Tuesday, May 25, 2010

5.25.10: I Hope my Head Doesn't Explode Before Friday.

Today is (another) one of "THOSE" days at work, ugh. I am counting down the minutes and seconds to Friday at 5:30...Anyone have a job opening for me to do nothing but get paid a lot??? Im real real qualified...

Today's Workout:
-Firm Ultimate Calorie Blaster
-Amy Bento Abs & Stretch (Abs 1 & Stretch 1)
*total w/o time 65 min

Today's Review: Firm Ultimate Calorie Blaster
Stephanie Huckabee, 2005 ***** (5 of 5 stars)

This is a 45 minute cardio workout that was originally released with the 4th Body Sculpting System put out by the Firm. It came with the TransFirmer step. You will need a light set of dumbbells and the TransFirmer step for this workout. Stephanie leads with 4 background exercisers and Alison shows the beginner modificaitons. There is also an 8 minute bonus ab workout on the dvd that is led by Alison.

Stephanie really keeps things interesting and moving right along. As with many Firm workouts-you move from floor aerobics, step aerobics, tall box climbs, light 4 limb work on and off the step, incline step aerobics, and a lunge/ squat combo w/ light weights on the incline box. There is also a nice ab section at the end that includes plank & side plank work.

The music is good and basically I love this workout! Stephanie is an awesome lead! Her cueing is great and she has a pleasant demeanor. The set is bright white and open/spacious. I always work up a great sweat during this workout and get a good calorie burn.

I would rate this solid intermediate workout done as is. If you add some extra plyos, jumps on the step, more arm movements during the tall box work, and use the 8 inch section of the TF when they use the 6-you can get a GREAT workout. This workout would also be easy to modify down for beginners.

Today's Bargains:
-For a bonus entry (after completing mandatory entry here) to win Amy Bento's Abs & Stretch, check our her store and tell me which dvd you would like to try.
-FREE Ritz cheddar cheese & bacon crackers here.
-FREE Crystal Light (all natural) Pure Fitness samples here.
----Enter to win Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil on Tatums Family Reviews here.
----Enter to win a $35 giftcard from Fantasy Jewelry Box on Little Yayas here.

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