Jillian Michaels 30-Day Shred

[Ryan.Stoeppel]

Okay, so I'm wondering if anyone has used Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred workout video? I've read a number of reviews on it and everything I've read has had people saying what a wonderful tape it is. Before I drop the $ on it I wanted to see if anyone here had any first hand experience with it, as that would be greatly appreciated!

[TammyinFlorida]

I have tried the free short version. Our cable has a free exercise TV and I tried it out. It kicked my butt!! I loved it. I have worked out with it about 4 times and everytime, it makes me sweat. Evertime I wanted to give up, it was like she knew, and i just had to get to the end. I love it!!!
Good luck...

[Ryan.Stoeppel]

Thanks Tammy! That is the same kind of stuff everyone else was saying with the reviews on the Target and Best Buy websites...and that is the kind of stuff I love to hear!

[ep611]

I started using it via cable on demand (they had levels 1 and 2) and loved it so much I went out and bought the dvd. It does kick your butt, I'm still working on level 2 at the moment and haven't tried level 3. Tammy is so right about Jillian knowing just when you are ready to give up and giving you the motivation. I feel it so much more doing that work out compared to my days I do cardio and strength at my gym. Definitely worth adding to your collection!

[scaleskl]

I bought and love it. It is a tough workout, but i feel the burn every time.

[Ryan.Stoeppel]

Thanks for all the input! I ran out and bought my copy at Target today. I'm super excited about incorporating this into my routine.

[Koober101]

Hi Ryan,

I never used that one but I suppose most all will work if people followed them.
For me I use the treadmill with light hand weights 6 days a week, and do
moderate lifting 3 times a week and rest on Sunday.

I hope it works for you, just do not go all out the first day and wake up
the next morning to sore to do it again..

Best Wishes !

[Ryan.Stoeppel]

Okay, well I ran out and bought this on Thursday night. That evening I just watched it to see what level 1 was like, and I sat here thinking "That doesn't look too bad. I can probably do that pretty easily!" All I can say is WOW. After trying it for the first time yesterday morning that is pretty much all I can say. I barely made it through the first circuit before I felt like giving up, but like most others have said Jillian is very encouraging and I felt I had to keep going. It was incredibly difficult for me, but I did make it through the entire first level with minimal issues. My whole body is aching today, but it is a good ache! Thanks to everyone for the input and if anyone is looking for a video to spice up their routine I recommend this one very highly.

Only problem I have is how she refers to her viewers as "ladies"...makes me feel just the slightest bit awkward. LOL!

[kibskix]

I ordered this a few days ago and i'm waiting for it to get here! i'm dying to have a workout routine that actually makes me feel like i'm working and not wasting my time with froofy dances lol

[Ryan.Stoeppel]

Get ready for it to kill ya...but just as she says, you will notice a drastic difference from day 1 to the end of the week. I highly recommend this workout if you don't have time to spend at the gym for an hour+ 5 days a week