Jillian Michaels Kickbox FastFix

Okay, truthfully, this isn't the hardest workout I have ever done. It's not even close, unless you do all three back to back. But here's the truth: you do break a sweat, you can make it harder by adding weights or pushing yourself to give more. If you are one of those lucky people who has time, do three of them together and you'll get results fast. I am not one of those lucky people. I have a family. I have a full time job and I attend school on top of that. Yes- I am a little busy. In order to work out at all, I have to get up super early- and talking myself out of bed is not easy, either. When I got this DVD and it said "20 minute workouts", I thought they were probably more like 30. (I've done enough Jillian workouts to know that she only counts the actual workout when she says it's 20 minutes- the warm up and cool down do not count) So imagine my surprise when it actually was done in 20 minutes. I was relieved! I have had to stop doing workouts in the middle of them so I didn't run late in the mornings getting ready for work and getting kids ready for school. So, I love these, because it feels worthwhile to get up in the morning, because I will have time to do the whole workout. I can also talk myself out of bed much easier for a 20 minute workout. The thing I will say about this is, this is probably best for maintenance and not weight loss. You need to work out longer, you need the interval training with weights if you are going to really change your body. For me, these prevent me from gaining more weight, but they don't help me lose weight and it doesn't do much in the way of toning. Workout one focuses on upper body, and the first couple times, I felt a little sore. Not so anymore. I do still break a sweat, and will soon need to add the three pound weights to the entire workout to feel a burn at all. That's okay, though. Like I said, I just do this to maintain my weight where I am at. Workout two focuses on lower body, but it doesn't do a whole lot for me in that regard. This is the best cardio workout of the three, though. If you just want to sweat a lot, this is the recommended workout. After Killer Buns and Thighs as well as the Extreme Shed and Shred, my lower body is immune to this workout. No muscle pain after completing this workout to remind me all day that I worked out. Again, good for maintenance, not for fat shedding. Workout three focuses on the abs, and after 6 week six pack, this workout is child's play. Still helps you work up a good sweat. Worth doing, but I wouldn't count on this workout to be the one to finally get those ripped abs you've been wanting. Not even 6 week six pack did that for me and THAT is a killer workout. All in all, I give this a 5 star rating because I can keep myself from losing the progress I have made. When I finish school and just have the one full time job and a family to take care of, I can do the more time consuming workouts and not have to start from square one. The energy in these workouts is positive and upbeat. I like Jillian in these workouts, I like that Natalie and Anita are back. I like that there is a bigger group, and most of all, I like that they are really 20 minute workouts. Kickboxing is a fun way to start the morning. This will be my go to workout on days I don't really feel like working out.

For the past year and a half, I have made a sincere effort to work out 5-6 days a week in order to improve my fitness and lifestyle. While I don't mind strength training, working out has not always been easy for me because I seriously hate cardio. Hate is probably a vast understatement, as my endurance and stamina have always been lacking and most kinds of long-lasting, strenuous aerobic exercise are not fun for me. I've been trying to work on that but have yet to find a form of cardio that I can somewhat enjoy instead of suffer through. With that being said, I have been absolutely thrilled with this latest DVD from Jillian. I tried kickboxing a few years ago and did like it, but I made the mistake of never sticking with it. After completing each of the three workouts on this DVD, I am confident that this is something I can keep up with. Each work out is fast paced but full of energy and tons of fun! The first time I completed this workout I couldn't believe how quickly the time flew by! Granted, each workout is only 20 minutes, but I am usually looking at my DVD player in disbelief at the 10 minute mark and wondering how much longer I have to push through. What's great about this DVD is if you're pressed for time you can just do one of the workouts - however, if you have more time available you can push through two of them or all of them and not feel like you're going to fall over and die at the end. Even if you only have time to do one workout, you will start to heat up and sweat like crazy in no time. This is definitely different compared to you average Jillian workout, but you will see a couple of familiar faces (Anita and Natalie from 30 Day Shred and Killer Buns & Thighs), and I liked how she added more girls to help demonstrate throughout the workout. I felt more like I was in an actual class than alone in my garage, which is a nice feeling. As usual, Jillian is very motivational, upbeat, tough yet encouraging. Another great part about this DVD is the tutorial you can (and should) watch prior to beginning any of the workouts. A problem I've had with other newer Jillian workouts is I have found them to be complicated and hard to keep up with due to lack of instruction, but the tutorial you can view and work along to in this DVD solves that issue! Overall, a fantastic addition to my workout routine and I will continue to do this 2-3 times a week. I highly recommend you add this to your exercise regimen as well, because not only will you have a great time, you'll get a good workout out of it too!

