13 Weekly Jillian Michaels Workout Routines
This was a year filled with new fitness adventures. I did the South Beach Diet
in January and lost those last stubborn pounds of baby weight. By applying the principles in the South Beach Diet, I have been able to maintain my weight, which has been a wonderful feeling. During the summer of 2009, I wanted to challenge myself again and finally decided to dig that “Shred” DVD out to use these workout routines as intended.
I have officially declared Jillian as my best friend even if she does not know me – lol! After a few months of being quite comfortable in my workout routine, I decided to do the 30 Day Slimdown from Exercise TV. My goal was quite simple…to not gain as much over the holidays. And if I did gain, it would hopefully come off with a bit more ease.
As the 30 Day Slimdown came to an end, I found myself thinking about how great I feel and how I DO NOT want to lose the muscle and toning I can see in my body.
What will you need to join in on the fun?
1. The Jillian Michaels – 30 Day Shred DVD2. No More Trouble Zones DVD(Quick Trouble Zones workout is circuits 1-4 of No More Trouble Zones)
3. Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism 
DVD (Quick Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism is what I call circuits 1-4 of Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism. Figured why not do the same thing Exercise TV did with No More Trouble Zones.)
4. exercise mat if on a hard floor
5. a good pair of shoes
6. Set of 3-5 pound weights
Jillian Michaels has a great system in place to get you motivated and seeing results quickly. She has been where you are and it shows! She knows when you will need a motivational speech and when you need a reminder to work hard. Her workout videos, cleanses, and other equipment are great for getting into the best shape of your life.
With these 13 weekly Jillian Michaels workout routines to include in my workout rotation failure is not an option. Easy and challenging workouts included!
4 Tips to Help you Succeed with Jillian Michaels Workout Rotations:
1. Determine the time of day that is best for you to exercise.
Is it right away in the morning? After work? Mid-day during your lunch break? Whatever it is, figure it out so you have one less hurdle. For me, I do better if I exercise before my kids are up. Our days our busy and my personal style is that my motivation dwindles by day’s end. 99% of the time, I do it then. On weekends, I may do it while the kids are up since my husband is there to help.
2. Stick to that time and allow 7-14 days for the “change” in your schedule to take effect.
Regular exercise is like any change; the first days may be the hardest. But consistency will pay off and your body will adjust. Give these workout routines the time they need and do not give up. Case in point…when I started the 30 Day Slimdown, I was very comfortable with getting up at 5:45 to exercise. The 30 Day Slimdown showed me how ready my body was to push to the next level by adding more time and more challenge to my workouts. The third week was harder because I had to get up earlier. After 4-5 days, everything felt easier.
3. Determine your goal and your reward!
When shaping behavior, you reward good choices and do not reward bad ones. The results speak for themselves. So set your goals. Are you the type that needs a reward when you complete a week? A month? Try not to focus on pounds lost because you will be building lean muscle, which weighs more. Which leads me to…
4. Take your measurements BEFORE you start!
If you stick with this for a minimum of 30 Days, Jillian will give you results! While I reached my pre-baby weight before starting her workouts, I lost inches and no weight after doing the 30 Day Shred. Take them and note them so you can celebrate with the world when you see a change for the better!
My Jillian Michael’s Maintenance Plan Guidelines:
Please remember, these are my suggestions and are not endorsed by Jillian.
1. Each week consists of 6 days of exercise and a day of rest. If you feel tired, just modify the workout down, but try not to take an additional day off unless you really have to.
2. If you are just starting out, you may want to do four weeks of easy options before incorporating more of the challenging options. Choose the weekly plans based on your level…and advance them as you are ready.
3. Choose 3 Challenging Workout Routines / Options per month and 1 Easy Option.
4. Eat sensibly. If you do not see a change in your weight or how you feel in your clothes, try logging your food and calories to determine if you are over or under eating. Try to limit alcohol, but hey, let’s be realistic. 🙂 A glass of red wine will not set you back. Just keep in mind…the less you drink, the better the results. When I did Stage 1 of The South Beach Diet, I was not allowed any alcohol…
5. The ultimate goal? Find an exercise plan and “diet” that you can live with. By diet, I do not mean limiting calories extensively. I simply mean the foods you eat regularly. Finding a healthy way to live and balancing that with the demands of life is our ultimate goal!
