Jillian Michael's DVDs

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mousepaws22
mousepaws22 Posts: 380 Member
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I've been looking at getting some of her DVD's but I'm a bit worried that they will be too hard for me to do now. I'm still 52 pounds overweight and I would rate my fitness to be about 3/10. I have very little strength, especially in my upper body. Would anyone recommend them and which ones?

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  • sianabel
    sianabel Posts: 5
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    The DVDs from JM are good because they adapt the exercises to different levels of strength/fitness and you can stick with whichever workouts you find more comfortable, moving on to the tougher ones as your fitness improves and the weight starts to come off - which it will!
    I'd recommend the 30 day shred for sure - I am currently doing it and really having fun, on day 12 and level 2, but I think I'll be on this level for quite some time as it's quite tough!
    GOOD LUCK in your journey :-)
  • mousepaws22
    mousepaws22 Posts: 380 Member
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  • mousepaws22
    mousepaws22 Posts: 380 Member
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    Is there a lot of body weight exercises in her DVDs?
  • SafireBleu
    SafireBleu Posts: 881 Member
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    There are a few body weight exercises but everything can be modified. There are pushups but you can do girlie ones or do them against the wall. I say get one and try it. They are cheap enough at walmart that you can try one. If you can not do an exercise modify it but keep moving. If the weights are too much drop them and do the exercise without the weights. Just keep pushing through it. I did 2 rounds of 30 Day Shred I weighed over 200 whe I first did it and 188 now. I lost over 25 inches in teh 2 rounds of 30 Day shred but not a ton of pounds. I'll take inches over pounds anyday though. My waist went from 44 inched to 34 inches. I say it's a great workout and you can do if you push through it.
  • pamelad77
    pamelad77 Posts: 292 Member
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    If you fancy a taster before you buy, the whole of level 1 day 1 of the 30 day shred is on you tube
  • JackieLM
    JackieLM Posts: 127 Member
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    Start out with the 30 day shred... it is great for beginners. I started out about 100 lbs over weight and was able to do it with modifications. I am finally able to do (most of it) without the modifications and am still 76 lbs overweight. You will build so much strength doing it... it is wonderful! I plan on trying some of her other DVD's soon.
  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
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    I agree - start with the 30 Day Shred and do your best - you will improve quickly! Remember what Jillian is famous for - The Biggest Loser, and she even mentions on some of her workouts, "I have 400lb people who can do this, so can you!". Another of my favorite quotes from her: "You have no idea how strong you are until you try!" :happy:
  • Stacyanne324
    Stacyanne324 Posts: 780 Member
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    I agree with the others...30DS is great! Ripped in 30 is an awesome program too but probably a little tougher than the Shred. I love Jillian's DVD's! Besides these two I also do her No More Trouble Zones which is very heavy on strength training and lower on cardio (it is definitely helping my arms gain some needed strength). It is a 55 minute workout though including the warm up and cool down so you definitely get your exercise in. And another good one if you like cardio is Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism. Another 55 minute one and pure cardio all the way through. It's crazy but effective. And she does two kickboxing circuits which I love!
  • margiehernandez
    margiehernandez Posts: 6
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    One suggestion I would have would be to rent the JM DVD's that are available at your local library for free. I too, recommend the 30 day shred, probably one of her easier ones. I would also suggest the Biggest Loser DVD's that she's in as well. Lots of different exercises to try out and modify to your current exercise level. Good luck!
  • DonnaRe2012
    DonnaRe2012 Posts: 298 Member
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    Also don't forget half price books. You might be able to find the dvd's there and they will be much cheaper !!
  • ratherbeskiing
    ratherbeskiing Posts: 847 Member
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    I liked 6pack in 6weeks better then 30 Day Shred. The workouts I find I was not dreading as much- I do not plan on having a 6pack in 6 weeks but I can pray anyways :tongue: I will be getting more of her dvd's
  • JeSuisPrest
    JeSuisPrest Posts: 2,005 Member
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    I have 30 Day Shred, 6 week 6 pack and Yoga Meltdown. I am finding 6 week 6 pack the most difficult. 30 Day Shred will help you get stronger, no doubt. And I am also enjoying Yoga Meltdown.
  • courtneymal17
    courtneymal17 Posts: 672 Member
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    I only have the 30 day shred so far, but love love LOVE it! I'll definitely be buying more
  • courtneymal17
    courtneymal17 Posts: 672 Member
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    I have 30 Day Shred, 6 week 6 pack and Yoga Meltdown. I am finding 6 week 6 pack the most difficult. 30 Day Shred will help you get stronger, no doubt. And I am also enjoying Yoga Meltdown.

    How is the Yoga one? I was reading reviews and it says it's mostly for like die hard yoga types. I'm just beginning and just ordered the biggest loser yoga one, but I've been tempted by hers. Is it too difficult for beginners?
  • JeSuisPrest
    JeSuisPrest Posts: 2,005 Member
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    It is my first experience with Yoga, and I am enjoying it!! I am also noticing the changes it is making to my body!!
  • Articeluvsmemphis
    Articeluvsmemphis Posts: 1,987 Member
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    I am about 70ish pounds overweight(or from goal) as of now, and have been doing her dvds for quite some time now. I have about 6-7 of them and they're mostly all the hard ones because I didn't know she had some for beginners, opps:embarassed: LOL

    but anyway, they are good because even if you can't finish them, you can always come back and see yourself getting stronger and stronger, and she has modifications.

    I suggest boost metabolism, burn fat dvd as your first
  • courtneymal17
    courtneymal17 Posts: 672 Member
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    It is my first experience with Yoga, and I am enjoying it!! I am also noticing the changes it is making to my body!!

    awesome thanks! I'll see how I like the biggest loser yoga one (according to reviews its a good place to start as he kinda walks you through how things should look and feel) and move on to that one. I've done a few yoga classes at my gym but it's at a time that's hard for me to make so I wanted something to do at home
  • YummyTpn
    YummyTpn Posts: 339 Member
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    You could check the videos/dvds out of the library first, try them out, and it wouldn't cost you a thing! I don't know about your local library, but most libraries have a pretty extensive selection. Good luck!
  • justaspringhaze
    justaspringhaze Posts: 67
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    I did her Yoga Meltdown for a month to build some strength before doing her harder ones. Yoga Meltdown is great for starting to build muscle, and I definitely think it helped me prepare for 30 Day Shred and Ripped in 30. My fitness was 2/10 when I started YM, and I think was a 4.5/10 after a month. Definitely helped for the harder dvds!
  • pornstarzombie
    pornstarzombie Posts: 297
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    I started with 30DS then moved onto No More Trouble Zones and Burn Fat Boost Metabolism. I love NMTZ, never did BFBM again after the JM 30 Day Challenge on here was over.

    I have her 6 week 6 pack and I like it, but I haven't done it in a while. I liked it, it was definitely a work out.

    Going to start her Killer Buns and Thighs [or whatever it's called] this week, and keep with the NMTZ...I really like NMTZ.

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