Slim in 6 group starting monday morning, 1/11/2010!

Scoobees

I must be slacking. I just did Mix It Up and burned only 254 calories.

Hmmmm...we're pretty close in weight, right? That's quite a difference in calorie burn. I'll definitely wear mine tonight during Tone it Up and see what I get.

PJilly

I think we're pretty close. I'm 146 pounds and 49 years old.

PJilly

I wonder if height makes a difference. I'm 5'6" for what that's worth.

Scoobees

I'm 47, 5'4", and between 149-150lbs right now. Off to do Tone it Up and see what kind of numbers I come up with this time.

Scoobees

Ok, now for Tone it Up, my HRM said I burned 308 calories. A bit lower than Mix it Up and I could tell it was less cardio-intensive. It blasted every muscle in my body - but I could tell my HR was not as high. It did exceed maximum during those rear lunges w/front delt raises though! And then knee up - AND kicks?! :sad: WOW! And she totally toasted my triceps tonight...and inner thighs...and...:laugh:

Tomorrow is supposed to be Cool it Off, but since I missed those 2 days in a row I think I will do Tear it Up (yikes!!) first and then Cool it Off. I'm thinking I will definitely need to cool if off after that one!

PJilly

You haven't done Tear It Up yet, have you? Boy, are you in for a treat! :devil: :bigsmile: :laugh:

Scoobees

Yeah, a real 'treat' is what I've heard. :sick: I'm almost excited just to see if I'm up for the challenge. My sick mind works that way. :laugh:

PJilly

It's actually kind of fun. I enjoyed that 78 minutes more than the Shape It Up 78 minutes.

Scoobees

:sick: :devil: :sick: :noway: Well, I did IT. Tear it Up is one heck of a workout!!!! But it really is 'fun' in a weird, sick way. :bigsmile: The only thing I had a bit of trouble with were the burpees. But I sure gave 'em a shot. After completing that workout, I have a true feeling of accomplishment. For the 78 min my HRM read 469 calories burned. :drinker:

As sore as I've been feeling, I think it's finally time to give Cool it Off a try tomorrow. I feel a recovery is definitely needed!

PJilly

I'm excited to see what my HRM reads on Tear It Up. I'll find out tomorrow. I got 255 for Tone It Up yesterday, and I am looking forward to Cooling it Off today.

I have to say Slim Series isn't exactly what I was expecting. It's not as cardio-intensive as I would have thought. I don't think that's necessarily a bad thing. I have almost two weeks under my belt. I need another couple to know for sure what I think of it. I may do a hybrid of SI6 and Slim Series after that. We'll see... It's definitely nice to have some variety and more workouts to choose from!

Scoobees

Jill - I was thinking the same thing about incorporating both SI6 + Slim Series at some point. There is a rotation posted over at the Beachbody Slim Series message board that Debbie herself made up that incorporates both, and a day of 'your choice cardio' also. Pretty cool. I figure I will stick with the Slim Training program first, and then try that rotation if I'm still alive afterwards.

Today I did 40 min on the elliptical and then Cool it Off. Realistically, I'm not sure how many times I'll be doing that one. It felt GREAT for sure but it's just too long for a stretch/recovery workout for me. I know in my heart I needed it...but I think I'd rather do Slim & Limber sometimes just for the time-saving part.

One thing I noticed for sure - after doing SI6 and now a week of Slim Series - the elliptical was a breeze tonight! :bigsmile:

PJilly

Thanks for the tip, Scoobees! I'm over there now looking for that thread. If I can't find it, I'll bug you for the link. I have a couple of weeks left (after tomorrow's rest day), so no hurry.

I have an insane schedule today, and I'm feeling grumpy, so doing Tear It Up this morning will either make it that much worse or will turn my mood around completely. I'm hoping for the latter!

Have a great day, everybody, and remember to Push Play!!!

PJilly

OK, I give up. I've been searching the Beachbody message boards, and I can't find that hybrid rotation you're talking about. Could you hook me up with a link? Thank you!

Scoobees

Today was my second time with Shape it Up and I totally agree that Tear it Up is more 'enjoyable'. And more intense. I burned almost 100 calories less with SIU for the same amount of time. I know that part really doesn't matter in the long run; weight workouts are not all about the calorie burn at that moment, but my brain just works that way. Anyway, it's still a great workout!

Are we allowed to post links? I've never read the rules here lol. But here's that link to the BB message board for that Slim Series hybrid rotation - and luckily it's in the very first post. I hope this works...

http://teambeachbody.com/connect/message-boards/-/message_boards/message/32990538;jsessionid=436B8A30F3AEA77533A588BFFA83BE7A.node2

Sandy

PJilly

Thanks!

I think the only rulel about links is that we're not supposed to post them in our signature lines, but don't quote me on that.

