Shreddin' Eleven, Week One
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I did my first day today too. Holy cow, did it ever get my heart rate up!
I also managed to work up quite a nice sweat! I really liked how it kept changing activities so it didn't dwell too long on any one particular move. A couple of the exercises I was like, "Oh no, not this one again" though! LOL A couple of the cardio moves that were hard the first time, I was surprised that by the third time around, they felt easier! Hmph. But make no mistake though, I felt like I got my @ss properly kicked by Jillian today.
My calves were fine through this workout and I don't think they'll give me any troubles here in the beginning since I've been running regularly for quite some time. My quads just above the knee, however, might be another story. I really felt it in my quads. They were a little crampy during the workout and I felt them the couple times I went up & down the stairs in our house shortly after finishing the video.
All I had for handweights in the house were 20lb dumbbells which would obviously be far too heavy and some 1-pounders that I used which turned out to be too light for me. I might have to go back to WalMart and pick up the JM handweight set which comes with pairs of I think it was 2, 3, and 5 pounders.
Heheh -- I made my 11yr old son do it with me. I said, go change clothes and put some shorts on. He said, "Why?" and I said, "You'll see." He's pretty athletic so he was able to do a lot more than I was, but he still worked up a sweat too. Secretly, I was glad he joined me so I didn't have to do it alone. I don't know if he'll do it with me every time, but maybe once in a while.
Yes, I think it made the time go even faster, by switching up the moves in such quick succession. I'm getting ready to tackle Day 2 shortly. I also have a 20 minute run to put in today as well -- run training in full swing and the Shred is absolutely GREAT cross training for running! I will report back once I complete Day 2!
That is GREAT that your 11 year old joined you on this -- not only are you setting an awesome example for him, but it's great "bonding" time too. It'd be great for him to join you on it now and then throughout the program.
Great job on completing Day 1!! I too have a few sore muscles today, after yesterday's Day 1 + some Wii Fit Plus activities, yoga and some dancing, L0L! Keep it up!! 0 -
Third day doing it and I feel much better!
Does it matter if I workout at different times of day? I have kind of a weird work week.
Great!! Do you still have some pretty sore muscles after having done it 3 days in a row, or do you feel you're getting more and more used to it each time?
I would say it doesn't matter what time of day you complete the workout each day. I'll be doing it in the afternoon today, then starting tomorrow, it'll be my first thing in the morning workout during the week. 0 -
Day 2 Level 1, complete. As well as a 30 minute jog, outside in the windy cold. Some of my leg muscles are fairly sore at this stage, arm muscles as well, and I can tell they are getting stronger already. I love how my abs are not overly sore, but I can tell Jillian (and Baron Baptiste on my yoga DVD) has worked them out well. Looking forward to Day 3 tomorrow. How is everyone else doing so far??0
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Day 2 completed! I noticed a difference from yesterday to today, helped me get through more of the workout. Yesterday, I was more focused on doing the motions, which wore me out quicker because I wasn't focused on my breathing. Took more breaks than I should have yesterday, but still pushed through. Today, I focused more on my breathing than the motions since I knew pretty well what was going on and how to do it from yesterday. Didn't wear out as quick, took less breaks and pushed even more than yesterday. Glad I made it through today! On to Day 3 tomorrow!0
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Day 2 completed! I noticed a difference from yesterday to today, helped me get through more of the workout. Yesterday, I was more focused on doing the motions, which wore me out quicker because I wasn't focused on my breathing. Took more breaks than I should have yesterday, but still pushed through. Today, I focused more on my breathing than the motions since I knew pretty well what was going on and how to do it from yesterday. Didn't wear out as quick, took less breaks and pushed even more than yesterday. Glad I made it through today! On to Day 3 tomorrow!
Awesome job!! Little improvements every day, that's what it's all about! Bring on Day 3!!! :-D0 -
Day 2 done! What does everyone do when you need some water during the workout? Pause the DVD? I don't want to go the whole workout without water, but its hard to find break time...maybe I will try between circuits tomorrow.0
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D1L1- it was as tough as I remember it. but I did get through the shoulder raises better than I have in the past. I used to do every other rep, hold one weight with both hands, or just drop the weight completely. I pushed hard to get through it. That second set was killer!
