30DS and cardio? Can it be done?

printererror

I have two questions.

First: Was anyone able to do 30DS and another exercise programme (c25k for me) in the same die without wanting to keel over, die, and chop their legs off? I'm thinking if I can get my run in the morning I won't be too sore to do 30DS in the afternoon and hopefully will be able to have enough energy to wobble up the stairs to go to bed at night.

Second: Did you guys ever have a rest day?

Okay, I lied, one more question....

What kind of pre/post workout snacks did you eat and do you think they helped?

myfitnessval

i'm currently doing JM body revolution and there were a few weeks when i would do the workout plus the cardio session, so it definitely can be done. make sure to take AT LEAST 1 rest day though because you dont want to strain yourself and hurt those legs.

as for nutrition just make sure you're properly fueled the entire day (protein) and hydrated, i recover with a small low calorie protein shake and then i have a healthy dinner loaded with protein and veggies. (i work out before dinner so this is perfect for me).

determined_01

bump for later. I'm starting 30DS and C25K on the 3rd...interested to see who's an animal...

brendas026

bump

maroonmango211

I did 30 ds in the mornings and went for walks 1-1 1/2 hours each day while completing it. It depends on the type of cardio and how high impact as well as how fit you are already.

jessejames3ball

I do 30DS and C25K on the same days. Not back-to-back, but with a couple hours in between and I'm fine.

kissedbytheocean

I'm doing 30DS as well as kickboxing. It's hard at first, but I found that just after a couple of days, it got easier and I didn't feel like I was about to drop dead. My muscles stopped aching and I felt like I had enough energy to power through the rest of my workout.

I take 2 rest days, Monday and Wednesday, because I fast on those days. So far, I don't see that it has made any difference. I think taking a rest day or two is probably a smart idea. It gives your body a chance to rest and repair.

I always have a homemade bowl of banana maple oatmeal and 2 glasses of water before I workout. It gives me a lot of needed energy. After my workout, I tend to just have my lunch, which is most often a sandwich and some soup.

trulycrazed

Was anyone able to do 30DS and another exercise program (c25k for me) in the same die without wanting to keel over, die, and chop their legs off?
When I did 30DS I didn't attempt any other exercise programs... however I am doing Ripped in 30 now with c25k on my off days (meaning I run Fridays and Mondays). As the programs aren't that much differently, it is very possible, just be careful that you don't over work yourself.

Did you guys ever have a rest day?
I didn't take any rest days, but I did do it twice on the odd day just for kicks... now that I'm doing Ripped in 30 I'm taking two rest days a week simply so I can run without killing my legs.

What kind of pre/post workout snacks did you eat and do you think they helped?
I always had a low cal dark chocolate mug cake with banana and hemp seed as a treat... really for no other reason than wanting it... i can't say it "helped" in the traditional sense, but it did make me happy and helped finish off my remaining daily cals!

brendas026

I did 30ds and an hour of running, on my rest days I would not run but did do 30ds, (just to finish in the 30 days).

ShreddedTweet

I did 30 DS along with Ripped in 30, one in the morning, one later on...and sometimes other cardio on top of it! Don't fool yourself that you're not able for it, you're able for more after the first few days!

katiegregory23

I just finished 30 ds, and I did cardio either right before or right after. I did 3 days a week running for 30 or so minutes right before because I am focused more on running, so I wanted my legs to be fresh. Then I did 4 days a week of walking for 30 or so minutes right after as a cool down and way to stretch out my legs. I did the first 15 days straight and then decided to take 1-2 rest days per week (except I still walked on those days). I lost 13lbs and tons of inches, so I did see some results . I'm doing ripped in 30 now, and I plan to continue that with doing cardio the same way as before. Good luck!

AmyFett

I just started the 30 ds, and I've been using my elliptical too. Today I've been lazy, and I won't give myself rest days from the shred.

Ange03063

bump.....I'm curious to hear other people's responses too. I've been running/walking and I'm planning on adding 30DS to my daily workout routine next week.....

printererror

Thanks for the replies! (:

saraann4

I have two questions.

First: Was anyone able to do 30DS and another exercise programme (c25k for me) in the same die without wanting to keel over, die, and chop their legs off? I'm thinking if I can get my run in the morning I won't be too sore to do 30DS in the afternoon and hopefully will be able to have enough energy to wobble up the stairs to go to bed at night.

Second: Did you guys ever have a rest day?

Okay, I lied, one more question....

What kind of pre/post workout snacks did you eat and do you think they helped?

On the weekends, I usually do 30 DS in the morning and take a walk/run in the afternoon. You probably won't be sore until the next day. On the weekdays, I usually do 30 DS Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. Walking Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday

I have a rest day every Friday only because I don't like having to take 2 showers a day plus I want a day during the week where I look really good.

