Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: WELLSPRING/GENIUS
EAN: 0796019781398
Format: Box set
Item Dimensions: Array
Label: Genius Entertainment
Languages: Array
Manufacturer: Genius Entertainment
MPN: 9601978139
Number Of Items: 5
Publisher: Genius Entertainment
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2005-12-22
Studio: Genius Entertainment

5 Disc Set: Shape Up - Front Gets your body moving and your blood flowing with a workout that burns twice the calories. Shape Up Back The fast track to losing weight continues by working biceps glutes hamstrings and abs. Cardio Kick Box Muscles get a day off from weight training while an aerobic workout keeps you moving. Maximize Full Frontal: Mixing it up to keep your body from adapting by introducing a different set of exercises. Maximize Back In Action: Incorporating cardio intervals and other high energy techniques really burns off the fat. Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: HEALTH/FITNESS Rating: NR UPC: 796019781398 Manufacturer No: 9601978139
Jillian Michaels, the trainer from NBC's The Biggest Loser and self-proclaimed "TV's toughest fitness guru," runs through circuit training like a drill sergeant on caffeine. Her theory is to keep moving in between exercises to burn twice as many calories, so she cycles her team through sumo squats, mountain climbers, jump ropes, shoulder raises and bicycle moves without taking a breath. If she doesn't think one of her comrades is picking up his knees high enough, she makes everyone do 30 more, with a sadistic grin. As a result, you can almost literally watch the muscle burn. Michaels' Shape-Up Front DVD works out the chest, shoulders, triceps and quads. It also requires two props: a bench-style exercise step and light dumbbells. The DVD features include printable diet/exercise logs, nutrition tips and recipes. Despite a lower-level option, it isn't for anyone looking for a low-impact aerobic workout. --Ellen A. Kim

Customer Rating:
Summary: Thanks Jillian!
Comment: These workouts are hard and will give you your money's worth with great variety. It does require the step and weights listed and it's hard to get by without them, so I would recommend investing in a good quality step and a set of weights that suit you.
It is true that these tapes are hard if you are out of shape, but I recommend sticking with it. When I started using Jillian's tapes I was 183lbs. I'm down to 155lbs after 3 months and I did that with the tapes and bettering my eating habits. Do what you can and work your way up. There was a time when I could do maybe half the steps the way she wanted me to, so I substituted other moves when I had to. Now I can do it all. It just takes time. If you are really out of shape I don't know because even when I started I had a good range of motion and was able to move around for a while.
But the bottom line is you get what it tells you you'll get and it works if you stick with it. I'm still losing and more importantly my stamina is up and my body feels great.
Thank you Jillian!

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Great, quick workout!
Comment: I'm 31 and in decent shape. I broke my foot five months ago and just haven't gone back to the gym but wanted to do something active. I bought Jillian's DVD set in hopes that I could gain some of my tone back.

I am very surprised with the DVD's. I've bought exercise videos in the past and never get past a few days. Jillians workout is NOT for beginners. I use 3lb weights and after three weeks I'm moving up to 5lbs in some of the exercises.

It's a 25 minute workout with warm-up. Test yourself and push yourself. You won't see the results if you don't put your all into it. I do one video a day before I go to work. After three weeks, I can a see a little change. I sweat more in a 25 minute period than I do using an eliptical at max heart rate for 60 minutes.

I love these DVD's and recommend them to people that love to workout and can have the motivation to do one each day!!!

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Customer Rating:
Summary: The Biggest Winner DVD
Comment: Wow - this feels like Jillian is right in your living room pushing you the extra mile. I didn't realize I needed an exercise step for most of the DVD's. Otherwise this was a great buy!

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Customer Rating:
Summary: awesome set
Comment: Jillian is Hardcore! I recommend the 30 Day Shred that includes three killer workout routines and it's only $10. If you are done with that, this set includes 5 DVDs, each contains only one workout so it could fit in a double DVD set but still they are all really good

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Great Workout
Comment: These are great workouts from Jillian Michaels. I first saw her on Exercise TV doing her 30 Day Shred and tried that out. When I had a personal trainer we did a lot of interval training and I lost the most weight and toned/gained the most muscle. So, when I saw her workouts they reminded me so much of my time at the gym that I knew her products would work for me. The only drawback for me is that I wish it was a full 30 minutes of workout only (with added time for warm-up and cool down).

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