Thoughts on Jillian Michaels..? Do you have/love any books or dvd's by her..?

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  • jkal1979
    jkal1979 Posts: 1,896 Member
    I liked 30 Day Shred. It's the only exercise DVD that I have purchased and actually completed. I do like to listen to her podcast. She talks about a lot of different subjects along with exercise and nutrition. I don't agree with everything that she recommends but I have picked up some good things here and there.

    If you are interested in her books it might be a good idea to go to the library and see if they have any available. That way you can skim them and if they aren't your taste then you haven't lost any money.
  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
    MSH2930 wrote: »
    lemurcat12 wrote: »
    Yes, her kettlebell form is bad.

    Otherwise, I'd say check out the workouts. My sister has loved many of them (she's also enjoyed Insanity and various others), and recommended that I do 30DS when I was starting out. I ended up deciding I prefer the gym and outdoor cardio and don't usually stick to videos in my house, but I did it for a while and quite enjoyed it, and it wasn't too difficult. I tried a boxing one that was more confusing, but her basic format is not.

    I'm not a believer in most diet books and think Jillian pushes some woo sometimes, but some stuff she says is decent (again, from my sister, mainly). If you like podcasts, she has one (I found it on iTunes) that I've listened to on occasion. She seems to want to be a general life coach and not stick to fitness, but still talks about it some and the older ones are more focused on fitness, if they are still available. That might be a nice free option to see if you like what she has to say. (I haven't listened in some time, since I found others I liked more, but that's not her, it's my own changing interests.)

    Great info, thanks so much!! May I ask which others you have found and that you like more..? Thinking I may like her, but I also like variety, as well!! :wink:
    Thanks!!

    Podcasts? I LOVE podcasts. Fitness ones I like include The Fitcast (different formats over the years, currently interviews with usually interesting people in fitness -- more of a lifting bias), the Nia Shanks show (also more lifting, some food stuff), The Age Grouper (old triathlon podcast), the Marathon Show, RunnersConnect, EvilSugarRadio (jokey title), SigmaNutrition, StrengthMatters, and GirlsGoneWOD. HalfSizeMe seems decent -- the host was a guest on Nia Shanks earlier version of her podcast, Lift Like a Girl. Some of these I don't listen to in their entirety, but if the guest/topic seems good.
  • MSH2930
    MSH2930 Posts: 161 Member
    edited January 2016
    Our local library sucks. If it was not printed before 1980, then they do not have it. The not so local library also stinks. They have more modern books, but not much at all in the way of fitness or the popular trainers. But yes libraries are wonderful. Especially if you have a good one. :wink:
  • jkal1979
    jkal1979 Posts: 1,896 Member
    MSH2930 wrote: »
    Our local library sucks. If it was not printed before 1980, then they do not have it. The not so local library also stinks. They have more modern books, but not much at all in the way of fitness or the popular trainers. But yes libraries are wonderful. Especially if you have a good one. :wink:

    I lived in a town like that. Usually they would have no problem ordering a book from another library for someone to check out. I'm not sure if they would be willing to do that. If not see if you can find it used on Amazon so that way you aren't out too much if you decide it isn't for you.
  • MSH2930
    MSH2930 Posts: 161 Member
    jkal1979 wrote: »
    MSH2930 wrote: »
    Our local library sucks. If it was not printed before 1980, then they do not have it. The not so local library also stinks. They have more modern books, but not much at all in the way of fitness or the popular trainers. But yes libraries are wonderful. Especially if you have a good one. :wink:

    I lived in a town like that. Usually they would have no problem ordering a book from another library for someone to check out. I'm not sure if they would be willing to do that. If not see if you can find it used on Amazon so that way you aren't out too much if you decide it isn't for you.

    Excellent ideas, thanks!!! :smiley:
  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
    It's amazing what you can get on amazon for just postage. Another idea, especially for older fitness books, is paperbackswap. I used to use it a lot, but got lazy.
  • MSH2930
    MSH2930 Posts: 161 Member
    lemurcat12 wrote: »
    It's amazing what you can get on amazon for just postage. Another idea, especially for older fitness books, is paperbackswap. I used to use it a lot, but got lazy.

