Firm & Cardio are the deluxe add on workouts available at the time the Zip Trainer program came out (see that review for more info on what a Zip Trainer is). This deluxe add on came with a 7 pound core ball but the core ball is no longer available, only the DVDs. Firm & … Continue reading The Firm/Zip Trainer: Firm & Cardio
Category: Cardio + Strength
Walk On: Metabolism Booster
Metabolism Booster is another collection of walking workouts from Jessica Smith. This one is a little different though--two of the walks incorporate strength training. It contains 4 workouts--2 cardio + strength workouts, one express total body strength workout and one bonus workout for stronger knees. There is no intro from Jessica explaining how she intends for you to … Continue reading Walk On: Metabolism Booster
The Firm: Total Body Lite
Total Body Lite is pink Firm workout. It is led by trainer Emily Welsh. This is another workout that uses the CardioWeights. This workout is a recovery workout--so it is meant to be easier than other Firm workouts. During the workout Emily states you are meant to use light weights. I had a hard time … Continue reading The Firm: Total Body Lite
The Firm: Power Half Hour
Power Half Hour is a pink Firm and is led by Emily Welsh. It came out around or just after the Firm's CardioWeight System. The CardioWeight System is a collection of workouts that came with a pretty cool dumbbells set. It had inter-changable/screw-on bells and weighted bars. I still use those weights but I keep … Continue reading The Firm: Power Half Hour
The Firm: Zip Trainer
The Zip Trainer fitness program was created by The Firm. It contains 8 short workouts and comes with the Zip Trainer, a nutrition guide and a fitness guide. The workouts are led by 6 Firm trainers: Emily Welsh, Allie Del Rio, Stephanie Huckabee, Alison Davis, Kelsie Daniels and Annie Lee Coffey. The fitness guide introduces … Continue reading The Firm: Zip Trainer
The Firm: Burn & Shape
Burn & Shape is a pink Firm workout led by trainer Emily Welsh. This is another total body cardio + strength workout. I didn't think I remembered the workout before I did it, but once I did it this morning, I remembered why I didn't like this workout. I have no problem with compound exercises … Continue reading The Firm: Burn & Shape
The Firm: TransFIRM Your Trouble Zones
TransFIRM Your Trouble Zones is a pink Firm workout that came with a 5 pound kettlebell. At least when I bought it it did. You can probably get it used without the kettlebell now. It is led by trainer Kelsie Daniels. I remember this workout when I got it. I had never used a kettlebell before … Continue reading The Firm: TransFIRM Your Trouble Zones
The Firm: Total Body Time Crunch
Total Body Time Crunch is a pink Firm. It is led by trainer Rebekah Sturkie. It is not part of the original CardioWeight system but since it uses the CardioWeights it must have been an add on (I don't remember; the Firm used to be an autobuy for me). This is another great cardio + … Continue reading The Firm: Total Body Time Crunch
The Firm: Pump, Jump ‘n Jab
Pump, Jump n' Jab is a pink Firm. It is led by trainer Kelsie Daniels. It is not part of the original CardioWeight system but since it uses the CardioWeights it must have been an add on (I don't remember; the Firm used to be an autobuy for me). There is a lot to love … Continue reading The Firm: Pump, Jump ‘n Jab
The Firm: Tight Buns & Killer Legs
Tight Buns & Killer Legs is one of the Firm's pink workouts. It is not part of the original CardioWeight system but since it uses the CardioWeights it must have been an add on (I don't remember; the Firm used to be an autobuy for me). It is led by Trainer Kelsie Daniels. This is … Continue reading The Firm: Tight Buns & Killer Legs