9 minutes?!!?

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  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    why didn't you pause it, catch your breath, and then keep going??
  • chervil6
    chervil6 Posts: 236 Member
    i think i might have a go at the jumping jacks tomorrow lol
  • patmegkaren
    patmegkaren Posts: 38 Member
    First off, you put the DVD in, right? That is the first battle. Don't beat yourself up, it is a progression. I am on my second go around with 30 Day Shred and I have done many of Jillian's workouts and needless to say, I have a love/hate relationship with her. I am on day 6 of Level one and after day one, it hurt to sit on the toilet. Trust me, it gets better and you almost start to look forward to the pain because you know you are that much closer to reaching your goal. If it didn't hurt, it wouldn't be work, right? Don't expect too much. I still modify but I find even with the jumping jacks, I am getting better. Don't get me wrong, I cherish when it's over but it is also a huge accomplishment. Stick with it and if this is too intense maybe try something a little less intense and build up. Whatever you do, you are taking the right step and should be proud!
  • KimJohnsonsmile
    KimJohnsonsmile Posts: 222 Member
    Level 1 just about killed me when I first started! I was able to finish but I modified a bit. 9 minutes is better than no minutes!!! :-) Be proud of what you did, and try to do another 9 minutes tomorrow. I'm now onto Level 2 and can easily see being on Level 3 in a couple weeks. You can do it!
  • calisunrise
    calisunrise Posts: 307
    for the girly push ups, if you don't want to hurt your knees, then put a towel under them. it really helps!
  • 1ConcreteGirl
    1ConcreteGirl Posts: 3,677 Member
    I had days like this starting Insanity. "Pause to catch your breath and then keep on going" is great advice. Also, Ibuprofen beforehand. Tons of water all day/during workout will help, as well. For pushups, you can do them against the wall, then against a chair, the against a bed or stool, then girlie, then on the floor if you want. Start on something as high as you can manage and work down to the floor.

    Beyond that, just do it every day. No excuses.

    It'll hurt like hell until it doesn't anymore.
  • Pixi_Rex
    Pixi_Rex Posts: 1,676 Member
    I found if I stopped and took a break and then did more I was ok but if you really feel like you HAVE to stop, do so and then aim for a minute or 2 more tomorrow.

    Also have you talked to your Dr and made sure you are OK to work out like that? You do know you can do wall pushups in place of the floor pushups right?
  • CoderGal
    CoderGal Posts: 6,800 Member
    Good for you for trying, but don't injure yourself. If you haven't exercised at all I'd work on doing an exercise where you can start light and build up your intensity (like jogging or jumping rope). some light exercise and increasing intensity before you get really into it. Jumping jacks is pretty easy and gets your heart rate really going if you want to figure out where you are and how intense you can get. No need to feel like you are going to have to throw up through a exercise routine...with the 'working up to it' mode you can just decrease intensity until your heart rate calms down. If you feel stomach sick and you didn't just eat and you're not hungry then chances are your heart rate was up to dangerous levels. Don't keep them up there for long. I think I'm getting the stomach flu and my heart was pounding out of my chest just doing bicept curls today. I did lower reps for my routine and took longer breaks just to get through it. No need to go to the hospital.
  • plynn54
    plynn54 Posts: 912 Member
    Im on Level 3 now, and when I started Level 1, it was totally the jumping jacks that killed me lol but now they are easy :)
  • newcs
    newcs Posts: 717 Member
    It definitely gets easier though I had trouble with some things right til the very end. I'd suggest looking up alternative exercises and doing those at the same time they do the regular ones. The DVD will keep you on pace but you'll be able to do your own thing. For pushups, I've been doing mine on a bench so it's easier than regular, more difficult than on my knees but doesn't kill my knees. You could also do them on a wall...greater the incline, easier they are.
  • lyrical_melody
    lyrical_melody Posts: 242 Member
    I actually just started the 30 day shred this morning too! I did a bootcamp in August and was feeling pretty good, but didnt work out for months and am now back again. I will tell you, I had trouble with the 30 days shred and was shocked how hard it was! I can already feel my thighs hurting right now from those squats and lunges! I used to be able to do so many! Its just 30 days...you can do it :)

    If you want a motivation partner for the next 30 days...add me! I am looking for one and since we both started the same day, maybe you'd be interested!

    Best of luck...you can do it...just 29 more days :D
  • BeingAwesome247
    BeingAwesome247 Posts: 1,171 Member
    why didn't you pause it, catch your breath, and then keep going??

    Yea, gotta give some tough love on this one.
    My sister is 5'4" and was 230lbs when she started working out after her second child and she did Jillian Michaels 30 day shred....
    She didn't have any hand weights - so she used bean cans
    She had ****ty shoes and could only work out in her garage b/c their living room was above her daughter's bedroom
    I actually told her to back off a little from it because I was worried she'd hurt herself from how sore she was
    She didn't stop.....she kept going
    She eventually bought hand weights & other workout dvds and created a workout space in the house for herself and bought new shoes

    Later she completed a round of P90X and then a round of Insanity and went from 230 to 143lbs in less than a year
  • Cocacoladdict
    Cocacoladdict Posts: 80 Member
    I am happy for your sister. well done her.


    I got to 17 mins today.
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    I am happy for your sister. well done her.


    I got to 17 mins today.

    nice work. why didn't you pause it, catch your breath, and then keep going?

    and despite it's name, 30 Day Shred is not intended to be done daily. it should be done every other day. this is according to jillian micheals herself.
  • Cocacoladdict
    Cocacoladdict Posts: 80 Member
    Mainly because my daughter woke up and I needed to go see to her. I am going to do more cardio this afternoon to try and even it out a little bit. You would think I could get half hour straight to myself but noo..

    Yeah I read that this morning, kids are back to school next week so I am going to go join my local council gym mainly for the pool. I used to love to swim so I figure if I have access to a pool all day when I am on my own I can do alternate days with that and whatever other activity like the 30ds.

    I am enjoying what I have done though.

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