Please see update below:

Phase 1 Workout 2 for Weeks 1 and 2

What will you need?  

• Exercise mat
• Medium resistance cable
• Free weights (3, 5 or 8 lbs depending on your strength level)

While this phase is meant to be low impact you will still be sore when you first start out. Where can you expect to be sore the next day?  

• Back
• Biceps
• Glutes
• Hamstrings
• Abs

The workout is broken down into 4 circuits; each of which are repeated once with  one minute of cardio  in between the circuit repetition.

Here is a breakdown of phase one workout two

Warm-up Skaters Hugs Toe Taps Repeat Circuit 1:

• Table position and stabilize with the opposite leg and one arm stretched out
• Pelvic thrusts with left leg across the knee-advanced modification- raise crossed leg and continue with pelvic thrusts even more advanced add the use of the cable for added resistance
• Superman-advanced modification- pulse (I seriously HATE these!)
• Pelvic thrusts with right leg across the knee -advanced modification-same as above

Cardio -1 minute-Alternate knee thrusts -repeat circuit 1 Circuit 2:

• Static lunge with torso rotation – right side-advanced modification add weights
• Wide dumbbell rows-advanced modification- heavier weights
• Static lunge with torso rotation – left side-advanced modification add weights
• Bicep Drags-advanced modification – heavier weights

Cardio -1 minute-Side to side kickbacks -repeat circuit 2 Circuit 3:

• Deadlift with a bicep curl-advanced modification – heavier weights
• Donkey kicks right leg
• Crunches-advanced modification – add weights
• Donkey kicks left leg

Cardio -1 minute-Knee pikes – 30 seconds on each side Repeat Circuit 3 with the exception of the cardio bit Circuit 4:

• Medium cable row while seated on the mat wrap cable around feet and pull-advanced modification-wrap cable around again
• “Good Mornings”-advanced modification- use weights
• Hammer Curls-advanced modification- heavier weights
• Step-ups with weights-advanced modification- heavier weights.

Cardio -1 minute-Upper Cuts in a half squat position-advanced modification-use weights-repeat circuit 4 Cool Down/Stretches I have already completed these first two weeks of phase one and now  I’ve moved on to the second half of phase 1-workouts 3 and 4.   I was super sore from the workouts the first two days, but after that, not much at all. I will write a detailed review of Cardio 1 and Workout 3 and 4 soon. I hope this was helpful if you are trying to decide if Jillian Michaels Body Revolution is right for you! Click here if you would like to follow along with me as I journey from Flab to FAB! Here is another one of my favorite Jillian Michaels quotes:

“Transformation isn’t a future event, it’s a present day activity.”

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Update:

Initially, I found Jillian Michaels’ approach to exercise and dieting highly motivational. Her intense workouts and strict dietary guidelines pushed me to achieve remarkable physical results, which fueled my motivation and determination. I embraced her no-nonsense attitude and believed that pushing my body to its limits was the only way to achieve success. However, as time went on, I began to realize that this approach was taking a toll on my mental health. The relentless pursuit of physical perfection and the constant pressure I placed on myself led to feelings of anxiety, guilt, and a distorted body image. It was then that I decided to change my perspective and adopt a more balanced and loving approach to my body. By prioritizing self-compassion, listening to my body’s needs, and embracing acceptance, I discovered a newfound sense of mental well-being. This shift in thinking allowed me to find joy in movement, cultivate a positive relationship with my body, and ultimately, achieve a healthier and more sustainable approach to overall well-being.