Jeanette Jenkins: Hollywood Trainer 21 Day Total Body Circuit [DVD]

I've never been physically active until about a year ago. I began seeing a trainer in January of 2011 and lost 15 pounds. After moving to a different city, I decided I needed to keep up the momentum and decided on this video. I wasn't ready for Jillian Michaels but I knew this was something I might be able to do. I am so glad I tried.Jenkins uses basic moves but makes them more difficult with weights. After using this dvd for the first week, I was SORE! I couldn't lift my arms to use the phone or wash my back in the shower! It was pretty intense. I would definitely not recommend this for a beginner, it is best for someone who is low-intermediate.I do admit Jenkins jokes can be annoying after using the dvd for a couple weeks but her upbeat personality is helpful the first couple times I watched.I used this video for strictly 21 days, taking a rest every 7th day, and lost 3 pounds (141 to 138), which is at a very healthy rate, while eating healthy. However, it looks like I lost more because I've lost inches, which is always better than losing pounds (the scale can be useless when gaining muscle). I would definitely recommend this to anyone.

I am a busy stay-at-home mother and I enjoy alternating between circuit A & B during my kids nap-time everyday. After 2 weeks I noticed results, losing weight, and more energy. Others have noticed too. This was just what I needed. The exercises, for me, are very basic but kept me working hard. I can see how someone that is intermediate may get bored with it. At times it may be a little too slow or too basic; though Jeanette says you can increase the weights for a harder workout. You could probably do circuits A & B for more of a challenge if have time.I will be purchasing more of her fitness dvd's. She is very encouraging and kept the workout fun. Though it's a challenge for me, I honestly look forward to my workouts (lunges yuck!). If you are looking for something basic where you don't have to struggle to figure out the moves as well as something quick; this is well worth the money. I have other DVD's but had to struggle or do it so many times to get the moves down.

This is an excellent dvd, with two great workouts. Jeannette's instruction is spot-on. It's impossible to get confused, although it's challenging enough that it's possible to have trouble keeping up!! The various exercises that Jeannette chooses are ones that you will certainly have seen before. But, it's Jeannette's terrific personality that makes the workout fun and keeps you motivated. As always, if you need to up your game, you can add ankle weights and increase your hand weights. Jeannette also provides a modifier for those who are beginners. I'm really happy that I added this dvd to my large collection. I workout about an hour every day and I love it (and, I'm 69 years old, and definitely not looking it, or feeling it!).

Too basic for me as I like more of an intense & challenging workout. However, it's good for the more beginner exerciser.

I love this workout! I am about 50lbs overweight and just started working out a couple of weeks ago. This workout had me sweating during the warm up! But I was not so exhausted and out of breath that I couldn't complete the entire Circuit (I only do 1 circuit per day & each circuit is about 40 mins long). I really like that she had someone doing the modified version (which is what I did). I also like that she has men and women with different shapes and sizes working out with her. The only issue I had is that she loses count sometimes but it's not a big deal to me. There are push-ups, squats, lunges and crunches (just to name a few) on this DVD which I usually hate but I didn't mind them with this routine and I like her energetic personality. At first I dreaded doing a 40 min workout but this workout was so fun that it made time fly by!

I am thrilled to have this basic training circuit training dvd. I'm recovering from a car accident and it was gentle enough but also challenging enough for me to ease back into exercise. It can be done in a relatively small space. No complicated routines but they are still very effective and challenging. My whole body is being worked out and that is exactly what I was looking for. I have other DVDs but this is my go to one.I would have given it 5 stars (too bad they don't have half stars) except sometimes the counting was off but it really didn't matter in the long run. I think instructors should have someone on the other side of the camera with a countdown clock or cards so the instructor doesn't miss the repitition count.

I purchased this DVD because it was recommended in the Top 10 new fitness video section of my Fitness magazine. I'm very glad that I did. I like to work out every day, and this is a perfect fit for my less strenuous day. Jeanette is so fun to work out "with" because of her bubbly personality. She's right that it is a no-nonsense workout that is not too complicated and so anyone can do it. Her losing count on the different exercises is funny ~ I just adapt my count to what I want to actually do. I'd definitely recommend the DVD. I do it twice a week.

This Video has two 30 minute workouts. Most Video's I have purchased don't seem to be effective. This Video get's you sweating but keeps it in limits. I definetly feel it the next day. Jeanette gives an option for beginners by letting them only do 15 reps while doing the exercises, experienced exercisers do 25 reps. You can also change the workout level by using different sizes of weights. Both Videos include legs, arms and abdominal muscle workouts. Jeanette uses her usual happy manorism to make the Video's joyful to watch.