Jillian Michaels Hard Body Workout DVD - Effective Home Fitness Program for Weight Loss & Toning | Perfect for Home Gym & Personal Training

This is the perfect next step if you've been a Jillian workout fan for awhile. I have used, loved and rotated a variety of her DVD's for a long time now: 30 Day Shred, Ripped in 30, Yoga Meltdown, Six Week Six Pack, Killer Buns & Thighs and Banish Fat Boost Metabolism. I spent a couple of weeks recently focusing solely on Banish Fat Boost Metabolism. Because that particular workout is more like 45+ mins. compared to the others where it is closer to 30+ mins., it was a stretch for me not only physically, but mentally as well. However, it really improved my endurance so that when I went back to the shorter workouts, I'd finish and jokingly tell Jillian on the screen "Is that all you got?". Ha ha...not that I'd ever say that to her face! ;) So anyway, I was looking for something new to add to the rotation and was super stoked to see this new one in the mix.I love that it's about 45 mins. long. and that it uses weights (unlike Banish Fat Boost Metabolism). It's intense and definitely a physical challenge, but it's just right. There are some moves that I really love and some that are gonna take more practice for me to even like! ;) Jillian is, as always, good about offering a modifier to follow and all the girls on this DVD are helpful to watch. I agree with some other comments that the DJ is kind of silly and distracting, but most of the time, I am too focused on not passing out to worry about him much. Ha! I love the different moves that build on what I've already learned from her other DVD's but still challenge me to move in "new" ways. There is great variety and you definitely don't get bored! I do wish the cool down was a bit longer. She leaves out two stretches (triceps and quads) that she normally does. I just added those on my own. No big deal.My recommendation is to preview the whole workout before actually attempting it. And I always approach my first attempt at it at about 50% effort, just to be sure I am using good form. Today was my first full-on run through and I really loved it! I can FEEL that it moved muscles in new ways.This is a great workout and I am so glad that I bought it and very thankful to Jillian for bringing it out. It's the perfect next step for me. I wish I could tell her in person how very thankful I am for her influence in my journey. I have lost 50 lbs. and counting! I feel strong and capable thanks to using her DVD's faithfully.Long story short: This a a great workout! Buy it! =)