My stats:
270 calories burned
133 average heart rate (h/r)
162 max h/r0 -
Day 2, L1 complete at 11:58pm. I also went to the gym this morning and ran 3 miles & walked 1 mile on the treadmill and then I league bowled this afternoon. I was sore enough tonight that I was really close to bagging on doing 30DS, but thankfully I got greedy and wanted to see how high I could run my calorie burn up for the day. Turns out: 1405
I could tell it felt ever so slightly easier tonight although I was still sucking wind pretty hard during and after the first cardio session. I actually had a fleeting thought that maybe I shouldn't be pushing my heart that hard...but I shrugged it off and kept going. It's not like I haven't been exercising regularly for the last two years ...and on & off for 30 years. I bet I was pretty close to my max HR though. LOL
Not bad. I might actually survive this. Oddly, the soreness I had in my thighs before the workout has mostly disappeared. For now.0 -
Day 2 done! What does everyone do when you need some water during the workout? Pause the DVD? I don't want to go the whole workout without water, but its hard to find break time...maybe I will try between circuits tomorrow.
I just had it sitting close by so I could grab it real quick between one of the sets (going from standing to laying). It was quick enough I don't think I missed but maybe the first rep. I don't find I want to drink a lot of water with all of the jumping around anyway. I only drank water once during the workout.0 -
Day 2 done! What does everyone do when you need some water during the workout? Pause the DVD? I don't want to go the whole workout without water, but its hard to find break time...maybe I will try between circuits tomorrow.
Well done!! I had a drink of water right before I started Day 3 this morning, but I've been generally going the whole 20 minutes without water, then once it's complete, I make sure to drink up. Like darkrider suggested, a quick drink of water between circuits wouldn't hurt.D1L1- it was as tough as I remember it. but I did get through the shoulder raises better than I have in the past. I used to do every other rep, hold one weight with both hands, or just drop the weight completely. I pushed hard to get through it. That second set was killer!
My stats:
270 calories burned
133 average heart rate (h/r)
162 max h/r
Great job, Leela! Awesome determination!! Keep it up!Day 2, L1 complete at 11:58pm. I also went to the gym this morning and ran 3 miles & walked 1 mile on the treadmill and then I league bowled this afternoon. I was sore enough tonight that I was really close to bagging on doing 30DS, but thankfully I got greedy and wanted to see how high I could run my calorie burn up for the day. Turns out: 1405
I could tell it felt ever so slightly easier tonight although I was still sucking wind pretty hard during and after the first cardio session. I actually had a fleeting thought that maybe I shouldn't be pushing my heart that hard...but I shrugged it off and kept going. It's not like I haven't been exercising regularly for the last two years ...and on & off for 30 years. I bet I was pretty close to my max HR though. LOL
Not bad. I might actually survive this. Oddly, the soreness I had in my thighs before the workout has mostly disappeared. For now.
Well done for sticking with it even after all the calories you'd already burned!! GREAT calorie burn for the day!! I love how the Shred does so much in such little time, as long as we're willing to put in the work. I just completed Day 3 Level 1 this morning (the Shred will be my first thing in the morning workout -- quick, intense, SHORT workout that can easily fit into my morning routine, yesss!!). My legs (inner thighs and left calf especially) are SORE. My abs feel great and my arms/shoulders are a little sore but feeling good. This evening, after work, I will complete the remainder of my one hour of cross-training, and then Day 4 of the Shred + a thirty minute run tomorrow. SO happy to have a plan in place, that way I have less of a chance to bail on working out throughout the week, or taking it too easy on myself. LOVING this. I'm excited to get through the next 7 days of Shred so I can see what Level 2 brings... L0L!0 -
Yeah, After day 3 my legs were a bit tight. I have been working out with my boyfriend and we find different things difficult. He does a lot of bike riding, so his legs didn't hurt. However, he says his core hurts an awful lot. I am the opposite. I am use to pilates, so the ab stuff was easy for me and the leg stuff is difficult.
I am getting to the point where I am just okay with being sore. I know that this is the best for my body, and it is what needs to happen for change.0 -
Yeah, After day 3 my legs were a bit tight. I have been working out with my boyfriend and we find different things difficult. He does a lot of bike riding, so his legs didn't hurt. However, he says his core hurts an awful lot. I am the opposite. I am use to pilates, so the ab stuff was easy for me and the leg stuff is difficult.
I am getting to the point where I am just okay with being sore. I know that this is the best for my body, and it is what needs to happen for change.
Yeah, I think that's why my abs aren't bothering me much at this point. I've even done my Baron Baptiste yoga DVD (abs, back & bliss), to add to the Shred's ab workout. My arms are feeling it, as push-ups are not (yet) my strong point, but not too terribly. Legs are still tight, but I agree with you about being alright with being sore -- and, like Jillian says during the Level 1 workout, stress is what will cause our bodies to change, and change IS what we are after! 0 -
D2L2 done !
