What are the differences in these two workouts?

mrsyancy · 08-24-17, 01:06 PM

I did a search but couldn't find what I was looking for, so I wanted to know what is the difference between slim in 6 and slim series? Is slim series tougher than slim in 6? Are they even two different sets....lol.

I've been looking up some other stuff and those came up as some fairly tough workouts, but not too tough. I know vfers know, so I appreciate any input

Helen S · 08-24-17, 01:23 PM

Slim Series is tougher than Slim In 6 and they are two different series. Slim in 6 was also redone. I don't know the difference between the old and new Slim In 6. I've only seen some of the old series workouts.

mrsyancy · 08-24-17, 07:12 PM

Thank you Helen. How would you label slim series? Beginnerish, intermediate, low advanced? Thank you.

eventmom · 08-24-17, 09:29 PM

I'm not Helen but I did a Slim Series rotation a couple of times - it's an advanced rotation. 2 of the workouts are 80 minutes, 3 60 minutes (I think it's 3) and a 60 minute recovery workout. You do each workout each week so it's an overtraining rotation.
Slim in Six is meant as a beginner system - you move to harder workouts through the 6 weeks.

bzar · 08-25-17, 03:12 AM

i agree with what has been posted so far.

just wanted to add that the 3rd workout (Burn It Up) in Si6 is almost on par with the slim series workouts. Si6 also has an add-on workout called Keep It Up - about 40 min, and the disc includes slim in six pack (abs workout) for 10 min, and the slim & limber for 14 min, for a total body, 64 min workout.

Si6 was re-filmed, and the comparison of the new version was described in the VF reviews section.

SS gave me weight loss results twice.

Sandrine · 08-25-17, 07:27 AM

And I agree with what they've posted!

Just wanted to add that I find Sin6 to be a good program to use to advance your fitness level or for a re-start. The SS workouts are great for building on the foundation you get from Sin6, and are fine stand-alone w/o's as well. I have a tiny bit of dread for a couple of them, but only because of the length.

Richie · 08-25-17, 07:53 AM

Just out of interest, does anyone know if the Slim Series workouts were also re-filmed like Si6?

dnna · 08-25-17, 08:18 AM

I do not know if the Slim in Six was totally redone, but there was a start it up workout that was an hour and they redid that workout-to 30 to 40 minutes.
You are meant to do each workout in Slim in Six for a week or so and then move on. Burn it up is crazy hard.
Slim Series has several rotations that you can follow, and you can add in Keep it up and burn it up to your rotations. very tough. Debbie did say to add in cardio days and stretching days.
I did these workouts for 4 rotations and I did get amazing results in slimming thighs and hips. really all over>

cherimac · 08-25-17, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Richie

Just out of interest, does anyone know if the Slim Series workouts were also re-filmed like Si6?

There were not.

The "new" Slim in 6 was almost exactly the same as the old one...just updated a bit. A few new moves here and there.

Slim Series was never redone. I tried full Slim Training rotations three times and got sick every time. Other VFers had the same thing happen. So I gave up on that rotation...it was definitely overtraining for me. I used the workouts but not as the rotation suggested. They have a dread factor for me due to the length and sameness.

Slim Series Express was filmed later and they are all 30 minutes. A Cardio Core, Cardio Sculpting, and Express Stretching. Many VFers didn't like those at all. I thought they were fine for what they were~shorter versions.

dnna · 08-25-17, 09:21 AM

I just want to add that you are holding weights for the entire workout-and just a warning if you have hand and/or wrist problems.I think a couple workouts use bands.
I would not do this rotation again, as I feel it is very tough on your hands wrists, joints in general. proceed with caution, and add rest days if you do the rotation as given in the set. good luck

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08-24-17, 01:06 PM
mrsyancy Join Date: Feb 2012	What are the differences in these two workouts? I did a search but couldn't find what I was looking for, so I wanted to know what is the difference between slim in 6 and slim series? Is slim series tougher than slim in 6? Are they even two different sets....lol. I've been looking up some other stuff and those came up as some fairly tough workouts, but not too tough. I know vfers know, so I appreciate any input __________________ A healthy life has no end or destination

08-24-17, 01:23 PM
Helen S VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Utah	Slim Series is tougher than Slim In 6 and they are two different series. Slim in 6 was also redone. I don't know the difference between the old and new Slim In 6. I've only seen some of the old series workouts. __________________ Disclosure: I have appeared as a cast member for several workouts. Please see my profile for details.

08-24-17, 07:12 PM
mrsyancy Join Date: Feb 2012	Thank you Helen. How would you label slim series? Beginnerish, intermediate, low advanced? Thank you. __________________ A healthy life has no end or destination

08-24-17, 09:29 PM
eventmom VF Supporter Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: oklahoma	I'm not Helen but I did a Slim Series rotation a couple of times - it's an advanced rotation. 2 of the workouts are 80 minutes, 3 60 minutes (I think it's 3) and a 60 minute recovery workout. You do each workout each week so it's an overtraining rotation. Slim in Six is meant as a beginner system - you move to harder workouts through the 6 weeks.

08-25-17, 03:12 AM
bzar Exchange Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: PalmTreeVille	i agree with what has been posted so far. just wanted to add that the 3rd workout (Burn It Up) in Si6 is almost on par with the slim series workouts. Si6 also has an add-on workout called Keep It Up - about 40 min, and the disc includes slim in six pack (abs workout) for 10 min, and the slim & limber for 14 min, for a total body, 64 min workout. Si6 was re-filmed, and the comparison of the new version was described in the VF reviews section. SS gave me weight loss results twice. __________________ ~jeannine Miyagi: Wax on, right hand. Wax off, left hand. Wax on, wax off. Breathe in through nose, out the mouth. Wax on, wax off. Don't forget to breathe, very important. [walks away, still making circular motions with hands] ~ Pat Morita, The Karate Kid, 1984 disclosure: in the years 2002-2004 i had a professional relationship with a distributor of fitness videos; see profile.

08-25-17, 07:27 AM
Sandrine Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Upstate SC	And I agree with what they've posted! Just wanted to add that I find Sin6 to be a good program to use to advance your fitness level or for a re-start. The SS workouts are great for building on the foundation you get from Sin6, and are fine stand-alone w/o's as well. I have a tiny bit of dread for a couple of them, but only because of the length.

08-25-17, 07:53 AM
Richie Join Date: Feb 2008	Just out of interest, does anyone know if the Slim Series workouts were also re-filmed like Si6?

08-25-17, 08:18 AM
dnna Join Date: Sep 2002	I do not know if the Slim in Six was totally redone, but there was a start it up workout that was an hour and they redid that workout-to 30 to 40 minutes. You are meant to do each workout in Slim in Six for a week or so and then move on. Burn it up is crazy hard. Slim Series has several rotations that you can follow, and you can add in Keep it up and burn it up to your rotations. very tough. Debbie did say to add in cardio days and stretching days. I did these workouts for 4 rotations and I did get amazing results in slimming thighs and hips. really all over>

08-25-17, 09:21 AM
dnna Join Date: Sep 2002	I just want to add that you are holding weights for the entire workout-and just a warning if you have hand and/or wrist problems.I think a couple workouts use bands. I would not do this rotation again, as I feel it is very tough on your hands wrists, joints in general. proceed with caution, and add rest days if you do the rotation as given in the set. good luck