This rotation is interesting. I like that there's only one 78-minute workout each week, and I like seeing S&6-Pack. I really miss that as well as the higher-intensity cardio. I do believe I'll do this after I finish Slim Training and possibly a recovery week. Tomorrow's my rest day, but I think I'll do 6-Pack and S&L for giggles.

PJilly

Oh yeah, I did Tear It Up with my F4, and I almost broke 400! I hit 397. I swear I'm working as hard as I can! I guess my heart doesn't believe me.

Scoobees

Tonight I did Firm it Up - 295 cal burned. Love the workouts, wish I burned more calories though. As sore as I get and the body changes that are happening - I know that something must be working

Tomorrow I'm thinking of giving Slim Series a break and hitting the gym for some good ole fashioned cardio. I really don't wanna burn out too quickly on this series.

PJilly

Today is the first day of Week 4 (Shape It Up), so I'll finish up this week, take a recovery week, and then do a hybrid rotation after that. I think I'll come up with my own so that I work out five days and then take a rest day. I was doing that before, and there's something about having a rotating rest day that really appeals to me.

I'll let you know what I end up doing, but I'm pretty sure I'll incorporate a fair amount of 6-Pack and my stationary bike in it. I really miss riding my bike.

Time to get the kid ready for school. Have a great Friday!

Scoobees

Wow - week 4 for you! That's a huge accomplishment for sure! :drinker: I sure hope to make it there, too. This is still week 2 for me and I am surprisingly enjoying myself.

I didn't get to go to the gym like I planned today - snow storm :ohwell: - and no work because the schools were closed (I work in an elementary school cafeteria) so I slept in and did Mix it Up. Unfortunately I only burned 289 cal as opposed to 344 last time. I thought I was giving it my all. Oh well. I guess I have to stop being so concerned on the actual number and more with just working hard & eating clean. I am trying to trust the process.

Are you a bit nervous about taking that recovery week? I know we're supposed to, and that Debbie gives some options on what to do during that week...but I know it will make me obsess about every calorie I put in my mouth. :sick: I hate that my brain works that way. And I know I will sneak in some cardio...etc. I don't know why it's so hard for me to just plain rest. :grumble:

I am definitely thinking what to do next also. I will probably shoot for that other rotation or maybe change it up a little to get in a bit more pure cardio. Maybe even an every other day thing, rotating SS with cardio. So many options, so little exercise time. :laugh:

Have a wonderful weekend! :drinker:

PJilly

You can make it through four weeks. Heck, you're halfway there! I'm stubborn enough that not making it through isn't an option.

Sorry about the weather goofing up your workout plans. We have had such a mild winter here in the Northwest. I feel for all of you who have not had it so nice.

My calorie burn was MUCH lower on Shape It Up yesterday than it was the week before (287 vs. 368), and I thought my intensity was the same. I'm really confused about that.

Yes, yes, yes, I'm really nervous about taking a recovery week. I took one after the six weeks of Slim in 6, and it was really uncomfortable for me to do that. This time, I play to do the slightly more aggressive recovery week suggested in the Slimming Guide. Last time, I flat out didn't work out at all. I think this will be better. I set my calorie goals to maintenance last recovery week, and I will do that again this time. However, I won't eat what few exercise calories I burn during that week.

What I'm confused about is what to do after that week is up. I can't decide what rotation I want to do. (There are so many workouts I want to do and not enough days in the week!) I need a plan, though, because if I have one, I will stick to it. If I wing it, I'm terrified I will slack off.

Today is Firm It Up. I really like that one. It think it's my second favorite in the series — after Mix It Up.

Have a great Saturday!

Scoobees

I am the same way - I need a plan all the time. Winging things are just plain scary for me!

Yesterday was my 'free' day; no exercise - no calorie restrictions. Gosh, I LOVE Saturdays. Back to reality today. I did Tone it Up (gotta love those lunges eh? :ohwell: ) and burned a bit less than last time (from 308 to 292 this time). I guess we are just getting a bit used to her type of workouts and therefore are progressively burning less calories? I don't know. Hard to believe one can adapt to this workout. :laugh:

Tomorrow is Tear it Up - I am totally looking forward to the sweat!!! :devil:

Sandy

PJilly

I did Tone It Up today. I think it's official that I don't care much for that one or Shape It Up, so they will get 86'd when I devise my own program after my recovery week next week. I'm not positive, but I think I'll do something along these lines:

Day 1: Slim & 6-Pack, Cardio Core Express, Slim & Limber
Day 2: Firm It Up
Day 3: Mix It Up
Day 4: Slim & 6-Pack, Cool It Off
Day 5: Tear It Up
Day 6: Rest

Day 7: Start all over again. This gives me a rest day every six days rather than seven, which I prefer for some reason. I just like when my rest day isn't always the same day of the week. It's like a fun surprise every week!

