/15/2005
Great for Strength
To those who don't like this because there is not enough cardio - this is not supposed to be a cardio workout, that is why it is called Strength! This is a great strength workout, you have to do weighted workouts AND cardio workouts not just cardio. - posted by Jenn on 10/26/2005
Great Strength Workout
I do love these 2 crosstrainers. I have been doing The Firm exclusively for about 2 1/2 yrs. and my only complaint is that sometimes the workouts are imbalanced-not enough work for each muscle group. Firm Strength does delivery-I always feel everything got a great workout and my TRICEPS are SORE! I wish there were more Firms with more cardio mixed with the weight work, though... - posted by Marye Eveland on 6/16/2005
I like it....
...but I do prefer Firm Cardio, its counterpart. Pam is a terrific instructor, the pacing of the exercises is good, and it is a challenging workout, particularly if you go heavy on all sections. I agree that there isn't much cardio -- but the cardio that there is is low impact. I would recommend it if you want a good cardio/sculpt workout -- but I'm not going to count it among my top 5 favorites.PS- your triceps get a GREAT workout! - posted by on 9/6/2004
An excellent video if you have time to do it
I liked this video very much because it did not have a lot of funky dance routines. This is a key thing for me. I saw muscle development very rapidly with this (in about 2-3 weeks) and enjoyed doing it very much. - posted by Donna on 8/15/2004
Disappointed
I just wanted to say that I was slightly disappointed with this video. I have become a Firm Believer and was doing this video because it was in one of the rotations but I found it hard to follow at times. The instructor tended to move to quickly at times without proper explaination. Also, I was disappointed to see that she did not give any guidance on how to adapt for more of a beginner. However, overall I think it is a good video workout and I will continue to use it hopefully with practice it will become easier to follow - posted by Becky on 3/13/2004
Not Advanced
I was disappointed with this dvd. The cardio component is minimal. I would rate it intermediate, certainly not advanced. The instructor is very good & pleasant to follow. I agree the set is goofy & the clothes outdated, but was hoping for a great workout. I find the first body sculpt with Jen is by far more advanced & strenuous, I really feel that workout. The cardio sculpt with Allie is a close second. For exceptional cardio you can't beat Super Cardio. I was hoping for much more of a challenge from the Crosstrainer series. I won't be purchasing any more of the older variety. - posted by Leslie on 1/7/2004
Not So Great
I know I'm in the minority here, but I really did not enjoy this tape at all. I got it together with Firm Cardio and hate them both! The set is horrid! It's dark and dreary and you can see the microphone bobbing up and down A LOT! The music is unmotivating. I do like the instructor but that's about it. It's just a boring workout. I couldn't even finish it. I would recommend almost all of the other Firm videos, but not this one or it's counterpart. Buy Super Sculpting or Maximum Body Shaping instead. - posted by Jenni S. on 12/4/2003
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Each workout shows a time graph of the workout sequence, from beginning to end. For example, this workout starts with a 10-minute warm-up and ends with a 10-minute stretch. In between, you'll do aerobics, then toning, then a cooldown.
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Segments that include both aerobics & toning
Some workouts combine aerobics and toning. If the aerobics and toning are done at the same time, you'll see a "blended" graph. If the aerobics and toning are done in short, alternating intervals, you'll see an "interval" graph.
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Level
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Beginner: Just starting out, very overweight or haven't exercised in over six months.

Intermediate: Active in sports, dance or any regular exercise (2 to 3 times per week).

Advanced: Very active in sports or consistently work out four or more times per week.

Aerobics impact
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Lower Impact: Both feet never leave the ground at the same time. This minimizes stress on your knees.

Higher Impact: Includes movements like jumps, hops and skips. Very high-impact is called plyometrics.

Mixed Impact: This alternates or combines the above styles.

Aerobics choreography
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Basic: The easiest to follow. It ranges from simple walking-style marches to sports and athletic movements.

Complex: More intricate combinations and patterns. They're ideal for people who like to dance.

Moderate: More interesting than Basic, less dancy than Complex.

Toning emphasis
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Upper body: Arms, chest and back.

Lower Body: Legs, thighs, hips and buttocks.

Abs: Abdominals (stomach), core and sometimes lower back.

Total body: Tones all three of the above muscle groups.

Step aerobics & toning
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Definition: Includes two workout activities. The step aerobics segments involve stepping up and down on a platform. The moves range from simple stepping to more choreographed exercises. These segments require a step bench platform. The toning sections are slow, controlled movements working against resistance. These may include Pilates and weight training.

Benefits: The combination of both activities provides a balanced workout. The aerobics burns calories, strengthens your heart and increases stamina. The toning builds lean muscles, increases your metabolism and makes everyday activities easier.

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