The Firm: Dangerous Curves Ahead
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Actor: Alison DavisBrand: GT
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, DVD, HiFi Sound, NTSC, Surround Sound, THX, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 55 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-09-02
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Model: 05-53239
Studio: GAIAM AMERICAS
Product features:
- Create sexy curves and overcome weight loss plateaus with this dynamic program
- The FIRMŽ Master Instructor Alison Davis-McLain, gives you four powerful, body-sculpting workouts
- Whether you want express cardio or sculpting, or a powerful workout that does it all
- Dangerous Curves Ahead adds intensity with Bonus The FIRMŽ Resistance Loop
- Optional Equipment: The FIRMŽ CardioWeightsTM
DVD Reviews of The Firm: Dangerous Curves Ahead
DVD Review: Excellent cardio, and good use of the resistance loop.
Summary: 4 Stars
I am not a huge fan of Alison Davis' workouts by The Firm. However, I decided to give this workout a chance after watching a preview of it on another Firm DVD I owned, and based on the positive reviews it got here on Amazon. I'm glad I did; overall, I enjoyed this workout because it provides some very good cardio conditioning, and uses the loop in an effective way, not in a "we're trying to sell more DVDs so we decided to use this little gadget to suck in more money" kind of way. Here's the breakdown:
THE GOOD:
1) Like I said, the cardio intervals are VERY GOOD. They feature some higher-impact cardio moves, but I love to jump around while working out, so I found the combinations fun and easier to do than most of Alison's workouts. They really got my heart rate up, and were long enough to get the job done. All moves are done in the "add on" style, and are repeated enough times so you can actually master them. Others might find this repetition boring, but I find it refreshing.
2) There are two sculpting intervals--one for the lower body (1st) and one for the upper body (2nd). The lower body sculpting interval uses the loop, and the exercises done with the loop were effective and easy to do. For the upper body, you use light weights (I used 5 pounds), and, again, the exercises were simple and effective.
3) The ab section at the end using the loop was good; at first, you might think the loop isn't going to do much, but she adds on newer moves, and then you really feel how the loop adds a new dimension to your workout. For example, she does side plank raises first, and then has you lift the top leg with the loop around your ankles. . tough!
3) Alison's cueing in this video, in my opinion, was MUCH better than in her other videos. Not only did she tell you what move was coming, or whether or not she was starting a combo over from the top, but she also stated which leg you were starting on. This last little cute helped me out immensely; I am not coordinated, and I need to be reminded what foot/leg to start on! It made it much easier for me to master the moves.
4) Emily does modify the moves in this video, and it's always nice to have a modifier there in case my feet get all tripped up learning the moves. However, I wouldn't say she was modifying for beginners. . .this video, it seems, is geared more towards the intermediate/advanced exerciser.
5) The workout is 55 minutes long, and I like that--it doesn't end too soon, so you feel like you got a great workout in. I also love the fact that they broke up this workout into three smaller workouts--one that's just cardio, one that just includes the sculpting segments, and one for the ab/core. This will be fabulous for days where you just want cardio and no sculpting, or vice-versa.
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT:
1) The loop that comes with the workout is VERY inflexible; I started the workout with that loop (it's green), but found I just couldn't do some of the exercises with a good range of motion. I'm sure it just needs to be stretched out, but, on the first try of this workout, I didn't want to be "hampered" by the very thing that's supposed to work me. Since I also own The FIRM Cardio-To-Go Kit, I used the pink loop that came with that kit--it was MUCH more flexible (I had never used it before this workout, so it hadn't been stretched out). I will eventually use the green one, but didn't want to start using this workout frustrated.
2) Someone new to The Firm and their "add on" style could be tripped up (literally!) with the fast pace of some of the combos. In the very last cardio section, it seemed like Alison was adding on moves at a much more rapid pace than in the previous sections, and some of the moves were a bit more dancey; I had the most trouble keeping up during this segment.
I was actually surprised at how much I liked this workout. I wouldn't say it's for someone looking for serious weight training; the sculpting segments weren't that intense. I would say the "dangerous curves" are going to come by burning off fat during the intense cardio segments! If you want some good cardio and strength training together, try The Firm: Get Chisel'd, Firm: 500 Calorie Workout, or Michelle Dozois: Your Body Breakthru - Your Best Body Circuit, Includes Free Resistance Band!. However, if you're like me, and alternate strength and cardio days, this workout is perfect for your cardio days (just use light weights for the upper body segment).
Edited to add: The next day after doing this workout, my outer thighs were sore. I didn't think using the band would be that intense, but apparently so--and I used the more flexible loop. So, it's not just another fitness gadget--it was working some of my "problem areas" pretty good!
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