The Firm: Cardio Sculpt Fusion (DVD, 2007)

This is absolutely PERFECT for those days when you don't feel up to working out or you're sore from the day before! This is light & just right! As Emily stresses in this video, "You may notice that we're using light weights mostly througout this workout. We want to use light weights for muscle recovery, to enjoy the flow, increase flexibility, have range of motion & strength with no fatiguing." She is so right! This video impressed me because it was fun & light. You didn't feel overwhelmed on which weights to use, you just do the workout! It's carefree, relaxing & totally enjoyable! I highly recommend this video for those days when you're fatigued & looking for something light & airy to do. It doesn't overstrain you, it is just fun! Relaxing & simply enjoyable! You do alot of plea's, new moves with the light weights that are fun & have never been done before in a FIRM workout! The music is nice, soft, flowing & relaxing. Not the normal high energy. This workout combines pilates, yoga & the weight lifting of light weights. You do some fun dancing moves, too! Light, not jerky. It's an extemely enjoyable workout that I believe no FIRM collector would want to be without!

Believe they are the same dvd. This really is a lite cardio and lite toning dvd. They say in the dvd this will not fatigue your muscles. It is for recovering days. I thought you weren't suppose to do any muscle lifting on the off days.

If you want lite, this is very good. If you want more, dont buy this. This is much easier than other Firm or Prevention dvds.

I'm one of those who like ALL the Firm workouts, even the new ones. The newer ones may not wipe us out like the classics, but they are still much better than most other workouts on the market in terms of quality, form, balance, variety, etc. It is true the newer workouts seem to cater to a more beginner exerciser, but I think more advanced exercisers can still benefit, using heavier weights or combining the workouts on light exercise days.
Emily W. has an engaging personality, and seems like a real person, which is very motivating. I like her emphasis on working the muscles in a different way, and adding a good variety of movement to keep the workout interesting. Veteran "Firmies" already have heavy and light weights to choose from, so they can make the moves harder, and those new to weight work can use the dumbells the Firm sells or buy a light set. I will be using this on my light exercise days. I think this workout was also sold as "Total Body Lite", in case you're searching for it.