Jillian Michaels: Shred-It With Weights

I'll start by saying I own all of Jillian's DVDs but I haven't been easy on her in all of my reviews. She often has a nervous energy on camera that makes her do silly "tough gal" things to her fellow trainers on camera such as the DVD where she called one of them "my bitch" and another where she pushed a guy when introducing him and then the silly giggles...That said, I didn't buy the DVDs just for the trainer. All of her DVDs are well researched and good solid workouts with excellent cueing and they've all rated strongly for burning calories. So I ignored the things that bugged me and still enjoyed the DVDs.So I'll have to give it to her...Jillian seems to have truly found her comfort level in this workout and is inspiring, motiviational, comfortable on camera, and she has dropped the silly tough gal act that sometimes came through. The instruction in this one, truly is 5 stars and so is the workout:Safety and training: Really wonderful. In fact I learned many things I wasn't doing right before in using other kettlebell DVDs. She is quite clear as to why you are doing a certain move and shows you how NOT to do it when there are common mistakes in a move, as well as how to do it, yet she doesn't pause the workout to do so--she shows these while you are doing reps so it's nonstop movement and greater burn in less time. She motivates throughout with excellent cueing and instruction on doing it RIGHT for the highest benefit.Cueing: Regardless of any lack of coordination, you should easily follow along without missing a beat. I can say this because, as I mention in all my reviews, I have horrid coordination so if I can do it all right, anyone can.Level and kettlebell choices: The DVD has two levels. And the beauty in this is that the instruction is clear enough that someone who has never lifted a weight before can jump right in, but you can progress both your moves and your weight as you progress. Jillian, in the DVD, has a kettlebell that allows you to adjust the weight of it as you gain more muscle...that's quite cool. While there are varied thoughts as to what weight of kettlebell you should get, I've found in working with others on kettlebell routines that if you typically hold a 6 lb dumbbell in each hand, you can go with a 12 lb kettlebell or slightly lower. If you hold 5 lb dumbbells in each hand during other workouts, a 10 lb or slightly lower should work. If you are new to working out, you might only want a 5 or 6 lb. While I did research to find these numbers long ago before starting my own routine and buying a kettlebell (Amazon has them; I bought mine here but even WalMart has them) you have to find your own comfort level. It's better to do more reps with less weight than less reps with more weight so, at any rate, it's best not to aim too high if you can't do the workout...starting lighter and building up is better because you will be doing many reps during this routine.Calorie Burn: First I should note I wear a bodybugg to measure my daily caloric burn, which also allows me to read a measurement of calories burned during a specific workout as well as calories burned per minute during that workout. I mention this only so you know what I say is based upon scientific measurement rather than perceived exertion. Because Jillian, as always, gets your heart rate up AND combines it with strength training, this combo is better than any cardio only or strength only routine and you'll get far more fat loss in less time. While cardio will always burn more than a strength workout DURING the workout, strength training continues to boost your metabolism and burn calories long after the workout. So this combination of boosting your heart rate with cardio while also using the kettlebell to reach so many muscles AND using your own body strength to also tone, results in a great burn. It measures very high for what's really a strength routine as it kept my caloric burn going during AND after the workout.About kettlebells: You'll use muscles you don't utilize in other routines doing this DVD. Kettlebells came on the scene and unlike many fitness products that do, this gained fast momentum rather than being a fad because it delivers excellent results but you don't FEEL like you are doing the hard boring lifting...swings and kettlebell moves are FUN and for me, that makes kettlebell workouts go by way faster. I love them.Muscles worked: You aren't just using your arms here; this is a FULL body routine and it concentrates highly on the core. The twists work your abs and you'll be working all muscles from lower body up by the combo moves taught.Music: Not the boring electronica in most workout DVDs, very pop and hip sounding as is common in most Biggest Loser DVDs I buy. I find this motivating.Negatives: This is typically the part of my review where I discuss something that grated on my nerves that Jillian did...I can't help it. This time I gotta say, I have no negatives. I am a raving fan of this DVD. Even doing 10 minutes of it you'll feel it the next day and get calorie burn in as well. Yet, the moves are fun to do so I stick with it.Needed:You actually don't have to use a kettlebell if you want to try it out for a spell before you buy one. One trainer on the team uses two handweights instead so she can show you how to do the routine with these if you want to try out how heavy you think you can handle on a kettlebell before buyine one by trying out handweights first. However, personally, I wouldn't want to just use weights forever...the kettlebell is designed for a comfortable grip and swing and ease of movement; once you try it you'll likely be glad you did and I always use my kettlebell in my other workout DVDs when they have me hold 2 weights in one hand. It's far more comfortable. You'll also need a yoga mat if you aren't working out on carpet.Conclusion: I"m a raving fan. This has all the components I look for in my fitness DVDs. When I do it one day and look forward to doing it again even though it worked me out GOOD and HARD, I know it's a rare DVD.If you like this you may also like:Powerbody: Kettlebell bootcamp with Angie Miller These are short 10 minute workouts and you really need to do at least 2 at a time for good results. I liked Jillian's better but this would be my second favorite kettlebell DVD I have.

