Ripped In 30 September!

summerbert

I will be starting tomorrow if it is not to late to join. I will post stats and will be taking my before photos. I am trying to shrink my tummy and tone my arms.

Kaecklund

Much better!

Kaecklund

Week 2 day 2 and my shoulders are KILLING ME. I can do the modified crow push up - but not today. My shoulders are spent! And my cardio needs MAJOR work. I keep stopping and sitting the rest out.When I was doing the sumo squats I let out a big "*kitten* ME THIS IS TOUGH!" Lol! That's what I think about that! How is week 2 going for you guys?

Ineedtolose20

I do 30 day shred, level 2 & 3 alternating them. I have done Level #2 of Ripped in 30 a few times but I have not mastered Level 3. I find level 2 challenging enough. I find in level 2 she really works our shoulders with all the cardio in plank position and strength training too. The crow push ups are almost impossible, so I do regular male push ups. The sumo squats are pretty brutal as well. I just signed up to my fitness pal today, so I will try to follow along with you all at level 2. I just did Shred today after a full week off so I will likely be sore tomorrow but will do my best to get through Ripped in 30.

kastastrophe

Finished week 1. I tried sinking into the lunges and squats more today and everything aches so much now! Starting week 2 tomorrow and dreading it already haha.

abby459

I finished level 1 today also....I am dreading level 2 tomorrow....hopefully I make it through!!!

canelly

Week 2 day 2 and my shoulders are KILLING ME. I can do the modified crow push up - but not today. My shoulders are spent! And my cardio needs MAJOR work. I keep stopping and sitting the rest out.When I was doing the sumo squats I let out a big "*kitten* ME THIS IS TOUGH!" Lol! That's what I think about that! How is week 2 going for you guys?

Same here my shoulders are really sore!! And I'm having problems with that move I don't remember how it's called sumthing about table?? Where u sit on your butt and try to pick it up... Well I don't know if my arms are to short or my butt is too big..lol... But I just can't do them!

Kaecklund

My shoulders are so tight! Still struggling w/the cardio and crow pushups! I just finished week 2 day 3 and I am the sweatiest I've been. The only part I really took a break from was cardio and the serving lunges. I hate those!

hennyben

Week 2 day 4 done! It's getting better. I am doing all advanced moves except the crow push ups - I just can't get them. Those sumo squats are rough! Also that ab exercies where you walk up your leg - what's that all about, a bit silly I think. Anyway only 2 more for me and then week 3

Kaecklund

Week 2 day 4 done! It's getting better. I am doing all advanced moves except the crow push ups - I just can't get them. Those sumo squats are rough! Also that ab exercies where you walk up your leg - what's that all about, a bit silly I think. Anyway only 2 more for me and then week 3

I agree about the walking up your leg ab workout. You do what, 4 reps? I don't really feel a burn there. Today my goal is to not crap out on the cardio. I try the advanced cardio and burn out so bad that I quit all together rather than do the modified. Today I'm going to suffer. I am loving the results so far. I can see arm muscles! Props to you for doing all those advanced versions! What do you think about the squatting leg lifts! My right side is ok, but left is so weak for some reason. I like reading status updates from everyone - love to hear how you're all doing!

hennyben

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I agree about the walking up your leg ab workout. You do what, 4 reps? I don't really feel a burn there. Today my goal is to not crap out on the cardio. I try the advanced cardio and burn out so bad that I quit all together rather than do the modified. Today I'm going to suffer. I am loving the results so far. I can see arm muscles! Props to you for doing all those advanced versions! What do you think about the squatting leg lifts! My right side is ok, but left is so weak for some reason. I like reading status updates from everyone - love to hear how you're all doing!
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Yeah I can see my arms changing too - love it. The squatting leg lifts are ok - but like you my left side is way weaker than my right, I can't lift half as high. But I don't really feel them that much, just a bit stiff when doing them! I'm feeling really tired after the workouts this week. Anybody else feeling it?

hennyben

Sorry that first bit was supposed to be a quote of Kaecklund's post

Ineedtolose20

I just completed Day 2 of Ripped in 30 Level #2 and I am just as out of breath as ever. I really dread the first set of strength exercises, my shoulders really BURN! Plus it is also cardio! I detest the crow push ups. I always try to do the first set the best I can and then I do regular male push ups for the 2nd set. Does anyone have any idea how many calories we burn? How are you inputing it into your exercise diary?

kastastrophe

OMG, I just finished Week 2, Day 1. I thought I was gonna die! I couldn't do the advanced for any of the moves and I had to actually quit towards the end of the plank jacks, ugh! Hoping tomorrow is better..

abby459

Day 2 of level 2.....still cant do those crow push-ups right....this level stinks!!!

hennyben

I just completed Day 2 of Ripped in 30 Level #2 and I am just as out of breath as ever. I really dread the first set of strength exercises, my shoulders really BURN! Plus it is also cardio! I detest the crow push ups. I always try to do the first set the best I can and then I do regular male push ups for the 2nd set. Does anyone have any idea how many calories we burn? How are you inputing it into your exercise diary?

