The Firm Body Sculpting System 2: Maximum Cardio Burn Plus Abs Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm someone who usually likes to lift heavily when I use the Firm workouts, so when I previewed this, I didn't think was going to work me that hard. When I got into the first couple of tunes, I thought this was going to be a guilty pleasure- enjoyable, but maybe not the best way to spend my workout time. Then at the thirty minute mark, I noticed that I was sweating- a lot. By the time we were ready to cool down and stretch, I felt like I worked out- and I liked it!
This workout alternates between low-impact, step, and four-limbed aerobics (aerobic movements with 3 to 5 lb weights). Of course, they're showing the use of the Fanny Lifter and their new Sculpting Stick, but I was able to get a great workout without using either (I have a stool, a regular step and a dowel, as well as a collection of dumbbells).
Step choreography is my downfall (no pun intended), but this managed to be challenging without dangerous to someone like me. The combinations use simple steps, but by the time you're done, you know you've worked hard. The kickboxing sections are fun. An experienced kickboxer (or even a Tae Bo devotee) will not be impressed, but it's enough to add a nice change to the usual Firm low impact choreography.
For the four-limbed sections, they have you use the Sculpting Stick and then the "twigs" of the Stick as your light hand weights. From what I have heard, these won't weigh more than 2 lbs. I think that would be enough for someone very new to weight training, but even with my 3 lbs (and sore shoulders from yesterday's workout) I felt like I could have gone up to 5 lbs (but I wouldn't have gone any higher).
The four-limbed sections are as close as you're going to get to upper body toning. If that's what you want, look elsewhere. A brief leg toning section using the Stick for balance and resistance is also included, along with a very short section where the 14-inch step (or stool) is climbed during the aerobics (one set for each leg- this has to be one of the shortest tall box sets the Firm has ever used). The legs section was the only place that I thought it would have been nice to have had the stick for extra resistance. However, ankle weights would also work fine here.
A brief abdominal section is included, and then we stretch out with quite a few yoga-inspired stretches at the end.
I wouldn't call this a total body workout, but it's a fun and effective cardio workout. The instructor, Allie Del Rio, is clear and motivating throughout. I think this is a great workout for beginners through advanced.

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