Jillian Michael Killer Butt and Thighs Review

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This workout is worth every penny. It is not only working your buns and thighs but your core and arms too.

I give this workout a 10

She also adds some Yoga type moves and uses weights for the advanced so you never get bored. Plus she brings in some "old school" moves and some 30 Day Shred moves.
My advice, order it!

Level 1

Warm up:
(Repeat 2x)

Jump rope
Plank w/alt deep lunge outside plank arm
Military march (straight leg)
Pivoting crescent lunge w/switch leg hop

Workout:
(Repeat sets 2x)

Lunge squat combo (same leg works)
Static sumo squat w/toe lift then hop it
Chair pose w/leg lift
Dead lift
Glute kicks

Judo bridge
Mt climbers
Swimmers alternate arms
Plank to wide leg chair jump
Glute kicks

Fire Hydrants
Donkey kicks - bent leg or straight leg
Side plank w/straight leg raise - inner leg for abductor (bent knee optional on elbow)
Elbow plank side straight leg pulse 90 degree at front waist
Plank hamstring curl

Front kick back kick single leg balance
Deep lunge to warrior 3
Squat 3 way kick
High knees
Pendulum curtsy

Cool down:

Standing hamstring stretch (push pelvis forward)
Forward bend wide standing stretch - reach right, center, left (20 sec hold for each)
Cross over straight arm stretch

Level 2

Warm up:
(Repeat 2x)

Jacks
Lunge to standing split leg lift
Squat grapevine crossover
Flying pigeon (single leg crossed over sit back)
Windmill skaters (wider skaters)

Workout:
(Repeat each set 2x)

Speed squats
Surrenders (back leg down to kneel to ground then stand back up w/db overhead)
Sumo squats w/db in prayer
Single leg skater
Squat hops

Burpee to superman
Reverse squat in Goddess
Double unders jump rope
Statue of Liberty single leg squat w/db held overhead
Single straight leg thrust bridge


Jumping scissor lunge (same leg)
Single leg burpee
Chair step up w/backward lunge w/leg lift (advanced at db at chest)
Chair straight single leg lift bridge
Knee pop ups step back leg back on knee then jump up

Single leg standing extension
Side lunge hop
Dancing crab - opposite hand opposite ankle/toe
Plyo lateral hops (P90X)
Star Jumps (From Chair position jump up jumping jacks) (P90X)

Cool down:

Standing quad stretch
Side reach stretch
Forward bend R-C-L
Laying bent knee hamstring glute stretch

Level 3

Warm up:
(Repeat 2x)

Swing kicks in and out
Alternating elbows to knees side oblique crunch
Diagonal touch towns - windmills
High knees
Lying scorpions - Airplane arms, roll opposite leg back (kind like kettlebell roll ups)

Workout:
(Repeat each set 2x)

Downward dog right knee to left arm pit opposite knee under body roll
Table top knees off ground, frog hops or Downward dog hops
Crab kicks fast alternating legs (add plyo for advanced)
Mountain climbers single leg
Superman w/db

Hydro hops
Single leg extensions balance on one leg
Forward bend w/straight leg lift to behind you
Chair single leg dips w/db at chest for advanced
Cannon ball jumps (like Rockstar jumps w/o guitar)

Single leg dead lift R then L
Squat jacks w/bent elbows hands behind head (again P90X)
Squat w/side rounder kick R then L
Jump lunges alternate w/db at chest for advanced

Camel toe touch (genie) touch opposite foot for advanced
Oblique crunch straight leg standing side leg lift
Table top fire hydrant w/side kick
Bow

Cool down:

Forward bend R wide leg C then L
Low lunge stretching hamstring R then L
Bound Angle
Laying bent knee hamstring/glute stretch
Corpse pose


See more here or order where I did:
www.collagevideo.com/workout-video/jillian-michaels-killer-buns-and-thighs-video-6026


or at www.Jillianmichaels.com

JM Ripped Week 1 Stripped Day 2

I started this RIPPED workout today and so far I really like it. If you like JM Shred you will like this style workout, and it goes fast.

I used a 5lb and 10lb db and could have used my 15lb for the dead lifts but I was too lazy to run down and get them. I found this week 1 pretty easy, so lets hope they progress to a sweat fest.

