June Shredders - Week 1!!!!

hiddensecant

QUESTION!! Isn't it important to rest muscles? I'm really sore today, should I be doing this every other day? I'm still learning the in and outs of exercise

You should get at least one day off per week and maybe go a 1-2 workout days without weights.

Since you're a beginner, I recommend that you find a separate stretch routine and do that at least 2-3 times per week regardless of how often you end up doing this video. There's a P90X saying: fit and stiff people get injured; fit and flexible people get better.

jljohnson

QUESTION!! Isn't it important to rest muscles? I'm really sore today, should I be doing this every other day? I'm still learning the in and outs of exercise

Yes. If you can, maybe try doing all the moves, but without your weights. I've also found sometimes, that if you do the warmup, that will help loosen your muscles, and the rest of the workout won't hurt. It's supposed to be tough, so don't give up too easily, but if you're really in pain, listen to your body.

jljohnson

Day 4 down! The pushups are still tough, but I'm busting through 'em. It seems like they make the other exercise in that set - squat & press - tougher too. I'm starting to get nervous about the upcoming weekend. I have a hard time getting workouts in on those 2 days...

wmcnicol

Did get to shred yesterday so I'm just gonna make that my rest day for the week. Getting ready to get todays work out in though wish me luck lol I've started level 3 and honestly i think its easier than level 2 hahaha.... when you guys get to level 3 (i've been doing the shred for a while now) let me know what you think.

vrdz3215

What is the 30 day Shred?

TCASMEY

30 Day Shred is a workout dvd. It is based on 3 levels of 20 minute workouts. Each level progressively harder.

Made it through todays workout barely...phone calls and kids crying had to pause and come back several times.

I plan to make Sunday my day off. I plan to do it Saturdays even though that is my day to do a longer walk-run because I have the time.

easy2lov3

hello everyone, im looking forward to the shred later today... Goodluck:flowerforyou:

Casi23

Hey Shredders -

Random question: I am used to weight training on three or four times a week and then running five or six. With traditional weight training you are supposed to rest a day in between each workout. Or at least work a different muscle group. But with the 30 Day Shred I feel like the workouts are too quick to take a rest day between them. But on Day 4 of the Shred my biceps and quads started to cramp up, and I could feel my form suffering. Do you guys do this every other day? Only a few times a week? If so, is it more like a 60 day shred? I'm frustrated and it sucks to be this frustrated so early in a new program.:explode:

Thanks...

hiddensecant

Hey Shredders -

Random question: I am used to weight training on three or four times a week and then running five or six. With traditional weight training you are supposed to rest a day in between each workout. Or at least work a different muscle group. But with the 30 Day Shred I feel like the workouts are too quick to take a rest day between them. But on Day 4 of the Shred my biceps and quads started to cramp up, and I could feel my form suffering. Do you guys do this every other day? Only a few times a week? If so, is it more like a 60 day shred? I'm frustrated and it sucks to be this frustrated so early in a new program.:explode:

Thanks...

Try alternating with different level weights. And stretch out those quads more often than with the video.

Casi23

sooo...do you do it every day? or every other day?

hiddensecant

sooo...do you do it every day? or every other day?

I'm taking one day off a week, so every day except sundays.

jljohnson

sooo...do you do it every day? or every other day?

Personally, I'm going to do it every day, unless I really get sore. Just like diet, you have to do what works for you. If you feel too stressed, take your intensity down a notch, or take a break... whatever you feel you need. Listen to your body.

leshawnturner

sooo...do you do it every day? or every other day?

My body will not allow me to do it everyday so my intent is to do it 2 days break 1 day 2 days break 1 day etc. It will help with the soreness and will give my knees a break. On my off day I do yoga or pilates, plus this week I started riding my bike in the evenings (I shred in the mornings).

PinkShoes

Well I got in 2 days of shred so far. I did day 1 and day 2 no problem and Wednesday was my rest day. Unfortunately I got up late this morning and didn't have enough time to shred so I had to do something else:noway: :grumble: . But I will shred tomorrow for sure. I'm going out of town this weekend adn won't be back until Monday afternoon, so I don't think I'll be able to get the shred in:grumble: . I'll probably shred Monday evening though so I'll still be on track.

Question: How long are you level 1'ers doing level 1 before you move to level 2??

Hi!
I'm going to try and do each level for 10 days (with one rest day per week). That way, at the end of 30 days, I'll have done each level for a equal amout of time. I've made myself a calender to chart out when I'm going to start each level, when I'm going to rest that week, etc. It also feels really good to check off the days that I've done!


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wmcnicol

Day 4 done and over with... and it feels good

psychojenn

ive only just completed day 3. ive been visiting my dad for the last few days and havent had time :grumble: but i found some today. had to do without weights since i left them at home. ill be here for another day or two so ill try to find time to do the shred then also.

SarahW8

I'd like to join! I'm sending a private message to Vans w/ my measurements I guess. Tomorrow/Friday morning will be my day one and Monday will be my first day of the second week. II'll continue on the whole 30 days, though, resting on Sundays. My start weight as of today is 164 and I feel stuck in my weight loss and motivation. I really need this group to help me feel pumped up again!

