Product Details

• Actors: Jillian Michaels
• Directors: Andrea Ambandos
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Language: English, Spanish
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Empowered Media Productions
• DVD Release Date: December 6, 2011
• Run Time: 100 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (209 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B005K8QI9E
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,156 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • #34 in Movies & TV > DVD > Exercise & Fitness

Editorial Reviews

Jillian Michaels Extreme Shed & Shred is a fat-blasting, total body workout designed to help you drop pounds and get SHREDDED fast! This exciting fusion style workout blends everything from kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to yoga and weight training in order to get you in incredible shape quickly while you have fun doing it. There are two 45-minute workouts that range in difficulty level, offering everything from intermediate to advanced moves while giving modifications for the beginner and the extreme athlete looking for a challenge. So, whether you are looking to drop 50 lbs, or get in the best shape of your life, Jillian Michaels Extreme Shed & Shred will deliver on its promise of insane ripped results in a hurry.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

362 of 366 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Tons of fun! December 5, 2011

By MissFitnessLyss

Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase

I got my copy early today (thanks UPS!) so I thought I would share.

I've only done level one of the workout and WHEW, do I feel accomplished. Jillian begins the video by stating that she encourages you to do both levels of the workout back to back. She got the side eye from me because that simply wasn't happening, at least the first time around. I'm quite sure I could work up to it, because this workout is FUN (please note that I generally hate cardio). I hurled a of couple four letter words at her through out the workout, but never wanted to stop. Some of the movements are a bit ODD, but I'm not a boxer and I've never done jiu jitsu so it makes sense. In Jillian fashion, you complete each circuit twice. Level one ends around 35 mins. At this point Jillian asks if you want to move on to the next level. If not, you can finish with a 5 minute warm up. I previewed level two and there are a ton of new moves. Level two is about 45 mins if you skip the warm up (same one from level 1). Jillian adds modifications throughout (So glad to see Basheera back--love her) for higher and lower levels of difficulty. If you aren't in shape I would imagine that you wouldn't enjoy this workout at first. If you're a Jillian fan who follows the previous videos, you will love it.

Heres the breakdown of the Levels

Level ONE
Circuit One
Burpees with a lateral jump
Down Dog Isometric Stretch
Boxing Combo Punches
Hindu Squats
Circle Runs

Circuit Two
Kick boxing round kicks
Crunches on side plank (<---incredibly hard)
Running Man
Dragon Stance (cross legged squat..hard to explain)
Jab Elbow Kickboxing sequence

Circuit Three
Lunge w/ chop (need a dumbbell)
Butt Kicks (while holding dumbbell)
Samurai Squats
Front/Back kick combo
Good Mornings

Circuit Three
Capoeria Move
Sun Salutations
Speed Bag
Traveling Squats

Level TWO
Circuit One
Single leg squats with a lower to plank
Plank, push up, jack combo
Leg raises in reverse plank
Table pose with arm and leg extension
Reverse crunches with toe taps

Circuit Two
Alternating side lunges
Ab hold with a raise into plank
Traveling planks
Warrior two pose up to warrior three
Single leg mountain climbers

Circuit Three
Statue of liberty
Squat swings with a dumbbell pass
Renegade rows with a leg raise
Hops (squats to the floor with a plyo lateral jump up)
Russian Twists

Circuit Four
High kness into a burpee
Hip hists into a push up (old school wrestling move)
Bridge with a dumb bell raise
Bridge into a wheel
Frog planks into squats

Circuit Five
Isometric morning glory stretch
Squat jumps
Holding Triangle Pose
Jumping lunges

86 of 91 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Great One from Ms. Michaels! January 14, 2012

By aachrisman

Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase

I went from a boring 45-minute 5-days-per-week treadmill routine to Jillian's videos last year at the suggestion of a co-worker to whom I was complaining to about my lack of muscle tone. I never looked back at that treadmill!
First of all, I'm calling B.S! on each and every bad review I've seen of hers wherein someone claims to be unchallenged by Jillian's training. Really? I don't believe you, not for a minute. I'm in better shape than the vast majority of people I run into on a daily basis and I can't even get through her DVDs without a few breathers here and there, and I still use some of the beginner modifications! If you're not challenged, you're not doing it right: this workout challenges even her assistants, and I find it impossible to believe that any of the women who come on here complaining that they don't feel challenged are in anywhere near as good of shape as they are.
I personally love Jillian's badass personality, but even if you don't, play the video with sound the first time and then mute it and play music instead after that. I do that anyway because I get tired of hearing the same things time after time.
I own all but one of Jillian's DVDs available on Amazon, and I rotate them all daily. Not a day goes by that something isn't sore. Having gone from a cardio workout routine before starting Jillian DVDs, I had a low body fat percentage to start with, so I haven't lost pounds, but I have lost fat for sure! My arms are more toned than ever before, my waistline is more defined, and I've got one heck of a donkey butt, which I am LOVING!
I like that in each new DVD, Jillian offers something new to her followers. There are few repeated moves, and she mixes up combos on moves that she does repeat so that we don't get bored. This video is an excellent addition to my rotating Jillian workouts! I got my workout-hating mom of 50-something to start using my Instant Jillian videos from Amazon and she's seen major results! We'll both be grabbing up whatever she puts out for years to come!

50 of 60 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Not for the faint of heart December 23, 2011

By Maggie

Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase

I loved, loved this workout. I am very advanced in my training. I run marathons, and do triathlons, and belong to crossfit. Jillian has some new moves that are beyond crazy. I felt soreness which is rare for me, within 12 hours of this workout. What I really love is she offers modified moves for beginners. Love this