Jillian Michaels Banish Fat Boost Metabolism
November 14, 2009 by admin
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Fire up your metabolism with TV’s top trainer, Jillian Michaels, and lose big with her fierce formula that adds strength and ab moves to dynamic cardio for increased fat loss. This 40-minute circuit workout blasts your heart rate with challenging intervals to turn up the burn and peel off the pounds. Whether you’re just getting started or ready for a hardcore workout, this program will ignite your metabolism and incinerate fat to reveal a ripped, lean body! more info
Better Than a GYM!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve been working out to this video for a couple of months now. I also have 30 Day Shred and No More Trouble Zones. I think this workout is amazing. It has totally blasted my metabolism through the roof! I find I get better results from this vid doing it 3-5 times a week than when I was spending two hours in a gym almost daily. She teaches compound and jumping moves, and this is extremely effective. You get strong AND lean before you know it. I used the 30 Day Shred more as a 4 month re-acquaintance into fitness after a long hiatus from not doing a thing. When I was able to get through that relatively easily, I got this video. It is TOUGH! And believe me, it doesn’t really get easier. Oh sure, you can get through it without dying eventually, but you now have all these brilliant new muscles that are bucking like broncos, and you are focusing on training them because now you can actually feel them working, and not just struggling to keep you upright. Your cardiovascular condition will greatly benefit, and so will your overall lean muscle mass.
Be forewarned – this is NOT for beginners to fitness. If you know how to modify fitness moves, then maybe you are better off than the stark beginner. Jillian’s workouts are easily modified. But it is my feeling that total beginners could get themselves injured easily if they don’t build up some basic strength and flexibility for at least 3 months or more. The 30 Day Shred has 3 workouts that can either shred the already fit, or build a solid foundation for the not fit if they just take their time with it.
By the way, I have gone from 155 to 139 and I’m still losing. It’s taken me over 6 months, but right now the metabolism is amazing, and the results are really getting noticeable. I am convinced that all you need is time, patience and a metabolism that increases through steady workouts, and you will get lean and strong. Jillian’s workouts are inspiring and efficient.
Butt-kicking cardio
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I already had the 30 Day Shred DVD, but I really wanted a workout that was entirely cardio. Thankfully, Jillian delivers a heart-pounding aerobic workout in only 40 minutes. Before this DVD, I considered myself an intermediate/advanced exerciser; I workout 5-6 days a week, including weightlifting, cardio, and rock climbing. But I have always hated cardio and find it too boring to really challenge myself.
Compared to the 30 Day Shred, Jillian has a much more developed style. She gives better cues and more fully explains why the exercises are paired. Jillian is also really engaging, but after the first 2 circuits I had to stop and catch my breath. I think there are few people out there who will not be challenged by this workout!
At 51 who would have thought!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
that I could even attempt to do this. Had it been any other instructor I would have quit — but Jillian just pushes me like no other video (DVD) instructor does (hate her)…… my endorance, focus, whatever is ten fold —— yes this is like her others but if Jillian can motovate you it does not matter what DVD you pick she will push your buttons (if she is the one you need now) — If I do several weeks of her DVD’s ( and I have several) I blow through some of my tried an trues —– without working out a sweat. Don’t get me wrong my tried and trues still can get the heart rate up! LOL but not for nothing I can tell the difference. Funny if I take a week or two off (yes I know at my age that is such a big no no) I can not just pop this in and bang through it —- no way I have to have my endorance up before I plug this in!
Sweat your tail feathers off
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I work out on a regular basis and I found this workout to be both challenging and enjoyable. The circuit training makes the 50 minutes go by quickly. You can feel the sweat drip off your body and that is the way I like it.
It nearly kills me every time…
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
But I’m ok with that. I work out pretty frequently and would jog a lot, but then I got Jillian’s No More Trouble Zones and Banish Fat Boost Metabolism. They kill me. BFBM is an amazing cardio and it targets more muscle groups than your average jog. In fact, this video, according to my heart rate monitor/calorie counter thing, burns more calories during the time than running. It really is worth it.
Great workout, kicks my b*tt
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a great workout and really makes me sweat. I am a pretty avid excersicer but doing this workout is still challenging for me and really feel good after finishing the whole thing. She has a good combination of lower body and upper body cardio workouts, all with no weights. She has 1 circuit that focuses on abs. Overall very challenging and I recommend it.
LOVE HER!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve done plenty of exercise videos but I like Jillians the most. She’s tough but with reason. Her tough approach works on me because I really feel like im going to get scolded or let her down if I don’t finish the workouts. I’m 22 and find it hard to get through some of the circuits. Some are really hard and some are do-able. Sometimes I feel like giving up because my hearts just pounding like crazy but I continue because something about Jillian’s firmness makes me want to prove it to “her” that I can do it.
I am currently reading her Master Your Metabolism book and am learning a lot.
I hope I never get tired of her workouts because I really enjoy working out with her.
