The Biggest Winner - How to Win by Losing: Jillian Michael's Shape Up-Front
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Actor: Jillian MichaelsDirector: Unkn
Brand: WELLSPRING/GENIUS
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language), Unknown
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 60 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2005-09-27
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Genius Products
DVD Reviews of The Biggest Winner - How to Win by Losing: Jillian Michael's Shape Up-Front
DVD Review: Not what I expected but definitely a challenging workout!
Summary: 3 Stars
When I first read the description of this DVD, I thought it was going to be a weight training workout. When I actually got the DVD, I found a very different workout than I expected. It is a very intense cardio workout during which you do some upper body weight training. However, because of the pace and how the weights are used in some parts of the workout (i.e, overhead), I had to go down from the usual 5 lb. hand weights I use for home workouts to the 2-pounders in order to keep up. Now that I've done the workout once, I know that I could keep my 5-pounders nearby and switch to those for standard weight-training exercises such as tricep kickbacks, but keep the 2-pounders for aerobic movements with weights.
I exercise 5 days a week and do a combination of cardio, weight training and toning, so I'm in relatively good shape. However, I am still about 35 pounds overweight (not to mention over age 50), so I found some of the cardio movements (mountain climbers, plyos, etc.) either too tough or too fast to keep up with. I got through the entire workout, which was a half-hour I believe, but I had to do some alternative movements here and there. (P.S. You need an aerobic step for this workout--she uses it as an aerobic step and also to lay on to do some weight work, etc.)
No doubt about it, Jillian is tough. I truly believe that, if I was physically able to do this workout exactly as offered, I would see results. However, that unfortunately isn't the case. As a result, the workout had the effect of making me feel like a failure instead of inspiring and motivating me. That's not Jillian's fault--I'm just saying that it makes sense for me to spend my money on workouts that energize me and lift me up instead of making me feel like I'm not good or strong enough.
Just to give you a basis for comparison, I rent and buy a LOT of exercise DVDs and it's not often I end up with one that I feel is above my fitness level. When I first tried Tae-bo it seemed overwhelming, but now I can get through a 45-minute Tae-bo workout fine. So yea, if I kept trying this Shape Up Front workout, it would no doubt eventually get easier for me. However, doing the workout the first time did not leave me feeling motivated enough to keep putting myself through that workout until that happens.
Description of The Biggest Winner - How to Win by Losing: Jillian Michael's Shape Up-Front
I am glad you decided to make this commitment to change. Here's what we are doing today. We'll be working on the front of your body - for example your chest shoulders triceps and quads. The reason we are working these muscles together is two fold...first of all these chest shoulders trcips muscles are push muscles. They have the same function. So it's good to work them out on the same day. The reason we're working our quadriceps in with our upper body is so that we're working our lower body and upper body - back to back. What this does is basically shunts your blood between your upper and lower body throughout the course of our workout - allowing you to burn twice as many calories. The key here is burning calories melting off the fat and losing weight. So we keep it aerobic the entire time. Never stop moving let's get started...." Jillian MichaelsDVD Features:Available Audio Tracks: English (Unknown Format)Topics: Abs thighs shoulders triceps chest hips nutrition6-week bikini workoutDiet and exercise logsNutrition tips and recipesBehind-the-scenes photo gallerySystem Requirements:Running Time 60 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: HEALTH/FITNESS Rating: NR UPC: 796019766692 Manufacturer No: 76669Bestsellers in DVD
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