Day 22-The Biggest Loser Cardio Max

Day 22-The Biggest Loser Cardio Max

This Biggest Loser workout is one of my favorites.  I have used it so so many times and am never disappointed.  It is split into 3 different intervals, progressing with each segment.  The "models" working out are actual previous contestants from The Biggest Loser.  They are REAL PEOPLE with curves, a little overweight, occasionally off cue and struggling through this workout.  It's refreshing.  Hey, if they can do it, so can you. 

Bob Harper is in charge of level 1 and although it is level 1, don't let it fool you.  There's jumping lunges, walking push ups, and plenty of squats.  There are modifications for the harder moves and Bob is very encouraging.  It is twenty minutes long.

Level 2 is done by Jillian Michaels.  This segment is 10 minutes long and Jillian has you doing jumping jacks, jump rope, tires, and punches.  She is pleasant and it's a heart pounding 10 minutes.

Level 3 is done by Kim and she focuses on kick boxing.  It is also ten minutes long. The first 3 minutes she repeats "Don't stop!  This is your workout!" 3 times.  Annoying.  You get into some lunges, squats, kicks, and punches.  While Kim is a little annoying, you can always turn up your music and tolerate her for a few minutes. 

This workout, including the 5 minute warm up was 47 minutes.  I skipped the cool down to put my baby down for a nap.  Real life. I burned 360 calories, average heart rate 132, max 157. I used 5 lb weights in level 1, no weights needed for the other levels.