Jillian Michaels - 30 Day Shred

First for some background: I have asthma, I'm 28 years old and I've had two kids... My usually workout regime consists of primarily yoga, pilates, core work plus a little variety (ie. Whatever I happen to be in the mood for). I've been doing everything from strength training to kickboxing and have been working out regularly for 9 years. My achilles heel (largely due to asthma) is my stamina and endurance. When I started this workout I couldn't run a block without having to take my inhaler. Going up and down the stairs used to wind me... especially when lugging laundry baskets up and down. I've done level one 7 times now and I'm probably going to be stuck on level one for quite awhile, but already I've been noticing impressive results. I am better able to keep up with my kids and now I only have trouble going up and down the stairs if I've just done this workout (Leg muscles get fatigued and shaky). Be forewarned: if you're anything like me your going to want a LOT of water aft... Read more

I have used other workout DVDs, but love Jillian's work out because it lasts for 30 minutes and you see results. Sometimes there is not enough time in the day to try and squeeze in a workout and this makes it possible. I would recommend this for other people to use.

At one point Jillian says something like "I want you to feel like you are going to die." And I do. These workouts are great. Get this video and us it a lot.

After reading all of the 5 star reviews, I too found it necessary to purchase this DVD. I got it yesterday in the mail, and did the Level 1 workout this morning - 2 hours ago. It was definitely challenging. In fact, I didn't realize HOW challenging until now. I am already sore and feeling it, and that has never happened to me 2 hours after a workout - ever! Maybe the next morning, but never a couple hours. The only reason I was not absolutely dying during the workout is because for the past 2 months I've been working out 4-5 times per week with Jackie Warner's "Workout" Video (from the TV show Workout), and doing some light jogging here and there. I must admit, I have gotten into very good shape doing that routine; my muscles are much stronger. Jackie's workouts are intense, but they are broken down into groups - 20 min lower body, 20 min abs, 20 min upper body. So if you wanted to do your whole body in one day, you'd have to do all 3 segments which would take an hour and ... Read more

Jillian has done it again. This is by far the best workout video I have. I really get a great workout and feel like I am accomplishing something. I got this to help shed the baby weight from my pregnancy and it has worked. It is not boring and I look forward to the workout.