I usually don't eat anything before the 30DS. If I do, it's at least 2 hours before. Afterwards, I have something with protein in it. Usually a chicken sandwich or turkey sandwich with some greek yogurt

spiregrain

I'm doing 30DS (about to move on to week 2) and C25K (I might be on to C210K now, or almost). I also "walk, carrying infant or 15 pound load" on most days for at least 25 minutes, and take an hour long boxing class every Sunday. When I started my "weight loss journey" I was 197 pounds and had just had a c-section and then spent 7 pretty sedentary months soothing a super colicky baby who didn't want to ever leave the house, and before that I was pregnant and doing office work with a little clerking, so I was in pretty bad shape. Now I am full of energy and down to about 165 (eventual goal 135), following the program you're talking about. But my days are "lightly active" and I eat 1550 net calories -- I don't think I could do it on 1200 with a much more active day (which is where a lot of people on here seem to be at), just because my feet would be killing me and I wouldn't have the energy for the workout. But I'm losing so I'm very happy with my plan.

So yeah, it's great. It's actually giving me a ton of energy and I love it. Sometimes I have a hard time meeting my protein and fiber macros, which is customized higher than the MFP usual because I find that helps with my reactive hypoglycemia. So I make a smoothie with plain unsweetened kefir and hemp protein, which is *revolting* to taste and texture, but makes me feel awesome once it's inside my body, and helps with the elusive protein and fiber macros. I also eat a protein bar called "ThinkThin" sometimes to make it to my calorie goal for the day.

Enjoy!

amberlongsine

I do 30ds and Zumba. I do the shred first and before I do the cool down, I do Zumba for 30-60 minutes and then do the cool down.

Mellie289

I was doing 30DS in July after about 45 minutes on the treadmill or an hour treadmill + recumbent cycle. I absolutely took rest days! I would work out 3 days and then have a rest day. It was tough, but I could already run 5K. I wasn't trying to run any faster or longer than I could already do, although running 5K is by no means easy for me yet, so it was hard work.

neonflowers

I alternate between walking 2-4 miles and doing one of the Rocking Body workouts with 30DS depending on how much energy I have. On the weekend I pick a day to do just 30DS and rest the other. I usually eat yogurt and oatmeal before my workout if I have time and peanut butter toast and a protein smoothie afterwards. Since I exercise first thing in the morning, I think the presnack helps.

kbmnurse

when i do 30DS usually 3xweekly i add 10 min of fast walking on treadmill. Other days do other activities e.g. run/walking

Just not into exercise that much to do more than that. LOL

chubtofit

It's like people are reading my mind - I get home from a rather sad attempt at "running" today after doing 30DS earlier today and think is it too much? I didn't get to 5k but I did do 3.5kms and burned 339 cals. Just had some more aches in the joints but I'm definitely going to continue to do both.

Part of my problem today was nutrition...not particularly smart choices. Certainly not the best when exercising this much. I will learn from this mistake.

cherbert1

I frequently do cardio and circuit in the same day (back to back) but not more than 3 days a week. I would probably get pretty fatigued if it were an everyday thing. Having a rest day, or two is ideal if you are training that much.

seizethefray

I've been doing 30DS daily and running every other day. Personally, the shred only makes me sore for the first couple days after starting a new level, so it doesn't wear me down. If anything, my sore calves/shin splints (grrr) are what kill me when I run on top of it.

I've taken a few days off throughout the month, the combination of the two has really been working for me! It's do-able. Plus, I condition myself to hate the shred less b/c I have days where I think, "Oh I just have to get through 28 min. At least it's not my run day."

laurenk08

During my 30day shred I usually did the JM workout then did cardio after it, like elliptical or running outside if it was nice for about 30 minute.

It worked for me! I usually took one day of rest from the added cardio, but I always felt like I needed to add the cardio so I could burn enough calories, since the 30 day shred was only like 20 minutes.

I usually ate a banana for a good post workout snack, but I usually did not eat too much before, just like a protein or meal shake! (and hydrated throughout the day)

I broke my plateau doing that combo for the whole 30 days though! good luck!

casnic25

I do 30DS for 6 days a week, insanity for 4-5 times (depends on how I feel), and spinning (cycling) 3-4 times (depending on how I feel and other factors). It can be hard at times, but I try to make it work.

newmooon56

Im actually in the middle of this situation. I did 30 DS for 8 days straight before I NEEDED a rest day.

