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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Michaels
EAN: 0796019798051
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC
Label: Jillian Michaels
Manufacturer: Jillian Michaels
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Jillian Michaels
Region Code: 1
Release Date: January 02, 2007
Running Time: 43 minutes
Sales Rank: 63177
Studio: Jillian Michaels
Theatrical Release Date: 2006
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Description:
The first step in fitness just got a little easier. Join Jillian Michaels as she takes you through six beginner circuits of cardio and strength exercises that will help to melt away the pounds and build muscle. This 43-minute workout of fun and easy exercises focuses on the muscles in your chest, shoulders, triceps, abdomen, and quadriceps. Former contestants from The Biggest Loser - Kimmi Dove, Shane Giles and Pete Thomas - help guide you through each exercise and provide moving interviews to motivate and inspire. In combination with Jillian’s BACKSIDE workout, it’s time to uncover the leaner you.
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Rating: - Functional Training
If you are amazed by how much weight contestants lost while on the reality show: "The Biggest Loser," this workout gives you an idea of how much effort it takes to see real results in a short amount of time. This workout is perhaps one of the most difficult I've tried due to the circuit-style training. To be honest, this will be enjoyed by anyone who is at least intermediate and it will give beginners lots to look forward to.
Jillian Michaels puts Shane through the paces first with the first circuit that consists of a series of exercises that is repeated three times. So, you get three sets of exercises of 10 repetitions each as you work through jumping jacks (I used a small aerobic stepper or you can walk in place), push-ups and squats using a chair.
Kim joins Jillian for the second circuit as she enjoys a cardio interval of walking then does "bench dips," which I think are a little easier when you hold on to a kitchen counter instead of a chair at the start and then finishes with squats. If you are doing 5-8 reps at the start that is fine and then you can work to 10.
I was seriously not keeping up with the third circuit, which seemed at a faster pace with jump rope, chest exercises and squats. By the time I was on the floor and then back up standing, I was only able to do about 5-8 reps. I didn't think that holding the weights while jumping up and down was a good idea because this puts strain on your wrists. The jumping jacks seem better if you are walking ... Read More
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