JiIlian Michaels - 30 Day Shred

Jillian is a hard-a$$! I love her on Biggest Loser and really am not sorry I got this DVD. I don't buy DVDs but previewed levels one and two on Comcast On-Demand for 3 weeks before buying. The price is right and I really have seen results in strength.

I am 27 and in pretty good shape (5' 3" and 128 pounds). I've worked out all my life and I get a good workout from all three levels. I DO sweat! I love the combination of weights and cardio! I haven't seen anything similar to this DVD after searching a very long time and trying almost all of the cardio/strength workouts on Comcast Exercise TV.

The workouts are all based on the same concept of 3 minute strength, 2 minute cardio, 1 minute abs. After progressing through all 3 levels, I now mix and match the workouts, double them up, etc. All three have different moves, which I love because you don't get bored doing the same video and hearing the same dialog day after day and different muscles get used. You can make the exercises harder or easier depending on fitness level, physical ability or if you have bad joints or injuries. I have worked up to doing two levels together, which is another benefit once you've progressed and mastered all three levels. Jillian does a great job of explaining her concept and showing how to do the moves correctly, although I suggest you watch the entire workouts once before trying them, as sometimes she doesn't get to what not to do until a move is almost over.


Just a note that at first, it's great that Jillian stops between moves to explain what's coming next so that you get up to speed on learning the routine. Once I learned the routines, though, I just went ahead and started the next move while she talked or continued the previous move (depending on the focus I wanted). That just helped burn a few more calories, so not really a complaint, just an observation.





I definitely recommend this dvd.