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The Firm: Ultimate Fat Burning Workout |
  Not so much... |
| I'm a Cathe-nut and thought I'd give this one a try as the price was right. Definitely not an Advanced level as it states. The music is boring and has an overall low-budget feel. The workout didn't keep me engaged and I didn't feel I got much of a cardiovascular workout. I will be returning this DVD. - posted by Carie on 2/16/2012 |
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| This is one of my faves |
| Good workout. Completely works your body!! I really enjoyed the full array of workout moves. Love the cueing of Allison, she is very likeable..and is definitely clear on the moves that you will need to make. I thought the transition time between the moves were great. Overall 4 stars!! - posted by MsMediator on 12/18/2011 |
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| Smooth and flowing |
| I really liked this workout very much. True, it is definitely not advanced and it's not intense, I classify it as beginner/intermediate and it is more cardio than toning. I used 5 lbs dumbbells and thought it was rather light. I guess I could increase the weights but then again since it moves fairly quickly I don't think I could use anything heavier than this. Since I've been doing FIRM tapes for more than 2 years (mostly old ones) I didn't have any trouble at all with the choreography. In fact, I thought it was so easy to follow. Usually with cardio tapes, it takes me 2 to 3 times to get it, not with this one. It was very smooth and flowing. I did break up a nice sweat. Alison's cueing is very good. Overall, I would recommend it if you are looking for a light workout, or if you're starting out. I'll be definitely looking forward to doing it again on those days when I don't have the stamina for an intense, long workout. - posted by Patricia on 4/15/2011 |
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| Fun Workwout |
| This workout was fun to do. I really like Allison. Her cueing is excellent and she's so likeable and relaxed. She really loves what she's doing and her attitude is contagious. Depending on how much you exert yourself, this workout can be made higher or lower impact, depending on your energy level on any particular day. It always takes me two to three attempts at a workout before I learn the moves well enough to really work up a sweat, so don't give up after the first attempt! - posted by Patty on 3/26/2011 |
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| Not Intermediate Level |
| I did this workout for the second time this morning. It's a workout for a lighter day. I would NOT call it Intermediate, and definitely not Advanced. I'd say it's good for a beginner or a pregnant woman because it's very low impact and low intensity. I didn't care for the first cardio segment, the second was more fun with some mambos and sashe moves, and the kickboxing segment was pretty fun. There is some core work at the end that is new and different, and I always enjoy new and different standing core work. The toning segments are still cardio-focused. But, overall, I really disagree with the targeted level of this workout, and I think you would be disappointed if you bought it expecting an Intermediate/Advanced workout. - posted by Mindy on 3/11/2011 |
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| Not a keeper... |
| Of all The Firm workouts, this is by FAR my least favorite. I think my reaction, right after I was done, was an exasperated "I hate it." It was the nightmare of those who hate dance type exercise...this is NOT basic choreography as shown on the page. Although I would call it a lower intermediate workout, the dance moves dominate and are so "all over the place" that (not a joke) I actually tripped over myself and went tumbling down. Not good. I found myself thinking "when will this be over" throughout the workout.
Very little time is dedicated to the weights - although it's in there, the aerobics dominate. I much rather prefer some of the other Firm workouts such as Get Chisel'd and Total Body Time Crunch.
I won't even bother trying it again. Back it goes. - posted by Julian on 3/9/2011 |
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| Good workout... but NOT advanced |
| Not sure where Collage got the Intermediate/Advanced rating for this one. I would consider it lower (VERY lower) intermediate. I have had this in my rotation for several years, and enjoy the workout on days that I just can't bring myself to exert myself to my fullest (like this morning ;))... I still get a good workout from it.... the weight sections keep my heartrate up and I enjoy the cardio. - posted by April on 10/26/2010 |
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| Not for the intermediate to advanced |
| This video was boring and a disappointment. The transitions were very quick and Allison's cuing during the kickboxing was off. I would not recommend this video for the intermediate to advanced. - posted by Joanne on 7/21/2010 |
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| One of my favorites! |
| This has become one of my favorite workout videos to go to because the time flies when you are having fun. Allison is an excellent instructor and the moves are interesting and challenging. I don't get that bored or can't wait till this workout is over feeling when I use this dvd. I like that I get my cardio and toning done together. I am grateful for this low impact dvd on days when my knees are giving me problems but I still want to work out. This workout also incorporates all of the Firm's signature moves! - posted by Rebecca on 7/10/2010 |
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| Great workout! |
| I love all...well most Firm workouts. ALLISON is awesome and you will break a sweat. This is def one of my favorites. - posted by Jacqui on 4/22/2010 |
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