Modifications for the 30 day shred

kriots

I see it all the time and even wanted to quit myself at one point. My darn knees started to hurt. So I came up with my own modifications that worked for me.

Jumping jacks: There is a ton in level 1, if you really cannot do them, at least try to do some, or March in place in a fast pace lifting your knees high.

Pushups: I could do the knee pushups but some can’t my good friend told me she does standing pushups. Stand hip with apart facing a wall and place your hands in push up position. Proceed like you are doing a push up.
Squats with a V-raise.: These almost killed me. I would stand hip with apart and do the v-raise w/o squatting. Slowly I added squats.

Sumo jumps: Just to a plea-a pose and hold for as long until the jumps are done.

Rock stars: Stand hip with apart and kick you heels back , or do jumping jacks if you can by now.

Lunges: I had no problem with these but when my knees did hurt, I did chair squats. Put you back on the wall and act like you are sitting in a chair.


Other tips: Start at 2-3 pound weights. Move up if you like. I did for level 2 and 3 with 5 pound weights, but switch them up as needed with 3 pound weights.

Don’t give up! You will be extremely sore. Take a vitamin E pill, helps the soreness go away. Hot bathes are great too.
Take tape measurements and progress pics. I lost only 4 pounds, but I gained muscle. I lost a lot of inches though! From size 10 to a 6. So I’ve learned don’t let the scale fool you.

Have your Ipod or radio nearby. I love Jillian but the music sucks. I turned her down or on mute when I was into the levels and blasted my favorite play lists.

Count your reps. I noticed Jillian is off. So don’t be worried if you can’t catch up or if you missed a few. She’s do 13 on one side and 10 on another…

Don’t work out in your bare feet. I have once, it hurts, my form sucked. Wear shoes.

Hopefully these will help you until you are able to do the real moves she does in the shred. Don’t give up!!!!

JennieAL

I do my workouts barefoot always... haven't been hurt once. But I'm very careful with positioning my feet I guess. I've read it's better to walk and workout barefoot if you can handle it... that it builds up muscles in the feet and legs that atrophy over time because of shoes.

kriots

I was working out in carpet, so I guess I should of mentioned that. My feet slipped all over the place

sauerkrautpolka

Thanks for the tips! I might try it again with some of these modifications. I barely got through day 1 of Level 1, did maybe 10 minutes of actual exercising. Somehow I was still extremely sore the next day. I planned to just tough out day 2 with my sore muscles, but couldn't even get through the warm-ups that time. It's been a few days now and the soreness has subsided, so I might try again tomorrow.

coolsmartygirl

I didn't think I could do the jumping jacks but day two was easier. The push ups are what really get me, but I don't understand how a standing push up would give the same results.

kriots

the wouldn't give the exact same results, but it will help those who are tempted to quit. once people use modifications, the can go to the next level,and the next. Thats why Jillian has two girls doing the advance, and one doing a modification. However, some need more simpler modifications. the results, are success and not giving up