Week 1
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Was finally un-sore enough to start again yesterday. I have a feeling level one will be longer than a week! :blushing:0
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A few suggestions for making it through:
1. Do the modifications given for the beginners
2. Use light weights-3lb or lighter, or skip the weights until you can do the whole routine.
3. Start the workout when you know you have adequate time to finish it.
These were some great no-nonsense type tips from you. THANK YOU sooo much! I will try again today, even though i am so sore after only doing half the workout.0 -
A few suggestions for making it through:
1. Do the modifications given for the beginners
2. Use light weights-3lb or lighter, or skip the weights until you can do the whole routine.
3. Start the workout when you know you have adequate time to finish it.
These were some great no-nonsense type tips from you. THANK YOU sooo much! I will try again today, even though i am so sore after only doing half the workout.
Hi
I agree with these - great suggestions.
My suggestion also would be don't put too much pressure on yourself. If you're finding it hard to keep up then pause the dvd while you catch your breath. If that's still too much then try doing one rep of each circuit instead of two and rest during the second rep for a couple of days while you get used to the program. You'll get there if you stick with it!
I found my muscles were so sore during the first 3 days of 30DS and a few months ago when I tried it the first time I just gave up. This time I continued to do the workout daily and by day 4 my muscles actually felt better and less sore after I had done the workout.
Keep going, give yourself time and you'll get there :-)0 -
So week 1 day 2 done. Felt much better than yesterday so that was good but my hamstrings are kind of tight - anyone else having that?
Still working on form a little, for some reason I'm struggling with my form on the side lunges that I was absolutely fine with during Level 1 of 30DS!! The other one I struggle with is the hollow man one I think they call it - the one with shoulders and legs off the mat. I have to put my hands under my butt to keep my lower back on the floor. Anyone have any tips? Is it just that my core isn't strong enough?0 -
for some reason I'm struggling with my form on the side lunges that I was absolutely fine with during Level 1 of 30DS!! The other one I struggle with is the hollow man one I think they call it - the one with shoulders and legs off the mat. I have to put my hands under my butt to keep my lower back on the floor. Anyone have any tips? Is it just that my core isn't strong enough?
We must be "fitness twins!" :bigsmile: I also struggle with form on side lunges...they just feel awkward to me. And I find that other move you described..."hollow man" pulls on my back a lot. I can't seem to keep my lower back on the floor doing that as well.
Edited to add: I also have done 2 days worth of Level 1 so far.0 -
I plan on doing level 1 again tomorrow. This will actually be the start of my 3rd week of RI30, though.
If you have trouble with the "hollow man" try lifting just your top half, leaving your legs on the ground, and really focus on rounding your lower back. If you can keep it on the floor like that, then try to lift your legs. You may try bending your knees a little, as well. It is important to keep that roundness to your lower back, otherwise you will be stressing the lower back muscles.0 -
A bit later than most of you but just completed D1 L1 and really enjoyed it. Felt it in my shoulders but kept up otherwise. Not sure about hollow man - just hurts a lot!!!!0
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Hi everyone,
I've done 3 days of Level 1 now. 2 of those days were with my fit husband and I'm glad to say he aches too! I remember with 30DS that Day Three was the worst for aching - I could hardly lift a cup to my lips. But from Day 4 I felt great - strong and fit. So anyone struggling with the first few days - KEEP GOING - you'll be very glad you did. Now I'm on Day Four of RI30 I feel great again.
I like all the circuits on RI30 and love that they're all 30 secs long so you always know where you are. YOu can keep pushing if you know the end is coming soon!
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@MicheleStitches haha!! Glad to know I'm not the only one! :drinker: I'm thinking of going back to the scissor kick type ones from 30DS, I think Level 3 while I work on my core. Think some pilates is in order here...
@DancingMoosie thanks for the advice
@hopperem i'm only on day 3 today so you're only a day or 2 behind. Good job on getting started (that's the hardest part!!) and the important thing is that we still have time to complete before Christmas!!0 -
As I mentioned on my intro post, I finished the RI30 about a week ago and will be doing it again beginning tomorrow morning. I just wanted to share that I went to a dinner party this past Saturday and saw a few frinds that I had not sen in a while. They were like "whoa! You look amazing!" Now that is incentive! Cant wait to start again! If wasn't doing yoga tonight I would start it this evening. Glad I joined this group.0
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So it was day 2 for me yesterday and i am proud to say i was able to finish the whole workout without having to stop the dvd several times like i did on day 1. It felt so good to workout again. I worked out to various JM videos in June and even though the scale wasnt moving, i could see changes in my body. then life happened and well, here i am again. Anyhow, really excited to do it again today.
Btw how many days of each level is everyone planning on doing?0 -
I am enjoying doing RI30 over 30DS. Better exercises than the 30DS. I do the CD 5 days a week along with 4 days of Zumba. Weekends are a rest for me. This is my 2nd day of Week 1 and I'm loving it! Someday I will do pushups on my toes. Infact, I think tomorrow I will try it!!0
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Week 1 day 3 done. I'm liking RI30 more and more each day and every day appreciating the 30 second strength intervals as I'm really able to do the full 30 seconds rather than struggling and giving up if they were longer.
