-Core Force (30 min)
-Firm Advanced Cardio Blast
*total w/o time: 60 min + stretch
Today's Review: Firm: Advanced Cardio Blast
This dvd is from the Firm Body Sculpting System III. It features the Firm Box (aka deathbox) but I use my TransFirmer with it. They are both step boxes that can be set up on an incline. Love the idea-and love the TransFirmer that came out later but the Firm Box had its issues-hence the "death box" nickname.
Lisa Kay leads with 4 background exercisers. Libby does the beginner modifications. Lisa's cueing is good in this one-better than many of her others. The set in this system is a tiny bit dark. The ladies are each on their own little round platforms and they often turn their boxes to the side. I think that was a bad idea-makes it too hard to see them and to see your TV if you turn your box to the side. I just keep mine facing front and am able to follow along just fine.
This is a 30 minute cardio only routine. Its one of the few Firms that dont use any weights at all. There are floor aerobics, box aerobics, tall box climbs, and incline box aerobics sections. Its a typical Firm in some senses-straight forward moves, non dancy and athletic. Easy to follow-if you have taken a step class in the past, most Firm w/o's should not be too tough to catch onto. What does make this one different from other Firms the lack of dumbbells-no four-limb work, no cardio breaks.
Its quick moving and will burn a lot of carlories in a short time. It is low-advanced IMO. Its not Insanity or anything but I dont think a beginner or out very of shape person could keep up.
Today's Tip: Cabbage
Loaded with nutrients like sulforaphane, a chemical said to boost cancer-fighting enzymes. How to eat: Asian-style slaw or as a crunchy topping on burgers and sandwiches.
Today's Recipe: Hungry Girls Scoopable Chinese Chicken Salad
-One 16-ounce package dry broccoli slaw mix
-12 ounces cooked skinless lean chicken breast, chopped
-1 cup canned water chestnuts, drained and sliced into thin strips
-1 cup canned mandarin orange segments packed in water or juice, drained and chopped (and rinsed, if packed in juice)
-1 cup scallions, chopped
-3/4 cup Newman's Own Lighten Up! Low Fat Sesame Ginger Dressing
Cooking Directions
In a large bowl, toss all ingredients together until mixed well. Add dressing right before serving. Stir well before serving. Enjoy!
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