| | |  | DANCE EXERCISE | Home » » The Firm: Calorie Killer | | | | | | | Description: | | Burning calories gets a whole lot easier with Nancy Tucker leading the charge on intensive routines specifically designed to burn fat and increase energy. 2004/color/43 min/NR/fullscreen. | | | Product Details: | | | Actors:
| Nancy Tucker | | Format:
| Color, DVD, NTSC | | Language:
| English | | Number of Discs:
| 1 | | Studio:
| Good Times Video | | Run Time:
| 46 minutes | | DVD Release Date:
| May 18, 2004 | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 18 reviews |
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46 of 49 found the following review helpful:
 Good workout, but not my favorite.Oct 01, 2004
By J. Fugett
I got this DVD as part of the expansion set for the BSS2 along with Firm Abs and Upper Body Sculpt. Don't get confused by GoodTimes' packaging--this is the same Calorie Killer that came as an add on to the Body Sculpting System 2. It's been repackaged as "Fast & Firm Series Calorie Killer" for the retail market. You'll need the Fanny Lifter, but even though the workout calls for the Sculpting Stick, I view it as optional. Use light dumbbells instead. (You'll see why later in my review.) It's a good workout, and a bit shorter at 40 minutes than some of the others. Don't worry, though--you'll still have worked up a good sweat by the end.
However.
I don't care for the way she has the viewer straddle the step by just tapping down and up on the same side without alternating feet. It's a good way to trip, espeically if you are fatigued. I am a veteran of step aerobics and am in good shape, but I have almost taken a couple of really scary spills while doing this move on the 8" step. Nancy also appears to be at a loss as to how to use the sculpting stick effectively. At one point, you're stepping onto the fully assembled 14" fanny lifter and alternating the stepping up with a bicep curl, leaning the stick from side to side, and then bending at the hips, just holding the stick. The other instructors that use the stick seem to have a better grasp of how to use it to enhance the workout instead of just carrying it around. She also mistakenly reverses her "go right/go left" instructions several times, something I've seen almost all of the instructors do on my Firm DVDs. (The Firm's penchant for doing everything "backwards" confused me a lot at first, since I've never had an aerobics instructor do that before.)
On the other hand, the choreography is fun and varied. I like the addition of sports drills like the football run and the shuffle/shoot the basketball moves. The boxing is just complex enough to make you feel really accomplished when you master the hop-turn move.
This is a good DVD, and I highly recommend picking it up to flesh out your collection of Firm DVDs. It's just not quite my favorite.
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
 may burn calories... but...May 29, 2005
By Angelic
"Angel"
While I love THE FIRM's workouts, this was not one of my favorites so far. Calorie Killer was not simple to follow; and I have little trouble following aerobic/step routines.
While the floor aerobic sections definitely get your heart rate up, I find the ease of transitions of movements, for maximum effect to be somewhat lacking. Some people may enjoy this video, but some of the moves were cumbersome and uncomfortable in their given patterns.
You also need their fanny lifter and stick for this routine as well.
The bonus is that you get a 30 minute quick calorie burner if you're in a hurry.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
 Calorie Killer is guilty as charged!Jan 01, 2005
By Alixandra Hice
"AlixandraHice@aol.com"
When I finally graduated up to The FIRM workouts I wondered if I would ever be able to perform the exercises correctly and fluidly because they moved so quickly and the choreography seemed a little confusing, nevermind challenging. Today I am the proud owner of 15 workouts and Calorie Killer may just be my favorite. There is only one segment where I still feel like I have to read Nancy's mind because her cueing is off - but oh the joy when you get the routine down and keep up with the pace. This workout is strictly cardio and lots of fun. Beginners, don't be intimidated! It might take some practice, but you will learn it and love it. Prepare to sweat and reap the rewards. A definite must-have for your fitness arsenal.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
I've got to add this to my collection!Dec 12, 2004
By E. Evans
I rented this DVD just to try it out and now it must become part of my fitness DVD collection. It is very fun and the time flies by. It is 45 minutes long, yet it seems faster than some of the 30 minute workouts I own.
Calorie Killer is led by Nancy Tucker. Nancy is not the most personable instructor at first, but she really grew on me. The best thing about this cardio workout is the variety. You will not get bored because she combines low-impact aerobics, step aerobics, and even sports drills. This workout uses the firm fanny lifter and sculpting stick. If you have a step of any sort and a broomstick or body bar, you could substitute those.
I am an intermediate/advanced exerciser and so I completed the workout but I was definitely drenched in sweat and "asassinated some calories", as Nancy puts it! A beginner would want to take it slowly, but there is an instructor who demonstrates beginner modifications, so I wouldn't say a beginner shouldn't buy this.
9 of 11 found the following review helpful:
A Firm Favorite...buy it and enjoy!May 05, 2004
I have been using the Firm Body Sculpting System for 10 months. I really like the workouts. This one is my favorite! Nancy Tucker is a wonderful instructor who will lead you through a full-filled, sweat-drenched workout! I think she created a unique and fun workout. She is my favorite Firm instructor. You will not regret purchasing this workout!
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