30 Day Shred CHALLENGE!!! Join me!

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  • JMAMA
    JMAMA Posts: 298 Member
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    Another question about the video. What equipment, if any, does it require? Can't wait to get mine in the mail so we can begin! I will post my measurements and info on the first day of the challenge and again on the 30th...
  • AJCM
    AJCM Posts: 2,169 Member
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    Another question about the video. What equipment, if any, does it require? Can't wait to get mine in the mail so we can begin! I will post my measurements and info on the first day of the challenge and again on the 30th...

    You need:
    - a mat or towel (you have to get up and down onto the floor - for crunches, etc)... I use a pilates mat
    - hand held weights - use whatever weight is comfortable for you (e.g. 3lb weights, etc... I use 8lbs just because that's all I have upstairs and they work fine - they make me sore though
    - running shoes / workout clothes

    That's it!!! It is a great DVD and really works you! Because we've agreed to start next week, I've been so lazy! I should get off the computer and workout... :grumble:
  • food_junkie
    food_junkie Posts: 434
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    Does this plan incorporate any cardio? I'm just wondering because I LOVE to run. Sounds like a great challenge though! And My bday is on the 28th of September so it would be extra motivating for myself to reach my goals by my bday!
  • lisarae
    lisarae Posts: 113
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    I am on Level 2 on my 7th day. I consider myself in decent shape and it kicks my rear. The sweat absolutely rolls off of me. I'm in!
  • alf1163
    alf1163 Posts: 3,143 Member
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    Where does she say that it should be done everyday? I don't think it should be done everyday since in a way you are doing some sort of resistance training. It is more muscle endurance because since she recommends low weight and higher repetitions but I think it should be done every other day. The 20lb weight loss is if you also follow a low calorie diet. I was very dissapointed when I got it. I was really expecting more from this dvd. It is sort of like going back to basics. I have an HRM and I only burn about 150 cals when I do it. I usually pair it with another form of cardio when I do it or add more weight trng to it. I do enjoy her frontside/backside dvds. Those really kick my butt.... It is just my opinion. Good luck to all of you in your challenge. :flowerforyou:
  • momandwife
    momandwife Posts: 151 Member
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    Does this plan incorporate any cardio? I'm just wondering because I LOVE to run. Sounds like a great challenge though! And My bday is on the 28th of September so it would be extra motivating for myself to reach my goals by my bday!

    It does a combination of cardio, strength training and abs. You are probably in better shape than me - but it definitely gets me breathing hard during it!! It has 3 levels (20 minutes each) - I have only done levels 1 and 2 so far (I just got it last week) and it definitely gives me a workout!! I will probably still do some other cardio, etc. in conjunction with this DVD too to burn a few more calories per day.
    :flowerforyou:
  • allisgood
    allisgood Posts: 45 Member
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    Just ordered it so hope to be by Sept....Thanks, all.
  • food_junkie
    food_junkie Posts: 434
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    So I totally got talked into doing this!! 30 days goes by pretty fast right? So what do I have to lose except for a few pounds?! I was also sold on the 20 min. a day work out because with school starting I need a quick work out to add with my daily runs. Any who I just ordered it on amazon.com. Thanks for the challenge idea AJCM! I wonder how many lbs I can lose in 30 days...hmmm..well heres to finding out!!!! :drinker:
  • AJCM
    AJCM Posts: 2,169 Member
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    Does this plan incorporate any cardio? I'm just wondering because I LOVE to run. Sounds like a great challenge though! And My bday is on the 28th of September so it would be extra motivating for myself to reach my goals by my bday!

    There is indeed cardio, as your heart rate is up the whole time! It is only 20 minutes long, so I was planning on doing my morning run as usual, and then adding this in the late afternoon before dinner.

    I think you would LOVE this DVD - it's a good hard workout!
    :flowerforyou:
  • Joselem
    Joselem Posts: 50
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    I'm in! Definitely need a turbo boost and as challenge to get me roaring!

