About 30-Day Workout Programs

There are several 30-day workout programs available to choose from. From Denise Austin to Jillian Michaels to Beachbody workout DVDs, you are sure to find something that is right for you. Know that the 30-day workout programs are fairly intense to achieve noticeable results in a short time, so be prepared.

Intensity of 30-day Workout Programs

Achieving weight loss and toning results in 30 days is no easy task. You can expect extreme workouts with weights, aerobics, tough yoga moves and more in short bursts of working out. If you are very out of shape, a 30-day program could be more than you bargained for so expect it to be tough. Some reviews indicated that certain exercise moves were hard on their knees, so this could be a problem with those who suffer from knee problems.

Some of the Best-Rated 30-Day Workout Programs

• "30-Day Shred" by the famous Jillian Michaels incorporates weights with cardio to get results. The program is designed to help you drop up to 20 pounds in 30 days, which is just a little less than a pound per day! Jillian implements three levels of workouts.


• "Insanity: The Asylum - 30-Day Sports Training Program" is a bit more advanced because it's actually for sports training. It comes with six DVDs and a rope configuration to challenge you even more. This one is by Beachbody, a leader in fitness workout DVDs.


• "Personal Training With Jackie: 30 Day Fast Start" is brought to you by Jackie Warner, another famous personal trainer. This DVD includes two workouts for lower and upper body training that is designed to "overload every major muscle group."

Achieving the Best Results With a 30-Day Workout Program

All workout programs work best if you follow a prescribed eating program, and most programs do include guidelines and/or menus to follow. If one is not provided, general recommendations are to stick to low carbohydrate, low sugar foods to speed up your results. If you need further guidance on what foods are low carbohydrate and low sugar, there are many good books available, some of which you can find at your library.