Jillian vs. jillian

I just started a modified version of that workout I found online, that also incorporates Jillian's yoga meldown DVD which I also own. It's a little harder. Today will be Day 3, but I like having a set schedule!

Before, I was just alternating between the Shred levels 2 & 1, Yoga Meltdown 1 & 2, Burn Fat Boost Metabolism, and No More Trouble Zones... and repeat. The Slimdown has more variety which is nice!

If you want to do some Jillian cardio, Banish Fat Boost Metabolism will kick your butt cardio-style for about 40 minutes. You could throw that in when you need a break from Ripped and Abs or when you need a high calorie burn. Currently I am alternating between several of her dvds on different days.

I totally agree! That vid completely kicks my *kitten*.

Great topic! I will echo what so many have already said - mix 'em up! I did do 30DS consistently when I first started a couple of years back. It was my first Jillian purchase, and I actually did it longer than 30 days because I took days off. Since then I have added several other Jililan DVDs to my collection, and like to mix it up with my favorites, depending on how much time I have in the morning, and whether I want more weights or cardio in the routine. My favorites are 6 Week Six-Pack, Ripped in 30, 30DS, and Banish Fat Boost Metabolism.

I like the idea of a schedule like someone posted a few posts back - great idea! But I'd have to get the No More Trouble Zones, which I had thought about getting in the past, but wondered how much different it was from Bannish Fat Boost Metabolism?

BFBM is mainly cardio, NMTZ is more strength and resistance. Its 40 minute (plus stretching) like BFBM, but they're supposed to be kind of yin and yang - compliment each other. I'm looking at the backs of both DVDs and they both recommend using alongside the other, and all of the pics on NMTZ show them working with weights. Those 2 would be great to alternate on different days probably, if you had to pick only 2 to alternate between.

If you want to get in your strength and cardio all in one workout like the Shred, and want a LONGER workout than the Shred and are ready for more of a challenge, try out Extreme Shed and Shred. That's her newest one, just came out last month. There are 2 levels that are 45 minute each, plus the option to play them back-to-back if you want (1 hour 20 minutes total if you do that). Holy moly it is WAY harder than 30DS. There are some familiar things but then there are exercises that are evolved versions of stuff from the Shred and then there are some totally new things. It kicked my butt way more than expected. Probably not great for a beginner, but definitely something to kick things up a notch if you're ready.

She has a new one out already? I'm falling behind! LOL I will have to check it out! Thanks for the info on NMTZ! Might need that one too.

Yep, and she's coming out with a kickboxing workout in march. LOL