Heres the thing with Shred I dont get. I always learned to rotate muscles worked- give a rest day. But I am also "hearing" - here on the boards- that this work out is THE BOMB- SO- I tried doing it as noted- 30 days straight. On day 5 and 7 I did a 1.5 and 2 hr zumba class. On day 8 I did only Shred and by 9 I took the day off. Instead of going to day 9 or 10 of lvl 1 I moved on to lvl 2 (bored of 1.) I ran today (day 3 or 4 of lvl 2) and then came right in and did lvl 2 of the Shred.

Can it be done? Play it by ear. Im 40 btw, and want to- but my experience says theres something counter intuitive about working the same muscles day in a day out. I miss my cardio if I dont do it and plan on running and doing zumba and if I have to stop something for 1 day of rest it will be the Shred. Id rather just come back to that- but get my cardio.

Id say see how you feel. You have a plan- try it - and dont be afraid to break things up. Id do a rest day around day 4 or 5 and then just keep going if I knew when I started what I know now. Of course this is my body talking to me - and you have to listen to your body.

Good luck reaching you fullest potential and your goals!

Italian_mom

I do 30DS and C25K on the same days. Not back-to-back, but with a couple hours in between and I'm fine.

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I do JM or BH videos early before I take the kids to school and then come back and start my C25K. I just started Monday, and it seems to be working out for me.

mrsjarvis11

I did/do 30 DS daily (already went 30 days this past Wednesday) and also got on my treadmill AFTER the DVD workout. I would go anywhere between 20-50 minutes on treadmill.
I am currently mixing it up. I have been doing 30 day shred (phase 3) and now started ripped in 30. Now with those 2 together I find it harder to get on treadmill. However I think I might take a break from 30 DS due to the repetition boring me. I got Jillian's Shed and Shred DVD so I will be doing Ripped in 30 and doing 1 workout from shed and shred and/or treadmill. So I think it's fine to do more then just her 1 DVD. You could also try doing 2 phase 1's or when you move to phase 2 doing both 1 and 2. It's really how you feel.
That all being said I'm not a top athlete and have a ton of work left to do, so sometimes I have to take her 5 second breather or do the modified version of a move, but I do push on!

I don't know why but I find when I do my workout at the start of my day I seem to push or last/go longer. Now some days I open (I'm in retail) and I wait to do my workouts when I get off, I have a vegan protein bar (Good n Natural) 30 minutes prior to my workout to give me some extra energy, or at least its in my head that way.

I also snack on almonds, yogurt, or a healthy "pizza".
The pizza recipe is 1 whole wheat English muffin (cut in 2)
1 Sargento Light string cheese stick (cut in half)
On each half of muffin I put 1 half of string cheese (I cut each half into thin slices), 2 Tbsp's pico de gallo
I pop both of them in the toaster oven for about 15 minutes and there's a good snack for 200 calories!

rayraygbs

I've been doing the same as some others on here. i'm on day 8 of level 1 of the 30ds, doing it every day, and doing the c25k 3 days a week. so far i'm okay. on days that i run i drink a protein shake or i am starving for the whole day, and down water like crazy

printererror

Thanks for all the advice everyone! I guess I'll try to fit both in and let my body tell me if I need a break or not.

Hood25

I did one of jillian's videos pretty much 6 days a week with 45 minutes or more of treadmill or elliptical following. I was tired sometimes more than others but i just did it. I lost weight consistently, 1-2 pounds a week with some weeks of no loss. I found that the foods I ate made the difference. I was not very active so this was not overkill for me. I was determined and made it happen. I enjoyed her videos. since January I have completed Ripped in 30, 30 day shred, 6 week 6 pack and now i'm on a rotation of kettle worx kettball video and 6 week 6 pack.
I was consistent and it did not bother me to do the same routine. I just switched up treadmill and elliptical while completing each video. I got great results and am now at target weight.
I ate consistent things adding here and there based on boredom or trying for more energy. I had more energy eating more protein. I tried to eat the same amount of protein as carbs but would usually go over a little more with carbs. Protein packed breakfast really helps me. At least 350-400 calories. Little lower lunch and then a 4-600 dinner.
Things i had for pre snack. Cashews or a nature valley protein bar. But i timed it so that my workouts were within an hour or so after eating a meal. Now that i'm working it is nuts or protein bar or nothing before. As soon as i get home from work i put my shoes on and go. I now do cardio first and kettle ball next. I have an after workout snack instead. It is usually always a protein shake of right under 300 calories.

It was a alot of trial and error sometimes but I found that if i ate the same foods and switched here and there it worked. Same for my workout routine. I kept the same and then switched it up after 6 weeks or so.

You can do it. You will be tired and you won't want to do it but do it! Just make sure your eating the right foods to support both workouts.