30 day shred- stuck :(

Zborni4

So I did two days in a row of the 30 day shred and started to do it today and I could not. My thighs and butt hurt really bad. I kept trying to push myself but I think my body was just telling me to take a day off. Has anyone else had trouble with this? I really like the dvd and thought it was great at first but I didn't expect to be this sore.

Zborni4

So I did two days in a row of the 30 day shred and started to do it today and I could not. My thighs and butt hurt really bad. I kept trying to push myself but I think my body was just telling me to take a day off. Has anyone else had trouble with this? I really like the dvd and thought it was great at first but I didn't expect to be this sore.

LokiFae

I haven't ever done that particular program, but I have had days when I'm so sore from exercising the day before that I just can't push it. I think you should maybe take a slow walk, so you get SOME exercise, but I wouldn't push it and do the video again if it has made you that sore. Get back at it tomorrow!!!!

lotusfromthemud

I second the idea that a workout of some sort will benefit your sore muscles, even if it's a short walk. Moving the muscles will let them feel better. Maybe alternating the shred with another workout would give you greater overall benefit? Just a suggestion.

I'm also a fan of good, old fashioned epsom salts in a hot bath. Also, an ibuprofen will help to relieve the muscle soreness. In fact, that sounds like a good idea for me right now. . .:flowerforyou:

fi-nz

Hey that work out is intense eh ! lol just like Jillian intended it ! - is it the one from the dvd ? do you have the book as well ? as the book recommends rest days and it varies the muscles you work each day - especially at the start of it ! Your muscles do need recovery days to build and burn calories so don't get the guilts for taking a day off or just taking it down a notch or two !

kelrcasey

I just got it too and was really sore after Day 2. I decided not to do it that day and even though my legs were sore I went for a really long walk and did my upper body. I was surprised that I was so sore...I thought the moves weren't that tough. Clearly I'm not in as good of shape as I thought!

PedalHound

I'm a certified personal trainer and I LOVE Jillian's workouts. But because you work each muscle group it's important to give those muscles down time!! I alternate the shred with a more cardio specific dvd and the only thing I do daily is abs because your abdominals need less recovery time. Always at least take a walk & stretch when you're sore though.. you need to un-bunch those muscle fibres and metabolize the lactic acid!

AJCM

I love the DVD, and yes I was really sore those first few times!

But that is what you want, right? That means your muscles are responding. The pain is a result of lactic acid build up, which disipates with cardio vascular activity - so take a rest from any strength training that utilizes those muscles, and do straight cardio.

Think of all the calories burned after the workout, while your body was repairing that muscle!!!

I agree with the others - do this routine every other day, and do cardio in between to ease your msucles. Keep at it - soon you will be at level 2!
:flowerforyou:

jojo52610

Love the shred - I had a personal trainer and Jillian is way tougher.

I'm hurting on day 5 but you gotta push push push it

I modify some of the level 1 with 1 5lb weight instead of 2

AJCM

Love the shred - I had a personal trainer and Jillian is way tougher.

I'm hurting on day 5 but you gotta push push push it

I modify some of the level 1 with 1 5lb weight instead of 2

Oh yeah - do whatever weight amount you are comfortable with! You could even start with no weights if you are new to strenght training. I use 8lb dumbells (16lbs total) but you could use any weight you want. Does Jillian recommend a weight amount to use? I always fast forward and never hear her intro!

Zborni4

Thanks for all of your responses. Turns out I ended up doing what everyone recommended today anyway. I always take my dog for a 45 to an hour walk everyday, so I did that. Plus I just got a bike so I went for a nice bike ride. So I did do something. I just really thought there was something wrong with me since they say to do it everyday. I think alternating is best. I did do the sit up portion today though because it actually feels good when my abs are sore... I love it!

AJCM

Thanks for all of your responses. Turns out I ended up doing what everyone recommended today anyway. I always take my dog for a 45 to an hour walk everyday, so I did that. Plus I just got a bike so I went for a nice bike ride. So I did do something. I just really thought there was something wrong with me since they say to do it everyday. I think alternating is best. I did do the sit up portion today though because it actually feels good when my abs are sore... I love it!

You've got it right! You knew what your body needed. I know she says to do it everyday - with light weights. I prefer to alternate and use a slightly heavier weight, and that also negates boredom.

Enjoy it!
:flowerforyou:

cjjones58

I would be a beginner in the exercise field. What dvd would you recommend for someone to start out on? Thanks for your help!

AJCM

Try the Shred!!!! Just do it the first time without weights, then the next day push yourself with weights.

