What workout videos do you do?

Nicklebee93
Nicklebee93 Posts: 316 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
As of now i only do Jillian's workout videos: Banish Fat Boost Metabolism, No more trouble zones, 30 day challenge (level 2 & 3) and her kickboxing. Now i personally try to do 45 minutes so i'll combine her smaller workouts together. (ex: 30 day challenge + kicking boxing)

What ones do you do? (doesn't need to be Jillian's!)

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  • DancingMoosie
    DancingMoosie Posts: 8,619 Member
    I like Jillian and own 30 Day Shred, Ripped in 30, and Yoga Inferno. I have also done her 1 week shred, Banish Fat Boost Metabolism, and some sort of cardio thing on YouTube.

    Denise Austin has some fun videos, and I really like her body boot camp. The Firm also has great workouts, especially Super Cardio Mix and 500 Calorie Workout. You can find some of their shorter 20 minute turbo charge "blast" (8sec cardio blast, 12 sec recovery, mixed in with some strength and cardio) workouts on youtube.

    Recently, I tried Turbo Jam Cardio Party 2 and 3. They are kickboxing workouts and lots of fun!
  • sarochka85
    sarochka85 Posts: 103 Member
    I love Jillian. Going through BodyShred now and it is fabulous. Love BFBM, Shred, NMTZ, Yoga Meltdown and Killer Buns and Thighs, too.

    I also love JNL Fusion (See her Lower Body Fusion and Bicep Builder for some great workouts, currently on Youtube), Brazil Butt Lift, T25 Focus, Tabata on YouTube with Julia Bognar (it is Anita from 30 Day Shred! ), yoga with Shiva Rea, Turbofire, Callanetics...

    Love workout videos, as you can probably tell! :-)
  • Nicklebee93
    Nicklebee93 Posts: 316 Member
    Yes i love Jillian's workouts too. I always find them... fun? haha! And not to mention they always kick my butt... going on 3 weeks and "Banish Fat Boost Metabolism" workout still leaves me feeling like im dying!

    But i've noticed a lot of her workouts use a lot of the same moves (lots of squats) and i can get a bit sloppy trying to use them everyday. (I workout 6x a week)

    I'll be sure to check out these other videos, too. Thank you both :)
  • FitPhillygirl
    FitPhillygirl Posts: 7,124 Member
    I do HIIT type videos such as; Insanity, Insanity Max 30, Turbo Fire, Focus T-25.
  • DancingMoosie
    DancingMoosie Posts: 8,619 Member
    I like to do the others because they actually use the music. I love upbeat music! Jillian's great for a workout, but I like to get a little dance-y and have some fun, too.
  • singingflutelady
    singingflutelady Posts: 8,736 Member
    Just stay far, far away from Jillian's kettlebell video
  • zyxst
    zyxst Posts: 9,149 Member
    Leslie Sansone.
  • Nicklebee93
    Nicklebee93 Posts: 316 Member
    singingflutelady wrote: »
    Just stay far, far away from Jillian's kettlebell video
    Are you meaning this in a bad way? It's not a proper routine for kettlebell? I've never done it, and never planed on it, as i don't own those type of weights (though i think she said i could do it without it?)
  • rawley69
    rawley69 Posts: 49 Member
    singingflutelady wrote: »
    Just stay far, far away from Jillian's kettlebell video

    Why, is it bad or just really intense?
  • singingflutelady
    singingflutelady Posts: 8,736 Member
    Her form is very bad and potentially can cause injuries especially her swings
  • socajam
    socajam Posts: 2,530 Member
    I go to is The Firm (older ones) - Lower body split, touch tape 2, standing legs; the Firm newer DVDs, Paul Katami Kettle Bell Drills, Denise Austin and Jillian Michaels

    The Firm really works. I have returned to lower body split to tone up my lower body.

