March SHRED group

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  • Eava57
    Eava57 Posts: 1,297 Member
    A friend from work and I decided to do the Shred minimum of two days. If we don't work out we put $1.00 in the kitty. In June, we will go out and have a healthy piece of cheesecake. LOL...We both must lose 10 lbs. by then to get the cheesecake! I'll be shredding on W, F, Sundays. Thanks for the motivation!
  • nolachick
    nolachick Posts: 3,278 Member
    Level 1 day 6 complete, those side lunges/arm raises have not gotten much easier and I'm hoping to be better on day 10.

    night ladies.
  • biggieshorty
    biggieshorty Posts: 45
    I just got my shred on Sunday. I did it Tuesday and Sunday. On Tuesday I couldn't make through the jacks and jump ropes but on Sunday I could!! I do Zumba on W, treadmill/elliptical and strength training M, Thurs, and I try to go on Sat. I'm so proud of myself. Just wanted to let you know.

    Should I go to level 2 after I've done it for 10 days or start it next week?
  • ERnurse
    ERnurse Posts: 77
    Okay so I did D3L1 - and managed to use the 5lb weights for most of the work-out - and I was able to do some of the cardio on the floor instead of the trampoline - that last set of Abs still just about kills me!!! I almost didn't do it today - but I kept looking at the equipment - which is right on the shelves under my TV so really hard to avoid - gah - running tomorrow!
  • lisam829
    lisam829 Posts: 110 Member
    D10L1 done! Tomorrow starts Level 2, and here's hoping I won't be too sore to type tomorrow!
  • nolachick
    nolachick Posts: 3,278 Member
    Day 7 Level 10 COMPLETE!!!

    I have a question for level 1 shredders, when you do the side lunges/lateral arm raises what muscle do you focus on when lifting dumbells? shoulders or biceps? just making sure I'm doing this right cuz today i tried to focus more on biceps and it felt a bit less tiring but more effective? i dunno.

    before when using my shoulders I was dying by the second set.
  • kimmie0627
    kimmie0627 Posts: 111 Member
    Holy ouchie batman! I was boxing on the wii the other night and I think I over did it. When I went to bed my shoulder blade was like a lump. I took yesterday off from the shred and I thought my shoulder was better...NOPE! even the jumping jacks hurt. Just thought I'd share. lol

    PS. does anyone else find the shred hard on the calves?

    I find it hard on my calves. I think it is because of the way I am jumping. My arms also feel like jello after.

    Just completed day 1 level 2. i got tired and bored with level 1 so jumped to level 2. OMG. Legs were shaking, arms jello, and sweating like crazy. Love it Love it Love it. LOL

    Kimmie
  • SugarDiva
    SugarDiva Posts: 403 Member
    I never thought about it being the way I jump, maybe I'll watch myself in the mirror and see if I'm doing something a bit off. I start Level 2 on Thursday. I'm NOT looking forward to it lol HOLY CRAP! I just realized TOMORROW is Thursday.. oh no....:noway:
  • Triquetra
    Triquetra Posts: 270 Member
    Started L2D1 yesterday and today I can barely move my shoulders due to plank...and I was even doing the "follow the easy girl" moves!. Hopefully it gets easier!!
  • kylielouttit
    kylielouttit Posts: 512 Member
    Finished L1D6 last night while DH was watching on the treadmill! I think my stamina is getting a bit better but I still find those squat/punch hard and I fight through those last ab exercises.

    I think I will switch to L2 when I can do L1 without "phoning it in".
  • lisam829
    lisam829 Posts: 110 Member
    Started Level 2 this morning. Zomg. I felt like I was going to die during the plank jacks. My shins are pretty sore, so tomorrow I will have to lower the impact when I jump. I will say that the strength exercises on this one are pretty fun, except the static squat with the vee raises.
  • Sexythighz
    Sexythighz Posts: 159 Member
    Is it to late to join???? I did level 3 today and after working up such a great sweat I have decided to make Shred a part of my evening routine for the next 30 days. I plan to alternate between all 3 levels for the next 4 weeks.

    Steph
  • questionablemethods
    questionablemethods Posts: 2,174 Member
    It's late, but I'm going to give Level 2 a shot today. I hope it doesn't keep me up all night.
  • kylielouttit
    kylielouttit Posts: 512 Member
    Is it to late to join???? I did level 3 today and after working up such a great sweat I have decided to make Shred a part of my evening routine for the next 30 days. I plan to alternate between all 3 levels for the next 4 weeks.

    Steph

    Of course its not too late! Better late than never! Welcome!

    As for me, I did L1D7 today and my left knee feels funny. Not sure, just...weird. I might take tomorrow off since I am running a 6k race on the 20th and I don't want an injury. I'll see how I feel tomorrow!

    I totally wasn't up for the workout today but my hubby made me do it and I'm glad!
  • SugarDiva
    SugarDiva Posts: 403 Member
    L2 D1 ! wow... didn't get through the last ab/plank move, those hurt my shoulder more. I'll try again tomorrow. But holy crud! That stuff is not fun!
  • questionablemethods
    questionablemethods Posts: 2,174 Member
    Did level 2 last night for the first time. I'm glad I don't have shoulder problems because it was a very rough workout on them. I really like plank jacks though! Never done them before, but I'm pretty sure they will make it into my regular rotation. (I wonder if that is the wrong way to go about it. I suppose I should be working more on the moves that I DON'T like instead of the ones that I do.)
  • nolachick
    nolachick Posts: 3,278 Member
    skipped on the shred last night cuz my knees weren't feeling it, and did turbo jam instead.
    I have completed level 1 day 7 and am deciding wether or not to start level 2 tonight or stick to level 1 until I reach day 10.
    any thoughts???

    level 1 has gotten pretty easy except for the pushups and side lunges/lateral raises.

