JILLIAN

[t100base]

not emphasizing the hips, bringing the bell too low. great chance for spinal injury with heavier weight

[mjm2005]

this is excellent...

[ssrc]

That "swing" she's doing isn't actually a thing, is it? I went to check out a local Crossfit gym the other day and saw a guy doing exactly that movement as part of his warmup. Tiny kettlebell and all.

[bobmac84]

Here form on these exercises is terrible. Emulate her and you WILL get injured. Watch the videos from someone who knows what they are talking about. My favorites are the ones by Steve Cotter. After using a few of his youtube videos I bought is DVD set "Encyclopedia of Kettebell Lifting" and am very statisfied with it.

[ngovernale]

OMG! You're kidding me right? Ouch! Geez!

[fitprosarah]

@ngovernale she's a train wreck and a detriment to the fitness profession...which is why most people would be better off watching an hour of soap operas than The Biggest Loser!

[lmppm3]

Jillian and Bob should be ashamed of themselves for making these kettlebell videos. They have absolutely no idea how to use the kettlebell properly. If people are doing the swings and cleans like Jill in this video, they are going to seriously hurt themselves. I am a certified kettlebell instructor; Jill is not-- DO NOT BUY THIS DVD.

[talitha00cumi]

Riiiiiiip! Ouch! Well, there went my back. Thanks, Jillian!

[fitprosarah]

@talitha00cumi AMEN! She is the antichrist!

[DJMoxie]

@TrainerJillian Oh yes, she would be allowed to release something if it were dangerous. Theres really no proaction on the safety of workout DVDs only class action lawsuits when they dont do what they say they do or someone gets hurt doing what the DVD tells them.

And for the record shes NOT a fitness expert. She's an actress playing the part of a fitness expert. She was exposed in the LA Times not a week ago.

[Geruvah]

@TrainerJillian

Those pills were definitely recalled because of safety/health research. Makes you wonder if she's seriously a trainer or just another celebrity.

[DJMoxie]

@Geruvah An article in the LA Times exposed her. She's not a personal trainer at all. Shes an actress playing the part of personal trainer.

[ceoofcit]

If you do a little digging around ... you will see that TrainerJillian is a teenager. Around 13? She is obsessed with Jillian Micheal's and not in a healthy way...

You waste your breath arguing with her.... Just thought I'd say....

[Geruvah]

Hey TrainerJillian, looks like her fat loss pills are going through a class action lawsuit.

[351cleveland]

gay

[devorahacts]

Don't insult Gay people.

[ydrol]

So where can I buy Jillian's KB workout?

I'm guessing if it shows incorrect form, and someone hurts themselves, then they are wide open to getting sued. Maybe they are re-shooting it correctly. Maybe next time we see the JM KB swing, those hips will be thrusting away :)

[iamgodan]

What a dumb fucking cunt!

[geminito]

That's the cutest little kettlebell I've ever seen!! Does she have a knitted sweater for it, and a pink little bow?

She didn't get to look the way she does with THAT thing.

[lapniappe]

TrainerJillian: i have to know if you know of what you speak. She wasn't doing "a new style" or a "different training". She honestly thought it was a kettlebell swing. How do I know? because she said so herself. And then she realised that she was doing it wrong. So she took lessons (FROM an RKC), and realised she liked KBs. How do I know? because she said so constantly in her podcasts. Sometimes one needs to listen, and not speak so much.

[TheDinzy]

It's awesome that you've been inspired by Jillian to lead a healthy lifestyle, however you are naive to think that she knows everything about fitness. There are many domains to fitness, and while she is an excellent motivator, that does not mean that she's certified or even knowledgeable in many of these domains. Kettlebells are a specialized instrument, and as many fitness pros have pointed out here, she is not showing the correct form. She can release whatever she wants, it's not regulated.

[Geruvah]

Just because she knows that incorrect use will hurt you doesn't mean she knows the correct way of doing it. This way, as shown in the video, is the incorrect way. Yes, it is that cut and dry, no, there is no variation or "different way of doing it, yes, you will get hurt using her method.

Kettlebells are dangerous if used incorrectly, and she's showing us exactly how.

[jacisparrow]

@TrainerJillian Are you sure you're not the idiot???

[fitprosarah]

Anyone who would buy into that kind of scam is looking for a quick fix, and Jillian knows this...that's why she's pimped herself out and is finding numerous ways to capitalize on this. I do believe she has some sort of cleanse thing as well. Anyone who believes that a pill peddled by Jillian Michaels will ramp-up their metabolism is seriously misled.

[FitVixen]

Please, go find an RKC or AKC class. Just watch it. Form is everything. Jillian's going to get people hurt, including herself, if she swings that way. If she did her version of the "swing" for more than that video shoot, she'd be icing and popping ibuprofen for a few days. I really hope people don't by the dvd. She should collaborate with an expert or leave the bells to those of us who know proper technique.

[FitVixen]

Michaels really is doing it wrong. With the kettlebell swing, proper technique is key so that individuals don't hurt their backs and shoulders. It is not suppose to look like a squat and front raise. She needs to "follow the herd" for proper technique on this. Swings are uniform for safety. Her "squatting" the movement is wrong across the board. Check out swings done by RKC's and by AKC's. It will clarify the movement. And, yes, we are experts on kettlebell movement for a reason.