6 EASY Weekly Workout Routines: CHOOSE 1-2 Per Month
Weekly Workout Option 1: (Week 1 of 30 Day Slimdown)
- Day 1: 30 Day Shred: Level 1
- Day 2: 30 Day Shred: Level 1
- Day 3: No More Trouble Zones
- Day 4: 30 Day Shred: Level 1
- Day 5: Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism
- Day 6: Quick Trouble Zones
- Day 7: REST
Weekly Workout Option 2: (Week 2 of 30 Day Slimdown)
- Day 1: 30 Day Shred: Level 1
- Day 2: 30 Day Shred: Level 2
- Day 3: Quick Trouble Zones
- Day 4: 30 Day Shred: Level 2
- Day 5: Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism
- Day 6: No More Trouble Zones
- Day 7: REST
Weekly Workout Option 3:
- Day 1: 30 Day Shred: Level 2
- Day 2: 30 Day Shred: Level 1
- Day 3: Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism
- Day 4: 30 Day Shred: Level 3
- Day 5: Quick Trouble Zones
- Day 6: Quick Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism
- Day 7: REST
Weekly Workout Option 4:
- Day 1: 30 Day Shred: Level 1
- Day 2: Quick Trouble Zones
- Day 3: 30 Day Shred: Level 2
- Day 4: Quick Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism
- Day 5: No More Trouble Zones
- Day 6: 30 Day Shred: Level 3
- Day 7: REST
Weekly Workout Option 5:
- Day 1: 30 Day Shred: Level 3
- Day 2: No More Trouble Zones
- Day 3: 30 Day Shred: Level 2
- Day 4: Quick Trouble Zones
- Day 5: Quick Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism
- Day 6: 30 Day Shred: Level 1 Day 7: REST
Weekly Workout Option 6:
- Day 1: Quick Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism
- Day 2: No More Trouble Zones
- Day 3: Quick Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism
- Day 4: 30 Day Shred: Level 2
- Day 5: Quick Trouble Zones
- Day 6: Quick Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism
- Day 7: REST
7 CHALLENGING Weekly Workout Options: CHOOSE 2-3 Per Month
Challenging Weekly Workout Option 1: (Week 3 of 30 Day Slimdown)
- Day 1: 30 Day Shred: Level 1 AND Quick Trouble Zones
- Day 2: 30 Day Shred: Level 2
- Day 3: No More Trouble Zones
- Day 4: 30 Day Shred: Level 1 AND 30 Day Shred: Level 2
- Day 5: No More Trouble Zones
- Day 6: Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism
- Day 7: REST
Challenging Weekly Workout Option 2: (Modified week 4 of 30 Day Slimdown)
- Day 1: 30 Day Shred: Level 2 AND 30 Day Shred: Level 1
- Day 2: Quick Trouble Zones
- Day 3: Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism
- Day 4: Quick Trouble Zones AND 30 Day Shred: Level 2
- Day 5: Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism AND Quick Trouble Zones
- Day 6: No More Trouble Zones AND 30 Day Shred: Level 1
- Day 7: REST
Challenging Weekly Workout Option 3:
- Day 1: 30 Day Shred: Level 2 and 30 Day Shred: Level 1
- Day 2: No More Trouble Zones
- Day 3: Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism
- Day 4: 30 Day Shred: Level 2
- Day 5: Quick Trouble Zones AND 30 Day Shred: Level 2
- Day 6: Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism AND 30 Day Shred: Level 1
- Day 7: REST
Challenging Weekly Workout Option 4:
- Day 1: Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism AND Quick Trouble Zones
- Day 2: No More Trouble Zones AND 30 Day Shred: Level 1
- Day 3: 30 Day Shred: Level 2 and 30 Day Shred: Level 1
- Day 4: No More Trouble Zones
- Day 5: Quick Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism
- Day 6: Quick Trouble Zones
- Day 7: REST
Challenging Weekly Workout Option 5:
- Day 1: No More Trouble Zones AND 30 Day Shred: Level 1
- Day 2: 30 Day Shred: Level 2
- Day 3: No More Trouble Zones
- Day 4: 30 Day Shred: Level 1 AND 30 Day Shred: Level 2
- Day 5: Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism
- Day 6: Quick Trouble Zones AND 30 Day Shred: Level 3
- Day 7: REST
Challenging Weekly Workout Option 6:
- Day 1: No More Trouble Zones AND Quick Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism
- Day 2: 30 Day Shred: Level 1
- Day 3: 30 Day Shred: Level 2 AND 30 Day Shred: Level 3
- Day 4: Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism
- Day 5: No More Trouble Zones
- Day 6: Quick Trouble Zones AND 30 Day Shred: Level 1
- Day 7: REST
Challenging Weekly Workout Option 7:
- Day 1: Quick Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism AND 30 Day Shred: Level 1
- Day 2: No More Trouble Zones
- Day 3: Quick Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism AND 30 Day Shred: Level 3
- Day 4: 30 Day Shred: Level 2
- Day 5: Quick Trouble Zones
- Day 6: Quick Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism AND Quick Trouble Zones
- Day 7: REST
We can post comments here for support, check in daily or however often we can on our daily workout routines, motivate each other, and get fit together! If you have suggestions for weekly workout routines, please post a comment and I will add it to the lists above…giving credit where credit is due of course.
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Absolutely amazing! Thank you for this. Jillian has been a god-send for me. I have almost all her DVDs and my body has changed in ways I really never thought possible. I took a break from her though to do HIp HOp Abs and Slim in 6, but they ARE NOT as good for me as Jillian (though Rock it Out with Shaun T of Hip Hop Abs is a killer workout!). She just has this no-nonsense way about her that makes you really feel like she is YOUR personal trainer.
This will be good for me to use as a rotation for my Jillian DVDs. Will let ya know how it goes 🙂 Thanks much!!
I am so glad you found this! She is AMAZING! I hope you enjoy and thank you for stopping in!
Having read this I believed it was very enlightening.
I appreciate you taking the time and energy to put this content together.
I once again find myself personally spending a lot of time both reading and posting comments.
But so what, it was still worth it!
Wonderful, thanks for posting, Jillian is my ideal and what i have learned over the time is that no weight loss plan is complete with our exercise. These combinations are great to start and go all the way..
how long can you do this rotation before your body gets use to the moves?
Hi Ginger, You should be used to things in 7-10 days based on what I have experienced. 🙂
When you’re doing the combo days (Quick trouble zone & 30 Day 1), do you also do the warm-up in the second one?
I have started month 3 (day 65) on the Jillian Michaels challenge using the 3 dvd’s mentioned above. How long can I do these dvds before I need to switch it up?
Hi Nancy, I switch things up every couple months but everyone is different. 🙂 If you feel like your body is not feeling the burn as much then change things a little.
I have 30 day shred maybe I will dust it off.
How does it work?
I have one question No More Trouble Zones and Quick Trouble Zones that what is you mean?