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The Firm Power Half Hour workout DVD

By Karon

I have been using Jillian Michael’s 30-Day Shred workout DVD for several months and have loved the results I’ve gotten. However, I tend to get a little bored with using the same DVD for too long so I decided to shop around for a new one.

I found The Firm Power Half Hour workout DVD. There were two main things I loved about the Jillian Michael’s workout: the time (only took 20 minutes) and that I was familiar with the instructor. This Firm DVD was only 30 minutes and – while I hadn’t heard of Emily Welsh (the instructor) I do own several other Firm workout videos so I assumed this one would be about the same. I was wrong.

Pros

The Firm does an excellent job of combining cardio and strength/weight training in interesting ways. This DVD was no exception. It was not monotonous and I didn’t get bored during the workout.

I could also feel it working as I moved through the exercises. I understand that shorter workouts require more effort in order to see results and I’m prepared (and expect) to give my all for whatever length of time.

Cons

It was frantic. As I mentioned, I own a few Firm workouts so I know they move at a quick pace. But the Power Half Hour workout was just way too fast. Emily could barely say anything during the cardio circuits except the instructions. Her “conversation” with those participating in the workout almost exclusively consisted of calling out the moves. Very few “push through” or “hang in there, we’re almost done,” comments were made. Just one move after another.

While the strength circuits were more manageable, they also consisted of fast-pace switch-ups from exercise to exercise. It’s as if they were having a race to see if they could possibly get everything in during the 30 minutes. I just felt frustrated after I finished instead of feeling like I’d worked hard and accomplished something.

I understand everyone isn’t looking for the same things in a workout DVD, but – for me – this one is not a good fit.

Recommended? No

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