

Level One is modifiable but I wouldn’t recommend it for anyone brand new to fitness. The DVD has two workouts but both are extremely challenging.

Hard Body: In her signature style, the Hard Body DVD is high intensity strength and cardio in one package. dumbbells for punching exercises. Get it here. With three separate workouts (Upper, Lower and Abs) you can get in a quick 20 minute high intensity burst or do all three for a sweat drenching power hour. Kickbox Fast Fix: I used to share space with a martial arts studio and I miss having a bag at the gym to punch and kick. This one is great choice for beginners or someone who wants a less intense workout for an active recovery day. Get it here. This is a great no impact workout that increases heart rate, improves flexibility and develops strength.

Yoga Meltdown: I love taking yoga moves and adding strength elements for my own clients. Start with one or two circuits and gradually work your way up to doing all seven. Beginners please don’t try to do the whole thing. It’s great cardio with no equipment is needed and you can do as much or as little as desired. To this day I still enjoy Banish Fat Boost Metabolism because of its simplicity and scalability. If you would like to work out with television’s toughest trainer, but aren’t sure where to start, here are my five favorite Jillian Michaels workouts:īanish Fat Boost Metabolism: This was my first Jillian DVD. Her catalog is huge and, perhaps, a bit overwhelming. Her workouts have become my go-to DVDs when I’d rather work out at home than in the gym. I came to enjoy her uncomplicated workouts and identified with her personal story and fitness philosophy. In her own element I found a different side of her. Then I tried her exercise videos and listened to her podcast. My only exposure to her was the character that The Biggest Loserhad made her out to be. Strongly dislike, maybe? I admit I used to be in the dislike camp. I don’t think there is a middle ground when it comes to Jillian Michaels.
