Jillian Michaels is the Devil!

I think when people say she is a "scam", it's because of articles on her background, certificates, etc. She might not be overly certified in exercise management or have masters degrees, but she touches a cord with many and she gets results.

I am older, 50's and love 30DS but don't like others like Ripped in 30..the manner she talks, etc. is different and seems geared to a younger group. She also makes it seem like modifications are "gifts" in that DVD, on other DVD's she emphasizes that if you have bad knees, injuries, don't hurt yourself, "do this instead".

Marketing makes most exercise promoters say things like "6 wk abs" and things like that, they know it depends on your body type, weight, genes, etc. Jillian will say, don't do just light weights for upper body in one DVD, say it's fine in another. It really doesn't matter, she is trying to give variety something I hope she continues in a new DVD soon. I've been lucky to work with doctors and physical therapists so I will separate hype from reality, but interval training and variety keep your body guessing. Moving is a great thing and she does get you moving. Just don't hurt your knees/back if something doesn't feel right. I skip a few things, never mattered to my results.

Right now, she is finding out how busy mom's are and said in more than one interview, she is humbled. She's softer, (although Suzi' Orman saying "fat" was a joke I'm sure) and runs and does yoga, but less often. She mentioned 2 wks went by without a gym visit. Maybe, just maybe, she'll still be tough, but understand more why most people can't do quite as much as she does. ; )

30DS helped me lose lover 15lbs and many inches and when I added Biggest Loser Last Chance for some more cardio, I lost more. Her No More Trouble Zones is a good one too. I don't' do most of level 3, but borrow some because of my knees doing level 2.



You shouldn't lock into just one person or one workout, but if you understand to listen to your body, not to try to be her, she can work some magic.

www.danciaks.wordpress.com scroll to "The Biggest Loser" lol I had a fun time ranting

I just put Banish Fat in my amazon cart, I didn't like "6pack", too much swinging weights and jumping...a little jumping like 30 DS, I can improvise. This DVD looks like "fun" in some clips. ; )

Keep at it. 16 minutes today, 17 minutes tomorrow, before you know it, you'll do the full DVD. <--- assuming the DVD lasts more than 16.5 minutes. :laugh:

I love, love Ms Michaels! She's super 'delvish' lol...she knows how to get results and after all that's all we're interested in! I get up at 6 each morning to exercise doing Body Revolution and will be on Week 5 Monday, just the Cardio to do tomorrow to finish week 4. Hard, but certainly doable if you have a fair level of fitness, also agree that if too hard that you don't stop, just follow the modification version or just, skip in place, till the next section starts, just DON'T GIVE UP! You got this! :flowerforyou: I also still do a weekly Spin, Pilates and Body pump class!

I almost got Body Revolution but heard it is really a re-hash of them all....how many exercises can you do? Many say who have done 30DS, the beginning weeks are easy. Maybe if it goes down in price, but I wont plunk down 100 when I have so many already.
I like Biggest Loser Last Chance with Jillian also..collagevideo has it as Interm/Advanced. It's the hardest of the BL series I think. 25 minutes of intervals, some harder than Shred, some easier, but you can improvise a bit. Half hour of interval training and hitting all the muscle groups is nice. She does triceps, something she tends to neglect in some DVD's.

I think I'll do 6 week 6 pack next....Starting in two weeks...if I can separate myself from 30DS...It's been with me since the beginning of this "go-around" and I've been so surprised at how well it's working! Love JM routines....not sure we'd be BFFs but that's okay. I don't even have to like her, just have to do what she says!

I have 30 day shred. I have been able to make it through level 1 but have no interest in trying level 2 until I can make it through 1 without wanting to puke.

Good luck