We are pleased to announce that as of March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor has been introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

30 day shred

munozrd
munozrd Posts: 62 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I was only able to do 12 minutes of the shred workout which is not what I wanted. I posted it as high impact aerobic. Does anyone else use this and how do you post? Should I push the whole workout no matter what?

Replies

  • Losing2Live69
    Losing2Live69 Posts: 743 Member
    I invested in a heart rate monitor. It is the most accurate way of tracking how many calories you burn. It is set to your specific weight, age, and height. One with a chest strap is most accurate. It is the best investment I have made since I started this. Going by the figures in MFP's database is just going to be an estimate. Most of their figures are not very accurate. The only thing I have found to be accurate is the calories burned for walking.
  • munozrd
    munozrd Posts: 62 Member
    I keep reading that. I am going to have to look into it. Thanks.
  • Kanzaki3
    Kanzaki3 Posts: 656 Member
    Heart monitors are awesome. I love using mine. So helpful. =]
  • ursula0601k
    ursula0601k Posts: 169 Member
    I remember the 1st time I did it. I thought I would die. I laid down on the floor and just watched the second half of it. But it really does get easier if u keep doing it. Well, maybe not easier but it becomes doable. Just pace yourself and try to finish the video even if u have to modify the moves or take some breaks. It's my favorite video now. U can do it!
  • caroline_g
    caroline_g Posts: 201 Member
    I used a heart rate monitor and out of interest, I looked at what MFP estimated it for at 30 mins of circuit training and it was almost spot on, only 6 calories out. So I'd go for that, high impact aerobics is way less
  • alexwalper
    alexwalper Posts: 81
    I usually do 20 minutes of circuit training, because that's what a majority of the people on here recommended :).

    As for only making it through 12 minutes: DON'T GIVE UP! 12 minutes today will turn into 20 eventually, just keep trying :). Don't let the 30 day restraint make you feel as if you have to progress at that rate... I had to stay a few extra days on level 2, and I take rest days, so I no longer worry about the 30 days but making it through! :)

    Good luck! You can do it :).
  • H_82
    H_82 Posts: 418 Member
    Like others, I'd get a HRM... I have a Polar FT60 & love it. When I do the 30DS, I burn anywhere from 250-315 calories in the 27 min. workout.
    But everyone is different.
This discussion has been closed.

Categories