I'm 5'7 and currently 128lbs. I am an avid cardio freak (5-6 days of 60 minute cardio sessions - running 6 miles+, spinning, or elliptical). I also have Jillians 30 day shred and banish fat/boost metabolism and think they are very good DVDs. You definitely get a good workout for a DVD and on your own time. They are not quite like running, but a great mix of stength and cardio. I have been wanting to do more strength training to boost my running and My husband raved about kettlebell training, so I bought a 25lb got fit kettlebell from Target and a 10lb tone fitness kettlebell I randomly found at TJ Maxx for $10 (a major steal). I started doing 25lb swings and squats and then 10lb arm swings, shoulder presses, torso twists, and curls. Anytime I do the 25lb swings and squats, my heartrate immediately goes up and I can feel the burn. Just doing for 10 minutes, I had the next day and second day hurt like I did back in my college track days where it's hard to get into a sitting position. My quads/hamstrings have been on fire everytime I use the bells. I've done them on my own for about 4 weeks and have really felt that they have been fantastic (in not much actual lifting time), so wanted to learn more. I also read that you can burn 400 calories in 20 minutes? Seriously! That is amazing! I started to do them this morning as usual, but then ended up checking the TV to see if there was something I could follow? I wanted to learn more moves. I found Jillian's shred it with weights on Demand on ExerciseTV, so I tried it. It just had level one. It was 30 minutes with a quick warm up and cool down. It had all of the basic kettlebell moves done by Jillian. There are two other gals in the video. One does more advanced moves and the other does more basic moves with a small dumbbell. You can do to whatever you feel best with. I went with the more advanced moves. I used the 10lb kettlebell I have and I am definitely feeling the effects more than my usual! My legs/hips/bum were immediately burning after the video and I felt my shoulders and back more and more throughout the day. I know I will be hurting tomorrow. You do a lot of swings, squats, and presses. There is one circuit where you have to hold the kettlebell and do jump squats for what seems like forever. It has to be at least 1 minute each time you do the move (2 times). This move will definitely get your heartrate up and get you sweating in no time. I would say this was the hardest move by far. All of the other moves are also good for calorie burn, but are more strength vs cardio. I got a good sweat overall, but not like running, but I believe the kettlebell training will be worth it and I look forward to doing it again more often. This video kept me entertained and I was able to follow the instructions much better than trying to just do them myself. The time seemed to go by much quicker, So I immediately bought the DVD afterwards on amazon.com for $7.99. I thought that was a fantastic buy and totally worth it! I am looking forward to level 2. I also found a 15lb tone fitness kettlebell for $22 (free super saver shipping). I found that the 10lb kettlebell was just a little too light for me for a lot of the moves, but still gives you a very workout. If you haven't been lifting at all, I would start with a 5lb kettlebell to get used to the moves and build some strength. If you have been lifting ( can do 10, 10lb shoulder presses with dumbells), you would be fine with a 10lb kettlebell. If you can do 10-15, 15lb shoulder presses/tricep presses with ease, I would go with a 15lb kettlebell (I can do 2-4 pull-ups). If you want to get even better workout, I would get a 25lb kettlebell for squats/leg swings, but then switch to the 15lb kettlebell for the arm moves/windmills/turkish getup. I think a 25lb bell would be way too heavy/dangerous for those. And seriously...If this burns 400 calories in 20-25 minutes (and who know how many more after all day), how could you not love it!

Ejercicios de calidad, específicos y eficaces! Es para región 1 hay que tener DVD multiregión, ya que en México somos región 4. Recomiendo este video en específico.

Great work out!Just wish it came with a kettle ball lol

ok so I am a glutton for punishment. This is one of the toughest 30 minute workouts I have EVER done - and being the wimp I am, I thought I would take it easy and I used a 2kg kettlebell. Boy was I WRONG.This workout was TOUGH and had me sweating SO badly that after I was done, I had to lie down for 10 minutes and even after taking a VERY long shower, I was sweating for half an hour AFTER I got out the shower!4 Days of agony not being able to bend down - my inner and outer thighs, back, arms, core - EVERYTHING hurt like crazy. I work out 3 times a week and consider myself to be an intermediate level strength trainer. This was cardio and toning in one, with Jillian's crazy motivational style - really very excellent and highly recommend if you want to get lean fast.

ケトルベルを使ったワークアウトが2種収録されています。BGMも爽快です。ケトルベルを使用した独特のムーヴが身体を未知の領域へ誘います。これはとても楽しいです。まるで遊んでいるような感覚です。日本未発売なのがもったいないくらい。ケトルベルは難しそうと思う方はご安心下さい。ジリアン先生によるケトルベルの使い方チュートリアルも収録されていてお得です。

まず最初に言うと、ジリアン自身はケトルベルの専門家ではありません。ケトルベルとダンベルとは、同じ鉄の道具でも似て非なるもので、同じような動きでも体の動かし方のアプローチが全く違います。いつものジリアンのDVDのように、後ろに上級者と初心者バージョンの人がいて、初心者バージョンはダンベルを使っています。はっきり言ってケトルベルトレーニングをしたいのならこのDVDはおすすめできません。ケトルベルである必要性が感じられませんし、ジリアンはダンベルの代わりにケトルベルを使っているだけに過ぎません。なので、初心者バージョンのダンベル運動をするなら良いエクササイズだと思います。（その方が安全です。特にレベル２！）ケトルベルのDVDはアメリカのAmazonで安価で色々あります。ケトルベルに関して言えば特にジリアンである必要は全くないです。※リージョン１なので、リージョンフリーのプレーヤーかPCでしか再生可能です。