30 Day Shred and 30 Day Ripped

kaybelieve
kaybelieve Posts: 118
in Food and Nutrition
Thinking of starting Shred tonight, do all 3 levels, 10 days each then starting Ripped. Any tips? :smile:

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  • GrnEyedGirlie
    GrnEyedGirlie Posts: 164
    It's sooo hard! I could only do level one twice a week once I started because my body felt like jello. I don't have any tips other than if you feel like mush after the first day, give yourself a day or two to recover in between otherwise you will get put off from doing it because you'll associate it with pain!
  • butlera8
    butlera8 Posts: 130 Member
    It's not that hard, tough at times, but nothing you can't get through. Just keep reminding yourself that it's less than 30 minutes.
  • tomii13
    tomii13 Posts: 105 Member
    Just do it and stick to iy. Don't stop.
  • fruitloop2
    fruitloop2 Posts: 437 Member
    Your legs will hurt like hell for the first few days of the shred but it will go away. Just stick with it! I'll be starting Ripped in 30 in a couple weeks. I did about 10 minutes of it the other day after I did a level 3 Shred and I think it'll definitely be a great workout!
  • samantha1242
    samantha1242 Posts: 816 Member
    I started with 30DS and then went to RI30 right after. My tip would be just accept that you may need a day off here and there and be okay with that. Also, be prepared to be sore after the first couple days of each new week. Make sure you have a range of weights, I have 3-10's at home. Also, take progress pictures cause the scale may not move some weeks but your body will change. Also, Jillians music sucks big time - put your own music on! Have fun!
  • RoadsterGirlie
    RoadsterGirlie Posts: 1,195 Member
    These are both in my rotation. Both are excellent.

    I will do two of these workouts back to back. For example, I will do Levels 3 and 1 of the 30 Day Shred, or Levels 4 and 3 of Ripped in 30. That makes my workout a full hour.

    I do this 4 to 5x a week and have gotten awesome results. Of course, diet is 85% of it, but now you can see the muscles I've worked so hard to build.
  • RoadsterGirlie
    RoadsterGirlie Posts: 1,195 Member
    Oh yeah - having a good range of hand weights is crucial. I use a set of 3 lb, 5 lb, 8 lb and 12 lb, depending on the move.

    The fun part is watching yourself move up in how much you can lift as you progress and get more fit.
  • runningwiththepups
    runningwiththepups Posts: 64
    Make sure you're getting your form right, and don't overextend yourself. The first time I did Level 1, my knees were screaming the next day... turns out I was putting my knee over my toes in the side lunges! Fixed that, no more knee pain!
  • Stacyplus5
    Stacyplus5 Posts: 493
    I did 30ds in November by the 4-5th day of level one the soreness will be gone. I did Ripped in 30 through December and January. Now Im doing both together. Your knees will probably be sore from all the plyo's but I lost 8 lbs and about 10 inches total so far. definetly take before pics you wil be amazed at the changes.
  • marthajo1
    marthajo1 Posts: 68 Member
    Just hang in there and don't give up if it seems too brutal at first. It gets easier once you get stronger. I do 30 DS and I do each level 10 days at a time and then move up. Definitely take a day off here and there especially if you do other cardio. When I move to a new level, I usually take a break for a day or 2 from running because my body is so sore! You'll love it and hate it! Have fun!

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