WARNING - The only move I did NOT care for was the front loaded move, where you put the db behind your neck and do a forward 1/2 bend. I think she feels it works legs (quads) and core but it was a strain on my back. Tuck your tummy in tight either way.

So if you have any back issues place the db further away from you neck and more toward your back. Meaning you will have to lower your arms/elbows down to get the weight on the top of your back.

Plus I would have rather used my kettlebell for the swings, and will next time.

Workout - JM Ripped Week 1 (3-2-1 workout style)
Time of workout = 20 min
Cals burned = 133

Warm up:
Arm windmills
Military march
Bend forward to squat
Halo w/5lb db
1/2 squat w/knee lift

3 min ST x 2 sets
Push ups -20
Squat w/shoulder press - 5lb db -15
Lunge w/tricep kick back 5lb db - 20

2 min Cardio x 2 sets
Fast feet (like a football drill in turbo jam)
Skaters

1 min Abs
Plank
Low boat

3 min ST x 2 sets
Dead lift w/upright row 10lb db - 15
db kettlebell swing 5lb
Forward bend w/5lb db behind neck

2 min Cardio x 2 sets
Jump scissor switch legs
Forward punches

I did not get the last core move in or cool down.

This is Day 2 of my Stripped and should do better the next few days as I still have not got this to the exact meals so far. Today no sugar at all, and my whey has 1 gram = 2 gram for the 2 scoops I had today and yesterday.

Since this is a no sugar it also includes NO sugar substitutes so bye bye sugar free pudding *sigh

GET THE BIKINI MISSION

Shred w/Kettlebells Level 2

Zumba Certification Saturday 8.30am - 5.30pm 9/25/10

I had my Yoga core class last night it was incredible! I love it we did so many new moves it was a challenge that I conquered.

My P90X recovery week has been shifted a bit and since I have my certification for Zumba on Saturday I will call that Cardio X since I will be blasting lots of calories. So today I needed to do a strength training so that I can keep the rotation going so I broke out Jillian Shred w/weights Level 2.

Saving my legs for tomorrows long day. Its a working class, I have apples, cookie protein bar, and a meal replacement bar. Of course lots of water. Breakfast will be eggs and oats, so I have to get up early to leave by 7am in case I get lost or turned around.

I'm super excited to teach Zumba!

Today's smoothie:
5 Strawberries
2 Scoops vanilla Whey
1/2 c Skim milk


Workout - Shred w/Kettlebell Level 2
Mood - FIERCE
Wt - 124
Time of workout = 25 min
Cal burned = 162

Stats [creeping up in the wrong direction so tweeking is in order] :
BF% 24
BMI 21

Figure 8 (Got this down finally)
Jack w/press
Lunge back
Toe taps - 30
Hip thrust - 12

Repeat 2 times:
Rock n roll up -12 [these are my favorite, you roll down do a crunch then roll up to standing]
Back lunge w/press -15
Leg up halo - 2x10

Repeat 2 times:
XJacks w/at chest - 25
Plank rows - 15
Swings w/dives -25
Plyo swings w/3 way walk - 25

Repeat 2 times:
Squat w/shoulder press
Rotating swings (Heros)
Inverted grip pushups - 15 (these are super odd)
Punch swings w/1 arm out

Crunch twist w/kettlebell at chest

NO EXCUSE I MAKE IT HAPPEN

Weekend Kettlebell Workouts

(NOT ME)

I got in some great workouts and had some cake on Sunday other then that I think I did pretty good with my food choices. Considering I had a dinner out and a pot luck I could have went food CRAZY on.

Shred it with weights my only warning here is that you must be mindful of your form not to hit yourself. Plus hold in your abs to support your back during the swings. As with any kettlebells swings you need to be aware of form and core.

I really feel this today in my shoulders as I am using a 12lb kettlebell but it is the right weight for me. My back is a bit sore, but it was already bothering me from running again.

Age.

Today's plan is a run at lunch 2-3 miles with a few inclines. I skipped out on P90X core do to my back and all the swings I did, no way could I do it but will be back at Cardio X Tuesday.

This is a GREAT Kettlebell site I can recommend in case anyone is interested in this type of training
www.mbodystrength.com/mbkewodvd.html

I did shoot 2 new youtube videos if you want to see those :-) just click my youtube icon at the top right side of my blog.