    Cool, great idea..thanks!!! :smile:
  • adiafaith
    adiafaith Posts: 22 Member
    lemurcat12 wrote: »
    Podcasts? I LOVE podcasts. Fitness ones I like include The Fitcast (different formats over the years, currently interviews with usually interesting people in fitness -- more of a lifting bias), the Nia Shanks show (also more lifting, some food stuff), The Age Grouper (old triathlon podcast), the Marathon Show, RunnersConnect, EvilSugarRadio (jokey title), SigmaNutrition, StrengthMatters, and GirlsGoneWOD. HalfSizeMe seems decent -- the host was a guest on Nia Shanks earlier version of her podcast, Lift Like a Girl. Some of these I don't listen to in their entirety, but if the guest/topic seems good.

    Love Nia Shanks! HalfSizeMe I started listening to after she was on LLaG - it's ok, usually pretty decent. Thanks for listing your favorites - I'm always looking for new ones!
  • Asianbutterflies
    Asianbutterflies Posts: 62 Member
    I used Julian Michaels kickboxing DVD for an entire year lost a bunch of weight and still losing weight. I enjoyed her DVDs hope this helps.
  • MSH2930
    MSH2930 Posts: 161 Member
    Kickboxing is wonderful. I used a kickboxing dvd years ago and dang did it whip me into shape!! :smile:
  • singingflutelady
    singingflutelady Posts: 8,736 Member
    adiafaith wrote: »
    lemurcat12 wrote: »
    Podcasts? I LOVE podcasts. Fitness ones I like include The Fitcast (different formats over the years, currently interviews with usually interesting people in fitness -- more of a lifting bias), the Nia Shanks show (also more lifting, some food stuff), The Age Grouper (old triathlon podcast), the Marathon Show, RunnersConnect, EvilSugarRadio (jokey title), SigmaNutrition, StrengthMatters, and GirlsGoneWOD. HalfSizeMe seems decent -- the host was a guest on Nia Shanks earlier version of her podcast, Lift Like a Girl. Some of these I don't listen to in their entirety, but if the guest/topic seems good.

    Love Nia Shanks! HalfSizeMe I started listening to after she was on LLaG - it's ok, usually pretty decent. Thanks for listing your favorites - I'm always looking for new ones!

    I have done a few of her lifting programs and had awesome results and loved them.
  • eternalone88
    eternalone88 Posts: 26 Member
    I have the body revolution series and I love it! There is the Beginner version and more advanced. I'm sure once you start you'll get used to it.
  • dolliesdaughter
    dolliesdaughter Posts: 544 Member
    Her workouts are solid, if you can ignore her being a donkey. After I have learned the routine's I mute her and put on my own music. The books, like it was already mentions, you can get the information free online.
  • stefanyjoy
    stefanyjoy Posts: 7 Member
    I have done many of her DVDs in the past and they are excellent. Her personality takes some getting used to, but my favorite DVD of hers is No More Trouble Zones. Really hits all muscle groups and burns calories. It is the best comprehensive workout around.

    For straight calorie burning, try Banish Fat Boost Metabolism. I used to use that one before or after a calorie splurge.
  • MSH2930
    MSH2930 Posts: 161 Member
    stefanyjoy wrote: »
    I have done many of her DVDs in the past and they are excellent. Her personality takes some getting used to, but my favorite DVD of hers is No More Trouble Zones. Really hits all muscle groups and burns calories. It is the best comprehensive workout around.

    For straight calorie burning, try Banish Fat Boost Metabolism. I used to use that one before or after a calorie splurge.

    Thanks for the rec's!! :smiley:
  • MSH2930
    MSH2930 Posts: 161 Member
    Thanks everyone for the replies!! As always, I wish MFP had like buttons for replies!! :smile:

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