![]() I also feel so much stronger.īottom line: If you’ve got an event coming up–party, wedding, vacation–and you want to tone up pretty quickly, I’d say give the One Week Shred a try. That said, my pants and clothes do fit better after just a week, and I can see a little line in my abs that I’m not sure I have ever seen before. And if you’ve got bad knees, this is not the workout for you. In fact, I got really hungry around Day 5 and started to crave carbs and sugar, probably because I was burning so many calories. I didn’t lose seven pounds as the DVD suggests you can, but then, I didn’t follow the meal plan. That’s two showers I’m taking (or should be taking) instead of one, and a pretty heavy time commitment overall. One tip: mute the DVD and work out to your own music.Īlso be aware that the two workout a day thing can be pretty inconvenient, and not just because I want to be done exercising in the morning. By the last day, I was feeling pretty strong and toned, if a little bored with the same routine for seven days straight. By the second day, it hurt to walk and laugh. I do like that the routines are challenging but not super hard it’s nice to feel like you actually did something other than lie on the floor breathing hard.Ĭompared to her other DVDs, like the 30-day Shred, I wasn’t as sore as I usually am after just one day, but I could definitely feel the burn right away. If I ran into any trouble, I just dropped back and followed the easier variation until I could pick up the regular one again. I’m fairly coordinated and in decent shape, and I was able to complete the movements…for the most part. The two workouts contain pretty common whole-body exercises, both high and low intensity, combined to give you maximum results in a short amount of time. There is also a meal plan recommendation, but I just decided to stick to my general low-carb, relatively healthy diet, and perhaps lay off the dessert. Jillian has two helpers behind her demonstrating easier harder variations of the workout, so you can tailor the routine to your own ability. Like her other workouts, all you need is a couple of 3-pound weights–or in my case, two large tomato sauce cans–and a pair of good sneakers. The One Week Shred, however, is two short workouts per day–one 30-minute strength routine in the morning and one 30-minute cardio routine in the evening. ![]() The whole concept behind pretty much all of Jillian Michaels’ workouts is that they are high intensity over a short amount of time, which is really great for busy moms. If you’re wondering whether One Week Shred is worth the money–and the pain–I did it for the full seven days and I can help you, first-hand. But then, I always wonder if any new fitness DVD will really work. I’ve been a long time fan of hers since I lost 12 lbs doing the 30 Day Shred and I’ve tried every single one of her workouts with great success. Her workouts are as tough as you want to make them, her style is motivational, and she has so many different videos available (each with different levels), which means there is always a routine to appeal to your mood and help you to reach your goals.When I saw Jillian Michaels had added to her suite of cool fitness DVDs with the Jillian Michaels One Week Shred, I pre-ordered it immediately. No matter how many free workout programs I try online, I always come back to Jillian. ![]() ![]() Consistency is what pays off in any journey. I’ve continued to show up for years and now working out is a critical part of my day (and so is meditation). But you know what? I came back the next day. I bought the DVD and decided to commit 100% even if I had to modify level one (which I did).Īfter the first workout, I was exhausted to the point I had to take a nap and I was very discouraged. A friend recommended Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred, which will always hold a special place in my heart. When I was at my heaviest weight with a non-functioning thryoid, I was very unhappy in my skin and looking for solutions. I own every single Jillian workout on the planet and I’m going to share the best Jillian Michaels workouts with you today and the best fitness investment I ever made ( power block dumbbells!). If the post title didn’t give it away, the answer is Jillian Michaels. If you follow me on Instagram (and if you don’t, why the heck not?!), you’ll know that I promised to reveal the person who made me fall in love with fitness.
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