I used my HRM on day 2 of Level 2 and only burned 134 calories!!! I thought it would be at least twice this. I was doing all advanced moves and worked hard. Very disheartening but I guess it is only 20 mins.

asw1077

I would have thought at least 200 Calories!!! WTH? I am getting so frustrated with it, and unfortunately loosing motivation. I might switch to the 6 weeks to 6 pack and running. I've done 3 days of Level 3... it's a thigh killer!!!! Just wait!! But I was so glad to be over week 2, she was freaking annoying!!

abby459

On level 2 my HRM gives me around 280....but it depends on your height, weight, and how high your HR gets

Ineedtolose20

Someone suggested putting in cardio circuit for the exercise and it says 259 calories burned for 30 mins. I know the workout is really 20 minutes but to be truthful some of the warm up has my heart rate up before I even begin the sets. I think every HRM is different too so I am not totally convinced on their accuracy. I actually facebooked Jillian Michaels and asked about calories burned but not sure that she or whoever maintains her page will reply back, thought it might be worth a try :smile

Kaecklund

I would have thought at least 200 Calories!!! WTH? I am getting so frustrated with it, and unfortunately loosing motivation. I might switch to the 6 weeks to 6 pack and running. I've done 3 days of Level 3... it's a thigh killer!!!! Just wait!! But I was so glad to be over week 2, she was freaking annoying!!

Stick with it! You're already on level 3, you're further than most of us. Just do it to get it over with then switch up your routine! I am probably going to mute her and put on some music, lol. I hate listening to the same audio OVER AND OVER AGAIN.

abby459

me too......if I have to hear her say "get some" one more time I am going to scream!!!

Kaecklund

Oh my GOD my outter thighs are burning. I was able to do TWO regular pushups today. Crow pushups... I did some but struggled to keep up. Cardio still kills me... I'm going to be running @ lunch to make up for my poor cardio effort. Today was a difficult day for me. I was so tired and didn't want to do it! But I did it! Most of it anyway... better than nothing.

asw1077

Yeah, she is not as annoying on Level 3 but she talks about bouncing a quarter off her butt again. So last night my hubby wanted to redo level 2 b/c level 3 hurt his knees. After alternating the 2 I felt like I got a good workout and found that I could do all of level 2, and some not modified!! So had a good workout last night. ***Get some!!** lol

I think I'm transforming!

canelly

Ladies ...... Are y'all ready for week 3???

Kaecklund

I get bored of the same old ****. So I'm finding myself wanting to run @ lunch time and do weights after work rather than the RI30. My legs are very sore this evening, from both RI30 vids and running. I've decided to take the evening off. I think I will do 1 more Level 2 then move on to Level 3 on Friday.

canelly

I think I like week 3 it went so fast it felt like 7 min not 20 /25 Im seeing some good results I had to modify a lot because of my knees but I well !!!

How's everybody else doing??

kastastrophe

I'm way behind schedule for week 2, only did 3 days so far. Just under my left shoulder blade is SO painful, feel like I've pulled a muscle! Has anyone else had something like that? It's very sore, almost hurts to breathe.

Kaecklund

Wellll... I took 3 days off. Been running on my lunch breaks. In the evening after work I just want to eat and relax. So I'm about to turn on Week 3. Wish me luck. I'm ready for a change - I get tired of the same video. I hope it only feels like 7 mins! Cardio kills me. I'm so out of shape w/my cardio! Did I mention I'm weak and give up quickly?!

Kaecklund

7 mins my *kitten*! My legs are looking nice though! I can see a lot more definition and when I kneel down, I don't have cottage cheese hanging off the side like I did not long ago! Tonight I gave it some crappy effort - talk about legs! My legs are sore from running so it was hard for me. I didn't give it 100% or even 90% but I did what I could. My cardio sucks. I'm beat now!

Rebekah2918

I am SUPER behind and only just starting week 2 on Monday. Not gonna lie...you guys have me dreading those crow whatevers! LOL