The Firm Body Sculpting System - Advanced Cardio Blast

I've had all the other workouts in this series for years, but only recently acquired this one. Fat Blasting Cardio(FBC) and Express Cardio (EC) are the other two cardio workouts from the series. Of the three, this one is my least favorite.It is advanced in terms of getting the heart rate up, but the choreography is fairly simple. Libby modifies the moves if you want to keep it low impact, because it is higher impact than most Firm workouts. Lisa Kay is a good instructor, she cues very well.This one doesn't use weights at all, which was a little disappointing. Both FBC and EC use light weights and I think it adds to the workout.By the end, I was definitely sweaty and felt like I had gotten a good workout in a short period of time.

I've actually owned this DVD workout for over 6 years now. This is pretty much one of the only FIRMS where you use NO weights at all, just the FIRM box. I don't own the blue one in the picture, but the "Body Shaping" black 3-leveled one I have owned for years works like a charm! I also own the original FIRM fanny lifter (the wooded one that was made back in the early 90's), and use that one for the first segment.First of all, this workout clocks in about only 20 (not counting warm up and cool down).The first segment is the HARDEST. You do slow step ups on the 14 inch then doing hand stand/kickbacks. (Not actually hand stands, but you you bend over fast and grab the 14 inch then kicking your legs back, then quickly stepping up)..to me,that is the most challanging part---and never gets old!! LOLThen the 2nd segment she does plyos, and you jump around the box, although not really using it.The 3rd, you use the stepper more for step areobics.The 4th you also use it as an incline.Overall, I would call this advanced, however advanced exercisers may still consider this as high intermediate. This one is actually a very nice cardio workout-in the shortest amount of time.:)

This video is extremely advanced. You can not use a regular step to do this workout - you have to buy the FIRM box. I've used other FIRM step workouts on a normal stepper, but this one you can't. You are jumping side to side, doing burpees, and all kinds of quick, high impact moves on this box. You can't do it fast enough with the regular length stair stepper and also one that does not incline.I really struggled, but never made it through the DVD. I didn't want to rate it poorly because the workout and DVD quality are good - you just need the FIRM box and to be very young and athletic to be able to do this workout. I'm donating my copy to my local library.

This is one of the best Firm cardio workouts out there. It's only 30 minutes long but it'll have your heart rate up as soon as the warm up is over, and it doesn't let up until the end. This is pure cardio using the adjustable step (I use the transfirmer with it). It's a great workout and one I love to do when I'm short on time. Warning: it's not for beginners!

High impact!

Love this DVD!!!! Lisa always pushes you and will definitely make you sweat!! Can't get enough of the "FIRM"....because it truly works!!

Kick your butt in 35 minutes..simple moves..can use a regular step...look forward to.it soooo fun..but for someone really.looking.to.sweat!

Lisa Kay is an awesome instructor!!! The moves are challenging yet doable