Jillian Michaels Extreme Shed & Shred

Tons of fun!
I got my copy early today (thanks UPS!) so I thought I would share.

I've only done level one of the workout and WHEW, do I feel accomplished. Jillian begins the video by stating that she encourages you to do both levels of the workout back to back. She got the side eye from me because that simply wasn't happening, at least the first time around. I'm quite sure I could work up to it, because this workout is FUN (please note that I generally hate cardio). I hurled a of couple four letter words at her through out the workout, but never wanted to stop. Some of the movements are a bit ODD, but I'm not a boxer and I've never done jiu jitsu so it makes sense. In Jillian fashion, you complete each circuit twice. Level one ends around 35 mins. At this point Jillian asks if you want to move on to the next level. If not, you can finish with a 5 minute warm up. I previewed level two and there are a ton of new moves. Level two is about 45 mins if you skip the warm up (same...

Another Great One from Ms. Michaels!
I went from a boring 45-minute 5-days-per-week treadmill routine to Jillian's videos last year at the suggestion of a co-worker to whom I was complaining to about my lack of muscle tone. I never looked back at that treadmill!
First of all, I'm calling B.S! on each and every bad review I've seen of hers wherein someone claims to be unchallenged by Jillian's training. Really? I don't believe you, not for a minute. I'm in better shape than the vast majority of people I run into on a daily basis and I can't even get through her DVDs without a few breathers here and there, and I still use some of the beginner modifications! If you're not challenged, you're not doing it right: this workout challenges even her assistants, and I find it impossible to believe that any of the women who come on here complaining that they don't feel challenged are in anywhere near as good of shape as they are.
I personally love Jillian's badass personality, but even if you don't, play the video with...

Not for the faint of heart
I loved, loved this workout. I am very advanced in my training. I run marathons, and do triathlons, and belong to crossfit. Jillian has some new moves that are beyond crazy. I felt soreness which is rare for me, within 12 hours of this workout. What I really love is she offers modified moves for beginners. Love this

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