11-09-13, 09:00 AM | |
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Even though I only got about halfway through the rotations for these, I had more success with JMBR between the two of them. JMBR just seemed more energetic, packed more of a punch in a shorter amount of time, and I liked the music more. I also felt stronger and clothes were looser. Slim in 6 absolutely killed my knees and was way too repetitive for me.
They updated Slim in 6 not too long ago to fix some of the issues with uneven reps; I believe there is also a different background cast. If you go through Total Fitness DVDs' (Mary's) Beachbody site, you can ask to make sure you get the re-released version. (I checked on this a while back with them, but decided not to re-order due to the knee issues) http://www.totalfitnessdvds.net/SearchResults.asp?Cat=4
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11-09-13, 09:55 AM | |
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I love JMBR. I did my own two rotations of it last year. Jillian packs a lot into 30 minutes. You will really work your core because of the functional moves too.
I never tried Slim In 6. I do have Slim Series. I could never do a rotation of it because it was boring to do them all the time. The music is just bland. I do like the workouts so I just mix them with other workouts. I don't know about SI6 but SS wos are long. What I mean about my own JMBR otation is that I didn't follow her rotation. I sometimes used her cardio but I cross-train for cardio. This is what I did: Monday - TA sculpting, cardio, stretch Tuesday - JMBR frontside (chest, shoulders, quads, etc) sculpting wo, yoga Wed - same as Monday Thursday - JMBR backside (back, biceps, hams) sculpting wo, yoga Friday - same as Monday Saturday - longer weight circuit and longer yoga wo Sunday - rest or longer relaxing stretch wo I did the Phase 1 wos for one week because they are easier. But I did Phase 2 and 3 wos for two weeks so that each phase would last 4 weeks (since there are two levels for each phase). When I tried to do SS, I was trying to do the Hard Rotation (don't know exact name) as is. I probably would have lasted longer if I alternated them with cardio wos like I did with JMBR.
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11-09-13, 10:32 AM | |
Join Date: Sep 2002
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sorry / coming back to say- I used Slim Series for my rotations, not slim in six. I added Keep it up and burn it up to my Slim series set and add those two days into the mix. Burn it UP is an awesome workout. Keep it Up is fun.
Your joints might get a little achy doing the hard rotation. I remember Debbie saying to add a cardio day in between SS workouts to let your body have a chance to recouperate. It is a very challenging rotation. |
11-09-13, 10:56 AM | |
Join Date: Jun 2002
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Thanks for your replies! When i tried both of these systems i did a different rotation as the one suggested. With Slim in 6 I alternated them with cardio and felt that this rotation allowed my muscles to recover and also got more variety since i wasn't doing the same workout everyday. When I tried JMBR i also substituted some cardio days with Turbo Jam and Turbo Fire. I also added a short cardio on toning/circuit days when I had more time or felt stronger. But i was so out of shape then that even phase 1 was really hard for me. Now i feel i can try them again.
I thought both were good rotations, i just wish i would have finished them. I think I will start with JMBR and see how it goes. Thanks again! |
11-09-13, 11:03 AM | ||
Join Date: Jun 2002
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I have both slim in 6 and slim series, but haven't tried any of the slim series yet as at the time, slim in 6 was hard enough for me. Right now i would classify myself as a high intermediate/maybe very low advanced. If i started a slim in 6 rotation, my plan was to eventually graduate to slim series when i felt stronger. But i was probably going to alternate with cardio days as I love cardio and also to allow my muscles to recover better. I'm still torn between the two as I enjoy them both very much. Last edited by lurkerfriend; 11-09-13 at 11:08 AM. Reason: Added info |
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