Monday Workout - Plan 2-3 miles at lunch
Run at lunch

Sunday Workout:
Workout - Legs at gym & Shred w/Kettlebell Level 2
Mood - FIERCE
Wt - 122
Time of workout = 45 gym + 25 JM + 45 after dinner walk = 1 hr 55 mins
Cal burned = 382

Gym workout:
Elliptical = 7 mins Level 1 resistance 4
Squats 70lb 2x12
Laying glute press 55lb 2x12
Standing glute press 40lb 2x15
Back extention 40lb 2x20
Captains chair 20 straight alt bent leg lifts

Manual stair climber - 5 min = 50 cals
Elliptical level 1 resistance 4 = 10 mins = 100 cals

Afternoon workout - JM Shred with weights
25 mins

Figure 8 (hard to do without hitting yourself)
Jack w/press
Lunge back
Toe taps - 30
Hip thrust - 12

Repeat 2 times:
Rock n roll up -12
Back lunge w/press -15
Leg up halo - 2x10

Repeat 2 times:
XJacks w/at chest - 25
Plank rows - 15
Swings w/dives -25
Plyo swings w/3 way walk - 25

Repeat 2 times:
Squat w/shoulder press
Rotating swings (Heros)
Inverted grip pushups - 15 (these are super odd)
Punch swings w/1 arm out

Crunch twist w/kettlebell at chest

After dinner walk 45 mins

Saturday Workout:
Day 1 Jillian Michael's New DVD Shred w/Weights
I used a12lb Kettlebell and did Level 1

Workout - Shred with Kettlebells Level 1 & Yoga Class
Mood - Ampd
Wt - 122
Time of workout - 90 minutes + 45 after dinner walk
Cals burned = 246 + Kettelbell circuit

Shred with Kettlebells
Arm swings
Pass kettlebell at waist level - R & L
Pass Kettelbell at head level - R & L
Twist hold in front

Repeat 2 times (first R then L)
Bridge w/shoulder press & leg lift
Swings front - 20
Squat w/front row - 20

Repeat 2 times (first R then L)
Front swings w/switching arms
Lunge w/back row

Crunch holding kettlebell at core
Triangle w/over head snap press
3 way hop holding bell at chest
Laydown get up holding kettlebell
Full swings w/head between legs

Hatha Yoga Class - 1 hour

After dinner walk 45 mins

NO EXCUSE I MAKE IT HAPPEN

Tony Horton, Hello Plan B

Hello Tony, thanks for a great yoga session today!
I did not get in as much as I would have liked to but still, it was a great practice and really helped my back feel so much better. I finished this off with some head rolls.

With sleeping on the "wrong" side my neck has been killing me and again I am saving for a new matress.

Did anyone see the hula hoop girl on Americas got Talent?

She was just was amazing! I have to laugh at myself because I can only do about 2-3 minutes and I drop it a few times. A girl can dream right? I just goes to show you can do anything you set your mind to.

Last night I also caught the last part of Losing it with Jullian and cried like a baby. I just could not believe how big that 14 year old boy was.

What I liked about the show last night:
Her visit to the school
Her talk at the school class mates
How she made the mom recognize her accomplishments
How her talk with the mom and dad brought the family to be on the same page
That the son learned his dad was proud of him no matter what
That the bridge symbolized a new beginning

This again shows, YOU CAN do anything you set your mind to. So never ever give up, raise the bar and continue to grow. If you are NOT challenging yourself you will stay the same, who wants that?

Today I felt pretty good going into a new workout routine. Tomorrow I will play with the weights, yeah baby bring it on! I am not sure if I will do this at the gym or home.

Why?

Because I have to take medicine to sleep with this ringing and sometimes its hard to get up when I want to. So just 3 more weeks and that will be over with another....yeah!

Plan B day 1:

Am Workout - P90X Yoga
Mood - Sore
Wt - 119.5
Time of workout - 40 minutes [20 minutes]
Cals = 86 [43 calories]

Mountain pose
Reverse Swan
Chateranga
Minata
Plank
Downward Dog
Runners Pose
Crescent Pose
Warrior 1
Warrior 2
Warrior 3
Triangle
Twisting Triangle
Chair
Twisting Chair

Lunch Workout - Incline Walk

NO EXCUSE I MAKE IT HAPPEN!

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