This is the second workout in the Slim in 6 series (the first is Start it Up). It is almost identical, so I refer you to my earlier review of that tape for an overview of the workout. In this review, I will detail the significant changes that are implemented in this “level” of the program.

Firstly, the pace is a little bit faster. Walks become jogs, and the side steps and arm movements are faster. They add in one or two new leg exercises and the squat section has a different structure. The section break rest segments use less marching and cool-down moves and more standing oblique work such as standing side crunches. And the upper body section is basically the same except for the addition of an extra pulsing set of 8 following each exercise (except the triceps set on the right side, where Debbie forgets).

How you feel about this tape will depend on which version of Start it Up you have. If you have the older, longer version as I do it does not add enough new moves or new reps to be that different, and in fact is shorter (although slightly faster-paced). If you have the new half-hour Start it Up, this will be quite a steep up from that.

Instructor Comments:

Joanna