I think most of the DVD's have pretty cheesy music, but this one is okay, and it moves quickly (it is a 20 minute work out). I used to LOVE the Cindy Crawford "Move Your Body" videos back in the 90's and that workout is still great! :flowerforyou:

christina31

One thing to make sure of before you start the shred...stretch! My husband and I do Jillian's workouts but we start stretching 15 to 20 minutes before we start. We also extend out the cooldown and sometime follow it up with a 1 mile walk. You may try stretching straight out of bed in the morning too. It's tough at first but it does get better. Keep at it and don't give up!

cjjones58

I just want to make sure that whatever I get it is for a beginner! I need something that I can enjoy, that I can do and it works!

Zborni4

One thing I like to do too with the shred is to turn down the volume and plug in my ipod where I have my "no more fat a**" playlist of songs. That kind of gets me more pumped during the video.

AJCM

One thing I like to do too with the shred is to turn down the volume and plug in my ipod where I have my "no more fat a**" playlist of songs. That kind of gets me more pumped during the video.

Could you share some song from this playlist? Mine are getting a bit stale. Thanks! :flowerforyou:

AJCM

One thing I like to do too with the shred is to turn down the volume and plug in my ipod where I have my "no more fat a**" playlist of songs. That kind of gets me more pumped during the video.

Here's what's currently on mine...
- American Boy (Estelle & Kanye)
- I Don't Want to Be in Love (Good Charlotte)
- Mr. Brightside (The Killers)
- Extradorinary (Liz Phair)
- Promiscuous Girl (Nelly Furtado & Timbeland)
- U and Ur Hand (Pink)
- Don't Cha (***** Cat Dolls)
- It's the End of the World As We Know It (REM)
- Umbrella (Rihanna)
- All These Things That I've Done (The Killers)
- Somebody Told Me (The Killers)
- Upgrade You (Beyonce)
- Check Up On It (Beyonce)
- I Like the Way you Move (Bodyrockers)
- Tambourine (Eve)
- Here I Come (Fergie)
- SOS (Rhianna)
- Please Don't Stop the Music (Rhianna)
- Wind It Up (Gwen Stefani)
- What are you Watiing For (Gwen)
- The Sweet Escape (Gwen)
- 4 Minutes to save the World (JT & Madonna)
- Hang Up (Madonna)
- Sorry (Madonna)
- Stronger (Kanye West)

food_junkie

Have any of ya'll tried the Biggest Loser's Cardio Max dvd? How is it?

JulieB21

I did the Biggest Loser Cardio Max for 6 weeks. Dropped 11 pounds and 15 inches-tough but loved it. I've been doing Jillian's Shred for the past two weeks. Only did Level 1 twice, Level 2 six times and just completed day 7 of Level 3. I use five pound weights and although it's tough, I love the results. I've lost three pounds and am down two sizes since I started the Shred. I do it every weekday and add either a two mile walk or I ride my stationary bike on rainy days. LOVE THE SHRED!

lotusfromthemud

Have any of ya'll tried the Biggest Loser's Cardio Max dvd? How is it?

It's awesome. I skip Kim's portion, and do Jillian's twice. Hardcore, "bootcamp" style cardio. Big calorie burn, too.:flowerforyou:

Katy009

I just got this dvd (30-day shred)....I am planning on doing it tonight.

I don't have a HRM....what do you think you burn with this and what do you record it as??? Thanks!

mjfer123

maybe you should try doing some stretches before popping the DVD in?

JulieB21

Have any of ya'll tried the Biggest Loser's Cardio Max dvd? How is it?

It's awesome. I skip Kim's portion, and do Jillian's twice. Hardcore, "bootcamp" style cardio. Big calorie burn, too.:flowerforyou:
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I totally agree with Viv-I skip Kim's portion also & double up with Jillian.

JulieB21

I just got this dvd (30-day shred)....I am planning on doing it tonight.

I don't have a HRM....what do you think you burn with this and what do you record it as??? Thanks!

I don't have a HRM either, but did a search for others that have done this workout that do have one and it appears that calorie burn with each 20 minute segment is somewhere between 250 & 300. I used 250 for Levels 1 & 2, but bumped it up to 300 when I do Level 3. It's listed in the exercise database as Jillian Michaels Shred.

Katy009

I just got this dvd (30-day shred)....I am planning on doing it tonight.

I don't have a HRM....what do you think you burn with this and what do you record it as??? Thanks!

I don't have a HRM either, but did a search for others that have done this workout that do have one and it appears that calorie burn with each 20 minute segment is somewhere between 250 & 300. I used 250 for Levels 1 & 2, but bumped it up to 300 when I do Level 3. It's listed in the exercise database as Jillian Michaels Shred.

Thank you!