Jillian's 30 Day Shred

meana717

I am in! I started yesterday. I am on the 30 min, 30 day shred.. are you on the 30 or the 60 min?

How are you tracking your progress with this on this site? I have had to break it down by type of exercise and how long... like butt kicks, I put those down as running in place. Not sure how else to do it?

The shred I'm doing is only 20 minutes...

Ok, I think mine is the same but on the 'on demand, cable' here (in Seattle) it has a warmup and cool down added. The one I was doing is no longer on as of today so maybe my new one will be hte 20min.. they put new ones one there every 2 months or so, which is nice so I don't get board.

I live here at Fort Lewis, WA and have On Demand too... its the same as the DVD... the total workout with warm-up and cool-down is 30min. And the one they put on today should be the same as last time.
Also some people log it as Circuit Training, I log it as Calisthenics (sit-ups, push-ups) - either way they log in at the same calories burned! I checked!

meana717

Okay, I just ordered mine today, so I should be about a week behind you guys. From what everyone is saying, I guess I should go buy some 3 lb. weights, all I have is 5. What else do I need before it gets here? A mat, a ball, and weights? Is that it?

You only need the mat if you want it.... I don't think you need a ball do you? I'm only on Level 1 so unless she introduces the ball in later I think all you need are the weights!

findingtimewith4

I actually bought this DVD at least 3 months ago...... and as the old saying goes.... there's strength in numbers. So tonight, I'm going you all! I'm finding the time, even if it's 9pm. Best wishes to all!

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kimmay

So when I log this ...I put it under circuit training 20 mins. It says this 20 minute workout burns 181 calories? Is this correct?

I just started this last night. After 20 mins I did about another 15 mins of pilates. I would like to be burning more calories in my workout than what I am supposedly burning with this video. Maybe go for a run afterwards?

meana717

So when I log this ...I put it under circuit training 20 mins. It says this 20 minute workout burns 181 calories? Is this correct?

I just started this last night. After 20 mins I did about another 15 mins of pilates. I would like to be burning more calories in my workout than what I am supposedly burning with this video. Maybe go for a run afterwards?

It all depends on your intensity on how many calories you will burn. If you don't feel like you are burning enough...definately try some cardio!

KChristie976

Im going to head out and buy the DVD tomorrow. I have heard lots of good and talk about it. Do you only need the DVD or what?

CasperO

Im going to head out and buy the DVD tomorrow. I have heard lots of good and talk about it. Do you only need the DVD or what?

The DVD, some room to move around, and something heavy(ish). The gals in the DVD are using little girly dumbbells, 2 or 3 or maybe 5 pounds. My wife is using 2's and it works. I'm using 8's and I gotta admit I can't finish all the shoulder lifts.

They sell 'em at wallyworld for a few $'s, or in a pinch you could just use a couple cans of soup.



We did it again last night. Very impressed with the Mrs. - Tuesday is her late night, she doesn't get home 'til 9-ish, and there we were at 9:30, hitting it hard. Good stuff, fun to get sweaty together.

sld63

My wife is using 2's and it works. I'm using 8's and I gotta admit I can't finish all the shoulder lifts.

Wow, thanks Casper! I was feeling down on myself cos I couldn't complete the shoulder press and shoulder lifts with 5's (have to drop the weight on both)... The 5's were too easy for the bicep curls and chest flys, I'm going to try 8's for those today...

Sherri

kristen5286

Im going to head out and buy the DVD tomorrow. I have heard lots of good and talk about it. Do you only need the DVD or what?

The DVD, some room to move around, and something heavy(ish). The gals in the DVD are using little girly dumbbells, 2 or 3 or maybe 5 pounds. My wife is using 2's and it works. I'm using 8's and I gotta admit I can't finish all the shoulder lifts.

They sell 'em at wallyworld for a few $'s, or in a pinch you could just use a couple cans of soup.



We did it again last night. Very impressed with the Mrs. - Tuesday is her late night, she doesn't get home 'til 9-ish, and there we were at 9:30, hitting it hard. Good stuff, fun to get sweaty together.

that is amazing!! so proud of the wifey!!

meana717

Wow... I'm so proud of everyone for sticking with it. I was just telling my friend that my legs aren't too sore but my arms and shoulders are killing me! That I was thinking about skipping it tonight and just doing some cardio on my Gazelle (which doesn't burn nearly as many calories), but now I am definately going to go home and do the video again. Thanks everyone! :flowerforyou:

Kristi82

Getting ready for day 4. Definately feeling it! ouch!

katie980

casper-you amaze me! working out at 9:30 after all you did earlier in the day! glad your wife was up for it...even after working late.

so glad to hear everyone is sticking with it. let's keep going! even if your arms feel like they're going to fall off (like mine do). those shoulder lifts paired with side lunges just about kill me every time. boy do i have some weak arms!

about to do my third day of the video...was thinking of going for a run after to get some extra calories burned.

kimmay

did day two last night. my legs were killing me all day but I decided to suck it up and go for it. the 20 mins went by much faster last night. I really wanted to go for a run after the video last night to burn some more calories (I was bad yesterday and ate some junk food) but I was way too tired to run. Hoping I have the motivation tonight to do the video and some extra cardio.

definitely feeling the burn today too. its a great feeling...

kristen5286

I just did day 3... I can't do the stupid jump rope to save my life so I just do more jumping jacks!! Woo Hoo!!

meana717

Just finished day 3... I totally suck at push-ups! My shoulders are killing me. And to think I was going to throw in the Hundred Push-Up challenge. HA! My thighs are burning.... and when I did the freakin' jump rope I felt my butt jiggle- What is that! That is no good! Come'on Jillian Shred away!

kimmay

So I skipped out on the challenge yesterday. I didn't exercise at all. My legs were incredibly sore and it's almost that time of month and I feel incredibly exhausted. I know I know...excuses. But, I am ready for it tonight. woot woot!

