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Jillian Michaels: Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism |
    Great Cardio Workout! |
| I just tried this last night for the first time (bought it a week ago) and loved it! I also own 30-day Shred, and although I like it, I do notice it is a little harder on the knees then "Banish Fat.." I consider myself intermediate and work out 5-6 times a week with Cathe Friedrich, Jari Love, and other DVD's that are my faves. I will definitely add this Jillian workout to my rotation. It's a great, tough workout, and is fun too! The moves are not difficult which I also liked. I can already feel the soreness! This is a keeper! - posted by Kim on 11/18/2009 |
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    Jillian delivers again! |
| After giving up my gym membership, I thought that I would be stuck with my ancient elliptical and some half-hearted free weight moves for the rest of the winter. Luckily, I picked up a few of Jillian's videos (I am a huge fan of her work on The Biggest Loser and own a few of her books). I had resigned to the idea that I couldn't get a good sweat in with videos any longer - I used to do them in high school, but now I consider myself more of an "advanced" exerciser. Boy, was I wrong. By the second circuit I was drenched in sweat and wondering if I could get through the rest of this "kick-butt" workout. I did, but it was certainly a challenge I wasn't expecting. This video is now my favourite way to sweat it out. Sometimes when I don't have enough time or I don't have enough energy going into the workout, I will cut out the 4th circuit (ab/mat work) or the last but nothing feels better than making it through the entire thing non-stop. I mix it up with Jillian's other videos "No More Trouble Zones" and "30 Day Shred" but for a cardio blast, this is by far the most effective. I will recommend this to all of my friends looking for a great challenge. My only complaint is that in certain parts of the DVD the music has a clicky noise in the background that I always mistake for my husband clipping his toenails upstairs. Not a big deal, but I fall for it every time. :) - posted by Rachel on 11/14/2009 |
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    Great, high intensity workout |
| This is another of Jillian's keepers. Very challenging but makes you feel great that you got through it. I had to work up to being able to properly perform some moves. Pretty much non-stop. Not really for the beginner. I have been working out for 6 years, but have really ramped it up in the last 2 years-it gets easier the more it is done, but still remains very effective and is a keeper in my rotation. - posted by Helen on 11/9/2009 |
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    Killer Cardio!!! |
| This was a very intense cardio workout. I was soaked in sweat by the time I was done. I will purchase a HR monitor to see how much calories I can burn. Didn't like the music or some of the moves. I find my 11 year old daughter doing this video without me sometimes. She is a Jillian Michaels fan also! Looking forward to trying some of her other videos. Definitely like JM tough "trainer" attitude. I need that. Reminds me of my instructor at the gym. - posted by Mom & Kelly on 11/6/2009 |
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    Great for cardio!!! |
| I did this video today for the first time. I have to admit, I thought I was in great shape. Jillian definitely kicked my butt! This was a tough one, yet easy to follow. I normally do cardio 5-6 days a week at the gym and thought I'd try something different for a change. Music though got on my nerves by the end (boring). Can't wait to see how "sore" I am tomorrow! My hair was drenched in sweat by the time I got done. Would definitely recommend this video. - posted by Mary on 11/6/2009 |
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    Great for cardio!!! |
| I did this video today for the first time. I have to admit, I thought I was in great shape. Jillian definitely kicked my butt! This was a tough one, yet easy to follow. I normally do cardio 5-6 days a week at the gym and thought I'd try something different for a change. Music though got on my nerves by the end (boring). Can't wait to see how "sore" I am tomorrow! My hair was drenched in sweat by the time I got done. Would definitely recommend this video. - posted by Mary on 11/6/2009 |
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    Love this DVD |
| I really enjoy this DVD and it is a great change from standard cardio for me~the mix of plyo and kickboxing gets the HR up and it is enjoyable as well. Definitely one DVD that I keep on rotation. Modifications can be made for the beginner to advanced-it is all about how much intensity you to bring too. - posted by JSMALL on 10/20/2009 |
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    LOVE THIS! |
| I admit that the first time I tried this, I got turned off by the first circuit and turned off the TV. BUT! I kept meaning to give it another chance and once I did, I loved it. It is challenging but doable and gets your heart rate up. I felt great during and after, a great endorphin high. Provides body weight toning for lower body, my legs were feeling it for sure. Jillian is less "bad girl" than in NMTZ, which is a pleasant improvement. LOVE THIS WORKOUT, totally recommend it. - posted by Melissa on 10/14/2009 |
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    don't phone it in |
| I love jillian's 30 day shred (i usually do level 2 and 3 back to back)and her other video - no more trouble zones or something, so i was really excited about this one. there is no denying that jilian makes use of some of the best and most efficient plyo and cardio moves to get your "heart gurgling in your throat" i think she put it once, aptly. Anyway, this workout is fine, but I felt like it was maybe too long... the first circuit was kind of lame and I thought it didn't bode well for the rest of the vid, but sure enough the 2nd circuit was soon kicking my butt. I felt like some of the kickboxing moves could use some weighted gloves (which I employed and was satisfied) and I really enjoyed the circuits that were nonstop hardcore plyo moves and high knee type stuff back to back - no mercy! that's the jillian I love. Anyway, if you have a history of liking jillian's other workouts, and you pledge allegiance to the plank, then this one is well worth having in your collection. I probably won't do it as frequently as the others though. PS her girl on the right was killing me - she hardly ever seemed out of breath despite that she was clearly doing the moves at full force! yeesh! - posted by Joanie on 9/20/2009 |
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    Just what I need |
| This is just amazing and pairs well with her No more trouble zone. I can already feel it. I am inter / adv level in good shape, just what I need spec. if you want to tone your abs. You won't be sorry. - posted by Star on 9/2/2009 |
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