Jillian says NOT to do 30 Day Shred Everyday

DanaM810

Hey everyone - I have some good information to share. On one of Jillian Michael's podcasts where she takes questions from fans, etc., she was asked about the 30 Day Shred and whether or not you should be doing it everyday. She said she did not intend for it to be done everyday. It is meant to be done about 3-4 times per week and to be mixed in with other forms of cardio and strength training. Thought everyone would like to know!

kagenw

Yeah, you've got to give your muscles time to rebuild, same with weight lifting.

FattytattyAndy

Thank you I had just asked my friend this question yesterday.

Debbe2

Yes, that's helpful because the question is asked a lot.

cabaray

THANK YOU GOD!

udallmom101

I have never been able to do it everyday. I do it every other day, and it really makes me feel better that way. Been trying to tell a friend this for a while now, but she insists on everyday. I don't want bulk, just nice lean muscle.

edorice

Pretty lame that they didn't convey that info for people just starting out with the program. So many people on this web-site alone have complained about knee pain.

Iheartsushi

Pretty lame that they didn't convey that info for people just starting out with the program. So many people on this web-site alone have complained about knee pain.

I agree. Was this written anywhere on the DVD?

brittanidigby

That's what I was doing anyways.

ashleighjoy2007

Thanks for the info! It would've been nice if she had put that on the DVD!

Kind of makes me want to quit... lol. Itve done 10 days of level 1, 10 of level 2, and today will be day 7 of level 3.

But if she only wants you to do it like 4 days a week for 30 days... That'd be 18 days at most, 18/3 levels is 6. So thats 6 days per level. Man that makes it tempting to quit now lol.

upsidedownpear

do it with other cardio and strength training exercises? Well, I'm pretty much swamped doing the 20 min workout.. and yeah, I agree..they should've made it clear when the DVD came out!

AliceIsRunning

Not to mention the countless of people who couldn't do 30 days in a row and stopped using the DVD altogether.

earthsember

That is good to know! "I did 30DS back in the summer, and didn't know any better... I did it every day. I made it through, but by the end of it I'd gone from feeling pumped and energetic after the workouts to feeling beaten up. I'm doing Ripped in 30 at the moment, and going for six days a week instead of 7. It really does make a difference to have that rest day in there.

SarabellPlus3

Pretty lame that they didn't convey that info for people just starting out with the program. So many people on this web-site alone have complained about knee pain.

I agree. Was this written anywhere on the DVD?

Yes!

Wow, that's the opposite of what the video implies, if not outright SAYS. I wonder if the producers influenced that, or if she's just changed her mind?

I love the Shred, but I've always also read that you need to let muscles rest to rebuild. BUT, I thought since the Shred was with low-weights, maybe that was why is was OK everyday? Didn't know. But thank you so much for sharing.

CurlyClare78

I did it 30 times with breaks and that suited me. Can't imagine doing it every day - I'd be hallucinating!!

:explode:

Sambo004

Thanks for the info. I just finished Round 2 - 30 days straight. lol. I did have slight knee pain by the end, but it felt like a great achievement to have done it completely. I did extra cardio at the gym 3 x a week too. Now I've started Ripped in 30 and had 2 days off last week and felt quite good. I'm aiming for at least 1 rest day a week from now on :bigsmile:

Thanks again!

fbmandy55

That's what I was doing anyways.

Me too. And still great results!

Hellbent_Heidi

Thanks for posting. I just bought this DVD and was trying to figure out how I could do it and still maintain my gym routine without it being overkill!

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GCPgirl

They should change the name! I didn't do it everyday because I get bored with doing the same thing for too long but I did think you were supposed to do it for 30 days straight. It doesn't tell you otherwise on the DVD.
I lost 6.2 LBS while doing it with an exercise bicycle, trampoline and stepper thrown in.

spoonflipper

Ah. Well, at least that makes me no longer feel guilty about missing a day after four in a row :-p.

skinnywithin

I knew I didnt like her for some reason ! LOL

Yakisoba

._. I do it everyday. The pain went away after the first few days.

emaline614

thank you for posting. i ordered the dvd a couple days ago and was wondering about that..

Justine13

I alternate 3 of her videos. the 30 day shred, the ab, and the buns & thigh video. I go through all three and then repeat and it works great. The ab and buns & thigh videos are a little longer than the shred approx 35min.

NewChristine1483

GREAT, useful information. THANK YOU!

Alexdur85

No wonder my boyfriend and I were feeling like it wasn't getting easier..

lauraOOOO

WHAT. I literally just finished the 30DS on Saturday...I missed 2 days and felt horribly guilty about them, but otherwise did all 30 in a row. grrrrr.....

poesch77

do it with other cardio and strength training exercises? Well, I'm pretty much swamped doing the 20 min workout.. and yeah, I agree..they should've made it clear when the DVD came out!

^^^This.....ughhh!

lniffa

Thank You! Now I don't feel guilty for not doing it on weekends.