Jillian Michaels Fitness Guru Gifts for Home Workouts

So many people have been helped by her that if you want the results-use her books, DVDs and whatever you need that she is producing. Just check out the reviews first and see if it gets the results you want and deserve.

Also remember, you must follow the program. Just getting some of her material will not get you the results you want. You must- apply the training, and then stick with it. That's the only way to achieve your desired results.

Many are making their plans to begin the new year off right, so if she is a fit-by all means use her material.

We can do the same thing at home.

Jillian asks if you are still paying for that pricey gym membership? Whether you are or not- you're in luck: There are more options to help budget-conscious, time-challenged and/or shy exercisers slim down at home.

Research tells us that resistance training as the most effective way to boost metabolism by building muscle mass; since there's no better form of resistance than your own body weight, you can start out at the bottom, price-wise (zero) by placing pushups, lunges and squats at the top of your home workout agenda.

If you've already mastered the no-props-required workout routine and you want to add extra resistance, your options are nearly endless. Thanks to booming numbers of affordable products aimed at home fitness fans, you can easily build an effective workout program at home - for a fraction of the cost and effort of joining a gym.

Just be aware that to get the most out of any strength training regimen, you need to choose a weight or resistance level heavy enough to tire your muscles after about 12 repetitions. And don't go overboard - no more than four to five hours of resistance training per week.
How many times should I do my Strength Training.

Jillian says:
Two times a week is ideal for a single muscle group.

Q: I've tried every diet under the sun in my life, and I'm really afraid I've ruined my metabolism. I seem to gain weight no matter what I eat now! Is there any way to fix this?
Jillian Michaels A:

(Read Jillian's answer from her Everyday Health. This is the type of information we need to help us solve the metabolism issue.)

This is such a good question - I'm so glad you asked! Many people suffer from the backlash that can result from years of yo-yo diets. What happens is this: When people let their calorie levels drop too low, their body's survival mechanism kicks in, lowering their metabolic set point (or basal metabolic rate). When they go off that crash diet and begin to eat normally again, they gain back any weight lost - plus. And what follows that? Yup, another crash diet.

The cycle is often very frustrating, but it CAN be reversed with time, consistency, and patience. What you'll need to do is the exact opposite of what we call shocking the metabolism; you have to allow your body time to adapt to a new metabolic set point - by being consistent, you'll force your body to adapt.

Okay, here's the game plan: First, set your daily caloric intake at 12 calories per pound of body weight. (For example, my weight is 117; 117 x 12 = 1,404 calories a day.) Then stick like glue to that calorie allowance for at least one to two months, depending on your metabolism. This will allow your body time to readjust your metabolic set point accordingly.

Now, here's the other part of the equation: The absolute best way to pump up your metabolism is to EXERCISE. You'll be burning calories not only during your workout but also up to 48 hours after - all the while increasing lean muscle tissue, which speeds the metabolism over the long term. Aim for five hours of exercise a week if possible, but no fewer than three hours a week.

(You are able to get any one or more of her books from this page.)

http://www.everydayhealth.com/fitness-specialist/fixing-ruined-metabolism.aspx?xid=nl_LosingItWithJillianMichaels_20091221
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Last Updated: 11/16/2009
Often called "TV's toughest fitness trainer," Jillian Michaels has appeared on the U.S. and Australian versions of The Biggest Loser. Jillian is also the author of three books, Master Your Metabolism, Winning by Losing and Making the Cut, and the creator of the online weight-loss program www.jillianmichaels.com.
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