Update on "Super Slow" slow speed training...

I have been training four days per week using a very slow exercise cadence. Each repetition taking me 14 minutes to complete...7 seconds UP (concentric contraction) and 7 seconds DOWN (eccentric contraction).
The two things I have noticed in particular is that this technique definitely induces muscle soreness (we trainers call this "DOMS"...as in delayed onset muscle soreness). My guess is that this is due to the emphasis on the eccentric or lowering of the weight.
Another interesting observation is that during the sets themselves my heartrate increases dramatically. I sweat more during these workouts and I really feel like I have done something productive. Overall I am very pleased with the workouts.
Program Design:
I am splitting my program into two parts, upper body on day 1 and legs (+ 15 min. of high intensity interval cardio) on day 2. I rest on the third day and repeat on Day 4.
PROGRAM DESIGN:
I perform an isolation movement for each large bodypart (quads, upper back, chest, shoulders) and then immediately follow this with a compound movement. For example, Chest I perform the Pec Dec on the chest fly machine and once completed, immediately run to a chest press machine, my favorite is the Nautilus Nitro Incline Press. For Shoulders I perform a lateral raise machine and follow it with an overhead press. For Thighs, it's leg extensions followed by a leg press, followed b y hamstring curls. Biceps and Triceps get one exercise only.
Email me at ktaylor966@yahoo.com and I will reply with my workout program in word format.

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About to try new training technique!

After many years of heavy training and being plaugued with many injuries (herniated disks, soreness and inflamation in my shoulder, daily aches and pains), I have decided to take it "SLOW."
The Slow Burn training that is. Find and purchase the book here:
http://www.amazon.com/Slow-Burn-Fitness-Revolution-Exercise/dp/0767913868/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1221002760&sr=8-3

Or here:

www.superstrength.com

In a nutshell, it is a slower exercise cadence. You select a weight and perform it in ultra-slow motion. Many promising studies have been conducted and are in support of this technique. I will try it for a period of 90 days and will frequently detail my progress here. If anyone else wants to try it, buy the book and jump right in...Please post your results here, I want to hear feedback!