Scoobees

Yeah, Tone it Up is not one of my favorites...still undecided on Shape it Up. :ohwell: Another couple times to go for me. Your rotation looks fun - I like the idea of that 'surprise' floating rest day, too. I almost totally forgot about Cardio Core Express! I actually really liked that one. :drinker: I miss that...and even Burn it Up; well, to a degree maybe.

I'm not sure which direction I'll be heading. I may give that hybrid one a shot - especially because of that pick your own cardio day. Or, I've been thinking of doing that hybrid, but only every other day; the others are workouts at the gym. I REALLY miss the gym, and Zumba classes, and Turbo Kick classes, and...etc. So maybe I'll just rotate the SI6/SS hybrid every other day with my gym classes - so I will no longer be doing weights on back-to-back days. I really didn't like the whole idea of that to begin with, but I wanted to stick to the program. It sometimes feels like GOSH didn't we JUST work that muscle yesterday??? :mad:

I did Tear it Up...I have NO issues with that one whatsoever!! Completely, thoroughly worked out. Ahhhh. Nice and sweaty; no doubt in my mind that I burned the 462 calories that my HRM displayed.

Tomorrow should be Cool it Off (I'm a bit off schedule with that Saturday free day) but I think I will let that one gather dust. :yawn: and hit the gym. Unless for some reason I am so sore I can't move...but I think S&L is good enough for recovery.

Man, I'm just glad Monday is done. Almost anyway. Recording the finale of The Bachelor while I make some dinner. Totally starving after Tear it Up!!!!

PJilly

I was missing Cardio Core Express and Slim & 6-Pack. I also miss Ramp It Up (not Burn It Up so much LOL), yoga, and my bike. I may substitute one of those for CCE in some weeks. We'll see...

Today is Cool It Off for me. I really enjoy slowing down and taking the time for that one. It sounds like maybe it's kind of boring for you. I expected it to drag but was pleasantly surprised by it.

Tomorrow I get to finish up my four weeks by Tearing It Up. Woohoo! That workout is a butt kicker, isn't it? I wouldn't want to do it every day, but once a week leaves me really looking forward to it!

Have a great day!

Scoobees

I wish I didn't find Cool it Off so boring because I know how beneficial it could be; I guess if it were shorter I could combine it with some cardio beforehand and not feel like I'm 'wasting' important calorie burning time. My mindset is so stubborn!!

I so agree about Tear it Up - I wouldn't want to do if more often for sure - but I know every part of me is thoroughly worked at the end of that. :drinker: What a way to finish your four weeks by Tearing it Up!!!! Go you!!

Today I finally got to the gym and did 60 min on the elliptical. Not as painful as I thought it was going to be; these SS dvds have a way of working on your muscle endurance for sure! Tomorrow begins another week starting with Shape it Up again. I am sooo going to try to force myself to like that one a bit more.

2723obriens

Hey everyone,
I am in my third week of Slim in six (Day 3). I really liked Ramp it up and felt definitely better afer the first week. Burnit up is really kicking my butt! This week I have really been struggling with the butt blasters. It isn't the leg I am lifting but the opposite hip will start hurting so much that I have to stop. Anyone else experience this? Any advice?
Thanks!

PJilly

Isn't that BIU a butt kicker? Yes, I experienced that pain too. It does get better with time. Keeping my abs really tight helped a lot too. Good luck!

Scoobees

Hi Shannon - I 'almost' miss BIU, but then I remember the butt blasters. :sad: I feel a little bit of pain in the opposite leg too, and I try very hard to maintain good form on all fours and suck in those abs; seems to help.

Yesterday I did Shape it Up again; alas, it will never be a favorite but I do like it. Today was Firm it Up. The good thing about having this variety with the Slim Series is that I FORGET which moves are in each one (even the ones I hate lol) so I never really know what's coming. That's a good thing on some of them. The gazillion pelvic tilts/butt squeezes at the end of FIU really GET to me after awhile.

Not sure about tomorrow. Either Mix it Up or the gym. It's all good - it'll be FRIDAY! :drinker:

Sandy

MeRevisitedAgain

I bought my Slim in 6 series almost 5 years ago. I see in the forum there are Shape it up and Firm it up. I don't think I have those series. Does anyone know if those are additional sections or if it may have changed over the years.

PJilly

Both. Slim in 6 has added a couple of workouts that didn't used to be on there: Cardio Core Express (love it!) and Thin Thighs Guaranteed (didn't think much of that one). Slim Series is a completely different set of workouts. It's a good program to get after you've done Slim in 6. It has six different workouts (including Shape It Up and Firm It Up). Here's a link to the Slim Series in the Beachbody store:

http://teambeachbody.com/shop/-/shopping/SlimSeries?referringRepId=8062

Hope that helps!