Lesley vs Jillian!

purplepollypops
purplepollypops Posts: 323 Member
edited October 4 in Fitness and Exercise
Lesley Sansone or Jillian Michaels?
Who's your favourite?
I have tried the 30DS and it's a little bit hard for me as my fitness levels aren't that great yet but I've just discovered Lesley's walking programme and I'm finding that a LOT easier! And Lesley is a lot nicer than Jillian! (no offence Jill fans! lol) I know she's only doing her job but she's so mean! :laugh:
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  • bluegirl10
    bluegirl10 Posts: 695 Member
    Lol...I like both... Although I have a love hate relationship with Jillian...ha! Both have great workouts, but I really love Chalene Johnson...Turbo Jam, Turbo Fire and Chalean Extreme. I think it just comes down to what you can handle and what kind of workout you feel like doing... :smile:
  • ANeWcRe8N
    ANeWcRe8N Posts: 1,180 Member
    I love both! I use Leslie's workouts when I want to do something low impact and JM is great for those days you just want to sweat and work your whole body ;)
  • NovemberJune
    NovemberJune Posts: 2,525 Member
    I've never tried Leslie but I love that Jillian was SOOO hard when I first did it and now it's so much easier. Still far from easy, but I love being able to feel the progress my body is making :)
  • asyouseefit
    asyouseefit Posts: 1,265 Member
    I love both! I use Leslie's workouts when I want to do something low impact and JM is great for those days you just want to sweat and work your whole body ;)

    Same here. I usually alternate between Jillian and someone "nicer" lol (Leslie, Chalene or Kendall hogan)
  • dennissara
    dennissara Posts: 18
    I love Leslie - I try and to 3 or 4 miles every day. I prefer the DVDs with intervals and/or weights because for me they feel like a better workout.
  • justle
    justle Posts: 275 Member
    i like jillian BECAUSE she's mean, i like being bullied lol
  • dls06
    dls06 Posts: 6,774 Member
    Lesley Sansone
  • debtfre12
    debtfre12 Posts: 203
    Personally, I have not done any of Lesley's tapes only Jillian's. However, I hear Lesley's good, especially if you're just getting started and want a good workout. Jillian is hard-core; a drill sergeant even (lol!!). She's tough, but get's the job done as well. Although in her tapes she does include beginners, but in my opinion, she's more for the seasoned fitness enthusiasts.

    I guess I prefer Jillian. Please note before I turn on her tapes, I have to wrap my mind around my workout. Otherwise, I won't do it!!! She means business. LOL!!!:laugh:

    I hope this helps!
  • bhurley1424
    bhurley1424 Posts: 927 Member
    I like both - I'll do Jillian if I want my butt kicked and I'll do Leslie if I just want something a little less impact (but still a good workout).
  • kendrafallon
    kendrafallon Posts: 1,030 Member
    Lesley Sansone or Jillian Michaels?
    Who's your favourite?
    Until you posted the topic, I hadn't actually heard of Lesley Sansone! But then, until I joined MFP there were a lot of exercise routines and DVDs I'd not heard of!! I'll look up Lesley Sansone and let ya know what I think, Jillian Michaels isn't all that bad :smile:
  • flea2449
    flea2449 Posts: 499 Member
    They are both AWESOME! I use the Leslie Sansone 5 mile DVD when I'm too tired to do something strenuous. Don't get me wrong, she moves u good but not as hard as Jillian. I still burn close to 600 if not more with the 5 mile 68 min workout.
  • clairabell2024
    clairabell2024 Posts: 194 Member
    i like jillian BECAUSE she's mean, i like being bullied lol

    I need to be bullied, or i wouldnt give it me all or do it at all! lol
  • Gigi_licious
    Gigi_licious Posts: 1,185 Member
    It depends on what you're trying to accomplish. If you want more cardio less resistance, Leslie. If you want to have noodly arms & legs when you're done, Jillian. I love Leslie, I think Jillian is a homicidal b*tch and I swear she's trying to kill me. I don't do Jillians vids every day. I have 3 strength days, 2 cardio. I use Jillian for the strength days, then Leslie, Turbo Jam, Hip Hop Abs or Zumba on the Wii for cardio days.
  • Gigi_licious
    Gigi_licious Posts: 1,185 Member
    Lesley Sansone or Jillian Michaels?
    Who's your favourite?
    Until you posted the topic, I hadn't actually heard of Lesley Sansone! But then, until I joined MFP there were a lot of exercise routines and DVDs I'd not heard of!! I'll look up Lesley Sansone and let ya know what I think, Jillian Michaels isn't all that bad :smile:

    Might have better luck if you search for LESLIE SANSONE :wink:
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    Leslie!! for CARDIO - that's all she does.

    For strength training there are TONS of other instructors out there (besides Jillian). Keep looking if you don't like Jillian. My personal fave is Kelly Coffey Meyer - she motivates without being "mean" and she's not an over the top "cheerleader" type either. Collagevideo.com is great for exercise video shopping - you can view clips - get reviews - lots of info there.
  • kendrafallon
    kendrafallon Posts: 1,030 Member
    Might have better luck if you search for LESLIE SANSONE :wink:
    :laugh: Cheers m'dear!!
  • catlady100
    catlady100 Posts: 154
    I don't think they can really be compared. Lesley is nice and gentle...Jillian is just the opposite. I prefer other instructors if I'm going for more intense though.
  • catlady100
    catlady100 Posts: 154
    Leslie!! for CARDIO - that's all she does.

