30-Minute, Full-Body Jillian Michaels Workout Plan

Pick any one of Jillian Michaels workouts and it's sure to be hard AF. This 30-minute total-body workout from the celeb trainer is no different. Get ready to sweat and bask in the post-workout glow afterward.

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Jillian Michaels' Workout: Total-Body Circuit Training

This 30-minute routine from Jillian Michaels includes strength moves, super important core work, and heart-rate-revving plyometrics. Aim to do it five times a week. Here's how:Warm up for 3 minutes by jogging in place or jumping rope. Then, do circuits 1 and 2 twice through. Cool down with 3 minutes of low-intensity moves such as arm circles, toe taps, and walking lunges. All you need is a pair of 5- to 8-pound weights. (A mat is optional, but you may want one to protect your joints from the hard surface.)

How it works: Do each of the following exercises for 30 seconds each, then repeat the entire circuit one more time for a total of two rounds.

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Circuit 1: Split-Leg Push-Up

A. Get in plank position, then push hips straight up (so your body forms an inverted “V” shape like Downward Dog).

B. Lift left leg at a diagonal behind you. Bring left leg down and across right leg as you bend elbows and rotate torso to the right.

C. Reverse motion to return to starting position. Switch sides on next set.

To modify: Do a push-up with leg raised at hip height behind you.

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Circuit 1: Kneel-Down Chop

A. Stand holding a dumbbell with both hands near right ear and raise right knee to hip height in front of you.

B. Extend arms at a diagonal to the left as you rotate torso to the left and bend left knee, lowering right leg to the ground.

C. Reverse motion to return to starting position. Switch sides on next set.

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Circuit 1: Static-Squat Row

A. Stand with feet slightly wider than shoulders and hold a dumbbell in each hand at sides, palms facing thighs. Squat until thighs are parallel to the ground.

B. Bend elbows straight back, drawing weights toward your sides, then extend arms to starting position.

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Circuit 1: Windmill Skater

A. Stand with feet together and arms at sides, palms facing thighs.

B. Push off left foot as you hop to the right with right foot, bending forward from hips and extending right arm above shoulder as you reach left hand toward right foot.

C. Repeat in the opposite direction. Continue, quickly hopping from side to side.

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Circuit 1: Ninja Jump

A. Kneel with tops of feet on the ground and sit back on your heels. Extend arms straight back behind you, fingers wide and palms facing each other, and lean forward slightly.

B. Jump up. Land in a squat, bent forward from hips with arms in front of you.

C. Step down to starting position and repeat.

To modify: Squat and jump up, extending arms overhead.

(Related: Want to learn how to do a box jump? These exercises can help you get there.)

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Circuit 1: Double Crunch

A. Lie faceup with hands behind your head and legs straight up over hips.

B. Crunch up as you lift your glutes. Lower to starting position.

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Circuit 1: Boat-Pose Twist

A. Sit with knees bent, feet on the ground, and hold a dumbbell in front of your hips with both hands. Extend legs at a 45-degree angle in front of you and lean back until you feel your abs engage.

B. Rotate shoulders to the right as you bring weight outside right thigh. Repeat in the opposite direction. Continue, rotating from side to side.

To modify: Keep knees bent.

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Circuit 2: Goblet Squat

A. Stand with feet slightly wider than shoulders and hold a dumbbell in front of face, fingers clasped. Squat until thighs are parallel to the ground.

B. Lower butt toward the ground, then rise up to starting position.

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Circuit 2: Crescent Kickback

A. Stand with feet a stride’s length apart, left foot in front of right, and hold a dumbbell in each hand. Bend left knee 90 degrees, aligning it over ankle, and bend elbows straight back behind you, drawing weights toward your sides with palms facing each other.

B. Extend arms as you rotate palms toward the sky.

C. Return to starting position. Switch legs on next set.

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Circuit 2: Warrior-3 Fly

A. Stand holding a dumbbell in each hand at sides. Shift weight to left leg as you raise right leg to hip height behind you, hands under shoulders and palms facing each other.

B. Raise arms out to sides, then lower to starting position. Switch legs on next set.

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Circuit 2: Long Jump Around

A. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and arms at sides, palms facing thighs. Bend knees as you reach arms behind you. Jump up and forward as far as you can.

B. Turn around and jog back to starting position.

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Circuit 2: Running Man

A. Stand with feet staggered, left in front of right, knees slightly bent. Bend elbows and raise right arm to shoulder height in front of you as you extend left arm behind you (as if you were running).

B. Jump up as you switch arms and legs. Jump back to starting position.

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Circuit 2: Shoulder Stand Reach

A. Lie faceup with legs extended on the ground in front of you and arms at sides, palms on the ground. Raise your legs straight up as you lift your back.

B. Lower your back and legs to the ground, sit up, and reach hands toward toes.

C. Reverse motion to return to starting position.

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Circuit 2: Tornado Crunch

A. Lie faceup with arms extended out to sides at shoulder level, palms on the ground and legs extended over hips.

B. Lower legs in a circular motion to the right, center, and left.

C. Repeat in the opposite direction. Alternate the direction with each rep.

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Jillian Michaels' Workout: Total-Body Circuit Training

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Circuit 1: Split-Leg Push-Up

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Circuit 1: Kneel-Down Chop

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Circuit 1: Static-Squat Row

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Circuit 1: Windmill Skater

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Circuit 1: Ninja Jump

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Circuit 1: Double Crunch

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Circuit 1: Boat-Pose Twist

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Circuit 2: Goblet Squat

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Circuit 2: Crescent Kickback

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Circuit 2: Warrior-3 Fly

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Circuit 2: Long Jump Around

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Circuit 2: Running Man

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Circuit 2: Shoulder Stand Reach

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Circuit 2: Tornado Crunch

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