Search - The Firm: Hard Core Fusion on DVD

Great Workout !!

nctmac | TX | 03/04/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Hard Core Fusion is a fun workout that will make you sweat. This workout is full of squats/lunges, so if you have bad knees, I don't recommend it. You need two sets of weights; light and medium. There is a full workout-55 min & an express workout 35 min.

The full workout begins with the warm-up then the segments alternate sculpting(5) & cardio(4). Allie has a good mix of upper body exercises - lat row, curls, french press, medial delt lifts, overhead presses, push ups. Some of these are combined with lower body lunges or squats for total body exercises. The cardio segments are fun and intense. Allie's cardio has more hip movement than I am used to.... there are a couple moves that seemed kind of goofy to me. The last segment for scultpting includes side bends and some good core and tri work. She wraps the workout up with some awesome stretches!

I recommend this workout for beginners through intermediate-advanced. The intensity level gets high, but doesn't remain there for long. There are modifications for beginners, plus on the bonus features section on the DVD, you can choose "Learn the Moves". It is one of the more enjoyable workouts I've done in a while, which is why I give it 5 stars =)"

A Firm Fan Again...

Trish | CA | 04/10/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I started out with the original Firm products and then for some reason, the "middle years" were not my favorites with the Transfirmers. I really like the last two that I've purchased.
Alli is a very detailed instructor. The DVD starts with a warm-up and then the workout is a mixture of sculpting with weights, aerobic dance, and toning without weights. The total workout (about 55 minutes) includes upper/lower body combos and also a modifier for the beginning exerciser.
Alli keeps the workout fun and interesting without being too "cheerleady."
The routine is not overly choreographed, but not a bootcamp style either.
I will add this one to my rotation."

Fun & Challenging

carylene | New Braunfels, TX USA | 04/19/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I have done this workout a few times and it is getting to be one of my favorites. It is a mix of sculpting & cardio segments. The sculpting segments are challenging, the cardio segments are fun & different. Allie's cuing is good, and I find her fun & motivating.
"