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Jillian Michaels: Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism |
 Intense! |
| This video along with No More Trouble Zones has made me a real fan of Jillian Michaels. She gets the job done and doesn't let me "phone it in." I am a solid intemediate exerciser. This is a real challenge for me. I have not been able to complete the whole workout without pausing a few times between circuits. This is a perfect complement to No More Trouble Zones. I have notice a real improvement in my endurance and strength. - posted by Laura on 2/6/2010 |
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| Will get you results FAST!! |
| I have been working out 7 days a week for at least an hour a day for almost two years. This DVD has taken my body to biki ready (I have four kids) and sculpted me like no other DVD (I have many) using it 3xs per week for 8 weeks. I saw results, though, much faster. I also use her 30 day shred and love that too. If you need to break through and get rid of that stubborn lower belly fat, get this one! It will deliver results!! - posted by Lynne on 1/30/2010 |
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 WOW!!! |
| This is an intense workout and just what I needed to get me past my plateau. Like other users of this DVD I have had to work up to not pausing between some of the circuits. I get totally out of breath on some of them. Also, I love that you are burning mega calories while getting some toning in with the plyometric moves. This is tough...but so good. Would have had 5 stars if the music was better. That final circuit has the worst music...but I can get past that because I know this is an effective workout. Hopefully, Jillian will produce more videos...but please get some good music! - posted by Stefanie on 1/21/2010 |
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| TOUGH, EFFECTIVE...just what I was hoping it would be! |
| Love this DVD! It is tough but do-able. It is longer than the 30 Day Shred but seemed less intense to me. Don't get me wrong, it is tough and highly effective! This one is broken down into segments and you can do them all or just pick and choose. One way I like to do this one is to do segments 1-4 and then a different DVD to finish my workout, or 4-7 and then something else. All 7 segments at once will definitely test your endurance! Jillian explains each exercise well and the choreography is easy to follow. You will get results with this one! - posted by Julie (Busy Mom of Seven Gets in Shape) on 1/20/2010 |
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| great workout,but |
| This is a great cardio workout, it gets your heart rate up and you sweat. My problem with it is that I find it boring and the music sucks so it only makes it into my rotation once in awhile. There are so many other videos you can do that give you an awesome cardio workout but have rockin music and I tend to gravitate towards those instead . - posted by Maria on 1/18/2010 |
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| Wow!!! |
| I did this workout for the first time this morning and it kicked my butt! I knew I was a little out of shape (I had an injury that prevented me for working out for 2 months) but this solidified that. It took me an hour and 20 minutes to do this 40 minute workout. I was exhausted but it was a great feeling!!! My goal is to master this workout! It's really tough but I know I will reach my fitness goals if I don't give up. - posted by Pamela on 1/11/2010 |
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| Modified during pregnancy, Great Workout |
| I am nearing my third trimester and my knees can no longer handle running. I am bored at the gym on the elliptical so I got this video. I LOVE IT!!!!!! I have done Jillian's workouts in the past and like her style (personal preference). Granted I have to modify some of the moves but knowing her workout style, I have been able to do that without compromising the workout and feel like I get a good, safe workout. I also stop between each circuit to drink cold water and make sure that my heart rate doesn't get too high. I can definitely see doing this workout as long as I am allowed through the rest of my pregnancy (with modifications as needed) and then hitting the ground running once the baby is born. I would not recommend doing this workout without appropriate modifications during mid to late pregnancy unless approved by your doctor and really pay attention to your heart rate and body temperature. Great job Jillian! Very motivating. PS...for those who don't like her talking, you can turn it off and just do the workout. - posted by Carrie on 1/7/2010 |
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| Great Workout! |
| Ahhh...to do this on New Year's was good for me. This definitely got my heart rate up...I had to stop the DVD a few times to catch my breath...so I could continue, yea.....this is what I needed. I go between LS walks, & other walk/interval training, and boot camp style DVD's, so I consider myself intermediate/advanced. I don't mind choreography DVD's, but once in awhile it is nice to just move, just do the move! Jillian non-nonsense, work yourself to challenge conversation is great. I am glad I purchased! - posted by old_lady on 1/2/2010 |
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| Great combo: simple choreography, but killer intensity! |
| I'm 29 years old and have been a moderate exerciser for years. I just got this video after reading all of the (mostly) great reviews, and it didn't disappoint. While it's true that Jillian talks throughout most of it, I don't find it to be useless babble, but rather helpful instruction to make sure you do the moves correctly. And although it seems to also bother some reviewers that she doesn't do the workout herself the entire time, it bothers me none since she has two well-qualified examples behind her, showing the moves correctly while she cues. No problems there! (It's not as if you're left with no one to watch.) My only complaint was the floor segment. I found that a couple of the moves strained my back -- especially the one where you lay on your back and crunch with both arms and legs fully extended. If your core is not yet strong enough, then this naturally pulls your lower back off the floor a little bit, which makes it very easy to strain the muscles there; though she does provide a modification, so it's not necessary to skip the entire segment if the other moves are comfortable for you. But other than that minor glitch, I LOVED this video and it will certainly be a staple in my collection! - posted by Jodi on 12/17/2009 |
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| Get's your heart rate up fast! |
| I love this workout! The moves are not complicated but I did have to pause several times to catch my breath. I suggest this workout to anyone that wants to get their heart rate up quickly and keep it up. - posted by Vanessa on 12/9/2009 |
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