@dshalbert: That is great motivation to me to keep going with RI30 - not only are you already doing it a second time, but those great compliments that you got :-) Congrats!
@umekanzah: Great job working through the whole workout without stopping! I'm planning to do a week of each level with one rest day. I'm not sure when I'll put the rest day in as I'm kind of enjoying the workout so far! If I'm really struggling with a level (ie not able to do the reps) then I'll probably keep going a little longer than a week to get it right.0 -
Btw how many days of each level is everyone planning on doing?
I'm planning on doing each level 5 days. I have knee issues, so I may not do 5 days straight. The last time I did RI30 I did no more than 3 days straight with a day rest, then 2 days on and 2 days rest, then on to the next level. But that was what my physical therapist recomended for me. I have to really pay attention to my body so I don't end back up in PT. I still got results, so do what works best for you.0 -
Hi everyone! I am starting RI30 today and will be doing level 1. I'm excited to get started!! For those of you without heart rate monitors, how do you log the exercise? Circuit training?0
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Just started RI30 today! I'm already sore right after the work out, but still a good one.0
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So week 1 day 2 done. Felt much better than yesterday so that was good but my hamstrings are kind of tight - anyone else having that?
Still working on form a little, for some reason I'm struggling with my form on the side lunges that I was absolutely fine with during Level 1 of 30DS!! The other one I struggle with is the hollow man one I think they call it - the one with shoulders and legs off the mat. I have to put my hands under my butt to keep my lower back on the floor. Anyone have any tips? Is it just that my core isn't strong enough?
Hey olalola! Here what worked for me:
Hamstrings- those stretches at the end are not long enough for me. I do the hamstring stretch for at least 20 -30 seconds per leg. And hold on to the wall or furniture if you need to.
Hollow man- it will take time. My core is my weak point and it is hard to do if your ab muscles are weak. Keep at it and and you will be able to hold it longer each time. You will surprise yourself.
Side lunges- still trying to figure that one out myself lol! That one makes me nervous because of my knee issues so I do a super modified version of that one
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L1D2. I also have issues with Hollow Man but suspect I have no abs so guess is just a case of try try try again! Really like this workout and excited to have done two days in a row with minimum ache!0
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@dshalbert: thanks for the tips! I will try these tonight when I work out. So frustrating with the side lunges as I had absolutely no problem during 30DS with the exact same move except for my arms dying which ironically is the part I have no trouble with now :laugh: I think I'm over-thinking it because Jillian keeps emphasising how important it is not to do this, that and the other so I'm constantly checking instead of trusting my body to get it right which it did before!!0
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Glad to hear every one's enjoying Level 1 so far!
My plan was to do each Week Mon - Fri, then take the weekend as rest days. Last week and this week I've had so much on that I've not managed the 5 days, so will do Week 2 again this week, then start Week 3 next Monday.
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So far so good, only hate the very last abs move (so painful!) and feel extremely stupid while doing "the running man". Also, I am a little bit scared about the next weeks as Jillian goes on and on about how tough they are gonna be. Hopefully, I'll be prepared!0
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Just finished Week 1 Day 2! I FEEL AWESOME!! I'd rate my performance a 7/10 today, up from 5/10 yesterday. Trying to do most of the moves in the advanced way - doing pretty good I'd say!0
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So far so good, only hate the very last abs move (so painful!) and feel extremely stupid while doing "the running man". Also, I am a little bit scared about the next weeks as Jillian goes on and on about how tough they are gonna be. Hopefully, I'll be prepared!
HAHA. The running man is ridiculous, I'm glad I work out ALONE, when my husband is NOT home!
Just remember to keep your abs tight and pull with them, I love the way that move gets my abs burning!!0 -
Week 1 day 4 done. Ouch my abs hurt today!! I think (like Leah) I've upped my game each day since day 1 and also am holding my abs tightly throughout and oooh I felt it during that workout.
I am loving RI30 so far! Hope the next levels will be as enjoyable (even if they're much harder!!)
Awesome to see everyone doing so well :-)0 -
Day 3 for me was last night and i loved it. For some reason 30 day shred was pretty boring for me, not sure why. really liking RI30 so far, and it goes by sooo fast. My daughter (4.5 y) works out with me too while my toddler son thinks he has a free pass to go underneath my legs or sit on my tummy during the workouts, lol. But my arms are like noodles and my legs are like jelly after the workout. I am like DONE for the day afterwards.0
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Today I did my 3rd workout of Level 1. I survived. :laugh:0
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Snap. D3L1. Found it hard to get up today but actually really enjoyed the workout. Like the middle strength section which makes it go faster I think!0
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So week 1 day 5 done today. I'm really loving it, don't want to take a day off! What's the general consensus, it's only a 30 minute workout, do we really need a rest day? What's everyone else doing?
Everything felt easier today, went straight from one move to the next - usually I take sips of water to give myself a 5-10 second breather between sets!!0
