Thanks to Bethany and Nicole (thanks ladies!) my eyes have been opened to the latest and greatest workout DVD - Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred. I know what you're thinking. "the crazy trainer from Biggest Loser?" Correct, BUT, this is NOT a crazy impossible workout. The DVD has three 20 minutes workouts (beginning, intermediate, and advanced). Each workout contains a warm-up and three 5 minute circuits (3 minutes of strength, 2 minutes of cardio, and 1 minute of abs). The strength section is very similar to my training exercises (lunge + bicep curl, rows, etc.) - so I know my clients (and you) can more than handle it - the cardio is basic but gets the job done, 30 second intervals, and can be modified (jumping jacks, fake jump rope) - the the ab sections target all of your abdominal groups - great for the low back and the tummy. You can do the 20 min. beginning workout as long as you want and then work your way up, or combine two workouts for a longer session and double the fun. The advanced workout, although challenging I am sure (haven't gotten there yet) is still only 20 minutes, and still to the point and easy to follow - you can do it!!! No fancy dancing, always modifications, always easy to follow! She gives form corrections the whole time so you can be confident you are doing the moves correctly. Thank you Jillian!!!! Finally, a DVD I can recommend to my clients and friends without worrying they will dislocate their knees...
Bottom line:
DVD at amazon.com - $8.50
Pair of 3 or 5lb free weights - $6.00 (or soup cans are free!)
A good jog bra to keep the girls in place - $20.00
An achievable workout that you can do at home, in 20 minutes, with your roommate or by yourself, that will help boost your strength, endurance, and confidence - PRICELESS
Enough, go buy it already! Even Jake is going to get a copy, it's that good!
If you still aren't convinced, here is a YouTube video about it:
I second the endorsement/plug for this awesome DVD. Best ten bucks I've spent on comprehensive fitness. It was such a good workout it had me remenicsing about the days I had with a personal trainer one-on-one. Yes, it's that good!There's a lot of crap out there in the fitness DVD world, but this definitely does NOT qualify for that category (and I'm pretty picky when it comes to my videos). What more can I say..go get it already!
ReplyDeleteI'm sore and tired and ready for more...ok thats my endorsement!
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