    I wanna take measurements this weekend so I guess whichever gives me more results in the next 2 days wud be better for me.
  • lisam829
    lisam829 Posts: 110 Member
    L2D2 down. It might just be me, but it seems like Level 2 goes by much faster than level one. I kept to all the low impact modifications and my shins feel better today. i love the walking out pushups, and the oblique twists send my heart rate sky high but i can really feel it in my sides. I think I just plain like Level 2 better than Level 1.
  • nolachick
    nolachick Posts: 3,278 Member
    lisam you are making me want to jump to level 2. hmmm

    either way level 1 day 8 is complete!

    good night!
  • Fit4Vet
    Fit4Vet Posts: 610 Member
    D3L2 done.

    I do not like Level 2. I hope this 10 days go by quick! Today was better but still not great. But, at least I'm still doing it everyday without fail.

    Good luck ladies & so excited to see everyone still checking in & working out.
  • kcandjoe
    kcandjoe Posts: 8
    Hi!
    I have been doing shred with you all, but have not chimmed in:) I decided to join--if I could. I am on Level 2 first day after doing level 1 for 10 days. Level 2 kicked my butt. I was sweating in the first 5 min. I really like reading your posts, because it feels like we are doing this together in one house.
    Karrie
  • kylielouttit
    kylielouttit Posts: 512 Member
    Taking the day off...my left knee is feeling off and I run a 6k next Saturday. I don't want to injure myself!
  • SugarDiva
    SugarDiva Posts: 403 Member
    I was really diligent with this (I usually take the weekend off from it and so something else) but I think I'm going to have to "phone it in" today.My shoulder's starting to feel a little better this morning, so I'm hoping that if I take it easy today and the weekend, I'll be able to go full-tilt with it again on Monday.I don't know what I did, but man, even jumping hurts :(
  • kylielouttit
    kylielouttit Posts: 512 Member
    I was really diligent with this (I usually take the weekend off from it and so something else) but I think I'm going to have to "phone it in" today.My shoulder's starting to feel a little better this morning, so I'm hoping that if I take it easy today and the weekend, I'll be able to go full-tilt with it again on Monday.I don't know what I did, but man, even jumping hurts :(

    Don't worry, we wont tell Jillian!
  • nolachick
    nolachick Posts: 3,278 Member
    welcome Karrie.
    SugarDiva: listen to your body and let it rest as long as it needs to.

    I'm still debating wether I shud move on to leve 2 yet as level 1 doesnt feel challenging anymore except for the side lunges/lateral raises and of course the pushups. I'm on L1D8 and I gotta say I measured myself quickly last night and haven't seen much progress so that is upsetting. But I won't let that get me down, perhaps when I am done with level 2 I will see more changes.
    I do feel like my upper body has slimmed down abit tho and I am starting to like what I see in the mirror!
    last night I tried on a pair of shorts I haven't been able to get up my thighs in two years so that will be so exciting if I can wear them this summer. This came up ok and zipped up ok but I still gotta work on my tummy and thighs. but hey that's progress to me!

    have a great day ladies and plz give me suggestions on wether or not to move to level 2 yet or stick to level 1 until day 10.
  • aerobicgirl
    aerobicgirl Posts: 354 Member
    bump
  • questionablemethods
    questionablemethods Posts: 2,174 Member
    have a great day ladies and plz give me suggestions on wether or not to move to level 2 yet or stick to level 1 until day 10.

    Personally, I moved on to level 2 after doing level 1 for one day and I plan on doing level 3 today. But this isn't my first foray into circuit training, either. I have been doing similar workouts for awhile and was just looking to add variety (and sometimes it is nice to just hit "play" instead of trying to come up with my own circuit workouts).

    When you say the pushups are challenging, does that mean that you can do them but they are a struggle or you can only do a couple of them? I think they will (and should) always be a struggle. As you become stronger, you are just able to do more during the same time period--but the last few should always be a struggle.

    I'm not sure if I'm making any sense, but I vote for moving on because it sounds like you are getting a bit bored with doing level 1 every day. Mix it up and keep it interesting and challenging! After all, you can go back to level 1 in a few weeks and I bet the pushups will have become even easier.
  • SugarDiva
    SugarDiva Posts: 403 Member
    Don't worry, we wont tell Jillian!

    :laugh: Thank you
  • nolachick
    nolachick Posts: 3,278 Member

    When you say the pushups are challenging, does that mean that you can do them but they are a struggle or you can only do a couple of them? I think they will (and should) always be a struggle. As you become stronger, you are just able to do more during the same time period--but the last few should always be a struggle.

    well I can do women pushups pretty good but definately not a lot of regular ones. and you are right I think I will mix it up cuz I don't feel sore any more from level 1. I think my legs are pretty strong so the lunges and squats are a breeze.

    leve 2 here I come!
  • ERnurse
    ERnurse Posts: 77
    Okay ladies - tomorrow will be D4L1 for me - I went and bought 2lb weights for the harder exercises and will keep trying to use my 5lb weights as much as possible - I ran/walked today doing the c25k and did pretty good - managed to all out run for several minutes on level 6.0mph :D
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