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Jillian Michaels, winning trainer on NBC's "The Biggest Loser,” introduces a new yoga workout unlike any other. Combining hard-core yoga power poses with her dynamic training techniques, Jillian will get you real weight-loss results fast. YOGA MELTDOWN includes two complete 30-minute workouts that include a warm-up and cooldown. Begin with the Level 1 workout which focuses on quickly flowing yoga sequences to burn mega calories. Then progress to Level 2 which adds twists and balance poses for an even greater burn.
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1,178 of 1,191 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I'm starting from the standpoint of years of yoga practice and having taught Pilates professionally for seven years: needless to say, the boot camp style of "Biggest Loser" isn't exactly what I would go looking for in a yoga tape.
My initial Pilates-teacher bias notwithstanding, this is actually pretty interesting. It takes standard yoga poses and adds repetitions to the movement. What's really smart about it is three things:
1.) The repetitions are movements that don't put a lot of pressure on major joints--you're not moving through the joints in such a way that there is a lot of force, so this isn't likely to cause injury. Specifically, what you're not doing, is rolling through shoulder joints repeatedly, with all your weight on your shoulders, as in most Ashtanga yoga--which does tend to cause injuries.
2.) It's interval training. What that means is that your heart rate goes up and down a lot. Your body, in response, will default to a higher level of calorie burning and oxygen use, so this is a pretty good way to increase metabolism and what we think of as "lung capacity."
3.) It's difficult enough that you don't feel like you're wasting your time. Each workout is only 30 minutes, but it's difficult enough that, if your goal that day is fitness, you're definitely getting your money's worth.
Some negatives: it's filmed on a really bright gym set, which is a little difficult to watch; Jillian doesn't actually do all the poses; sometimes it's hard to see the beginner model when you need to.
Who this is for: experienced yoga folks who want a different kind of more athletic short practice; anyone wanting to add gym-based yoga to their workouts.
Who this is not for: if you have bad wrists, this might be undoable. Your knees also should be good enough to get up and down from the floor without difficulty.
However, this is a fairly safe, more difficult yoga dvd.
Yogi Eric Schiffman has been quoted as saying, "The point with yoga, is to do it a lot." If having another instructor in your dvd rotation, one who isn't airy-fairy, and overly emotional, for days when you just can't go there, then this is worth adding to the mix.
My initial Pilates-teacher bias notwithstanding, this is actually pretty interesting. It takes standard yoga poses and adds repetitions to the movement. What's really smart about it is three things:
1.) The repetitions are movements that don't put a lot of pressure on major joints--you're not moving through the joints in such a way that there is a lot of force, so this isn't likely to cause injury. Specifically, what you're not doing, is rolling through shoulder joints repeatedly, with all your weight on your shoulders, as in most Ashtanga yoga--which does tend to cause injuries.
2.) It's interval training. What that means is that your heart rate goes up and down a lot. Your body, in response, will default to a higher level of calorie burning and oxygen use, so this is a pretty good way to increase metabolism and what we think of as "lung capacity."
3.) It's difficult enough that you don't feel like you're wasting your time. Each workout is only 30 minutes, but it's difficult enough that, if your goal that day is fitness, you're definitely getting your money's worth.
Some negatives: it's filmed on a really bright gym set, which is a little difficult to watch; Jillian doesn't actually do all the poses; sometimes it's hard to see the beginner model when you need to.
Who this is for: experienced yoga folks who want a different kind of more athletic short practice; anyone wanting to add gym-based yoga to their workouts.
Who this is not for: if you have bad wrists, this might be undoable. Your knees also should be good enough to get up and down from the floor without difficulty.
However, this is a fairly safe, more difficult yoga dvd.
Yogi Eric Schiffman has been quoted as saying, "The point with yoga, is to do it a lot." If having another instructor in your dvd rotation, one who isn't airy-fairy, and overly emotional, for days when you just can't go there, then this is worth adding to the mix.
292 of 311 people found the following review helpful
By A. O'Connell
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I'm a marathon runner, and I'm used to burning through calories quickly when I exercise, so I've always found yoga frustrating for its slow pace. When I finish a yoga exercise, I feel frustrated, like I should have spent those 30 or 60 minutes running. Most of the yoga classes and videos I've tried before felt more like stretching than working out, and I felt like I wasn't being very efficient with my time.
I had a feeling Jillian's video would be a good fit for me. It seemed more aeorbic than the yoga I've been exposed to before, which I liked. I was working hard enough and my heart was getting warm enough that, by the end, the time I spent doing the video didn't seem wasteful or frustrating. I plan to incorporate this into my nightly routine to wind down, and hopefully start to increase my flexibility.
I had a feeling Jillian's video would be a good fit for me. It seemed more aeorbic than the yoga I've been exposed to before, which I liked. I was working hard enough and my heart was getting warm enough that, by the end, the time I spent doing the video didn't seem wasteful or frustrating. I plan to incorporate this into my nightly routine to wind down, and hopefully start to increase my flexibility.
172 of 191 people found the following review helpful
By Ann Huck
Format:DVD
I love Yoga and although this DVD is not a traditional yoga workout I like how Jillian incorporates Yoga into her style of training. I also respect her for bringing in a yoga expert to consult on the DVD's workouts with her. I think this will be good for beginners who are looking to get a taste of yoga and find out what it's all about. And, for the more advanced athlete, if you are thinking this is going to be a zen workout think again. I was drenched in sweat after doing level 2. Highly recommend.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice Change of Pace
I like the energy in the workouts, and enjoyed seeing a different way of practicing yoga. I would recommend these workouts to my runner friends who like to do a yoga, and are... Read more
Published 15 hours ago by Jennifer Steding
4.0 out of 5 stars
Different but great workout
I wasn't expecting the intensity of this workout when I bought the DVD but I ended up really liking it. Read more
Published 22 hours ago by Jessica Ferguson
5.0 out of 5 stars
If you are a newbie Jillian will work you out
I got this and I can't say I have done much yoga before, but now I can say I have and it is an effective weight loss program. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Emrozz
5.0 out of 5 stars
moving yoga
Not your average yoga video. She adds movement into the poses for a slight cardio twist but also has you hold them to get the yoga affect in your workout.
Published 1 day ago by ari
4.0 out of 5 stars
really tough - but worth it
I have only tried a couple of times but yikes does Jillian kick my butt. Definitely going to take some time before I can keep up with even the beginner workout.
Published 2 days ago by Cassidy Marcil
4.0 out of 5 stars
Yoga Meltdown
I like that this DVD uses humor in teaching yoga. It's a good example of a fitness instructor being out of their personal comfort zone while making the best of it. Thank you.
Published 3 days ago by Julia G.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Jillian's version of "yoga" could cause injury.
I've been doing yoga for years and would not recommended Jillian's version to anyone. Her yoga sequences and modifications could cause serious injury.
Published 4 days ago by v26rodriguez
1.0 out of 5 stars
It focused on all the wrong things
I was recommended this video by several friends so my wife and I gave it a shot and we were not impressed. Read more
Published 9 days ago by miller
5.0 out of 5 stars
Add the Extra to Yoga
Great yoga video that makes you break a sweat. She adds reps and movement to the poses which pumps up the yoga.
Published 9 days ago by Rachel M Read
4.0 out of 5 stars
good workout
J M Delivers a punch to yoga but for beginners it is a bit much it will be good for next level when i get there
Published 11 days ago by TMC
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