Clearly, I must act fast.
After debating and researching what videos work, I ended up getting my hands on Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred video. I've read rave reviews: people have lost weight, inches, and are all around more buff after the experience. Sold.The Basics
Jillian Michaels is the hard ass behind the hard bodies sculpted out of jiggly fat on The Biggest Loser. Let me tell you, she does not mess around. The workout is a mere 20 minutes. The moves are basic (remember gym class? you will now) and easy to follow. It's broken up into short bursts: 3 minutes of strength (weights), 2 minutes cardio (jumping jacks), 1 minute abs (sit ups, or if you're me, whimpering on the floor about the last 5 minutes). There are 3 levels, so as you get stronger, the workout will get harder. Which means you will make progress.
The Experience
Jillian is really a hard ass. In a good way. She really gives it to you straight. There is no perky cheering in this workout, but there is tough encouragement. While many moves have the beginners variation (a standard in all workout videos - it took me years not to feel like a wimp for following the modification girl in the back) some are just basic. At one point Jillian says "if you're looking for the modified version of the jumping jack, you're not going to find it here" and goes on to wimpify you with the fact that her 400 lb Biggest Losers can do a jumping jack. It's a refreshing, realistic point of view. But, if you're not into tough love, this might not be for you.
The only big con I see with this video is the music. It's boring, it's not familiar, not motivating. The last time I did the workout, I played some of my own tunes over it, and that helped a lot! I recommend Great DJ by the Ting Tings, Womanizer by Brit Brit (Britney Spears), and Just Dance by Lady Gaga. (I swear these recommendations are not necessarily reflective of my daily music habits.)
The Results
Still not sure. I feel better, stronger. But I'm only on day 5. My hubby did the workout with me a few times, and he agreed it's a super tough workout. After my first couple sessions, I felt as if I had spent an hour at the gym working out nonstop. Jelly legs and all. Pretty impressive for a short workout.
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Unable to anyting here. As have no pure knowledge about all. i'll be back soon and have some good wording.
OMG I just did this workout! Through my cable provider they offer some free workouts and I happened upon Jillian's. I actually really like it. I think breaking things down into smaller units helps me push through the workout. Also the variety helps too.
Although I have to say I am in a TON of pain. After two days in a row I can barely move. My thighs and stomach muscles are super sore!
I might end up buying the video. Not real sure how often I'm supposed to do these workouts, but I'd like to stick with it. Her tough love attitude actually works much better for me. I like that she's realistic! No BS there!
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