    For a realy good Kettle Bell instructor try Paul Katami, his DVDs and instructions are very educational.
  • LisaGadberry
    LisaGadberry Posts: 1 Member
    I really enjoy Lauren Fitz/Club Fitz Zumba on Youtube. It's alot of fun and my kids get into it too.
  • DancingMoosie
    DancingMoosie Posts: 8,619 Member
    @socajam: Glad to find someone else who like The Firm!
  • Nicklebee93
    Nicklebee93 Posts: 316 Member
    We have the old firm videos, my mom used to do them, but i never felt like i was working out very hard? I never broke a sweat. Maybe i'll have to dust them off!
  • Bluepegasus
    Bluepegasus Posts: 333 Member
    I follow the kettlebell workouts by Bodyfit by Amy on YouTube.
  • joolie1234
    joolie1234 Posts: 126 Member
    I have Kathy Smith Rules of Fat Burning. I got it after my youngest son was born and I needed to get back in shape. It's the one video I keep coming back to.
  • DancingMoosie
    DancingMoosie Posts: 8,619 Member
    n1cholee93 wrote: »
    We have the old firm videos, my mom used to do them, but i never felt like i was working out very hard? I never broke a sweat. Maybe i'll have to dust them off!

    I did the 500 calorie workout this morning. Its kind of a love-hate thing...Its fun but so difficult at the same time. I use 9lb dumbbells and then ankle weights for the ab section. I am dripping sweat by the end.
  • vjrozmia
    vjrozmia Posts: 18 Member
    I've done Jillian's 30 Day Shred, and ripped in 30 and I like both. I started doing Chalene Extreme a few weeks ago. I was looking for something that was more focused on weights, and I really like it so far.
  • Shells918
    Shells918 Posts: 1,070 Member
    Currently doing CIZE. Leslie Sansone's fat burning series. Have done Rockin Body, Turbo Jam, Denise Austin, Zumba Exhilerate
  • Witchdoctor58
    Witchdoctor58 Posts: 226 Member
    I like the whole beachbody line of programs, with a nice mix of different trainers and routines. I prefer the half hour or less routines. Currently doing les mills combat, which is kickboxing mixed with plyo and resistance training. I don't sell them...this is my own unbiased opinion.
  • KNewer88
    KNewer88 Posts: 19 Member
    While not a video (though she has one now) Cassey Ho, founder of blogilates/pop pilates, has excellent videos on youtube. She has both HIIT and regular pilate videos that will target muscles you didn't know you had! Her music and personality are both awesome as well, unlike Jillian; who grates on my nerves.
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    edited March 2016
    rawley69 wrote: »
    singingflutelady wrote: »
    Just stay far, far away from Jillian's kettlebell video

    Why, is it bad or just really intense?

    Um no......her form is hoorrrrrible.

    Kettlebell has a learning curve, but $ome thing$ are more important than putting out a video with decent form.....beating Bob Harpers video release date (for one).

    Bob's form is much better

    You might look for Lauren Brooks, Paul Katami, or Sarah Lurie
  • angelwowings23
    angelwowings23 Posts: 128 Member
    I've done basically all the Jillian Michaels DVDs. I love her. I think she is a great kickstart for anyone trying to get into better shape. I did Turbo Jam years ago and that was fun but a lil too girly for me. Since these I've really gotten into the higher intensity stuff like Insanity, Insanity: Max 30, T25 (honestly, I think may be my favorite workout program ever). Right now, I have a crazy hybrid going of T25, weight/strength training and I do a second workout 3 days/week with PiYo (let's not forget the resistance and flexibility). Between these 3 programs, I'm getting basically EVERYTHING one could possibly need in a fitness regimen. :) #addicted
  • Nicklebee93
    Nicklebee93 Posts: 316 Member
    angelwowings23 wrote: »
    I've done basically all the Jillian Michaels DVDs. I love her. I think she is a great kickstart for anyone trying to get into better shape. I did Turbo Jam years ago and that was fun but a lil too girly for me. Since these I've really gotten into the higher intensity stuff like Insanity, Insanity: Max 30, T25 (honestly, I think may be my favorite workout program ever). Right now, I have a crazy hybrid going of T25, weight/strength training and I do a second workout 3 days/week with PiYo (let's not forget the resistance and flexibility). Between these 3 programs, I'm getting basically EVERYTHING one could possibly need in a fitness regimen. :) #addicted


    I'm exactly the same way! I can't seem to get into things like Turbo Jam, i feel silly... Any kind of dance "pop" videos make me feel awkward when i try to do them... Dancing just isn't my thing lol.

    I did want to try Insanity but they're pricey off the website. Which ones would you recommend?

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