Help with 30 DS

lauralizzy829
lauralizzy829 Posts: 215 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
So I'm on Day 2, Level 1 of 30DS. This is my 2nd time starting the program. I got to about Day 4, Level 1 before, but didn't have the energy to do it after my runs in the evenings. Now I do it in the AM when I wake up.
I feel pretty good throughout it, but I SUCK AT PUSHUPS!!!!!!! I mean really suck. I can't even do the modified version for the full time. Has anyone else experienced this? And if so, did you incorporate any alternatives (like 45 degree pushups on wall)? How long did it take you to be able to keep up with the push up part?
I just feel like a failure that I can't even do the modified move. Also, struggle a lot with the side lunges and anterior raises. Side lunges=Great. Anterior raises=Hell

Guess I'm looking for both advice and support

Thanks MFP!

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  • fontinathefox
    fontinathefox Posts: 124 Member
    Just stick with it and do the modified ones for as long as you can. Like she says, if you need to, take a 5 second break and then keep going. The thing I found with 30DS is that just by sticking with it, you'll be surprised what you can do that you couldn't a few days earlier.
  • MD1978
    MD1978 Posts: 477 Member
    Im on level 2. Just stick with with it and do as many push UPS as you can. Your body will get stronger.
  • lauralizzy829
    lauralizzy829 Posts: 215 Member
    Thanks. I just get so frustrated bc I feel like I should be able to do them. I know I'm not strong....yet...but thought I was at least not weak haha.
  • sarahruizfitnessjourney
    sarahruizfitnessjourney Posts: 192 Member
    Stick with it you will get stronger and before you know it be able to do it. I remember the very first time I ever did 30DS was in early 2009 after having my daughter and I couldn't even do jumping jacks the entire time. I literally had to stop a few seconds to rest my legs and then start up again. I was so upset and discouraged but stuck with it and over some time I was able to complete the entire thing without stopping. I'm now doing 30DS again right now and haven't had a problem with any of it. =)

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