30 day shred question

chiera88

you don't need to rest every other day but you have to rest at least one day a week. if you can, workout 4-6 days a weeks

cupcakemama

I plan on TRYING to do it everyday, but MAYBE take weekends off (mainly cause I don't want my fiance watching me do it lol)

chickybuns

I've been doing it every other day, but been doing Tae Bo or Zumba in between.

Mikaylarae27

I'm doing it every day because it's only 25 minutes. If my body tells me I need a break then I will but so far so good.

To PP, I find it difficult but doable. Just do the best you can and you'll see yourself progress. You can log it as circuit training or go to "create exercise" and fill in the time and calories yourself.

This is pretty much the mindset I have. Its just 25-30 mins so I'm going to try t do it everyday, unless I am really sore (only on day 4) and then I will listen to my body and take an "active rest day"

awkennon

In my previous life, I was a personal trainer-and NEVER did the same workout 2 (or 5!) days in a row. Normally you're supposed to take a day between identical workouts to let your muscles recover. The workouts are short enough, though, and if you're only doing 30 days, you're probably ok. That said, I had my best results when I was doing 30DS Mon/Wed/Fri, and C25K on Tue/Thu/Sat.....I would stretch each workout into 2 weeks, instead of cramming 5-6 days of the same workout with no break on the muscles/joints.

One other hint for the 30DS, one that I wish Jillian would mention-a lot of the upper body work can be done without any weights at all, esp if you're just starting out. The weight of your arms is probably plenty (especially for those 500 front raises!!), and you can add weight as you get stronger. It's better to have good form and do full sets of the exercises correctly, rather than strain your low back/knees because you feel compelled to use 5-lb weights with every exercise (and probably only do a fraction of what she's doing on the video anyway).

regmcc

I use 2,3 and 5 lb weights. Some of the movements I'm comfortable with the 5lb but there are a couple (the front raises lol) that I use the 2 lbs. Hopefully I will work my way up to the 3 and 5 lbs with these movements.

sambo155

A tip if you're sore from the 30DS:

I never work out so starting the 30DS was huge for me. I started it 1 week ago and had every intention of doing it everyday but I didn't. I did it 4 out of 7 days. The first day, I drank a protein smoothie and even though I *did* feel like I'd worked out, I didn't hurt too bad. The 2nd day, I was running short on time, got through the workout but didn't do the few minutes of slow down at the end. I also didn't have my protein smoothie. OMG! I was in agony for 2 days! That's why I didn't work out the 3rd day. By the 4th day, I was a little better and worked out again and had the smoothie. No problems at all! I will try not to ever do the workout without my protein smoothie waiting for me! I don't know if that's what helps me not be so sore or not, but I believe it does.

Mischa523

I'm seeing everyone's success stories with this program and I'm interested in buying it, my only concern is I live in a 2nd floor appt and I've tried doing Insanity DVD's but the whole floor shakes. Is there alot of fast movement with your legs? And another question, do you have to get dumbells and/or exercise ball for this program?

deksgrl

@Sambo - I was most sore after day 2, and it had nothing to do with protein or not. Your muscles would be sore if you didn't work them like that before. Not saying the protein isn't good, it is. But I wouldn't skip a workout now because I didn't have protein shake available. You won't be as sore now that your muscles are getting conditioned.

@Mischa - there are jumping jacks, and jump rope (without the rope) in level 1. In level 2 there are squat thrusts and plank jacks (that is like jumping jacks but you are holding yourself up on the floor with your arms and jumping your legs. In level 2 there are modifications for those moves that are not jumping, but you still have to do jumping jacks and jump rope for cardio.

sharrrina

Just started this today...all I can say is Wowzers!

TomsGirl86

Just bought this today and i'm going to start tomorrow....I'm really glad i read this thread first :flowerforyou:

I think i might try every other day with zumba wii in between and Saturdays off, as thats my busiest day at work.

Anyone living in the UK, this dvd is on sale at Tesco at the moment for £5 if you're thinking about giving it a go xx

JennieAL

I own it and I use it. My answer to the OP's question: Don't do try to do a program that you don't intend to or can't maintain long-term. I think this product (most products like it) is marketed to sell as a short-term quick fix. You could do it everyday, sure. But what's the point? Cardio isn't necessary, it's optional. Weight bearing exercises are far more important health-wise. Cardio is sort of an endurance plus. This DVD combines them nicely and I think that's the beauty of it. But nothing is meant to be done every single day. Our bodies need rest and recovery. That said, I use this DVD for variety and as more of an "extra" cardio workout.

deksgrl

Cardio isn't necessary, it's optional.

A lot of people would debate that point.

mysweetFiona

I am on day 21, consecutive days, no rest. today is my first day of level 3. i lost 1 lb and 1 inch off my natural waist the first 10 days. these past 10 days ive had no change in inches off my body, and i have gained 2.6 lbs. im discouraged and pissed.