Product Details

• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 2
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Genius Products
• DVD Release Date: December 20, 2005
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (386 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000ACQXJU
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #59,457 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Includes both Shape-Up Front and Shape-Up BackSystem Requirements:Jillian Michaels the trainer from NBC's The Biggest Loser and self-proclaimed "TV's toughest fitness guru" runs through circuit training like a drill sergeant on caffeine. Her theory is to keep moving in between exercises to burn twice as many calories so she cycles her team through sumo squats mountain climbers jump ropes shoulder raises and bicycle moves without taking a breath. If she doesn't think one of her comrades is picking up his knees high enough she makes everyone do 30 more with a sadistic grin. As a result you can almost literally watch the muscle burn. Michaels' Shape-Up Front DVD works out the chest shoulders triceps and quads. It also requires two props: a bench-style exercise step and light dumbbells. The DVD features include printable diet/exercise logs nutrition tips and recipes. Despite a lower-level option it isn't for anyone looking for a low-impact aerobic workout. Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: HEALTH/FITNESS Rating: NR UPC: 796019772297 Manufacturer No: 77229

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

262 of 267 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Thirty Minutes of Booty Kicking Hard Work, January 2, 2006

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Namaste (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Biggest Winner: How to Win by Losing - The Complete Body Workout (Shape Up: Front / Shape Up: Back / Cardio Kickbox / Maximize: Full Frontal / Maximize: Back in Action) (DVD)

I am happy with my purchase. Each workout is roughly 30 minutes each. They are broken down into a warm up, two different routinues using upper and lower body together with cardio, and a cool down/stretch. The cardio is a lot of jumping (think jumping jacks, etc.) What I really like about the workouts is that they are time efficient. I feel like I got a workout in 30 minutes and she combines upper and lower boday together. Maybe I'm crazy but I am starting to see a difference after 7 workouts. If you liked Jillian on the Biggest Loser, you'll like her on the DVDs. Her personality is the same.

Why I gave the DVDs 4: There are no demos of the exercises, so if you are not familiar with the exercises in her book (Winning By Losing) you might want to watch the DVDs before you do them or to see what the modified version of the exercise is. I believe she mentions that in the intro as well. Also, there a lot of jumping. I read in another person's review that that can be bad for joint problems, so something to consider.

Overall, I am very pleased with my purchase. I would recommend this to a friend and I will probably buy it as a gift for someone in the future.

211 of 220 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tough/Effective Workout, January 1, 2006

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Cheryl L. Malone (Costa Mesa, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Biggest Winner - How to Win by Losing - Shape Up Complete (2-Disc DVD Set - Front & Backside) (DVD)

I like many enjoyed the Biggest Loser show; that is why I bought these DVD's. I must say I am delighted with the results I am getting by doing these workouts, even though they push me to my limits. I can not see a beginner doing these, without modification you start where you are and work up to it. I am a workout animal but Jillian puts me to shame. This has been the only workout that has taken my fat percentage down.

62 of 62 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Whipped into shape -- FAST!, December 28, 2005

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Renae H. Hibbert (Fairbanks, AK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Biggest Winner - How to Win by Losing - Maximize Complete (2-Disc DVD Set - Full Frontal & Back in Action) (DVD)

I have never done a workout from Jillian Michaels before, and I have to say it: she totally kicked my butt! I've been bored with my workouts, and this is just what I needed. It's a short workout, but very intense. You don't stop for 30 minutes! In conjunction with a 30 minute cardio workout, you have the perfect routine. If you are a beginner, however, you might want to try Jillian's "Shape-Up" DVDs first.