Another great Jillian workout!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Another slam dunk by Jillian Michaels! I purchased all three of Jillian’s workout DVDs (No More Trouble Zones, 30 day shred and Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism) and this workout delivered just like the rest. I enjoy the fast pace of her workouts, her explanations and motivation and the use of circuit training to prevent feeling overworked or bored.
It’s easy to see why Jillian (and her contestants) have such success on the Biggest Loser. Jillian is encouraging but tough and really pushes you to the breaking point. I enjoyed her constant reminders of why I was working out in the first place which helps when you’re working through some serious pain.
Of the three DVDs, this is the only one that requires no equipment–no weights, just your body weight. It’s just you and some intense cardio! Jillian mixes in many different styles of exercise, including kickboxing/karate and plyometrics (aka jump training). She also focuses on the midsection quite a bit and really hits the oblique muscles in particular, which is my personal problem area, so I loved that. There are a few exercises in this workout that are included on her other DVDs, but most are “new” to this workout. It is very intense and I found myself struggling to keep up and hitting my own “personal pause button” as Tony Horton likes to say on P90X. It left me feeling like I had a great workout and the time passed quickly while going through each of the (7) six-minute circuits.
While I do feel Jillian does a great job explaining why and exercise is being done or how it works, I find disappointment in that she doesn’t fully show how an exercise is properly done before jumping into it feet first. She’ll say, “Let’s move on to super skaters!” and then begin the exercise, expecting you to figure it out yourself. Perhaps it’s just because it is the first time through, but I felt myself trying to analyze what was going on to ensure I had the exercise down correctly.
Overall, this is a great workout and I felt it was worth every penny. I’m glad that I purchased all three of Jillian’s DVD workouts because I can easily mix them up throughout the week for a great overall workout. As someone who is very active as a runner and cyclist, I think these workouts are a great alternative and a way to improve my overall strength. While keeping up with Jillian can be difficult for even the most seasoned exerciser, she provides plenty of opportunity to change the moves based on your ability. I found each exercise to be challenging and it’s actually nice to have something to work towards. I would recommend every one of her DVDs to a friend!
Results!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Jillian is tough and mean and an excellent trainer. I was really happy with the progress I’d made with my weight loss goals from doing the 30 Day Shred DVD and I wanted to amp things up. I work out ~5x a week combining Jillian’s DVDs with some other home workouts and the elliptical machine – so I’m pretty active and my cardio’s in tip top shape. Nevertheless, all that means nothing when I do Jillians’ Banish Fat workout. Man oh man does the sweat pour! And plyometrics are evil (my neighbors below me probably agree) – but this workout is excellent.
I wanted to wait until after a month of doing this exercise to review it because my first concern with any workout is results — and Jillian definitely delivers. I’ve already lost about 7 lbs and quite a few “will-never-ever-miss-them-ever!” inches from my stomach and thighs.
I’ve got those sexy racer lines on my abs now and my legs are shaping up into something awesome. And my shoulders… jeez, I’m getting compliments!
As for the DVD format, I like the way it’s broken up into circuits and it appears that each circuit is designed to slowly bring your heart up until it’s revving in your chest, then there’s “active recovery” [read Core circuit], and then some more serious revving which in sum = really effective. I also like that it’s just you and your mat – no weights or bands, etc. And I like that, unlike the 30 Day Shred, you’re pretty much standing up the whole time instead of get up, get back down on the floor, get back up, down on the floor again, get up… and so on.
I’ve read some criticisms about the music, which is sort of cheesy, but after listening to it over and over again for the past month I’ve decided it works with each circuit. I especially like the Jason-esque music on circuit 6 – it’s totally appropriate b/c that circuit is a killer.
I also bought her No More Trouble Zones and combine it with Banish Fat for a 2 hour torture session. After all the jumping and explosive movement in Banish, doing the No More Trouble Zones DVD feels like a gift [albeit a rough one].
However, you don’t have to combine them both to get a good workout — they both are excellent on their own and will definitely yield results.
love love love it!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Amazing workout! You will sweat like no other! The only thing is that it has quite a bit of jump training and high impact moves, so it’s not for someone who has lower body injuries. But, if you want something to work you until you can’t work anymore, buy this DVD!!
Great workout!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This video is doable yet challenging….there are many circuits and you just do as many as you can. Eventually you will get strong enough and gain the endurance to get through all 7! I haven’t gotten bored with it at all.
Great Cardio
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a great work out for days you just do cardio. Just as good as her other work outs.
Killer Workout!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Great video! I think if you stick to it you will lose fast! I haven’t been able to follow through, but I will!
kick butt workout
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
when looking for a workout, i wanted someone who could challenge me to work hard and help me stay in shape. i really enjoy this video because it definitely is both! i like jillian michaels, also. she is a lot of fun, and the workouts are super hard. i wanted something different than what i was used to (kickboxing only and gym routine). this was the dvd i was looking for.
Lots of fun
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I love this dvd. It’s a great work out and fun to do. I have a few of her others and this one is absolutely great! Its easy and gets you going.