Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30

Hi there! I've done this workout many times, wearing a heart rate monitor, and depending on the size of the weights, level, and intensity, I burn between 150 and 250 calories. I'm 5'5", 132 lbs. You can compare the MFP suggested calories of circuit training (with your own vital stats) with other free fitness apps, like Daily Burn Tracker. If in doubt, just take the lower number for your records.
You can create your own exercise in the cardio section of MFP and just name it '30 day shred', this way you have it separate from everything else to monitor your progress.
Sadly, out of experince, the sweat isn't an indication of increased calorie burn...the higher heart rate and the burn in your muscles, however, will help. You can make the workout more intense by going low on the squats and lunges, and increasing the weights. Careful on the cardio segments, though, your muscles will likely be tense from the strength exercises, and the high impact of her jumps can be a challenge for your knees and ankles. Take it slow and work your way up to full speed.

Have fun!

I am doing Jillian Michaels Body Revolution and I use calisthenics to track it. It's all I could come up with. After almost 30 days I have noticed I am toning up. You should try that next. It's great!

kerenelly wrote: »

h7463 wrote: »

Hi there! I've done this workout many times, wearing a heart rate monitor, and depending on the size of the weights, level, and intensity, I burn between 150 and 250 calories. I'm 5'5", 132 lbs. You can compare the MFP suggested calories of circuit training (with your own vital stats) with other free fitness apps, like Daily Burn Tracker. If in doubt, just take the lower number for your records.
You can create your own exercise in the cardio section of MFP and just name it '30 day shred', this way you have it separate from everything else to monitor your progress.
Sadly, out of experince, the sweat isn't an indication of increased calorie burn...the higher heart rate and the burn in your muscles, however, will help. You can make the workout more intense by going low on the squats and lunges, and increasing the weights. Careful on the cardio segments, though, your muscles will likely be tense from the strength exercises, and the high impact of her jumps can be a challenge for your knees and ankles. Take it slow and work your way up to full speed.

Have fun!

Hey, did you find it beneficial? Did you see good results? I finished Week 1 yesterday and I'm having a rest day today, starting Week 2 tomorrow!

Hi! Yep, absolutely! HOWEVER, it will only work for weight loss if you stick to your meal plan (or Jillian's for that matter). It won't burn enough calories.
I did a lot of her workout videos, mostly to carry me through various annoying bumps, bruises, and injuries, that prevented me from lifting heavy. I didn't use them with a weight loss plan, but recently in rotation for one month, and then completed the 30 Day Shred to get ready for Erin Stern's Elite Body Trainer on bodybuilding.com. And I'm glad I did! My muscles felt well prepared, the range of motion of my joints had improved, and my muscles can handle the soreness and repair much better than expected.
If you want to continue, don't overdo the weights, and don't be intimidated by the speed of the exercises. Just take this first week's experience to learn the form, and try to find a comfortable way to deal with the high impact of some exercises. No point in risking an injury in the beginning. Who cares anyway, if you just add a week to the program...
I like Ripped in 30 very much, but I'm not 20, and I generally heal slower now. It took me some time to get used to repeating the same exercises every day. Now I just mix and match something from all her workouts, and hit different body parts on different days. If in doubt, or too sore, just add another rest day, but keep going, and you will see progress.
Generally, IMO the 30 day programs are useful, but very extreme. To see excellent results, you will have to fight very hard for just a short period of time, which I don't think makes much sense for someone looking to make a lifestyle change and needing some guidance for a longer period of time. Personally, I love Jillian's workout as 'go to' for cardio, circuit, or HIIT days in my lifting program.

If you have any questions about how to make some exercises more intense, or safer, just PM me!

Happy training!

Hi, I was told to log them as circuit training.

I'm almost done with week 3, and I'm down a little weight, but the inches are falling off of everything. That seems to be what happens to me, when following her programs.

Don't rush it! I try to follow the same plan that I did with the 30 day shred. I do each level 10 times, for 3-4 days a week. The only time I would cut a level short is if I feel like it's getting too easy (lol). I've been doing the program since the end of August, and I'll be starting level four soon.

I've seen the scale drop a little, but it's really the way that my clothes are hanging that tells me that I'm doing something right.

And don't forget that you can do it!

Can't rely on calories burnt since everyone has a different metabolism, body composition and muscle types. That's just a gimmick to make people feel better. Try going to a gym doing cardio and weight training. Search around for a workout regime and follow it. You will have much better results with that. You obviously want to get in shape so give it a try.

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Can't rely on calories burnt since everyone has a different metabolism, body composition and muscle types. That's just a gimmick to make people feel better. Try going to a gym doing cardio and weight training. Search around for a workout regime and follow it. You will have much better results with that. You obviously want to get in shape so give it a try.

I agree with you on the subject of metabolism. But it isn't a gimmick, it's a useful tool. Yes, it will make people feel better, but anything goes, if it helps to stay on track!
Not everybody has access to a gym. I quit going because I can't justify the expense for gas money and membership. I put my money in a small home gym over time. Just as successful!
The DVDs are great (and I have done most of Jillian's..) especially if someone doesn't feel comfortable exercising in public for whatever reason.
While your suggestion of cardio and weights are great, please never discourage anybody who wants to get off the couch! Even if it's just to do a quick 30 min workout in front of the couch!