I was looking forward to this workout video. I really love kickboxing, and thought it would may the time go fast. I study two martial arts and I'm familiar with kickboxing moves, so I had no trouble following along for most of the workout. Jillian only tells you the sequence one time, and then you're on your own. It would have been better if she spoke the moves for the rest of the sequence: jab, cross, hook, uppercut etc. You can follow the tutorial until you get the moves down. I did two of the workouts for 40 minutes because 20 minutes wasn't enough to get a sweat up yet. The harder you work and focus, the more you'll sweat. Some of the kicks were somewhat complicated for an exercise routine. Modify and make up some stuff on your own if you can't do the moves exactly. I thought straight kicks would have been just as effective without worrying about twisting my knee. Jillian only works the dominant side for most of the kickbox moves. I work both sides since that's what I'm used to with my martial arts classes. She does a pretty good job at making sure to review good form, as she usually does. Her other workout videos have uppercuts looking like you're hitting Larry Bird or something, without any correct body mechanics. So, I'm assuming she has someone on the sidelines now consulting on the martial arts moves. The last thing I would mention is that this is an exercise video. This is not a self defense video. This video will make you stronger and more fit so you can fight back in an attack, but don't slip into this false sense of security that you are some kung fu master because you do this video or any other kickboxing video, like Taebo. Take an actual martial arts class. If you like Jillian's other videos, you'll like this one. Fast, fun, and efficient.

This DVD contains 3 fast paced and high impact workouts. Jillian Michaels works with 6 other lean and toned ladies, doing boxing and kicking moves. The first two workouts are fairly easy to follow, with the third workout containing challenging and more complex moves. There is also a tutorial. In all workouts, each exercise is done for about 30 seconds. Ms. Michael moves fast and you do need some space to move your body and kick your legs. The workouts got my heart pumping and my body sweating. Finally, as others have mentioned, both sides of the body are not always worked evenly, (but I think that's normal in regular kickboxing, where one side is more dominant than the other). Here are the time outlines. Workout 1 (20:59) Workout 2 (20:47) Workout 3 (21:57) Tutorial (14:25) Here are the breakdowns for the first two workouts. Workout 1 is the only workout which uses a pair of 8 pound dumbbells. Each round is repeated twice. Speed rope Speed bag with kick out Back hook Alternating push kick Speed push up Speed rope Speed bag with kick out Back hook Alternating push kick Speed push up Slide up round kick Spinning round kick Jab cross, hook cross Suicides (fast cardio) Bent over wide row Slide up round kick Spinning round kick Jab cross, hook cross Suicides (fast cardio) Bent over wide row Jab cross, step and front kick Alternating knee thrust Jab cross, double elbow Bridge, with fly and head banger Jab cross, step and front kick Alternating knee thrust Jab cross, double elbow Bridge, with fly and head banger Weighted upper cut in half squat hold Slide up front kick, step, into back kick (front leg) Slide up front kick, step, into back kick (back leg) Weighted upper cut in half squat hold Slide up front kick, step, into back kick (front leg) Slide up front kick, step, into back kick (back leg) Quick stretches Workout 2 Jog in place Slide up thrust Back leg thrust Jab, upper cut, hook, cross, kick Jog in place Slide up thrust Back leg thrust Jab, upper cut, hook, cross, kick Alternating jumping snap kick Block, slide up, round kick Squat with push kick Slide up, rip the leg Slide up, front kick, jab and cross, two elbows, back knee Alternating jumping snap kick Block, slide up, round kick Slide up, rip the leg Double under Rear lunge into kick Slide up round kick, jab, hook, cross, 2 upper cuts, and stepping front kick Double under Rear lunge into kick Slide up front kick, slide up back kick Spinning round kick into spinning side kick (back leg) Jump squat Jab, slide up front kick, back kick, cross Slide up front kick, slide up back kick Spinning round kick into spinning side kick (back leg) Jump squat Quick stretches Workout 3 is another kickboxing workout, with a few abdominal exercises. Here are most of the abs exercises. Bicycle crunch Mountain climber Fast situps Tuck and sprawl Back kick (donkey kick) Workout 3 contains both simple moves and more complex kickboxing moves which confused me because it contained quite a few steps. If I could not memorize the moves, I just kicked my legs and jabbed my arms. For those who want to study the moves or do prep work for the workouts, there is a tutorial. The Tutorial covers the following topics. Stance Jab Cross Hook Upper cut Front kick or push kick Round kick Spinning round kick Outside crescent kick Stepping outside crescent kick Slide-up side kick Spinning side kick Back kick front leg Back kick back leg

