THE FIRM CARDIO DANCE SLIM DOWN (DVD)

The Firm’s first-ever dance workout features three distinct dance segments: hip hop/funky, Latin and disco. The strong beat, eight-count combos and add-on cuing make it easy to follow — even the “dance challenged” will be havin’ fun and burnin’ calories. Each section starts with the basics and slowly builds into faster, more interesting choreography (but it’s never truly complex or “tricky”). In fact, many patterns have a “fitness” feel — a medley of full-range-of-motion pumps, lunges and bounces. Allie DelRio Pointer keeps it upbeat and friendly; she knows we’re here to have fun, not win a dance contest.