Quick Facts:
Run time: 45 minutes, about 40 minutes spent really "working out."
Equipment needed: Water preferred
My Details:
Height: 5'4" or just under
Weight: 128.6 last time I checked
Fitness Stats: RHR of 54 (usually). Did Fire 30 and HIIT 15 a couple days before
Quick Review:
Calories burned: 510 total, about 456 extra/more than daily living
Highest heart rate: 187
Lowest heart rate: 143
Difficulty: 8/10
Good For:
Who: Anybody of not-terrible fitness desiring a fat burning, endorphin pumping, high energy workout
When: You have enough time and really want that small desert
Extended Review:
There isn't much difference between Fire 45 and Fire 30. Chalene is exactly the same super upbeat peppy instructor. Just as in Fire 30, Fire 45 has some pretty silly "dance" part where you just "wiggle it." Actually, in Fire 45, there is a song called "Wiggle It," and yes, during that song is when you have those brief periods of crunking and being spastic. Also just like in Fire 30, 45 has those fire drills. They're actually really nice, in my opinion. You work as hard you possibly can for a minute, and then you get to rest by moving slowly! What other cardio allows that? Exactly. The only difference with the fire drills is that there are 3 instead of 2, and they aren't evenly spaced out. Also be ready for some basic plyometrics. Fire 30 had them briefly, and Fire 45 does too. You will be jumping around a bit more, doing "air jacks." And oh, Chalene doesn't forget to squat-thrusts! Thankfully, you have the option of following the girl on the right- Allie. If at any moment you do not wish to continue to push yourself (or it is dangerous to do so), you can follow a more low-impact version by watching her. Comes in handy when you cannot do another squat thrust so quickly!
Perhaps it is because I had already done Fire 30 or perhaps it is because of the length, but Fire 45 seems to be easier to follow than it's shorter counterpart. Each little routine is done longer, there is more focus on the moves, and Chalene takes the time to somewhat explain a bit better what is being done for each move. I found myself actually understanding the punch sequences this time.
Trainer explanation level: 8/10
Trainer fun level: 8/10
Overall difficulty: 7/10
Overall intensity: 9/10
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