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DVDs: Alternatives to Shred/Ripped in 30?

franch71
franch71 Posts: 60 Member
edited January 22 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi, I have quite a few fitness DVDs but only use my 30-DAY SHRED and RIPPED IN 30 ones regularly as they give me a short, intense workout. However I'm getting a bit bored with them.

Please recommend any DVDs of a similar length that will work me as hard (or harder!).

Thanks!

Replies

  • NixiePixie29
    NixiePixie29 Posts: 3
    Try the website www.fitnessblender.com they have hundreds of videos of varying lengths with different exercises, it's a fantastic website to use if you can't get to a gym!
  • JJordon
    JJordon Posts: 857 Member
    Any of the Beachbody advanced series you might like.

    http://www.beachbody.com/category/fitness_programs/advanced.do

    They do work if you follow a calorie deficit, high protein diet (which all recommend generally).
  • jessicae1aine
    jessicae1aine Posts: 885
    I'm kind of wondering this same thing. :)
  • IzzyBooNZ1
    IzzyBooNZ1 Posts: 1,289 Member
    Try the website www.fitnessblender.com they have hundreds of videos of varying lengths with different exercises, it's a fantastic website to use if you can't get to a gym!

    This. Plus they have a 8 week programme you can sign up for for a small fee

    Zuzkalight is also good and on YT, plus she has a dvd out
  • franch71
    franch71 Posts: 60 Member
    Thanks all, they look like good options. I'd rather use a DVD than online videos so if anyone has any further suggestions I'll be very grateful - thanks again.
  • folkoono
    folkoono Posts: 18 Member
    I really like JM's 'Extreme Shed & Shred'. Slightly longer workouts but the same kind of intensity and style (intervals).
  • franch71
    franch71 Posts: 60 Member
    That sounds good although I do like the short workouts ...
  • franch71
    franch71 Posts: 60 Member
    bump
  • joybedford
    joybedford Posts: 1,680 Member
    What about jillian michaels body revolution a 12 week programme but all the workouts are about 30 minutes and get progressively harder throughout the 12 weeks. I am loving it and you don,t get bored because the programme changes every 2 weeks. It is quite expensive but well worth it i am on week 6 and can see positive changes in my body. I am not following the diet as she only recommends 1200 calories and i am also training for a half marathon so need more calories than that.
  • khall86790
    khall86790 Posts: 1,100 Member
    http://www.blogilates.com/

    She does short 10-20 minute long videos and you can combine them into your own workout.
    She also does a workout calendar for members of her website (it's free), 30 days at a time using different videos of hers.
  • SaraBrown12
    SaraBrown12 Posts: 277 Member
    Bump for later x
  • franch71
    franch71 Posts: 60 Member
    Thanks Joy! Unfortunately Body Revolution doesn't seem to be available in the UK at the moment but I'll look out for it.

    Thanks also khall86790 - had a look at Blogilates, looks like a good workout but the presentation style is not my cup of tea I'm afraid! I also need a DVD I can order from the UK.

    Hoping there may be another suggestion or two .......
  • franch71
    franch71 Posts: 60 Member
    bump
  • Treadmillmom1st
    Treadmillmom1st Posts: 579 Member
    www.hasfit.com is my all time favorite.
  • whizzlers
    whizzlers Posts: 101 Member
    bump
  • mrscompgeek
    mrscompgeek Posts: 18
    I agree with Body revolution. I really like it.
    Also what about Walk away the pounds with leslie sansone? Not intervals, its mainly walking/ jogging but she has different videos that throws some knee lifts and kicks and some ab stuff in i think.
    Not sure if you can get Beachbody workouts but maybe try 10 minute trainer? I've been told its great.
  • Mommy4812
    Mommy4812 Posts: 649 Member
    You could try Jillian Michaels 30 day slim down. The workouts are free on youtube. But the No more trouble zones is about an hour long and I believe the Banish fat boost metabolism is about as long too but I haven't gotten to that one yet since I just started on Monday. Here is the schedule:

    DAY 1 - 30 DAY SHRED: LEVEL 1
    DAY 2 - 30 DAY SHRED: LEVEL 1
    DAY 3 - NO MORE TROUBLE ZONES
    DAY 4 - 30 DAY SHRED: LEVEL 1
    DAY 5 - BANISH FAT, BOOST METABOLISM
    DAY 6 - QUICK TROUBLE ZONES
    DAY 7 - OFF!
    DAY 8 - 30 DAY SHRED: LEVEL 1
    DAY 9 - 30 DAY SHRED: LEVEL 2
    DAY 10 - QUICK TROUBLE ZONES

