**Please see update below.

Phase 2 Workout 6 for Weeks 5 and 6

What will you need?  

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

Just like workout 1, workout 3 is focused on the front of the body.  It incorporates some yoga moves as well as strength training.  Right away you will notice that the workout is more intense than 1+2, but you will also notice how much stronger you already are.
Where can you expect to be sore the next day?  

• Chest
• Shoulders,
• Abs,
• Triceps
• Quads

The workout is broken down into 4 circuits; each of which are repeated once with  one minute of cardio  in between the circuit repetition.  Some of these things are harder to name/explain.

Here is a breakdown of phase one workout one

Warm-up

• Alternating Swing Kicks
• Speed Rope
• Single Knee Thrusts Right
• Alternating Swing Kicks
• Speed Rope
• Single Knee Thrusts Left

Circuit 1:

• Bent Rows Wide Grip Heavy Weight (palms face forward)
• Cross over Curtsy lunge with Bicep Curls with Medium Weight
• Plank Rows with Heavy Weights
• Super Mans with Light Weights

Cardio -1 minute Rock Star Jumps-repeat circuit 1

Circuit 2:

• Stork Stance With a Low Row Right Leg
• Reverse plank (I HATE this! You’ll feel this in the shoulders, lower back, arms, and glutes)
• Stork Stance With a Low Row Left Leg
• Cable press Heavy Dumbbell Curls, all the way up all the way down

Cardio -1 minute Plyo jump with knee grab-repeat circuit 2

Circuit 3:

• Statue of Liberty Single Leg Squat with Reverse Fly (Medium Sized Weight in the left hand raise the left leg)
• Lunge Chops Heavy Weight right leg (I hate lunges, but I love these!)
• Statue of Liberty Single Leg Squat with Reverse Fly (Medium Sized Weight in the right hand raise the right leg)
• Lunge Chops Heavy Weight opposite leg (I hate lunges, but I love these!)

Cardio -1 minute-Running Man-repeat circuit 3

Circuit 4:

• Lat Pulls with a High Crunch medium weight
• Reverse Crunch Hip Lift (don’t swing the legs!)
• Windshield Wipers R/L
• Swat Swimg with one medium weight (I love these, but you will feel them the next day!!!)

Cardio -1 minute- ZigZag Jumps-repeat circuit 4

Cool Down/Stretches

As usual I was super sore from the workouts the first two days, (Once again, I woke up in the middle of the night in pain because I rolled over and my muscles were so sore from the workout!) but thankfully, after that not much at all.  I knew I was going to be sore, so I took motrin before going to bed. 🙂
I will write a detailed review of Cardio 2 soon. (I LOVE Cardio 2).

If you are interested in my review of Workouts 1-5 and Cardio 1 click HERE.

Follow along with me as I journey from Flab to FAB!

I hope this was helpful if you are trying to decide if Jillian Michaels Body Revolution is right for you!

Here is one of my very favorite Jillian Micheals quotes:

“Your legs are not giving out. Your head is giving out. Keep going.”

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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.