Giggles27

I just bought the DVD last night after doing 30 mins elliptical, an hour body works class (biceps, triceps, shoulders, back, squats, lunges, and abs...and some cardio) and then an hour long power yoga class. I will start the 30 day shred tommorow...because it is my day off from the gym....I will get my 5 # weights back from my friends house....

Im ready for the challenge

kristen5286

just did day 4 and i can officially do everything without stopping except for the stupid jump rope.. and push ups i just have to go slow..

katie980

congrats! you'll beat the stupid jumprope by day 10, i just know it! i try to jump side to side when i get really tired, seems to help instead of jumping on both feet. maybe that would work?

meana717

Hey just finished day 4! My arms are jell-o! Way to go guys! As for the jump rope- I can't do it so well the first go round but the last cardio I get it down!

green1808

Well, I'm excited because along with eating really well this week and tracking all my food, I have done this 3 days (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday) and I got on the scale this morning, 2 lbs down! Woo hoo. Hopefully I dont blow it this weekend with my eating.

Question: Why doesn't this dvd let you go directly to the menu when you put it on? I'm so tired of watching Jilian talk about how totally commited she is each time I turn it on.

Kath712

I did Level 2 last night for the first time ... OMG!!! I was dripping with sweat and exhausted!! But I'm glad I did it - I was ready to move up from Level 1.

And Stephanie - I was wondering the same thing. Yeah, Jillian, we get it! :laugh: I usually start the DVD, then go get my water and weights while she does her little speech.

Giggles27

I am starting tonight.....

What weight are you using?

At the current gym that I am im using 5 lbs (biceps, triceps) and 7.5 lbs (shoulders). But I left my 5 lbs weights at my friends house..BOO HOO...I might just need to buy some more today...

nolachick

hey everyone! glad to hear some positive feedback about this DVD, I was skeptical about buying it cuz I heard a lot of bad things about knee injuries and such. I've done 1 month of boot camp so hopefully this won't be too hard on my body.

Would you all recommend this DVD?

Seemefit

:huh: Wow ya this is not an easy one she is tough but will try and see if I can get thru level one!!~~thanks for the encouragement and wow hang in there everyone:happy:

CasperO

I botched our schedule with a church mens group thing, so we missed day 3. Hit day 4 last night and did well, so I think we needed a day off. Still did my morning elliptical of course.

Today will do elliptical+shred+weights this evening.

I did cut out about 1/2 of my weights routine. My routine included ab work and pushups and a couple other things shred takes care of. Now I just do heavy dumbbell rows/flies/curls/tricep extensions + dips on weights days. Log it along with the shred as an extra 20 minutes circuit training.

LittleSpy

I am starting tonight.....

What weight are you using?

At the current gym that I am im using 5 lbs (biceps, triceps) and 7.5 lbs (shoulders). But I left my 5 lbs weights at my friends house..BOO HOO...I might just need to buy some more today...

Honestly, I'm using 2lb weights and I feel the burn. I could probably manage 3 but I think my arms would fall off if I tried using 5 at this point!

And just an edit to say I'm not a total weakling. :laugh: I can pretty easily shoulder press or bicep curl 20 or 25 pounds. The repetition really gets your muscles burning, though, even with no weights at all.

CasperO

Oh yes. I do curls and tricep extensions with 45 pound dumbs, and can use 70 pounds for dumbbell rows. But when Jillian starts prancing around and doing those little girly moves for 3 continuous minutes of strength training our "little" 8 pounders kick my butt.

Happyoceangirl

Hi everyone! I'd love to join in (I know I'm a little late). I tried this for the first time ever a few days ago and I must have pushed it too hard - while i felt pretty awesome after i finished, my thigh muscles were SCREAMING for about 3 days. While some muscle burn is okay, so much that I had to hobble around and couldnt run was NOT!

Amanda - thanks for the encouragement and the pep talk, I decided to give it another try. I did level one again but this time followed the modifications (Anita) through pretty much the entire thing. While I feel a little lame, it's much better than hobbling and grimacing around.

I'll keep trying!

Way to go everyone!

meana717

Hi everyone! I'd love to join in (I know I'm a little late). I tried this for the first time ever a few days ago and I must have pushed it too hard - while i felt pretty awesome after i finished, my thigh muscles were SCREAMING for about 3 days. While some muscle burn is okay, so much that I had to hobble around and couldnt run was NOT!

Amanda - thanks for the encouragement and the pep talk, I decided to give it another try. I did level one again but this time followed the modifications (Anita) through pretty much the entire thing. While I feel a little lame, it's much better than hobbling and grimacing around.

I'll keep trying!

Way to go everyone!

Thats what I'm here for! I have to say, I follow Anita too... I even modify a little more. I can't do the push-ups to save my life. And on my knees I even have a hard time. However when I was in Basic Training 9 years ago... I couldn't do push-ups then either- so they had those of us like me do what we call COBRAS... lay flat on the ground with your arms in push up position and start lifting just your upper body up and once that gets easy move to your knees...now back in Basic it wasn't but a week and I was doing regular push-ups. So hoping by next week I'll be there again! Don't feel lame...small steps lead to great success!