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Ok, first... I just started exercising with WATP this past week. I'm up to the two mile with weights... and I want to eventually do the 3 mile with weights... from there I'm thinking I'll want to do alternating days... walking one day, and one of these other work outs the next. I'm 24, I have a 2 year old who is in the room with me... I'm pear shaped. Which of these is best? What are the pluses and minuses of each?
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Re: FIRM of Slim in 6?
check outthe vidots challenge topics and see. they are doing many of the tapes alternating them.by the book atkinseer
started 6/1/02 at 313
goalie 5/04 at 167 with under 15% body fat ADBB Presidents exercise Challenge
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Re: FIRM of Slim in 6?
They're both fantastic programs. They're both very aerobic and do a lot of toning.
The FIRM has *a lot* more choreography. If you're ...challenged in this area, the FIRM is going to have a much bigger learning curve.
The thing I really like about the FIRM is that they alternate between aerobic and toning/lifting exercises - they're constantly switching it up and it's nice. You work through a rotation of the videos (3 or whatever), so repitition isn't much of an issue.
You're going to need equipment for the FIRM as well. They use a fanny lifter/sculpting stick/transFIRMER (depending on which videos you get) and a set of 3/5/8lb weights to start.
Slim In Six is a great program (my all time favorite, really). It doesn't have much of a learning curve to it - it's really easy to follow (steps wise - it's gonna kick your butt! lol). It doesn't require much equipment - a resistance band and/or a set of 5lb dumbbells.
The biggest draw back is that it's repetitive as you go through the 6 week program (3 videos - done in progression. Master one, then move on to the next).
Regardless of which one you choose, if you work the program you're GOING to get results.
~Brook
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Re: FIRM of Slim in 6?
I just finished Slim in 6 and the Slim Series (12 weeks total) and I've ordered the Firm too, since I think it's time for something new. I haven't gotten my Firm tapes, yet though, so I can't do a direct comparison. From what I've heard, though Firm for a lot of people is a love it or hate it. It's more "slick" than the Slim stuff (studios, dancer types, outfits). One of the things I like about the Slim Series and Slim in 6 is the "realness" of both the people working out in the background and Debbie herself. Either Slim or the Firm will be a great kick your butt workout, though.We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit. - Aristotle
At goal since 12/03
5'5", size 4-6
female
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