Jillian Michaels DVDs what one to start with???

Out of those I would start with 30DS especially if you are just starting out exercising in general. It's short and it goes quickly. Extreme Shed & Shred is my favorite out of all the ones I have of hers. It is hardcore, but it is a lot of fun because there's so many different types of exercise in it. It's 2 30 minute sessions. You can do them separately or together.

I also have 6 week 6 pack, yoga meltdown, banish fat boost metabolism, and 30 DS. I usually do a mixup of all the dvd's each week just because I like variety.

I agree witht he shred. It is meant to be done daily but many people give themselves rest days.

I did the 30DS first, then ripped in 30, then killer buns & thighs. I'm on day 7 today of the 30 day shred it's my second time around. I incorporate that along with jogging. I take a day off here and there but I count by actual days of doing it until I get to 30. I had amazing results the first time finishing the 30 DS. I wasn't doing any other work out with it at that point and lost 4 inches off my waist alone!

Also, take starting measurements. I only lost 5 pounds, but lots of inches!!! If I wasn't keeping track of inches I may have gotten discouraged half way through and quit. Don't quit!!

I started with 30 Day Shred, and will complete Ripped in 30 on Thursday. My mom mentioned wanting to do it, so I bought her 30 Day Shred, but I also got her a new set Jillian has for beginners. It's called Jillian Michaels: For Beginners (Frontside/ Backside Combo) & they have it on Amazon for under $12. They also sell the two (frontside and backside) separately, but it's much more cost-effective to buy the combo. Anyway... This one is a little slower paced, I believe, and has people from Biggest Loser on it as well. I've not tried this one, and the last time I talked to Mom, she had only done it once... But it sounds like a great place to start if your fitness level is a bit lower (not saying it is, as I have no idea lol). Beyond that, though, I believe that 30 Day Shred is also a great place to start. Once I finish Ripped, I'll be doing Jillian Michaels Kickbox FastFix.

ETA: Jillian has always recommended doing these workouts 5-6 days per week with at least one rest day per week. The whole "30 Day" part is a marketing ploy and she even states the 5-6 day recommendation at the beginning of Ripped. I do her programs 5 days per week, something else the 6th day and have one rest day. I also agree that you should definitely take pictures AND measurements because you will be surprised in the changes you see!

I have just finished ripped in 30... i don't think i could have got through it if i hadn't done 30DS first! The shred was a BIG help in establishing my strength and stamina. I start 6 week 6 pack on Thursday (combined with no more trouble zones).

so i recommend you do 30DS, then RI30, the 6W6P.

You could of course do a rotation of a selection of JM's DVD if you are the sort of person who gets bored of repetition. Throughout my shred and ripped i would do the odd day of Yoga meltdown, shred it with weights and Banist fat boost metabolism to keep things interesting. Yes, i'm a bit of a Jillian freak

Also, I use 5 pound weights. You may want to start with 3's and work yourself up. I have a friend that uses 8 but she's crazy fit.

My advise is along the same lines as the others.. 30DS first then RI30. I found RI30 to be tougher than 30DS so Im glad I did that second.

Thank you very much for all posts, its great help. My fitness level is quite low. I am running and in 3 weeks taking part in Race for Life 5K run ( will die at the end of it im sure).

I know there are levels in all those DVDs. Will i know when to jump to the next level? Or i just do it when i feel like it?
Also i want to do that exercise in the morning. Is that possible or will i be dead and unable to walk??

I do it in the morning (I get up around 5:15 Am just to do it.). Most people do each of the levels in 30 Day Shred for 10 days, but there's no hard fast rule. If you don't feel ready, don't move up until you do. Most people seem to find that after 10 days, they're ready to move on just because they're tired of doing the same routine and want to try something new.

collagevideo.com has tons of information on her DVD's. You can watch video clips, see the workout length, they give impact level, equipment needed & more. I don't buy DVDs without checking here first (I need low impact).

There are also dozens of reviews .... this site is super helpful.

Wow great thank you. Do you exercise with DVD every day?

Yep! I'm a stay at home mom to 3 kids and going to a gym just isn't my forte. It's easier for me to exercise at home and it works for me.

I just finished 30DS and am moving onto RI30. I also recommend doing these workouts with something extra, walking, running or even another work out video. I do some Tae bo because I think its super fun and the workouts go quick.

i just started 30 day shred today at level 1 and its really effective. it is hard, but who ever said losing weight is easy? But if we stick together the hard work will pay off.

It depends what your interested in, I started with the Yoga Meltdown because I enjoy yoga. I use other ones to now.

Thank you very much for all posts, its great help. My fitness level is quite low. I am running and in 3 weeks taking part in Race for Life 5K run ( will die at the end of it im sure).

I know there are levels in all those DVDs. Will i know when to jump to the next level? Or i just do it when i feel like it?
Also i want to do that exercise in the morning. Is that possible or will i be dead and unable to walk??

I wouldn't call that a low fitness level. Give yourself some credit. You may or may not find it challenging enough but it is $10 and a good start. Try it.