278 calories,
132 avg hr
157 max hr
I think the numbers may be a little off because I had several interruptions throughout my workout. I'm so glad that jumping jacks only show up in the warm up on level 2. The shoulder raises with a squat are killer. But I survived. I will definitely be feeling it in the morning.0 -
I grab a sip right before we hit the floor for abs!Day 2 done! What does everyone do when you need some water during the workout? Pause the DVD? I don't want to go the whole workout without water, but its hard to find break time...maybe I will try between circuits tomorrow.
Awww thanks!Great job, Leela! Awesome determination!! Keep it up!
you are unstoppable!Day 2, L1 complete at 11:58pm. I also went to the gym this morning and ran 3 miles & walked 1 mile on the treadmill and then I league bowled this afternoon. I was sore enough tonight that I was really close to bagging on doing 30DS, but thankfully I got greedy and wanted to see how high I could run my calorie burn up for the day. Turns out: 14050 -
Day 3 of the Shred done. Not as sore as I thought I would be, thought that today would just add to the already sore muscles. But it really hasn't since I have added doing some yoga to stretch, calm and relax my mind and body before bed. Now time for a 3 day break, but that doesn't mean that I won't be doing any other kind of exercise. Got plenty of other workouts to keep up and all that. Hope everyone else is keeping up and noticing changes whether they are slight or a huge difference.0
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D2L2 done !
278 calories,
132 avg hr
157 max hr
I think the numbers may be a little off because I had several interruptions throughout my workout. I'm so glad that jumping jacks only show up in the warm up on level 2. The shoulder raises with a squat are killer. But I survived. I will definitely be feeling it in the morning.
I'm excited to try out Level 2... seven more days of Level 1 to go first though! I just finished 40 minutes of dance.. completing my hour of exercise today. Tomorrow, D4L1 + a 30 minute run. :-D Great job on this today, Leela!!0 -
Day 3 of the Shred done. Not as sore as I thought I would be, thought that today would just add to the already sore muscles. But it really hasn't since I have added doing some yoga to stretch, calm and relax my mind and body before bed. Now time for a 3 day break, but that doesn't mean that I won't be doing any other kind of exercise. Got plenty of other workouts to keep up and all that. Hope everyone else is keeping up and noticing changes whether they are slight or a huge difference.
I love that you've started doing yoga too. It is absolutely great for helping to calm and relax you. Awesome! What kind of workouts will you be doing during your 3 day break from the Shred?0 -
Yay! Just worked it again and I am starting to feel so much better. My legs are no longer shakey afterward!0
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Day3/L1 completed! Also did a 62 minute walk on the treadmill tonight. It still kicked my butt, but I felt a little stronger again. Thighs not quite as sore.
My daughter came home from work last night and watched me do some of it and I said, "Instead of watching, you could* do it with me..." She declined. But tonight she asked me if I was going to do it again 'cuz she wanted to join me. She's 25, overweight & out of shape, and a smoker, but she made it through and did surprisingly well. She said she wants to do it again tomorrow night, but we'll see. 0 -
darkrider, that's a great story! I hope she sticks with it. Its definitely about taking baby steps and wanting to do it for herself. It's great that you didn't press the issue or force her into it. I think she will come back for more!!0
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WriteNovels: That's GREAT! Way to stick with it! My legs are less sore after Day 4 this morning, though my calves are still fairly tight. Hoping my 30 minute run this evening will help with that.. Arms are getting stronger... core too. Love it!
darkrider: That is awesome!! I agree with Leela -- it's great that you let her choose whether or not to join you, and it sounds like she's given it some serious thought. You're setting a GREAT example for your children! Keep it up!
Fitting in my daily Shred workout first thing in the morning has been working out really great so far. I had plans on fitting my run in this morning too, but we ended up staying up so late that I got up in enough time only to do Day 4 of the Shred, and then had to hustle to get ready for work. But, it's all good. I will have my run this evening, on the treadmill, before settling down to watch Biggest Loser Couples. 0 -
Since taking a break from the Shred, I have other workouts that I did today. Did some Gilad work out disc for a half hour to keep up for when I start back with the Shred with my boyfriend gets back here. I also tried out the Gold's Gym Dance Workout, didn't really care for it, but kept with it for about 20 minutes. Yoga later on to stretch out and relax the mind and muscles!0
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D3L3 is done! It was brutal, but I am still alive. There is a lot of plyo jumping moves in level 3 and my knee couldn't stand the beating. I did all the moves the first time and then did mostly modifications on the second set. I just went at my own pace, but I still wanted to push myself.
I am icing and elevating my knee now. I recommend for those were are still sore after day 4 to do some extra stretching after. Someone mentioned doing yoga moves, that should really help too.
