30DS issue with JM

janegalt37

I'm with the other girl that said she doesn't like peppy cheerleader voices. Can't stand that. I love Jillian's deeper voice. I do, however, greatly dislike how uncomfortable she is in front of the camera. It's not natural at all. Especially in the intro (that you can't freakin' skip) where she appears to be looking at you with her nostrils. So disturbing.
Some of her banter is annoying, but every time I tell myself that I'm going to mute it and play music, I remember how awesome her cues are. Like during that last round of abs, where she says that knot in your tummy is your body reacting to you pushing it and getting stronger - it totally works for me.
I just wish she was more natural in her delivery. Maybe she needs a few 'students' behind the camera guy to be drilling.

You hit the nail on the head! It's so contrived! Like her sarcastic remarks are scripted or something. Like in the beginning when she's like "Come one, ladies! Chop, chop!" But it's so not authentic. If she didn't speak during the video, I don't think I'd have any problem with her.

I agree, except for the great cues and 'pushes' she sometimes gives.
But really, have you seen Tony Horton in front of a camera? That guy is a natural. He is so comfortable and funny and so great at cues. And he even has the ability to tone it down for the P90 stretch video that I do after every workout. He modulates his voice so it's soothing and still awesomely instructional. Guy's really talented, is what I'm saying. The only reason I'm not jumping back into his programs is I have to make sure my stupid shoulder and stupid knee are willing, but that's my ultimate goal. I have P90X sitting right next to me, just waiting.
Then Jillian will take a hike forever. Means to an end, my friend.
And yes, I do punch her every time. But she's pretty good, when you get right down to it.

mamasasa

As a trainer...that which you put out into the Universe...judging Jillian...is going to be coming your way in the future. Just saying

AmyEm3

She does annoy me at times but her dvds have really helped me. I find her especially annoying in Ripped in 30.