    For strength training there are TONS of other instructors out there (besides Jillian). Keep looking if you don't like Jillian. My personal fave is Kelly Coffey Meyer - she motivates without being "mean" and she's not an over the top "cheerleader" type either. Collagevideo.com is great for exercise video shopping - you can view clips - get reviews - lots of info there.

    teabag i used to think that i was the only one that knew about Kelley .I love her. I am starting to like Ilaria Montignari (I think that's her name, I always mess it up)
  • marianne_s
    marianne_s Posts: 983 Member
    I tried 30 Day Shred for 5 days, and found too hard on my knees - it doesn't help that Jillian's instructions for lunges is practically non-existent. So, I gave it up....

    Then I did Jillian's 'No More Trouble Zone' DVD, which I actually enjoyed... but after a month - 6 weeks I got bored of it.

    I now do Turbo Fire... at first I found Chalene Johnson a bit over the top bubbly.... but at least she gives good instruction on form for lunges... She is always on about protecting your knees, because you need them for a long time....

    I'm curious about Leslie Sansone DVDs.... I've been meaning to check them out.
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    Look for free Leslie Sansone videos at exercisetv.tv.com

    Start! Walking 1 (mile) or 2 Miles ..... these are Leslie solo ..... she's calm here, and the 1 Mile version is fairly slow. The 3 Mile one is great.

    Cardio Slimdown - this is 1 mile .... Leslie with a group .... more friendly but not over the top ... wish it were longer. Leslie can be a little giddy at times ... Power Walk with Friends .... yikes!

    To bring up the intensity you can wear weighted gloves or use small handweights.
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    I've never seen either of these people, but why would anyone want to workout to someone that is mean? How fun could that be?
  • SarabellPlus3
    SarabellPlus3 Posts: 496 Member
    I ony done Jilian's 30DS, but I do love it. I'm more of a classes-at-the-gym person than a DVD person, though.

    But Q-- how does Leslie work? How do you walk to a DVD? Is it walking in place, or what?
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    I've never seen either of these people, but why would anyone want to workout to someone that is mean? How fun could that be?

    It's motivation for some people. Really, it's Jillian's niche - good marketing on her part.
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    I've never seen either of these people, but why would anyone want to workout to someone that is mean? How fun could that be?

    It's motivation for some people. Really, it's Jillian's niche - good marketing on her part.

    Mean is motivation? I don't get it, but it must work for many because she does seem very popular. I like to have fun while woking out though.
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    I ony done Jilian's 30DS, but I do love it. I'm more of a classes-at-the-gym person than a DVD person, though.

    But Q-- how does Leslie work? How do you walk to a DVD? Is it walking in place, or what?

    Walking videos are for those of us (myself included) who have 2 left feet, can't stand (or do) complicated choreography, can't dance (or don't want to) ..... Great "no brainer" workouts for low impact.

    Typical walking video - walk in place .... for awhile, do side steps .... for awhile, walk in place .... for awhile, do knee lifts..... for awhile, etc. Leslie adds arm movements too. Make your moves bigger and add handweights to bump up the intensity. These will never be intense enough for runners.

    This is more interesting (IMO) than the treadmill. Because the moves are so simple, you can use your own music. Low impact means I can do this in an apartment and not tick off the neighbors. Very little space is required.
  • SarabellPlus3
    SarabellPlus3 Posts: 496 Member
    Oh, I am the queen of 2 left feet. When I said classes at the gym, think Spinning, NOT Zumba. LOL

    She sounds great!
  • purplepollypops
    purplepollypops Posts: 323 Member
    Lesley Sansone or Jillian Michaels?
    Who's your favourite?
    Until you posted the topic, I hadn't actually heard of Lesley Sansone! But then, until I joined MFP there were a lot of exercise routines and DVDs I'd not heard of!! I'll look up Lesley Sansone and let ya know what I think, Jillian Michaels isn't all that bad :smile:



    Might have better luck if you search for LESLIE SANSONE :wink:



    lol, sorry but where I'm from Leslie is the male spelling of the name! I didn't realise I'd got it wrong until everyone else kept typing Leslie! pmsl
  • Gottastop
    Gottastop Posts: 67 Member
    Look for free Leslie Sansone videos at exercisetv.tv.com

    Start! Walking 1 (mile) or 2 Miles ..... these are Leslie solo ..... she's calm here, and the 1 Mile version is fairly slow. The 3 Mile one is great.

    Cardio Slimdown - this is 1 mile .... Leslie with a group .... more friendly but not over the top ... wish it were longer. Leslie can be a little giddy at times ... Power Walk with Friends .... yikes!

    To bring up the intensity you can wear weighted gloves or use small handweights.

    Glad to know I'm not the only one that thought she was too giddy.
    I just got the 5 Day Slim Down & I only did the Day 1 Classic walk which is a 14minute mile but I really liked it; I just wish I was in shape to do more
  • thor1god1of1awesome
    thor1god1of1awesome Posts: 481 Member
    I love both! I use Leslie's workouts when I want to do something low impact and JM is great for those days you just want to sweat and work your whole body ;)
    I am the same^^^ I also throw in TaeBo to mix it up some
  • poisongirl6485
    poisongirl6485 Posts: 1,487 Member
    I like Jillian personally. But then again, I like to yell obscenities at her while she's kicking my *kitten*. Lesley's too 'happy' for me.
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