Start Weight for this challenge 164 lbs
Goal Weight for end of 30 days 155 lbs

Thanks!


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Enough_Already

Ladies, I have to say it's been very encouraging to continue doing this on a day-by-day basis knowing that there are others suffering through the Shred, too! I, unfortunately, missed yesterday, but was back at it this evening and am feeling great. I think it may have been a good thing that I missed, though not purposely, as I could hardly walk down my stairs at home :laugh: Tonight was much better, as I said, and I'm looking forward to another day of shredding...yahoo?

FYI, I'm currently stuck on nights for the shredding and wonder if any of you have managed to shift without taking a rest day? I'm debating on trying to start mornings, but don't want to totally kill my body by shredding again less than 12 hours later. Thoughts?

Oh, and the pushups SUCK! :laugh:

karlira

Hey! Can I still join you?? I'm shredding for the first time ever tomorrow morning, I'm a little scared but also excited!! I'm planning on doing it every other day and the days I dont do it I'll walk/jog.

Any advices for this shred newbie?
:blushing:

hiddensecant

Hey! Can I still join you?? I'm shredding for the first time ever tomorrow morning, I'm a little scared but also excited!! I'm planning on doing it every other day and the days I dont do it I'll walk/jog.

Any advices for this shred newbie?
:blushing:

IM Vans with your starting weight and measurements and you're good to go :flowerforyou:.

As for advice .. keep pushing play!

easy2lov3

:bigsmile: I cant believe i did it today:noway: DAY 4 Done :drinker:

i worked out hard today. and was very disapointed to find out that i gained 3.2 lbs. but im going to continue doing wat i have to do.


thanks for the motivation MFP:flowerforyou:

hiddensecant

:bigsmile: I cant believe i did it today:noway: DAY 4 Done :drinker:

i worked out hard today. and was very disapointed to find out that i gained 3.2 lbs...

The scale doesn't like me either :laugh:. We're all here for you; I'm sure it will start moving in the right direction soon enough. :flowerforyou:

easy2lov3

:bigsmile: I cant believe i did it today:noway: DAY 4 Done :drinker:

i worked out hard today. and was very disapointed to find out that i gained 3.2 lbs...

The scale doesn't like me either :laugh:. We're all here for you; I'm sure it will start moving in the right direction soon enough. :flowerforyou:

I hope it starts moving to the left soon..lol..
Thanks for the support:flowerforyou:

Good nite MFP...Tomorrow will b a better day ..i hope

hiddensecant

:bigsmile: I cant believe i did it today:noway: DAY 4 Done :drinker:

i worked out hard today. and was very disapointed to find out that i gained 3.2 lbs...

The scale doesn't like me either :laugh:. We're all here for you; I'm sure it will start moving in the right direction soon enough. :flowerforyou:

I hope it starts moving to the left soon..lol..
Thanks for the support:flowerforyou:

Good nite MFP...Tomorrow will b a better day ..i hope

Keep pushing play and it will .

PinkShoes

:bigsmile: I cant believe i did it today:noway: DAY 4 Done :drinker:

i worked out hard today. and was very disapointed to find out that i gained 3.2 lbs...

The scale doesn't like me either :laugh:. We're all here for you; I'm sure it will start moving in the right direction soon enough. :flowerforyou:

I hope it starts moving to the left soon..lol..
Thanks for the support:flowerforyou:

Good nite MFP...Tomorrow will b a better day ..i hope

It will! We all have those weeks where we don't lose anything...I have! But I eventually got over them and started losing pounds again!
And remember to take your measurements on the 15th! It may suprise you...muscle weighs more than fat!


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PinkShoes

Woo-Hoo!!! Level-1, Day-4 DONE!!!
I can finally feel my body getting more endurance(sp?)! I wasn't nearly as sore during the workout today as I was for the first 3 days! :happy:


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skwhatley

Last two days I haven't been able to Shred but hopefully I can do it when I get home from work. I tend to feel much better afterwards.

Have a good shred day everyone!

-Sarah

karlira

Hi, Ive just finish my first shred (Level 1 Day 1) Wow, that was tough!! Im all sweaty, but it feels great.. I had to rest a few times, just for some seconds, and did all modified versions but still Jillian kicked my butt!!

Have a great day shredders!!!

jljohnson

FYI, I'm currently stuck on nights for the shredding and wonder if any of you have managed to shift without taking a rest day? I'm debating on trying to start mornings, but don't want to totally kill my body by shredding again less than 12 hours later. Thoughts?

Oh, and the pushups SUCK! :laugh:

Any chance you could workout over a lunch break or something in the middle of the day? It might help to move a little slowly towards morning... Do it in the evening like normal, next few days at noon, then move to a morning workout? If not, I'd go as early as possible in the evening, followed by as late as possible in the morning to make the gap as large as possible.

ja2009

Day 5 done.This morning when I got, I was ready and wanted to shred. I usually have to do it in the afternoon, when my 20 month son is taking nap. There are also times when I do put it off until the afternoon. .Day 5 was still hard, but I can feel my endurance getting better...I am even able to not have to modify some of the moves. on the squat one, I was able to go into a deep squat, (like the advanced one)