Jillian Michaels: Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism
Starring: Jillian MichaelsDirector: Andrea Ambandos
Studio: Lions Gate
MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Format: Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
Running Time: 57 minutes
DVD Release: February 3rd 2009
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DVD Review
Fire up your metabolism with TV's top trainer, Jillian Michaels, and lose big with her fierce formula that adds strength and ab moves to dynamic cardio for increased fat loss. This 40-minute circuit workout blasts your heart rate with challenging intervals to turn up the burn and peel off the pounds. Whether you're just getting started or ready for a hardcore workout, this program will ignite your metabolism and incinerate fat to reveal a ripped, lean body!
User Reviews
Strongly reccomended, esp for new moms and even slim ppl who want to tone up - Rating: 5/5
I purchased this DVD along with the 30 day Shred and Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism. I must say that I was blown away with the intensity of the workout. Jullian's advice and encouragement throughout was also very helpful.
I am a mom of a 5 month old and had a c-section. Also, I had stayed away from exercises (other than a little walking) ever since I became pregnant. Hence, I was apprehensive about doing this. The first day I did this workout, I was so tired that I almost wanted to puke. However, at the same time, I immensely enjoyed the workouts. All the exercises are to the point and you can feel your muscles getting toned. I have been alternating between the three DVDs for around a month now. It is already showing results.
To put things in perspective, even before I started the DVDs, I was back to my pre-pregnancy weight. Though I have a tendency to put on weight really quick and lose it really slow, through proper and balanced diet, I have managed to be on the slim side. So, my problem was not of excess weight but having the fat in the wrong places. My problem areas were my tummy, which with the pregnancy had gotten flabby and kind of loose; and my butt which was again not toned. With the exercises, I have started getting into shape. My pregnancy belly has completely disappeared and my tummy muscles and butt have gotten toned. In fact, I AM IN BETTER SHAPE THAN I WAS PRE-PREGNANCY.
I strongly urge ppl out there to do yourself the biggest favor you ever can and buy this DVD (along with the other 2 DVDs that I have mentioned above; Besides it just cost me around $30, which is less than one meal for 2 and this is the best investment that I have ever ever made). Keep in mind that this DVD works not just for women but also men. The days I exercise as per the DVD, I can actually feel happier and more in peace and far more energetic, than if I dont.
As I mentioned earlier, I have a 5 month old and I am a working mom. So, that is enough to occupy me the entire day and tire me out so that I am ever so ready to sleep around 9-9.30 pm) Just so that I can exercise, I get up at around 4 am (as that is the only time I get to exercise in one stretch without having to stop to attend to my child). This is how much I love this DVD and would not want to miss it.
Try it and you wont regret it ever.
Best of luck
Jillian is to be admired and respected! - Rating: 5/5
I am middle age (older than 49) and have been active for more than 30 years, running, biking, lifting weights, walking on a slanted treadmill, hiking. I can work out on equipment in my basement for two hrs and burn 1200 calories daily. I thought I was fit and in shape. This workout Proves I have room for improvement. It is a killer, though might be easy for the 20-30 yr olds.
This DVD proves that one always has room for improvement in life! and I am very pleased I found this DVD.
What I really want to know ( and I hope someone can answer this), how many calories does a 5'4" 112 lb female burn when she completes this workout? Granted the calories burned will vary from person to person, but, I wish Jillian addressed this on the DVD case or on her website. Jillian is so right that you have to push yourself and an intensity to get results. This is a life commitment and it never gets easy.
User Friendly But Killer Cardio - No Equipment Necessary - Rating: 4/5
Finally, a workout video that requires only you, comfortable workout clothes, and a great pair of sneakers, and determination. It is a 40-mins workout consisting of 7 6-minute circuits. Don't let the easy to follow routines fool you, this workout burns!! And it works. Stay consistent (at least 4-5 days a week) and you'll see an improvement as I have, with the proper diet (see Jillian's website). For beginners I recommend pacing yourself & doing a few circuits at a time until you are able to do all the routines.
Wowsers! - Rating: 5/5
Ok. This video is no joke. I had done the 30 day shred a bit before buying this DVD and I found that moderately hard. I liked Jillian's style and I could tell she knows her stuff, so I decided to try this.
This video is made up of 7 six minute circuits, including about another 6 minutes of warm-up and 6 minutes of cool down. All tolled, when you shut off the DVD in your pile of sweat, it will be at about 55 minutes. I wasn't really sure what to expect at first, but I was determined to get through the whole thing without stopping. I did, but it nearly killed me. The first circuit was not that hard, so I got lulled into a false sense of security. The next ones take it up a notch. By the end of the second circuit, I was hurting, and panting. She gives you what she calls a "break" at the end of the 3rd cicuit with side oblique crunches. Basically, it's not really cardio, you just put your hand behind your head and raise your leg out to the side, crunching your side. You pay for it in the next circuit... circuit 4... it's a core circuit, but it moves superfast and it's intense. It still feels like cardio. She throws those damn walking planks into this circuit. I hate these. I do the advanced version, no knees for me. The next circuit is another kickboxing one. It takes it back down a notch, but it's still hard. The 6th one is the hardest one, I think because it's all jump work... plyometrics. You will do jump squats, cross country skiing, scissor kicks (AHHH!) skaters, and standing mountain climbers (go to hell standing mountain climbers!). The last circuit is not a whole hell of a lot easier, and trust me by the time you get here, you have just about had it. You're going to be dripping sweat, but you will have given up trying to wipe it off yourself because it is so profuse and everything in your body is screaming at you and you have simply given up on catching your breathe, but Jillian makes you feel like stopping is not an option.
Someone else mentioned that you will not look hot immediately after doing this... very true. But after showering and resting, you will feel great about what you did.
I still do this non-stop sometimes, but other days I will do the first 4 cicuits in the morning and then do the rest in the evening. Although Jillian might consider this cheating, I feel like it's a good way to still do the whole video and kill myself a little less.
I am an avid exerciser. I hit it for 1 to 2 hours everyday and have done so for years. I weigh between 110-115 at 5' 4" I wouldn't mind losing a few pounds, but mainly exercise just to stay in good health and stay toned. My point is, I am no wimp to find this exercise routine so difficult. You had better be up for a challenge if when you start this and/or be prepared to pace yourself or maybe not get through the whole thing the first few times.
Good luck!
Ready, Set, Sweat - Rating: 4/5
This is an excellent workout video in my opinion. A solid 40 minutes of blood pumping and sweating. Lots of great explosive action. You can choose different circuits if you dont have time for the full workout, or go straight through the video and enjoy one of Jillian's best, most inspirational cool downs to date.
The only thing that bugs about this video is her backup help this time. They are extremely fit, and much more flexible than Jill, but you can see most of the time that they aren't giving the workout all they've got, especially when Jillian goes to them and gets them as high/fast/hard as they can and then Jill comes back to center and they are back to doing it the same way I HAVE to do it. Dissappointing.
But it will still bust your ass and make you feel like a rockstar! Go get it, if you need a change up in your routine, or to kick start some energy.
