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

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.

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

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!

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:

: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!

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:

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!

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.

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.

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:

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

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!!!!

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.

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!

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.