The FIRM: Cardio Overdrive | 
 enlarge | Director: Gt Media
Actor: Alison Davis
Studio: LIVING ARTS
Category: DVD
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Rating:  19 reviews
Sales Rank: 14469
Format: Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Hifi Sound, Surround Sound, Thx, Widescreen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 70 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: GTED0552403D
UPC: 018713524034
EAN: 0018713524034
ASIN: B0011Z5NM8
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Release Date: May 6, 2008
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Studio: Gaiam Americas Release Date: 05/06/2008
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 Good for people who are very overweight to obese November 14, 2008
Paka Paka (Columbia, MO United States)
This is the best workout I've ever had! I rented it from Netflix first to see if I liked it, and I ended up purchasing it right away.
I had been using Barry's Bootcamp for the past couple weeks. It's nice, but with those 30 second breaks every minute, I didn't feel like I was really getting my heart rate up. I think Barry's is fine for those who are in good shape and want to stay that way, but if you have a lot of fat to lose, the FIRM is the way to go. I've used them in the past, and it's like taking a potato peeler to the front of your thighs!
I started out this video with high expectations. The warm-up was kind of fast and I thought maybe I had skipped over it by mistake. But I kept on going. I should mention that I'm well over 200lbs; I had used the TransFIRMation steps in the past but you're not supposed to use them if you're over 250lbs. I did, and I cracked them. I digress. For the othe reviewers who might say that there are missed cues or it's hard to follow... do it again! Sheesh, an exercise video is to be used many times, not just once and complan that it's too difficult. They used music like Salt N Pepa's "Push It" and at times the moves even felt like I was in a cheerleading competition. I love the way you learn a couple moves well and then add on. Very easy to follow and a delight to watch. Sumi is the beginning person and I was happy to see that I could even out-do her -- and she was gettin' down with her bad self! I don't have bad knees so I can't comment on that, but I could do every thing that was put forth to me.
All of a sudden, she says, "it's time to cool down..." Whoa! I look up and over 40 minutes have passed. I was disappointed that I didn't sweat, but when I took off my shirt, it was soaking. Three-quarters of an hour and I didn't realize how hard I was sweating and I didn't realize how much time was flying by. You work your butt off (literally) and you're having so much fun that you don't feel like it's a workout. That makes it the best workout on earth!
Lives up to it's name October 4, 2008
V. Williamson (canada)
I love this workout. Lots of cardio, not too complicated. You do need light and heavy dumbells but no step. A lot of the moves are newer for The Firm and they are fun but challenging, really working stabilizing muscles and relying on balance. It's 45 minutes with a great warmup and cool down. I do wish there was an abdominal section at the end. Some of the exercises claim they are working your abs but I didn't feel it at all. Maybe that is the best kind of exercise?
Great September 28, 2008
Liz (New York, NY)
This is my favorite workout from the TransFirmation set. It's not too long and burns a lot of calories (between 450-550). It takes a couple of workouts to learn the moves, but once you learn them, the video is fun.
Fun, Fun, Fun ~ Oh, and a great workout! August 27, 2008
WorkoutDVDPrincess (Columbus, OH)
I love this workout ~ I have included it in my rotation five times so far, and it has not lost its luster. I get bored easily, and have a huge collection of workout vids. The 45 minutes fly by due to the fun and varied moves, as well as the pace. The weight segments are great...I normally find weight segments in vids too short to be effective, but Alison manages to squeeze enough reps in to make it worthwhile. I use 5-8lbs, and this definitely keeps the blood pumping for me. I won't break down the entire program, as others have done this... so, the verdict for me is exhilarating cardio, strength, and motivating music... what more can you ask for?? Definitely a keeper.
Great return to the Firm! August 27, 2008
J. Zimmel (PIpe Creek, TX United States)
I am a more advanced home exerciser, but I really loved this DVD! I had done a lot of the Firm a few years ago and loved it then, but had fallen away from the Firm in the last couple of years because everything seemed like the "same old, same old". I read some good reviews for this one, so I gave it a try. I'm really glad that I did! The cueing is great, the moves are more innovative than I've seen from the Firm in the past. Allison is a very pleasant instructor. It's a nice break from some of the harder DVD's I usually do, but I still feel like I'm getting a good workout. I highly recommend!
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