As mentioned above, this is a perfect workout for me in the days after chemo. Workout #1 is 25 minutes long 3 minute warm up and 2:30 minute stretch. So thank you Jillian! There may not be a lot of these types of workouts out there, but I am glad there are enough between Jillian, Cathe, Jessica Smith and Kelly Coffey-Meyer to help me get in some good exercise while going through treatment. Overall, I found all 3 of these workouts perfect for what I am currently going through. But for my situation, I found it plenty intense. Workouts #1 and #2 are also total body conditioning workouts but Workout #3 incorporates cardio bursts just like in Jillian’s regular (non-beginner) workouts–but obviously not as intense. They both gave me good workouts for my current level. Jillian and crew were using 3 or 5 pound dumbbells and I used heavier than that. It was still in the week after chemo, so still not 100% (I’m never 100% anymore it seems) and I found them both more challenging than Workout #1. When I did Workouts #2 and #3 I did them back to back. These worked as conditioning workouts that worked my entire body but not in an intense way. I did use heavier dumbbells than what Jillian and crew used in all of the workouts, but I still didn’t use heavy dumbbells. It is a total body strength workout that made me sweat but didn’t run me down (which even moderate workouts will do in the week after chemo). But I really feel it is important for me to do something. In the first 4-5 days after chemo I have no endurance and I am weak (along with various other fun side effects). Jillian and crew are using very light dumbbells. One is doing the exercise as presented (easiest level) and the other is showing a more advanced version of the exercise. Because these are beginner workouts, there is no beginner modifier. The first 10 days you do Workout #1, the second 10 days you do Workout #2 and the final 10 days you do Workout #3. You can use these workouts as a 30 day program. 25 minute workouts that become progressively harder, so Workout #1 is the easiest and Workout #3 is the hardest. I love Jillian Michaels’ workouts but they are too much for me right now, so I decided it was time to give this a try. Jillian has also developed a continuing education series for trainers with AFAA and holds a nutrition and wellness consultant certificate with the American Fitness Professionals and Associates (AFPA).Yet another workout DVD I never thought I would purchase– Jillian Michael‘s Beginner Shred. In addition she is Kettlebell Concepts certified. Since 1993, Jillian has held two personal training certificates from the leading certification programs in the country: the National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) and the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). Jillian's passion for fitness training originates from 17 years of martial arts practice in Muay Thai and Akarui-Do, in which she holds a black belt. In addition, she owned and operated a sports medicine facility, where she worked as a physical therapy aid under the physiatrists, physical therapists, and chiropractors. Jillian has been a fitness expert and wellness coach for over 20 years. She was determined to reach her goals - and through dedication and hard work, she did. Before becoming a big media success, Jillian struggled with her own weight. As a motivator and role model, Jillian has a unique connection with her audience that stems from her own personal journey toward wellness. Every week she motivates millions in every form of media from TV to publishing to the 1.6 million monthly visitors to her Web site and daily e-mail newsletter. Perhaps considered one of the most inspiring people on television through her role as trainer, wellness expert and life coach on her hit TV shows and regular TV appearances, Michaels has created a brand name for herself. Jillian Michaels is a bestselling author, Daytime Emmy nominated television personality, entrepreneur, and one of the nation’s leading health and wellness experts.
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