Product Details

• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Good Times Video
• DVD Release Date: December 7, 2004
• Run Time: 35 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00030591W
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #50,360 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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58 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great "quickie" from the Firm!, December 8, 2004

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J. Fugett - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Firm - Fast & Firm Series Express Cardio (DVD)

Fast & Firm Series Express Cardio is also sold as Express Cardio as part of the Body Sculpting System 3 set. The only difference between this workout and the BSS3 Express Cardio is the cover design. This workout calls for the Firm Box (you'll use it on the incline quite a bit) and light dumbbells--3 pounds or less. You could modify and use a regular step or the Fanny Lifter without much problem, but I really enjoy the incline Box for this and other BSS3 workouts.

This is a fun, intense 30 minute pure cardio workout. The choreography is varied and interesting without being overwhelming and Stephanie never asks you to do anything on the box that feels dangerous. Her cuing is excellent--as much as I like Fat Blasting Cardio with Lisa Kay (another 30 minute BSS3 cardio workout) I think that Stephanie does a superior job with cuing and flow in this workout. Stephanie also improves on her performances in previous Firm workouts--unlike older workouts like Super Body Sculpt, she speaks with good intonation and doesn't slip into a monotone. She stays upbeat and encouraging throughout the workout, which makes it more fun for the user.

I own almost all of BSS1, all of BSS2, and most of BSS3--of all of those Firms, this video easily makes my top three favorites of all time. It's a great 30 minute workout!

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome workout!, February 5, 2005

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Teedums (Minnesota) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Firm - Fast & Firm Series Express Cardio (DVD)

I just purchased this video, I nearly passed on it, so glad I didn't. It is a great short cardio workout, about 30 minutes. The time just flies by! It really packs a punch in little time. The routine is innovative and interesting, it flows well and goes great with the music. The variety is good too, you use the box in incline position for a few segments, in the 14 inch position for one leg press segment and there are some cardio segments that you don't use the box at all. The workout can be easily modified and is doable without using the incline at all for those who don't like working on it. Light dumbells are used (3 lbs max) but you could forego the dumbells if you prefer and still get a solid workout. I highly recommend this video, it is my new favorite and I will use often.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not for negative quitters!, February 12, 2006

By 

Lauren B (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Firm - Fast & Firm Series Express Cardio (DVD)

The Firm is a prime example of why some people succeed with weight loss and body transformation and why others do not. The extremely negative reviewer below that is basically bashing Firmers everywhere is enough to shy anyone away from buying these workouts. But, fear not people! You CANNOT buy any workout DVD without first reading the information. Whether you bought the tape online or at the store, you must READ, READ, READ! Educate yourself! Don't expect to buy a workout and not have to use some type of equipment. Whether it be weights or bands or the FIRM BOX! Said reviewer simply did not read! Also...the main attraction for many to The Firm is the choreography. Sure, it is a bit difficult to learn if you aren't familiar with the terminology (I wasn't familiar with it at all), but if you just jump right in and do the workouts, you will pick up quickly! Don't waste your time watching the videos thinking it will teach you something. You must do them...and then gradually over the first few days you will pick it up. Who cares about wasting a week learning the moves? Because you will see much greater results with The Firm over a 3-month period than you will with any other workouts. So...waste your time doing things that don't work? Or spend a week learning that "Firmese" and steps and get awesome results? You will be really happy when you do get the moves down too, because you will never get bored with The Firm. No matter how many times you do each video. As for this one, this is one of the more difficult ones to pick up, but just TRY IT. Do it until you get it and YOU WILL get it. YOU CAN DO IT! Ignore the negativity and take some positive advice for a change. Order your Firm Box and get stepping! It isn't cheap, but WHAT IS????