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Shred every day?

kini324
kini324 Posts: 239 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Should you do JM's 30 Day Shred everyday or take a rest day? I'm on level 2 and pretty sore but think I can do it. I have only had one rest day since I started 13 days ago.
I googled this but got a 50/50 answer. Usually get great advice here- so please let me know your thoughts!

Thanks!

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  • myurk
    myurk Posts: 108
    You will get mixed responses here, but I think either way is fine. I did the 30 DS in 30 days. Personally, I felt if I took a day here or there, I would use it as an excuse more frequently. So I chose to make it something I HAD to do every day.
  • MrsSpinks
    MrsSpinks Posts: 274 Member
    I did it for 34 days with 3 days off. I only had days off because I physically did not have time to do it! I got real sore at times but powered through and it only ever lasted a day or two! Good luck, whatever you decide!
  • SheilaSisco
    SheilaSisco Posts: 722 Member
    When I did it, I did it for 30 days straight with no rest. I got amazing results and I've heard the results are better if you DON'T take days off during. It's really all a matter of preference, though.
  • bigbugboo
    bigbugboo Posts: 161
    Best to push through if you can. The soreness will subside, and the results will be amazing as Sheilamknott says.
  • JacMarieSTL
    JacMarieSTL Posts: 68 Member
    This DVD is sitting on my dining room table as we speak. I havent tried it, as I'm more of a gym goer than a work out at home person... But lemme tell ya, EVERYONE I talk to says this dvd is amazing... I cannot wait to start it. The people I know personally who have done this (borrowed the DVD from my SIL) did it everyday for 30 days. I think it's meant for that.
  • mrsdauer
    mrsdauer Posts: 102
    I TRY to do it everyday, but with work, kids, etc...i miss an average of one day a week! if you are sore, maybe take a day of rest...when i tried doing the shred for last month i made it half way, cuz i was having pains and aches and DIDNT take a day of rest, and ended up with an ankle problem!
    your body will tell you when to take a breather..listen to it.

    good luck to you! i have already seen amazing results from this workout! i love it!
  • cpotter4
    cpotter4 Posts: 116 Member
    I think it depends on how sore you are. If it is just slight muscle soreness then power through it. If it is so bad you can't move then take a day off and do some stretching and light exercises. If it's somewhere in between you might do level 1 instead of level 2. You will def notice that you are stronger and that level 1 is easy compared to what it used to be.
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