    DAY 11 - 30 DAY SHRED: LEVEL 2
    DAY 12 - BANISH FAST, BOOST METABOLISM
    DAY 13 - NO MORE TROUBLE ZONES
    DAY 14 - OFF!
    DAY 15 - 30 DAY SHRED: LEVEL 1 & QUICK TROUBLE ZONES
    DAY 16 - 30 DAY SHRED: LEVEL 2
    DAY 17 - NO MORE TROUBLE ZONES
    DAY 18 - 30 DAY SHRED: LEVEL 1 & 2
    DAY 19 - NO MORE TROUBLE ZONES
    DAY 20 - BANISH FAT, BOOST METABOLISM

    DAY 21 - OFF!
    DAY 22 - 30 DAY SHRED: LEVEL 2 & 1
    DAY 23 - QUICK TROUBLE ZONES
    DAY 24 - BANISH FAT, BOOST METABOLISM
    DAY 25 - QUICK TROUBLE ZONES & 30 DAY SHRED: LEVEL 2
    DAY 26 - OFF!
    DAY 27 - NO MORE TROUBLE ZONES & 30 DAY SHRED LEVEL 1
    DAY 28 - BANISH FAT, BOOST METABOLISM & QUICK TROUBLE ZONES
    DAY 29 - 30 DAY SHRED: LEVEL 2 AND THEN LEVEL 1
    DAY 30 - NO MORE TROUBLE ZONES


    Also, Quick Trouble Zones is just circuits 1-4 of No more trouble zones.
  • franch71
    franch71 Posts: 60 Member
    Thanks all!
  • McWooey
    McWooey Posts: 61 Member
    Hi Franch71 -

    I totally get how you're feeling, I use either JM's ripped in 30 or Killer buns and thighs dvd when i don't get to the gym but it can get monotonous - I have found a few alternatives that I are great - theyre all from the 10minute solutions range. these dvds are relatively affordable (i think i picked up mine for £5 each in UK.) and there is absolutely loads of tyoes of work outs like toning, pilates, fat burning, dance themed and boot camps!

    they generally have 5 10 minute workouts that you can do in whatever order you want or to add on to another workout. the ones I have are the belly, butt and thigh blaster (which has an exercise band with it) and cardio hip hop blaster.

    I think theyre a great alternative and the belly butt and thigh blaster is my fav and i do revert back to it when I get bored with JM's dvds
  • kellster111
    kellster111 Posts: 113 Member
    Have you tried any of the Davina McCall ones, she does a 20 or 30 minute work out series which is quite good if you can get over the annoying talking.
  • fakeuntilumakeit
    fakeuntilumakeit Posts: 77
    Hi out of curiosity what do you put these under for exercise and calories burnt, and do you include warm ups as part of the minutes exercised? Any help gratefully received I mean the shed and shred or ripped in 30 etc, cheers
  • baileysmom4
    baileysmom4 Posts: 242 Member
    Jackie Warner has some really good DVD's. I hurt everywhere the next day. They aren't 30 day programs but have several different workouts on one DVD - some short some about 40 minutes.
  • joybedford
    joybedford Posts: 1,680 Member
    I am in the uk and got body revolution from amazon. It was £104 but worth every penny.
  • franch71
    franch71 Posts: 60 Member
    Thanks for all the additional replies. McWooey, I have a few 10 minute solution DVDs that I haven't used for ages. I was under the impression that they were a bit easier than Jillian Michaels. Should I give them another go?
  • franch71
    franch71 Posts: 60 Member
    baileysmom4 they look great! Unfortunately only available in US format DVDs at present - let's hope they do UK/Europe format soon!
  • McWooey
    McWooey Posts: 61 Member
    Thanks for all the additional replies. McWooey, I have a few 10 minute solution DVDs that I haven't used for ages. I was under the impression that they were a bit easier than Jillian Michaels. Should I give them another go?

    hey Franch - i defo agree with JM in that the more effort you put in the harder they are, I dont think anything (apart from Insanity) is as hard as JM's DVD;'s but the 10min solutions are tough enough, if you find them a bit too easy, then add some ankle or wrist weights or up your own hand weight! but defintely everything is good to do! I do find the 10min solutions dvds petty challenging too!!
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