Today I decided to add a specific personal goal as part of my participation in Team Jillian. While I’m actually feeling toned and trimmer overall (yippee!!), the one nagging trouble spot is my tummy. It’s definitely shrinking thanks to the shred but to be quite honest I’m wondering if it’s possible to get it flat naturally (meaning, um, without medical intervention).
The other issue is time – because as much as I heart Jillian’s 60 minute Boost Metabolism, it’s hard to fit that in, especially on days when I have no childcare. After reading that our fearless Shredhead leader Kristen did a 21 minute Fat Burn on ExerciseTV, I found one by Cindy Whitmarsh. It wasn’t as taxing (obviously) as the Jillian program since it’s a 1/3 of the length, but it definitely got me sweating. Then I followed up with one of Cindy’s ab programs (found in the ExerciseTV Abs category). I think that’s what I need – dedicated ab programming. Overall, this alternate workout took about 35-40 minutes.
So here’s my plan. I’m going to alternate Jillian’s 60 minute Boost Metabolism (since I have learned through the shred that I really need intense cardio to trim down) with a shorter fitness segment combined with a targeted abs program. Let’s hope I have some good results to show at the end of the month!
April 14th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
You may want to try Jillian’s No More Trouble Zones occasionally instead of Banish/Boost. I think the ab circuits are amazing in it! It really is heart pumping, too! (and it’s a lot easier on my knees than Banish/Boost)
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April 30th, 2009 at 4:25 pm
I love Jillian’s boost your metabolism and 30 day shred. They are so challenging but also fun, and you don’t get bored. Here are some other free workouts of hers:
http://store.exercisetv.tv/p-2103-free-jillian-michaels-mini-workouts.aspx?intcid=dottv:trainers_landing
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May 21st, 2009 at 2:03 pm
You’ve inspired me to order the 30 day shred! I will tell you that the only thing that worked on my stomach was this one program called “lose your mummy tummy”. It is one simple exercise, but it was amazing. I went from really loose flabby pooch to almost totally pre-baby flat and then when I got pregnant again, it took me ages to show a belly, I think because of the program. I can’t recommend it enough.
I’m definitely going to give the shred a try, though! Yay!
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