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From:Jillian Michaels , Michaels ,
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5 of 5 customers found the following review helpful:
 Great beginner workout, 2008-01-23
These two DVD's spend a lot of time on the correct form for each exercise and the importance of doing the exercise correctly. Great for someone new to working out that needs a little guidance. Jillian also is very encouraging throught the workout and the participants are "real people" so you won't feel intimidated or overhelmed by the dvds.
1 of 1 customers found the following review helpful:
Great Full Body Workout, 2008-01-02
I just got this DVD and have only done the Frontside and so far I know this is the DVD I've been looking for. It tones the whole body....not just certain sections.
3 of 3 customers found the following review helpful:
Great Workout, 2008-01-02
Finally a workout without music and all those annoying facial closeups.
Jillian explains the moves and what they are designed to do. Basic and challenging.
1 of 1 customers found the following review helpful:
Great workout at home., 2007-12-28
I've been using this dvd set for a little over a week and really like it . I go to the gym steadily to do cardio, but always have trouble sticking to a strength training routine. This dvd is great as it incorporates strength training, while getting your heart rate up. This is something I will definetely incorporate into my routine.
19 of 19 customers found the following review helpful:
A very good circuit training workout set for beginners, 2007-08-18
This two-DVD set consists of two circuit training workouts (weight training sets interspersed with cardio intervals to keep the heart rate up) that work the whole body. Jillian divides the weight training exercises by 'front side' (chest, quads, shoulders, etc) and 'back side' (back, glutes, etc). Both workouts have ab segments. Each DVD consists of 6 sets of workouts; 'Frontside' totals 40 minutes, and 'Backside' is about 50 minutes.
Contrary to what one reviewer said, the Biggest Loser participants who demonstrate the exercises usually have good form, though sometimes they seem to rush through the exercises a bit (Jillian does make them slow down occasionally). All three Biggest Loser people seem to have maintained their weight loss since leaving the show, to their credit (and unlike many other show participants). Jillian generally instructs them, and the viewer, about correct form and modifications and only occasionally does the exercises with them.
I had been doing cardio exercises several times a day for a few weeks, but not much weight training - so I wasn't totally out of shape but was pretty weak. I've been doing the DVDs for 3 weeks now, and already have seen and felt results. My legs feel stronger when I'm out walking or doing daily tasks, and my arms feel firmer. I've always had a bad lower back, and was a bit afraid of lifting weights, but the increased strength has actually helped to alleviate my back pain. I've also lost a few pounds (though I also do about 5 cardio sessions/week in addition to 4 Front/Backside sessions.) I have to do a few of the exercises with modifications, but I'm sure I will gradually progress (Jillian says that in 3 months you should be able to do all the exercises at the 'advanced' levels).
Stylistically, Jillian is enthusiastic but not too cutesy, though on 'Frontside' she does get a bit giggly. This doesn't bother me (it shows she has a great relationship with the Biggest Loser people, who clearly love her) but it may bother some people. If you're expecting the Scary Jillian from the show, you won't get that - you get a friendly and enthusiastic trainer. And as others have noted, there's no music and there's just a plain white background. I find this to be quite acceptable since it helps me concentrate on form. I have other DVDs if I want music and scenic backdrops.
The only thing missing from these DVDs are warmup or cooldown/stretching segments, but you can just add your own.
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