30 Day Shred

This video shows Shelby Lockard, sophmore nursing, and friend performing level 2 of the 30 Day Shred series of the Jillian Michaels tapes. Shelby also describes why she enjoys using the Jillian Michaels tapes.

According to critics Jillian Michaels is TV’s toughest trainers. The variety of her workout tapes provides users with multiple workout routines that target different trouble spots.

Shelby Lockard utilizes Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred when she wants to drop a couple pounds before a big event or to simply tone her whole body.

“These tapes just make it really quick and easy to workout but then still make me break a sweat and feel like I am doing something much harder than just simply running,” said Lockard

The Jillian Micahels tapes are available to purchase at www.Jillianmichaels.com or at and local Target or Wal-Mart stores.

Josh Aiteya, personal trainer and recent health and exercise science graduate said, “These tapes are good for people who done have the resources or time for a personal trainer. Jillian Michaels takes circuit training and teaches people what they really should incorporate in every workout they do, whether it is for weight loss or strength gain.”

Sprinting Versus Long Distance

According Regenold Hobson, former college football athlete and personal trainer for 25 years, a short intense workout burns more calories and generates better results for weight loss.

"Go on the computer and google what a long-distance runner's body looks like and then go look at what a sprinter's body looks like," said Hobson. "There is a huge difference in the muscle groups used in long distance running. Short bursts of fast intense sprints will burn more fat and get your body temperature higher than running long distance would. This is why it is so important for college kids to still incorporate sprinting into their workout routine, especially if they played sports in high school."

Jaynie Badgett sophomore public relations student is a prime example of how to incorporate sprints into you daily workout.

"When I played softball we would do cowboys which is jogging for a minute sprinting for a minute and then walking for 30 seconds," said Badgett. "This is something i now do on my own every time i run outside."

These "cowboys" are something that can easily be incorporated into your everyday routine whether on the treadmill or running outside. Press play on the video below to listen to Jaynie Badgett go into detail for her sprinting workouts.

Mash-up your workout routine

“Mash-up” music is a great way to keep your energy and tempo up while working out. Music groups such as White Panda and Girltalk have become increasingly more popular amongst college students because of the techno flare they give to original song tracks

“I have been listening to mash-up music more and more each year since college,” said Jon Lisicki sophomore business. “I really like it because of the change of pace and it is cool to listen to because I feel like your mind stays stimulated. There’s also a lot of [internet] sites that you can go to and listen to mash-ups so it is easy to always find some new songs.”

You can even create your own mash-up songs through computer programs. This allows you to personalize your workout playlists using your favorite running beats and songs.

Rachel Cunningham, sophomore communication, has been mixing her own music to workout, dance and listen to for the past 9 years.

"I think that mashing-up my own music is what really keeps me motivated while working out," said Rachel.

Press play in the video below to listen to how she makes her own mixes and watch her utilize them while dancing for her weekly workout.