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Originally posted by Kathy G at Firm YaYas on 5/22/03:

I did Shape It Up this morning and loved it! It's one of the longer of the series (78 minutes) but time flies because it's non-stop and the exercises are constantly changing. This one has some very good standing oblique and ab segments worked in between the weight work.

Originally posted by Hilary at Firm Ya Yas on 5/25/03:

So far, I've done four out of the six Slim Series workouts, and this was my first. I consider myself a fairly advanced exerciser, but this tape really pushed my limits. I was amazed at how tough a workout can be using relatively light weights! I used five pound dumbbells throughout most of the workout, except for the brief period near the end with eight pounders -- as Steph describes in her wonderful breakdown. I found that practically every exercise became challenging toward the end of the reps, and some were downright painful! Unlike Steph, I must admit that I felt like a limp noodle the rest of the day, rather than energized. The other tapes I've done, even Tear It Up!, haven't affected me this way. The day after SIU, I was sore in some areas that rarely bother me -- particularly hamstrings and the sides of my waist. My triceps were sore too, but they get sore practically every time I work out.

Except for the music, I like everything else about the Slim Series. I really like Debbie -- she has a wonderful personality and strikes a good balance between no-nonsense and fun. I like the fact that there are a few other exercisers (unlike Fit Prime -- which I also like) and yet not a whole roomful (like the old Firms). I love the set, and I'm crazy about the countdown clocks. It's very helpful to know how many minutes are left in the whole workout, but somehow it also helps to know how many exact seconds are left before you finish with one form of torture and move on to another. I thought that having the clocks would make the workout seem longer, but instead it seemed to do the opposite. As for the music, well, I much prefer practically anything on a Firm or Fitprime tape to this, but it is not actively obnoxious either. I don't hate it enough to bother to hunt up my own music, and it is helpful as far as giving me a beat to count with. The best words to describe it, in my opinion, are "bland" and "forgettable."

I'm very curious to see what results I get with the SS. Because Debbie uses such light weights, these might be great alternatives for people who built muscle easily and don't want the "bulky" look. Although it seems strange not to be hefting around my usual 15#ers, I can't deny that my muscles felt totally challenged by this workout.

Originally posted by rhbrand at Firm YaYas on 6/4/03:

For such a long workout, time just flew by.
I really like this one. It is the first SS workout I've ever gotten, and since doing it, I've gotten Mix it UP also.
And I loke the clock also. SOmetimes I can push through the last few seconds cause I know it's only 10 more seconds instead of stopping.
I also wish I could snap my fingers and a chair would appear.

Originally posted by CrazyCucamongaBird at Firm YaYas on 7/12/03:

I tried this one for the first time today - I thought I was in pretty good shape. I have been exercising regularly for almost 8 months now using Firm and Cathe. However, I used 3 pound weights all the way through and no ankle weights and it was plenty hard for me! I am looking forward to doing it again and to watch my enduance gains.

The quad section killed me - I had to take lots of breaks!

I was surprised that it didn't seem like 78 minutes. The time passed pretty quickly.

Originally posted by beospenser at Firm YaYas on 4/19/04:

This is my first time doing one of the Slim Series tapes I have owned for almost a year now! WOW! This was tough! 78 minutes of nonstop weights just wipes you out. I am really excited about this series b/c I can see now what everyone has been raving about. Debbie has a great on camera personality and not a moment is wasted in this workout.

But I have to disagree with everyone on how the timer in the corner of the screen makes it go faster. Maybe when you only have 15 minutes to go, but I have to tell you....when I felt like I had been going forever and the timer said it was 55 minutes LEFT.....I nearly DIED!