Today's Workout:-Firm Tough Aerobic Mix
-Cindy's Incredible Abs (20 min)
*total w/o time 60 min + stretch
Also got in a lunch time walk :)
Today's Review: Firm Tough Aerobic Mix
Susan Harris, Janet Jones-Gretzky, Sandahl Bergman, Jayne Poteet, Kai Soremekun, 1996 *** (3 of 5 stars)
This cardio workout is compiled from the original Firm Classics (with the exception of Volume 5- LaReine Chabut isnt in this one). It is 43 minutes of step, floor, and four limb aerobics. You do use light weights in some of the segments. In between segments a fitness model lady briefly introduces the next segment and tells you which props you will need. Its a good way to tie the pieces together.
Kai Soremekun opens with a warmup from Vol 4, followed by Susan from Vol 4 w/ a quick stretch. Then you start to work. There are three step aerobic segments from Volumes 6, and 4. Two use light dumbbells and one no weights. The step segments are actually low impact but the three floor aerobic segments include high impact. One being the classic soft weight segment from Volume 1, there are also segments from volumes 2 & 3 that fit into this category. There are two segments from volume 2 & 3 that have some lunges interspersed with jumping jacks and running.
The step work from Volume 4 (Kai) includes a lot of arm work and the step segment from Volume 6 (Jayne) has you kind of squatting off the box while holding dumbbells so you get a bit of leg work too. I used 3# dumbbells for the entire time because I was a bit low on energy today and to keep it light for a cardio day.
I would rank this workout an intermediate. Not super challenging-it was a good fit for my low energy day.
Today's Tip: Choosing Healthier Vending Machine Snacks (from Self Mag)
Be picky when you do push the buttons. Although some machines flag "healthy" options, they may not actually be good for you. Instead, try to select snacks with less than 2 grams of saturated fat per serving and no trans fats, such as whole-grain pretzels or crackers, low-calorie granola bars or single servings of nuts or seeds.
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3. Free Butterfinger candy bar here. This will make a great treat for my hubby.
4. Enter to win a $20 Barnes & Noble credit here (YES they sell exercise dvds at B&N!) on Calico Critic's blog
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