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It doesn't really feel like it's working my abs as much as the other dvds though! Maybe that's just cos I've actually got some abs now... bicycle crunches are kinda easy!

I think I'm in a minority here as I love 6w6p! It is mainly ab focused but works arms and legs too and I like the format. I don't do the 2nd round of L2 as fast as Jillian though, I prefer to focus on doing the moves properly than fast.

Got the beginnings of a cold so haven't done any JM today and will have to see how I feel tomorrow.

I've found a local Kettlebell club that does a 2hr introductory workshop focussing on technique. I might book onto one so I can get the technique sorted and work out what weight I can handle before I get any.

It's good kick, I like it. Not sure I burn all the calories it says when I googled it but its easier on my knee! The second half hour works up a bit of a sweat

I can't get to the gym today so did an hour of yoga meltdown.

I wouldn't particularly recommend 6w6p either - I'm doing L2 this week, and its OK but prefer the others I've tried. For anyone with dodgy knees, for something aimed at abs it has a heck of a lot of lungey moves.

Morning

I've done 30ds L3, my knee is still not quite right. Hoping to get to the gym later for some cardio.

Running most of the JM workouts are on YouTube, at least for the first level so you could have a look there. I gave 6W6P level 1 a go and just didn't get on with it so I'm sticking with the shred for now instead.

Many thanks SpinningGirl10. I had started my looking on Amazon but all of her DVDs have great reviews! I realise it is all a matter of personal preference.

I think I will get NMTZ next and we can just do shortened versions if we need to...

Hi running

Ripped in 30 is the same format and I really like it although I know someone on here last week was saying they didn't enjoy it as much. With NMTZ there are 7 x 6min circuits so you could just do as many as you have time for. BFBM is the same format as NMTZ and they work well together. All are available from Amazon and have loads of reviews

Hello!
I have been doing Shred off and of for about a month and have recently recruited my husband to join me. We have very little time (both work, have 2 DC 3.5 and 2) so love the 20mn aspect and we fit it in between putting the kids to bed and eating dinner.
We used to be fit but in the last 4 yrs have done very little.
We want to buy another JM DVD to mix things up and am considering the NMTZ. I really need to shift post baby belly. But workouts are much longer.
Any other JM DVDs with 20-25mn workouts that you could recommend?
Thanks a ton,
RG

Just done 6W6P l2 - ok, think I'll do it for the rest of this week but then do something else.

Hi Panda and welcome

I started with 30ds straight through and the did Ri30 for 30 days then moved on to KB&T which I also did for 30 days. Now I mix them up and do what I fancy but its up to you, whatever works best!

panda - its up to you - personally I prefer to stick to the same DVD so that you get to know the moves and can see the improvement after a week. Most people start with 30ds shred (~10 days per level) , Ri30 is rather harder.

Hi panda, this time last year I was two stone heavier and about 31% body fat. I think I'm around 23% now (both according to the us navy calculator). I started with Shred (took two months), then did 6w6p in about 10 weeks and then Ripped mixed with some others. I did diet too- did 5:2 until December but haven't fasted much this year, or at all since early match, and have kept it off by exercising and not going mad on the eating.

I don't think it really matters whether you mix them up or stick with one, it's more about what suits you. Some people like to follow a plan, others get bored easily. I mix it up now depending on what time I have, which bits I want to work. I often do one Killer, one 6w6p and then one or two of something else just to work different bits of my body.

Thanks Stunt, I will get the DVD at some point I think. Might try a kettlebell class too soon- they have one near me.

I finished the 30 days of shred (took me 74 days ) on Friday so I was back to kettlebells today. 4 kg is definitely enough for me on the Kettlebells for Beginners DVD. When you're holding it over your head while you do crunches you really feel the weight.

Hey guys, I just started yesterday with Ripped in 30 and am wondering if I should stick with this one or mix it up every day? I'm going from completely sedentary, no exercise at all and 30% body fat and would love to lose a hefty percentage of that...

What would I be best off doing? I have quite a dvd collection (that I never do...), 30DS, Rin30, Extreme S+S, Body Revolution so I could mix and match? Or would I get better results sticking with just one?

Have a big birthday in less than 2 months, would love to be much more slinky and less flabby!

Haha Kick

I've got the kettlebell dvd but not tried it yet as when I watched it through I thought I really need a kettlebell rather than a dumbbell.

Not really EarSlaps the DVD has specific kettlebell exercises. I believe the JM kettlebell DVD can be done with a dumbbell.

Actually- quick question on the kettlebell DVD- could you do the exercises with a dumbell so you can try them out before investing in kettlebells?

It was this one

Can someone remind me what the recommended kettlebell DVD was? Thanks!

Maybe try Killer Lindt? Any plank bits you could just do squats? You will get better, just give it time. I still struggle with a dodgy wrist sometimes but I've worked out ways to get around it.

You're all so lovely. I really want to get back into it but keep thinking I've blown it and am back to square. You're helping me think of it as more of a blip. Perhaps next week will be the week. I'll keep you updated.

Just googled Bob Harper. Definitely not ready for that!