30-day shred - rest days?

bgardiner49
bgardiner49 Posts: 86 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I am planning to start 30DS this weekend. Should I plan in rest days? And if so how many? I want to decide in advance so I can't make excuses once I've started! Any advice welcome

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  • Doberdawn
    Doberdawn Posts: 733 Member
    I called the customer support number for her online workout (866-348-9729) and they said she always has at least 1 rest day a week if not two for all her programs. So, based off what she recommends for all her online workouts, they believe she would intend you have at least 1 rest day per week. Hope this helps.
  • ashkinlaw
    ashkinlaw Posts: 77 Member
    I read Jillian Michaels recommendations for doing 30 Day Shred some where but now I can't find it. I am taking Sundays off. If I take more than one day off, I will not want to start again. I am also doing Shred It With Weights so I need a day of rest.
  • Moxie42
    Moxie42 Posts: 1,400 Member
    Yes. Even though the name implies that the workout is 30 days in a row, that was not the intention. Definitely take a rest day if you feel you need one. I'd also recommend making sure you have good shoes for your feet.
  • sarabeth120
    sarabeth120 Posts: 172 Member
    It's a good idea to take at least one day off every week to give your body a chance to rest. My rest day is every Saturday because I spend the whole day with my boyfriend and don't get home until too late.
  • ivyx3
    ivyx3 Posts: 15 Member
    Go easy on yourself if you don't workout regularly, you will be majorly sore doing the 30 day shred. If I were you I'd give myself a goal "I'm going to workout at least 4 days a week" then later change that to 5 then to 6...

    as everyone has already said give yourself at least 1 rest day a week.

    I am on the JM 30DS too. I'm just completed my 6th day. I went out of town this past weekend and missed two days but got right back on it Monday I see huge improvement in my endurance/stamina.

    Good luck to you!
  • bgardiner49
    bgardiner49 Posts: 86 Member
    I called the customer support number for her online workout (866-348-9729) and they said she always has at least 1 rest day a week if not two for all her programs. So, based off what she recommends for all her online workouts, they believe she would intend you have at least 1 rest day per week. Hope this helps.

    Very helpful, thanks.
  • bgardiner49
    bgardiner49 Posts: 86 Member
    Go easy on yourself if you don't workout regularly, you will be majorly sore doing the 30 day shred. If I were you I'd give myself a goal "I'm going to workout at least 4 days a week" then later change that to 5 then to 6...

    as everyone has already said give yourself at least 1 rest day a week.

    I am on the JM 30DS too. I'm just completed my 6th day. I went out of town this past weekend and missed two days but got right back on it Monday I see huge improvement in my endurance/stamina.

    Good luck to you!

    Hanks for the good advice. I don't workout EVER so am feeling quite apprehensive! I think this is a good plan, and I will follow it.

    And thank you to everyone who took the time to post - all good advice. Wish me luck!

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