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940 of 947 humans found the following review helpful.
Can I give this more than 5 Stars? WOW!
By K. Harrell
This astounding DVD by Jillian Michaels is a 50 minute workout, including warm-up and cooldown, that includes modern toning moves to target disturb spots. While not for the true beginner, I think this workout would be good for all levels, because she shows modifications for beginners and innovative exercisers (although at times not until halfway through the set). Also, you move at a somewhat more quickly pace throughout, so you get a cardio gain from this workout as well, though its’ main focus is toning your body into great shape. The circuit nature of the workout means that you proceed to burn more calories even after the workout is over.
224 of 227 persons found the following review helpful.
Phenonmenal Workout-Toruble Zones Be Gone
By Diamonte Hamlett
I am a huge fan of the Jillian Michael’s approach to fitness. I applied her Shred 30 program and lost 29 pounds in two months by doing the workouts and following the diet commended on her website. Let me commence by saying I am not one of these persons who just “LOVES” to workout. I do it because I need change. I tried this workout yesterday as it is available on Exercise TV/On Demand and I have to tell you, it was the most transformational exercise experience I have ever had. Jillian’s coaching and motivational speak are reverberating in my head even now. For this workout you will need 3 to 5 pound weights and regarding an hour (trust me this hour is worth it). She starts with 5 minute warm up that is cardio and dynamic stretching infused. SHe cools down with a yoga style static stretch that is just wonderful. There are roughly (six) 7 minute segments in which you do with regards to 5 powerful arm and leg concentered or ab concentered work. The intensity of the arm, ab and leg work basically guaranteed me that I am going to see the results I want to see over the next two months. I commonly do not feel a burn in my glutes and hips which are a real trouble spot for me, did not have that problem this time. Working out is not genuinely my thing, as much as wanting results and knowing I have to do it in order to get it, but the strength and euphoria I felt after doing this workout is indescribable. I commend this to any person who wants to believe in themselves and get started transforming themselves into the person they wish they were. This comes with the most eminent recommendation I may offer. I will post updates as I carry on the program. GET THE DVD, it is the least you could do for yourself.
119 of 122 persons found the following review helpful.
You have not known pain until you’ve done “The Surrender”!!
By mcel
I own all of Jillian’s DVDs, so when this one and it’s associate DVD came out, I ordered them immediately.
This one is like “Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism” but the circuits are weights based. At with regards to an hour long, she has you run through 5 exercises 2 times a circuit and most are with weights in hand. Towards the middle, she does matwork for the abs (some with weights!) and in the last circuit she does old school matwork for legs and glutes.
This kicked my butt in a good way. I was sweaty and tired at the end. I finished it, but having to modify a heap of exercises, so now I have something to work towards.
Having owned so a heap of of Jillian’s DVDs, I was worried she would use the same exercises over and over but she keeps it actually fresh! She has a lot of exercises I have never seen or done before and all I may say is WOW! She does this exercise called “The Surrender” Oh. My. Goodness. It is super hard and I had to stop. It’s also a little hard on the knees. Again, one of the ones I have to work towards.
I may unquestionably see this DVD transforming your body and making you more and more toned. A outstanding workout and so worth it!
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Blair
You can do squats and lunges without weights. You can do calf raises on a step of the stairs. Invest in a good weight lifting book for beginners and you will learn many more. The Dummies series actually has quite a good weight lifting book for beginners.
Barton
Squats. Pretend like you are sitting in a chair and getting up,sitting.. you get it. Also get on hands and knees and lift one leg straight and do small lifts, then change legs. Also running/walking.
Teddy
squats and lunges