Chandra, thanks for being so dedicated to the thread. You are doing an awesome job at responding to everyone individually and really making us feel part of the team.
Here's my stats:
27 minutes,
262 calories
avg hr 130
max hr 161
I could have literally punched Jillian in the face tonight! But I will press play on the dvd again tomorrow because we have a love hate relationship!0 -
Great Job Leela!
I found the second Level to be way harder. I did it, but I too wanted to punch Jillian. I'm not looking forward to Level 3, but I'll do it.
P.s. My boyfriend has been working out with me and eating right, and he has lost 10lbs in 6 days! Awesome. I'm not doing so bad either with 5lbs! We never really worked out before and ate a lot of junk, so I can understand it.0 -
Since taking a break from the Shred, I have other workouts that I did today. Did some Gilad work out disc for a half hour to keep up for when I start back with the Shred with my boyfriend gets back here. I also tried out the Gold's Gym Dance Workout, didn't really care for it, but kept with it for about 20 minutes. Yoga later on to stretch out and relax the mind and muscles!
Great job!! I love the Gilad kickboxing workouts.I am icing and elevating my knee now. I recommend for those were are still sore after day 4 to do some extra stretching after. Someone mentioned doing yoga moves, that should really help too.
Chandra, thanks for being so dedicated to the thread. You are doing an awesome job at responding to everyone individually and really making us feel part of the team.
I hope the knee feels better soon, Leela! I noticed that Jillian doesn't spend a whole lot of time on stretching out after Level 1, and I imagine it's a similar story with Levels 2 and 3, so thank you for the tips. I've been keeping up with my running and yoga, and I think that's helped me to become less sore as these 5 days have marched on. I'm feeling pretty great today, after having completed Day 5 this morning. Another twenty minute workout planned for this evening -- I'm thinking yoga. And Leela, thank you!! I really appreciate your input and help as well -- I'm excited about seeing this workout all the way through, and the support and encouragement we've got going on here on this thread is just GREAT!! So, thank you to ALL of you for participating!P.s. My boyfriend has been working out with me and eating right, and he has lost 10lbs in 6 days! Awesome. I'm not doing so bad either with 5lbs! We never really worked out before and ate a lot of junk, so I can understand it.
Congratulations on your successes, you and your boyfriend both!! That is GREAT! Keep it up, and it becomes not just a temporary diet and exercise plan, but a total lifestyle change, all for the better. 0 -
Congratulations on your successes, you and your boyfriend both!! That is GREAT! Keep it up, and it becomes not just a temporary diet and exercise plan, but a total lifestyle change, all for the better.
Yes! We enjoy working out together a lot. It is kind of a team building thing with us. We live together, share a bank account, plan to get married, we are a team already. We just never really had an outlet to cheer each other on and feel better afterwards!0 -
Yes! We enjoy working out together a lot. It is kind of a team building thing with us. We live together, share a bank account, plan to get married, we are a team already. We just never really had an outlet to cheer each other on and feel better afterwards!
Isn't it great?! I share a very similar relationship with my boyfriend; we are absolutely a team and work together to create the life that we want. We encourage one another in our mutual and individual goals, and I think that without my boyfriend, I doubt I'd have come as far as I have in the 2+ years we've been together. It's just amazing! I'm happy to know that you and your boyfriend enjoy a healthy, great relationship as well. 0 -
Just finished day 1 of level 1 and WOW what a work out! I have never had my butt kicked like that. Jillian strikes the right balance between motivation and sympathy- she's awesome!
During the workout, though, I realized how much I wanted to lose weight and how much I had let myself go- leading to an emotional moment in the middle of it. But I loved it! Why? Because it showed me I'm changing on the inside AND on the outside!
Just one question- how do you calculate the calories you burn? I'm not sure what to file it under on my exercise entry...0 -
Hey there - hope I'm not too late in joining in. I started the shred on the 2nd of January but will also be doing a body spinning class with weights twice a week and (hopefully) the shred 4-5 times I've started it a couple of times but never finished and am hoping this will give me the motivation to stick with it.
So far it's going ok. My muscles are a bit sore and will probably just get worse. I took my measurements to begin with and am looking forward to see the result in 30days.
I'm so relieved that I'm not the only one who gets annoyed (to say the least) at Jillian at times
PS. Is anyone else getting a bit of a high burn count from login this as circuit training?0 -
dana, eva, I wear a hrm and I usually get about 250-270 calories in 27 minutes, that's including the warm up and cool down. Which I don't know if all of you are including too. What type of numbers do you get?0
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