Which at home exercise DVD gave you the best results?

Here's a related question: Are there any DVDs out there I can watch a few times and then do on my own? I dislike weight training (I know, I know), and I really dislike weight training while watching my computer monitor. Right now, I have several books and plan out a weight program from day to day. I wonder what the big advantage a DVD has over my pictures and notes? I work out in front of a mirror, and wonder if that's better or worse than watching a DVD. Thanks.

I think the advantage to the video is that you HAVE to keep up with it. At least for me, I know that if I try to do the workouts without watching I'm not going to do them as quickly and it's all about keeping yourself going and pushing yourself to the next level. Jillian constantly says "No rest... if you want a 20 minute workout you have to push yourself"... Have you ever tried putting on a dvd, muting it, and then turning on music. You can do the workouts with the video but you don't have to listen! Also as you do them more, you don't have to watch the WHOLE time, just glance every once in awhile to make sure you're keeping up!

Jillian Michaels 30 day shred!!! It's amazing and so short but still gives you a great workout.

I've just ordered 30 day shred from amazon as i'd seen so many talk about it on here, thought i'd give it a go but the one I use is Hannah Waterman - Body Blitz. As it's the only one I've used so far I may not be an accurate judge but it gives quite a workout!! Will see what I think to 30 day shred! :-)

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Here's a related question: Are there any DVDs out there I can watch a few times and then do on my own? I dislike weight training (I know, I know), and I really dislike weight training while watching my computer monitor. Right now, I have several books and plan out a weight program from day to day. I wonder what the big advantage a DVD has over my pictures and notes? I work out in front of a mirror, and wonder if that's better or worse than watching a DVD. Thanks.

The advantage of weight training with a DVD, is that you will get pointers on correct form.
Jillian gives a lot more pointers in her 'No More Trouble Zones' DVD than she does in the '30 Day Shred' one - which is why I think a lot more people injure themselves doing the Shred.

Excellent point, thanks.

I'm a Jillian Michael's fanatic! In order of my favorites:

1. 30 Day Shred - Because there's no excuse not to do it

6. Shred it With Weights - JM tried to do a kettle bell workout. I've only done this one once and I was beyond sore the next day. I then found out that a LOT of people were upset with her for this dvd saying she didn't know what she was talking about and was actually doing more harm than good. So I haven't done it since, but I probably will do it again eventually but I want to learn kettle bell from another source prior to then :-)

I LOVED the results from 30 Day Shred! I lost 17" in 30 days. I only lost 8# but I think I gained some muscle. I REALLY should have researched or asked around before I bought Shred It With Weights. I have done it twice now and like you, I am extremely sore today. I tried it with an 8# kettle ball last night and it was too much for me so I am going back to my 5# hand weight. I also didn't feel like the moves with the kettle ball were safe. The thrusting and jumping with the weight didn't feel good on my joints.

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My personal favorite for cardio is Turbo Jam-- especially the Punch, Kick, and Jam workout. I'm also definitely seeing results with ChaLEAN Extreme.

I'm currently in the 2nd week of my ChaLEAN Extreme/Turbo Jam hybrid schedule.... I can feel the benefits of ChaLEAN Extreme already.....!

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