I own nearly every Jillian Michaels DVD. I have to say, this immediately became one of my absolute favorites, and that's saying something! Heart-pumping, adrenaline-pounding kickboxing cardio with strength built in. I couldn't ask for more! I often have to combine one of her strength workouts with a cardio workout to feel like I've nailed both, which is fine when I have the time, but this is EVERYTHING in just 20 minutes! INCREDIBLE! And it's just so much fun! Workout 1: Cardio + Upper Body Workout 2: Cardio + Lower Body Workout 3: Cardio + Abs I have a taekwondo background (ten years ago), and I still found this challenging. The pace is excellent, the moves are engaging, and she doesn't waste time slowing it down during the workouts. Be sure to watch her overview of the moves if you're worried about form or keeping up. I just expected to fall behind the first few times I did it, and even while doing so, it was still an amazing workout! I always sweat and huff when I'm doing Jillian Michaels, but this was a whole new level...and without any of the moves being too hard for my level—I come from a family of weak shoulders, so most of her more intense workouts include plank moves I just can't do yet (making progress every day, though!). I got an advanced workout with absolutely nothing I couldn't do! If you like kickboxing, martial arts, or just 100% cardio with your strength training built in—this is THE BEST workout DVD I've ever seen! And I've done lots of Beachbody, Jillian Michaels, and a few others. Get this and get ripped! Can Jillian get a Golden Globe for this or something ;)

I consider myself in a high intermediate to advanced level on working out. I do a lot of workout dvds rather than go to a gym. The main reason I gave this workout 3 stars is because Jillian does not evenly work out both sides of your body. She starts every kicking or punching combo with her left side forward. I would expect her to start on the right when doing the circuit the 2nd time through but she does not. This means you do a lot of punches or kicks only with 1 side. Even if she does a front kick with the left and then comes around from behind with a kick from the right, it is not the same motion and should be reversed on the 2nd round. There were several combos where she did roundhouse kicks only with the front leg and never the back. And uppercut punches were only on the back arm. This just totally baffles me as to why she does not do both sides. For those who are more advanced in working out, I think the 20 minute routines are short. I decided to do all 3 together, even though it was kind of annoying that she did not put it in the menu options that way and I had to keep going back to the main menu to get to the next routine, but I did break a sweat by adding a lot of energy to the workout and really pumping up the cardio. But I felt that she was at times trying to reinvent the wheel with her kicking/punching combos. I've done a lot of kickboxing videos. It doesn't have to be so fancy or complicated. She wastes more time adding little steps in between or trying to mix the kicks and punches in between each other. Some of them didn't flow together well and I spent too much time trying to get the combo right and not enough time kicking and punching. I might add it to my rotations every now and then with modifications but my mainstay on kickboxing workouts will still be Cathe Friedrich. Sorry Jillian.

I've bought many workout videos in the past few years and this is by far my favorite. I bought this because I just had a baby a couple of months ago and wanted to lose the excess weight. (I'm 22 and pretty fit before I got pregnant) Within a few weeks, not only are my arms BETTER than they were pre-pregnancy, but my thighs have lost a few inches and I can actually see definition in my thighs which has NEVER been there before (I guess I was kinda untoned-skinny). I do the workout about 4-5 times per week on average. I'm confident if I keep doing this my body will be better than ever. The best part is it is fun to do, and its ONLY 20 minutes. With a breastfeeding baby that I barely ever can set down for more than 30 minutes at a time, plus going to school fulltime and working, my 30-45 minute workouts were impossible to fit in (Without stopping every 20 minutes to console the baby). This gets your cardio up and your fat burning FAST! Be careful, though, it can be hard on your knees. Try this workout it really is amazing! Update: I am in great post baby shape. I have a four-pack lol and awesome tone in my legs. Thanks entirely to this dvd. I also bought low profile cross-fit shoes and no longer have trouble with my knees (I was previously working out barefoot, duh). If you stick with this for 4-6 weeks straight you will see and feel results. I did!

