Jillian Michaels

Reviews of Jillian Michaels workout DVDs

From my personal experience, I have found Jillian Michaels' set of workout videos to be highly effective! I am 2 months post-partum and breastfeeding, and already 6lbs under my pre-pregnancy weight! I still have about 10lbs that I'd like to lose, but so far I love how convenient her workouts are as far as time (the 30 Day Shred is 20 min each w/ 3 workouts in the DVD), giving me the chance to squeeze in a workout when my LO is napping.

Here's the low-down:

30 Day Shred
- Three 20-minute workouts, ranging from Level 1 to Level 3
- Equipment is only your body and 2-5lb weights
- Great for a good workout when you're short on time but want a challenge

No More Trouble Zones
- 50 min workout total (included 5 min warm-up and 5 min cool down)
- Equipment is your body and 2-5lb weights
- This workout is all strength training, but you do get a good cardiovascular workout in as well because of the fast-paced circuit training

Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism
- 50 min workout total (included 5 min warm-up and 5 min cool down
- Equipment is your body
- This workout is completely aerobic. VERY challenging - definitely leaves you with a good runner's high

Yoga Meltdown
- Two 30-minute workouts, ranging from Level 1 to Level 2
- Equipment is your body
- This is a great workout to do 2-3x a week. Don't think you're getting Zen with this workout! Jillian brings power moves to the video, leaving you sweating by each workout.

I have done an hour each (mix and match) of her workouts 5x week for the past week and I feel amazing. I'm breastfeeding too so I don't want to lose too much too fast.

Does anyone have any favorite Jillian Michaels workouts? What helped you lost the baby weight?

Take care, everyone!