Jillian Michaels: For Beginners (Frontside/Backside Combo) #Review

After reviewing Jonah – A Veggie Tales Movie, I had the opportunity to pick another video from Mommy Bear Media‘s family friendly movies.  Picking a movie this go round wasn’t any easier.  I browsed the sight, I asked the kids what they wanted (the things they threw out weren’t available), and I browsed some more.

I know it’s not really a family movie, but I finally decided on Jillian Michaels: For Beginners.  I have heard great things about her workout videos, so I thought this would be a great place to start.  After the first few times I worked out to it, my kids started doing the exercises with me!!

My Thoughts: 

• I love that a good workout DVD doesn’t cost an arm & a leg (under $11).
• Jillian Michaels is AWESOME in this workout video.  She is very supportive, offering compliments, encouragement and motivation during each exercise.
• Also the video moves at a slow pace so you can actually keep up!
• While this video is aimed at beginners, Jillian Michaels tells more advanced exercisers how to change things up and get more out of each routine.
• You don’t need a bunch of equipment.  For the front, you’ll need hand weights (I have 2 lb weights), a chair and the floor!  For the back, you’ll need a step, hand weights, and a resistance band.
• Occasionally, I noticed that Jillian isn’t looking at YOU (she is looking off camera), but she tries to keep eye-contact throughout which I really like.  It makes me feel like she really wants to kick my rear! 😉
• Frequent breaks are suggested if you can’t keep up, but Jillian encourages you to push through if you can.  “You only get out what you put in,” she says!
• The hardest thing for me is breathing!  Jillian tells you to exhale when my body wants to inhale.
• It’ll take you about 45 minutes for each and there are 6 circuits on each side.
• I can definitely feel a difference even though I am not seeing a difference … YET!

About Jillian Michaels: For Beginners:

• Join Jillian Michaels, as she takes you through beginner circuits of cardio and strength exercises that will help melt away the pounds and build muscle. The Frontside workout focuses on the muscles in your chest, shoulders, triceps, abdomen, and quadriceps. The Backside workout targets your back, buns, hamstrings, and biceps. Join former contestants from The Biggest Loser – Kimmi Dove, Shane Giles and Pete Thomas – as they workout along with you and provide limitless motivation with their inspirational interviews.

Have you worked out to a Jillian Michaels DVD?  Which one?  Did you like it?

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**Full Disclosure:  Mommy Bear Media provided the video of my choice to facilitate my review.  No other compensation was exchanged.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.