I never watched the Biggest Loser but it seemed like Jillian Michaels was a good motivator so I bought a bunch of her DVDs. (Kickbox FastFix, Killer buns and thighs, No More trouble zones, and the only one I didn't open yet: 6 week 6 pack) I couldn't be happier with them! I started using them once or twice a week for a month now, and even though sometimes I can't complete the workouts (I have a 3 month old baby who sometimes interrupts the routine) I still feel the workout for one or two days after. I am fighting to get the baby-weight off, and along with a kind-of-healthy diet, some walking almost daily, and these DVDs, I already lost 7 lbs in a month. She is very good at explaining the moves, at giving you cues, and she keeps changing the workouts so that you don't get bored (and your body works out more). She also explains which muscles you are working out so you can visualize which area will get stronger (you will feel it later anyway :-)) and that makes you feel like you are finally doing something for those problem areas. The exercises get my heart pumping,and I work out under the ceiling fan at max. Jillian is great, I'm a fan now, and I will keep using the DVDs because they are really working for me. Turns out that what I needed to burn the fat was more that just taking daily walks, and this exercises get your heart rate up and you move the right muscles you need to exercise as a woman, especially after having a baby. I highly recommend it. It really works.

I used to have a Beachbody on Demand membership and was in love with the program Turbo Jam, which is a cardio kickboxing program. I ended my membership as I was already paying for a gym membership and money was tight. I've been dying to find another kickboxing program and preferably one around or under 30 mins. I was really excited to stumble apon this workout dvd while checking out the daily deals on Amazon! It only cost me $10 and the workouts are only 20 minutes each! So far I have completed 2/3 of the workouts provided and they are awesome! As you can expect with a 20 minute workout, it's HIIT training so you're really working your butt off in a short amount of time, which is great and in my opinion 20 minutes of HIIT is more productive for your fitness goals than an hour of non-HIIT training. Not to mention so much easier to fit into the day! I also despise actually going to the gym, I much prefer doing it in the privacy of my own home. I would absolutely recommend this dvd to anyone and everyone who I can speak about it with! I will definitely be purchasing more of Jillian Michael's home workout dvds :)

DVD con 3 videos de una duración aproximada de 20 minutos cada uno con audio tanto en inglés como en español (hispanoamericano). No se trata de una clase de Kickboxing sino de hacer cardio con movimientos de Kick y Boxeo (tipo BodyCombat), con lo cual se trabaja absolutamente todo el cuerpo. Aunque la duración sea corta (si se quiere ampliar la sesión basta con realizar 1, 2 ó los 3 videos seguidos) se queman muchas calorías (que se pueden aumentar utilizando pesas de tobillo y guantillas lastradas); por lo que, es ideal tanto cuando se dispone de poco tiempo como cuando se quiere realizar ejercicio de cardio tras una sesión de musculación.

Hatte damals Kickboxen im Verein gelernt. Nach meinen zwei Schwangerschaften und Umzug habe ich mich nicht mehr getraut einen Verein aufgrund 4 Jahre fern bleiben und meines Alters aufzusuchen. Diese DVD liebe ich. Die 20 min. Programme sprechen zwar eher Ladys an, aber sie machen Spaß und man kann nach Lust und Laune alle drei Programme hintereinander machen. Es sind lockere Übungen und ich denke auch für Anfänger gut machbar. Um es schwieriger zu gestalten, nehme ich mir Beinmanchetten dazu oder etwas schwerere Gewichte, die man ab und zu im ersten Workout braucht. Ansonsten eine Matte, Turnschuhe und Motivation!

Die Lieferung dauerte ca. 1Woche, was völlig ok war. Ich muss vorab sagen, dass ich mehrere DVDs von Jillian Michaels besitze (BBP, Shred, Bauch intensiv, Yoga und Shred BBP) Die Kickbox DVD ist wie alle anderen aufgebaut mit verschiedenen Zirkeln und jeweils 1 Aufwärmsequenz und einem Cool down. Zusätzlich noch eine Einführung in die Schrittfolgen bzw. Schlagfolgen beim Kickboxen. Nach der Einführung soll man diese dann schnell ausführen. Als absoluter Kickboxneuling habe ich mir total schwer getan, da Jillian im gewohnten Tempo ihre Übungen durchzieht. Daher würde ich sagen, dass die DVD eher nichts für Einsteiger ist.

This workout is motivating and really fun but it is HARD. It moves really quickly and if you aren't naturally really coordinated then it is very tough to follow. The tutorial is pretty fast paced too and very short; I would have preferred a longer practice work out be included instead of a short thing of her just demonstrating the moves once slow and then quicker. That being said, I am not the most coordinated person but feel I'm already a bit better every time I do each workout and if I do them regularly I'll pick it all up. Even as it is you sweat like crazy if you just try to keep moving through this and unlike her other DVDs these workouts are actually exactly 20 minutes so they're easy to fit in.