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The Firm: Cardio Inferno

Backcover description: Cardio Inferno turns up the heat on your weight loss. Designed by The Firm Master Instructor Sue Mi Powell, this blend of highly effective cardio and light sculpting moves delivers a super-charged workout experience. Sculpt your body sl

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The Firm: Cardio Inferno

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Level:		Intermediate

Aerobics impact:		Mixed

Aerobics choreography:		Basic

Toning emphasis:		Upper & Lower body

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Toning Emphasis

Upper body:		4 minutes	(40%)
Lower body:		2 minutes	(20%)
Upper/lower:		4 minutes	(40%)

	(includes toning in aero/tone intervals)

Instructor:

Sue Mi Powell

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(average of 65 customer ratings)

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Certified instructor description: A classic Firm aero/tone interval workout condensed into an easy-to-schedule half-hour format. It’s all focused on time-efficiency — even the body-sculpting intervals are designed to sustain the fat-burning tempo (e.g. your legs are doing side steps while your arms are doing bicep curls). The cardio segments are fast-paced and fun — lots of non-dancy moves ranging from kicks and ski steps to double runs and plyo-jumps. The toning intervals extend the variety and energy with a mix of isolated and compound, multi-muscle-group exercises. Sue Mi Kwon Powell’s cuing is clear and easy to follow. Requires 1 to 3 lb. dumbbells. ©2007. DVD has: Chapter menus.

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The Firm: Cardio Inferno
Good Workout
I really like this workout. It has separate cardio and strength toning sections. It gives me the option to do either all cardio or combo (cardio & toning). Good for days when you don't want to do any complicated moves. - posted by Melissa on 1/7/2012

Too Repetitive
I've done plenty of Firm workouts. This one is way too repetitive and boring. Somewhat difficult to understand Sue Mi as well. She uses some different verbiage that the other master instructors do not on their videos. Mostly, though, there is not enough variety in the moves, especially in the warm-up. The master instructors in this video also seem to have some difficulty following, which is rarely seen in other Firm workouts. This workout is probably best as a little add on, after you're already warmed up and exercised to something else and just want to do a little more before cooling down all the way. That's how I used it just a couple of days ago. - posted by Elizabeth on 10/13/2011

Nice cardio and toning mix
This is my first Sue Mi workout and I like it. The time goes fast and the toning and cardio are well spaced. The only reason I gave it four stars is that Sue Mi's cueing was a bit late but after the first move I was able to catch on. I love these short videos as I use them as add on's to the longer workouts. - posted by Tipi on 9/6/2011

Slightly Disappointing
Sue Mi is super nice and motivating, but the choreography is a little tricky in places. I have a variety of Firm videos, but this is NOT going on my favorites list. - posted by Marla on 8/23/2011

Love this workout!
Don't know why this workout has received negative reviews, I love it! I think Sue Mi does a great job, the choreography is fun and varied, and I get my heart rate up. It's short for days you don't have much time, but you still get a fun and sweaty workout. Recommended! - posted by Cheryl on 12/29/2010

Good, short Cardio workout
I like this workout. The cardio and toning sections are good and they manage to get my heart rate up. The warmup is unnecessarily long in my opinion. For a 30 minute workout I think it is definitely fun. The last cardio section is very intense. This is higher impact with the cardio and may not be a good idea for you if you have knee issues. Otherwise I think it's a solid short cardio workout. Great for a day when you want to do a workout, but don't feel up to a longer one. - posted by VeeJae on 9/10/2010

Glad to have it
I really enjoyed this workout. When I did it the first time, I was all over the place because I was too busy looking for all the miscues and messups that I had read. The second time I was watching everyone but Sue Mi and I still messed up. The third time I just listened to Sue Mi and I made it through the workout just fine. No,the cuing was not the greatest, I did like the music, did not have a problem with the length of the w/o; knew it was 30 minutes when I got it. I gave it 5 stars because Sue Mi really seemed liked she was having fun leading the w/o, and that in turn made me have fun. - posted by Lisa on 4/12/2010

Disappointing
Terrible cueing, very bland music, dull moves. The last cardio segment was nice and finally got my heart rate up. This is a very low calorie burner for me, one of the lowest calorie burners I have--and I have a couple hundred workouts. Su Mi is a beautiful and vibrant person, but her cueing was just not good. She's more fun to watch as a participant. I turned to Allie and Allison in this for visual cueing. The first Firm I've been disappointed with. - posted by Vintage Lover on 2/21/2010

in my rotation
This FIRM video is short and fun. It has stayed in my workout rotation for the past year. This workout uses light hand weights throughout and the cardio is pumping. Thanks again to the FIRM. - posted by Sandra on 2/8/2010

It's fun!
I think it is fun workout. I really like it. The toning is alright but the aerobic part is a lot funner. - posted by cindy on 2/6/2010

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You can play only the individual workout segments you want by picking them off a chapter menu (one at a time).

Level

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

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

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

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.

Floor aerobics & toning

Definition: Includes two workout activities. The aerobics segments are fast-paced standing movements like marching, dancing and jumping. These segments require no equipment. The toning sections are slow, controlled movements working against a 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.