30 day shred

KQmom

I'm going to try it!! The success stories and pics are amazing!! I was wondering if I should get 3# or 5# weights? I work out 3 times a week and have been working my arms a little every time, but I still have weak arms... I'm thinking 3#, but I do want the awesome results I've been seeing...suggestions? And please post your results here to inspire me!!! Thanks!!!

rs2361

I think 3Ib...I'm on level 3 right now and anything more than 3lb at some points would be really rough. There are lots of repetitions, so the 3lbs will help you tone even if they initially seem too light. My sister started with 5lb weights and had to move to 3lbs.

ymbarber

I used 4# on my second round and one 8# for a lift in level 3 ... start with 3# and upgrade when you are ready.

urastupidchimp

I also started with 5lb weights and am now using 3lb weights (I'm on L2D5). But there are a few moves that I should use the 5lb weights for, and some that make me want to put down my 3lb weights!

It is definitely a workout but I always feel great when I finish each day!

CarrieAbbey

For sure the 3lb weights. You'll really tone your arms with them. Good luck.

sammys1girly

I've been lifting weights at the gym for over a year and did 5# weights but toward the end of the shred, when you do the lateral arm raises, they were just too much and I had to lift one with both hands. If your arms tend to be weak, I would stick with the 3# for now.

sche1amy

I use 3, 5, 8 and sometimes a 10. The 10 I use for the overhead press though.

lallaloolly

i started the 30 day shred last month, and i started with 2 pound weights (from walmart) because i don't have a much upper body strength. i'm glad i did, the first circuit of level one let me know that i couldn't have done anything higher until i am stronger. they may not seem like a lot when you are doing arm curls, but there are lots of moves in the video where i am super glad i started with the 2 lbs. once i am through all 3 levels with 2 lbs, and have built up some upper body strength, i will start over with more weight .

ChantalGG

I used 5lb, it does get hard when you have to do jumping jacks with them. :S Buy 3lbs that is what they use on the dvd. I used the 5lb becasue i have two sets of 5 and a 10lb and i dont think i need 3lbs sitting around too. You can always do the soup cans for a big and then switch to the 5lb weights half way through a level.

lisawmyers

I started out with 5# and then had to go and buy 3#. 5# was just too much for some of the exercises. I'd say start with 3# and if gets too easy then go to 5#. Good Luck! It really does work.

KQmom

Thanks everyone for the great suggestions!! I think I'll get both 3# and 5# and alternate for the different exercises... I'm excited to get my *kitten* kicked by Jillian!!