[fitprosarah]

I'll give it to her...the only thing she does well is make a ton of $ preying on the fitness-uneducated general public...which obviously is wrong, lol, but for some I guess it's the "right" thing to do...so, yay for her...i'll give her that...yay for her fat loss pills and potions and books and DVDs...all I know is if I were her, I would be getting a fat paycheck, but I definitely wouldn't sleep well at night.

[ceoofcit]

TrainerJillian....You might want to do a little bit of kettlebell research on your own before singing the praises Jillian's kettlebell talent...Dragon Door has plenty of books and videos to give you an idea. ;) I hope you enjoy the DD videos and begin kettlebells yourself! =)

[fitprosarah]

PROZAC-LY!!! :D

[holywaterx]

stop kissing her ass and get back to reality, the exercise she is doing is not a kb swing, its a squat with a shoulder raise a common mistake made by people just starting out training with kbs, a completely different exercise, that in no way is more intense or as effective as the real thing. Get pavels "enter the kettlebell" for good proper form and instruction.

[IronCoreKettlebells]

Well, that just sums it up, doesn't it?

Kettlebells require specialized training, much like a martial art. If you knew anything about kettlebells (ie-studied, practiced and obtained an RKC), you wouldn't need to make up your own technique. If you were a true professional, you would take the time to study and practice, then come out with a good, quality program that would help people. Nice try though.

[FitVixen]

She's doing EVERYTHING WRONG!!! She's a disgrace. She should stick to what she knows if she knows anything. She's one of the reasons people get hurt with them. If you want to see a kettlebell swing, search for RKC's, Dragon Door, AKC, etc. Certified, tested and drilled on the skills to give safe kettlebell workouts. Go back to Globo Gym Jillian!

[mack89464]

What am I missing here? I don't see what she's doing wrong - so maybe someone should educate me so I don't replicate it too.

[holywaterx]

she is squatting and raising the bell up with her shoulders, here's the proper form /watch?v=0_XjJjLc7NE

[YunTraining]

WTF is that? She's not such a great trainer now is she?

[SexyAlien2]

This is an advertisement. Anyone with a minimum intelligence will know that looking up to an add to learn how to use a product is not the way to go.

[hrafnsvegr]

WTF is she doing??? An RKC candidate could do better.

[scottymor1]

i dont get it\

[ewanmethane]

Oh dear!

She should have done this with a can of soup instead. Now the general public think this is what kettlebell training is all about!

No no no no no!

[fitprosarah]

Lordie lordie, yes!

I just rewatched this for yet another laugh.

I really do wonder who is out there replicating this!

[Circusmnkee]

Best comment lol! The "can of soup" part cracked me up!!

[IronCoreKettlebells]

Wow- I have been teaching kettlebells for a long time and this is the absolute worst form I have seen and is embarrassing - read- This is NOT what using kettlebells is supposed to look like! Worst of all is it was on national tv- my mom called me and said, maybe you should send her a DVD to help her with form! Thanks to FitProSarah for posting this.

[fitprosarah]

I'm so glad I posted this! People need to see how terrible this was! You know people are onto things when clients recognize how horrendous her form was! :) Keep doin' your thang!

[MILLENNIUMPT]

Funny stuff. Sloppy. She always ends up hurting her people.

[fitprosarah]

She's irresponsible and should be pulled from the show...but makes for good TV, I guess?

[atpkettlebells]

This is probably the worst showing of kettlebell demoing I have ever seen!!

Jillian you need to do the RKC Certification.

Yeah,by the way good luck on passing!

LOL

[fitprosarah]

hehehehehehe! :) amen!

[FitVixen]

Hilarious! ACE just put in their journal how she and Harper are lacking credentials. How do you land those jobs? Not to mention, sell a dvd and let it loose on all those unfit people???

[fitprosarah]

I believe it's a "right place at the right time" kinda thing. From what I understand, she was working as an agent in Hollywood prior to becoming a trainer. You start training one celebrity and "voila"...you're all of a sudden an expert...it's ridiculous!

[kbmarty]

Yes, by all means Jillian, use your back and arms to slow the bell down. :O

[fitprosarah]

Teehee!  She's keeping it "fresh and fun!"

[ImpackTotalFitness]

What a BIG JOKE! I'm surprised Dragon Door and all there RKC's havn't tracked her down yet...

[fitprosarah]

Excactly! I'm wondering what the aftermath has been like...because I featured a few posts regarding this on my blog, and got a ton of feedback from those who feel the same! Also drove a ton of hits to my site, lol!

[GracieLion]

Wow...that's gonna give someone a trip to the surgeon. That swing was all arms!! And those cleans are gonna rip a shoulder out. No way that form can be used with heavier weight. That's ridiculous. Great Post!

[fitprosarah]

YES! I just had to get a vid of it! I swear my jaw dropped to the floor as I watched it the first time!

[FitVixen]

But, she smiles, I mean snarls, perfectly the whole time....lol ;)

[fitprosarah]

Amen and amen!!! Her squat/raise combo is an awesome way to jack up your lower back! I think everyone should try it because Jillian does it, right?! ;D

I was gonna dress up as Jillian for Halloween, but I couldn't quite get her snarl down...