    I got the video at Wal-mart for 9.99$. I am definitely ready to start shreding! Yeah!
  • alisha123
    alisha123 Posts: 71
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    I'm in!!!! Can't wait to do this. And I promise to stick to it. I've been slacking and not working out regularly. This couldn't come at a better time because I'm getting married October 10th and really need this. So how is this going to work, is someone going to start a post weekly and then we all respond as to how we're doing?
  • jlauren6
    jlauren6 Posts: 209
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    I'm in! Definitely need a turbo boost and as challenge to get me roaring!

    I got the video at Wal-mart for 9.99$. I am definitely ready to start shreding! Yeah!

    I went to Wal-Mart but couldn't find it! Where was it? Near family, new releases, discount rack?!?! I couldn't find one fitness video.
  • AJCM
    AJCM Posts: 2,169 Member
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    I'm in! Definitely need a turbo boost and as challenge to get me roaring!

    I got the video at Wal-mart for 9.99$. I am definitely ready to start shreding! Yeah!

    I went to Wal-Mart but couldn't find it! Where was it? Near family, new releases, discount rack?!?! I couldn't find one fitness video.

    You can order it from Amazon, or Indigo (do you guys have that in the US? Borders online maybe? Most DVD / Music stores should carry it!!! Get it girl - we're starting Monday!
    :flowerforyou:
  • AJCM
    AJCM Posts: 2,169 Member
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    I'm in!!!! Can't wait to do this. And I promise to stick to it. I've been slacking and not working out regularly. This couldn't come at a better time because I'm getting married October 10th and really need this. So how is this going to work, is someone going to start a post weekly and then we all respond as to how we're doing?

    Alisha and all - it's going to be great!!! Can't wait!!!

    I think we should all check in Monday with our progress - share as much or as little information as you like - but maybe weight and/or pounds lost, and measurments?

    I think we should have a Monday check in for sure, and then share our experiences during the week.

    Does that work?
    :smile:
  • jlauren6
    jlauren6 Posts: 209
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    Sounds good AJCM! I'm very excited to begin, although a little nervous about the soreness...we'll work through it!!!! I got my DVD through Netflix.
  • AJCM
    AJCM Posts: 2,169 Member
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    Sounds good AJCM! I'm very excited to begin, although a little nervous about the soreness...we'll work through it!!!! I got my DVD through Netflix.

    Yeah - I did get pretty sore when I was doing it regularly in June - I'm thinking if I'm really sore, I could add some additional cardio to burn off the lactic acid - and we could always skip a day and replace it with other exercise if we're too sore to work the same muscle group, yeah?

    Should be good!
    :flowerforyou:
  • mechanicmom
    mechanicmom Posts: 5,697 Member
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    I will be doing taebo as well since I love it and it will help burn more calories. It will also help me keep from getting burned out on Jillian. :happy:
  • AJCM
    AJCM Posts: 2,169 Member
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    I will be doing taebo as well since I love it and it will help burn more calories. It will also help me keep from getting burned out on Jillian. :happy:

    I've been hearing a lot about this lately - the Taebo - what's it all about? Can you still buy the DVD's?
    Thanks!
    :flowerforyou:
  • jlauren6
    jlauren6 Posts: 209
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    Taebo is a high intesity cardio kickboxing workout. It really gets you sweating. There are many DVDS and yes you can still buy them. I enjoy the workouts, but they are usually too long for me. 45-60mins. I get bored too easily with workout videos that are longer than 30mins. :laugh:
  • mechanicmom
    mechanicmom Posts: 5,697 Member
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    I love Taebo. I have been doing it off and on for years. I've been doing the amped series and it still kicks my rear. I noticed a difference in my arms after a week. He's very motivating and encouraging and it keeps me hyped up to make it through. It takes a while to get used to the moves but they do have introduction videos. Boot camp videos are also good. I think they have a few available at the libraries if you want to try them out.

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