Jillian Michaels: No More Trouble Zones

Fabulous workout My favorite Jillian Michaels dvd...and I own all of them (except for the new one that's about to come out...which I will be getting) :) It definitely targets problem areas and I feel like I'm working exactly what I need to! Rating: 5 (Jillian Michaels: No More Trouble Zones customer review by osubucki, 2010-08-31)

A Wild Ride!! Jillian Michaels is NO JOKE. I've been slowly (but steadily) losing weight since around last Christmas and only recently passed the 20-pound mark. Up until now I've been doing it with prayer, diet, yoga, and long walks, but after returning recently from a trip to Chicago (and sampling Chi-town's famous deep-dish pizza!) I felt compelled to step up my game with some muscle work!! This video DOES NOT disappoint! You will FEEL the results immediately and, as long as you stick with your fitness routine, you will SEE results within a couple weeks. The video works like a circuit training class; you use small hand weights (purchased separately, of course: Valeo Neoprene Hand Weight). Three to five-pound weights are reasonable to start with but she discourages going much higher than that because the name of the game for us ladies is "long and lean" rather than short and bulky! There are about 7 circuits; each one is VERY challenging and is done TWICE. The video starts with a warm up, then you target each muscle group with a series of standing and floor circuits (upper body, core/abs, hammies and glutes, quads and inner thighs, etc.) until finally you end with stretches (breathing a sigh of relief that you SURVIVED!). The cover says that the workout is 40 minutes, but in actuality it's like an hour from start to finish. Jillian has a great personality and motivates you throughout the workout to keep going. She also suggests modifications for those who need them. Her two assistants are in very good shape, enthusiastic, and give off absolutely NONE of that conceited bimbo-vibe you get with some other workout videos. You will definitely get your money's worth here...so purchase and enjoy! P.S. I so appreciate her style and expertise that I'm also purchasing one of Jillian's newest workouts, Yoga Meltdown (Jillian Michaels: Yoga Meltdown). I love yoga and am very picky about instructors...but I don't think I can go wrong with this one! Rating: 5 (Jillian Michaels: No More Trouble Zones customer review by Nix76, 2010-08-28)

Ho-ly Crap! I have a few dozen workout DVD's, everything from the The Firm to Taebo, and this DVD trumps them all. Don't get me wrong here, it will kick your butt but man do you know you are getting a great workout. You will feel it of course the next day but not just because you are sore. you feel it because it is already working. the next day after I used the first time, I felt stronger and already a little more confident even though I know that it will take more then once to get to my goals. I can't say enough about this workout and Jillian is a great instructor. There are no confusing dance moves or choreography, just a no nonsense tough workout that takes you back to those Buns of Steel days because of all the floor work. But even Jillian said those moves are old school but very effective and she is absolutley correct. Rating: 5 (Jillian Michaels: No More Trouble Zones customer review by Deborah Myers, 2010-08-27)

The one thing that gives me results! I have done The Firm, Jari Love, spinning classes, pilates etc. Sure, I lost weight after a few months of dedication but. . .. I did this video 4 times in 2 weeks and had three people come up to me and ask me if I've lost weight. That never happened before. I literally can see changes in my body within a couple of days. I'm sold. (On a side note, I had a baby 10 months ago and I swear this is the only thing that is making my stomach really start to go back to normal) Rating: 5 (Jillian Michaels: No More Trouble Zones customer review by M. McPherson, 2010-08-26)

Amazing Workout This is my favorite Jillian Michaels DVD, and my definite go-to anytime I feel like my muscles need a jolt. The workout is incredible and works every part of your body. However, I am not sure how anyone can do "The Surrender" and then do toe-taps after the twisting plank in the next circuit.... my shoulders just cannot handle it. Although I've done this DVD many many times, I'm still working on "The Surrender". I usually do uppercuts with my weights in a half-squat as a modification. This DVD is a MUST to a woman who wants to get lean and sculpt muscle. Rating: 5 (Jillian Michaels: No More Trouble Zones customer review by S. Pruner, 2010-08-26)