your thoughts on the 30 day shred.

ninavivi
ninavivi Posts: 48 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I posted this on the chit-chat board, so i'm correcting to this one. any thoughts on this would be great :-)


ok, i'm reading a lot of people on here are doing the 30 day shred. I think it's Jillian Michael's DVD. If your doing it, or did do it, what are you opinions on it.
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  • KJoy7
    KJoy7 Posts: 246
    I totally love it!! 20 mins, lots of burning, hard work and results. What more could want? haha. Highly recommend it!
  • tbolashana
    tbolashana Posts: 2,707 Member
    I have it and started it, but then got bored and stopped. Not that it is a bad workout because it is good and short, but I don't like watching the same video day after day. But i may give it a go again and add it to my workout every day. After all it is only 27 minutes. (People say 20 minutes, but with the warm ups and cool downs, it is like 27).
  • dixiewhiskey
    dixiewhiskey Posts: 3,333 Member
    I love it! Some days I put music on alongside the video because her voice can be annoying. Nothing else has worked for me that even resembled progress in my ab area and with her DVD I have something going on:

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    Photo on Left is D1, starting. Photo on Right is Day 3
  • shrednyc85
    shrednyc85 Posts: 30 Member
    I'm a huge fan of it, and have been doing the Shred plus her other series (Ripped in 30) for about two and a half months now, rotating. I'll be brutally honest on why I like it:

    1 - its relatively short, 20-30 minutes depending on whether you do the warm up/cool down exercises. I'm a busy working mom and I'm lazy, I want to workout quickly in my own home and be done with it.

    2. it works!
  • contingencyplan
    contingencyplan Posts: 3,639 Member
    I did 30DS for two weeks and quit because it just wasn't enough for me. It's a very beginner friendly program that is difficult to modify for more advanced fitness levels (from what I understand that's what RI30 is for but I can't be sure as I have not tried it). I was long past the point then of being a beginner or being able to get anything out of a beginner friendly program so I guess that's why.

    I'm not a fan of the style of workouts Jillian teaches because they don't revolve very much around functional improvements in athletic performance. They're all about making you LOOK more fit but not really BEING more fit. So if your primary goal is wanting to look good in a bikini but you have no interest in actually doing anything athletic I'd say Jillian videos are just fine for you. But if you are trying to prepare for a more active lifestyle with more athletic ways of enjoying yourself, look elsewhere. You won't get anything but a smaller waistline from her videos (which is the goal for a lot of people so it's not necessarily bad).

    EDIT: I want to reiterate that I was long past the fitness level 30DS is aimed at when I tried it which may be why I got nothing from it. The stuff she did in that 20 minutes is nothing compared to what I was already doing for my 45 minute to an hour workouts everyday.
  • Determinednoob
    Determinednoob Posts: 2,001 Member
    Assuming it is similar to any other fad exercise program better results can be gotten from heavy lifting and proper eating. Plain ole run of the mill cardio optional.
  • sandrajune72
    sandrajune72 Posts: 492 Member
    Love love love it! :heart:

    It's a great workout that burns a fair few calories. I had good results from it. I'm now doing Ripped in 30 and hope to have great results from that too.
  • sandrajune72
    sandrajune72 Posts: 492 Member
    Assuming it is similar to any other fad exercise program better results can be gotten from heavy lifting and proper eating. Plain ole run of the mill cardio optional.

    So you're assuming? Why bother replying to the OP if you can't offer any constructive advice? Actually it incorporates strength training, ab work AND cardio. :angry:
  • MrsNelson0904
    MrsNelson0904 Posts: 122 Member
    Assuming it is similar to any other fad exercise program better results can be gotten from heavy lifting and proper eating. Plain ole run of the mill cardio optional.

    Why would you reply to this if you've never even done the DVD? I've done it and I've seen results. Not everyone wants to be a heavy lifter and not every one is a gym goer.
  • supergirlie00
    supergirlie00 Posts: 169
    I bought the 30 day shred DVD about a year ago and have not opened it because truthfully I'm a little intimidated because I know Jillian whoops some fitness butt! After seeing people say they love it and that it's beginner friendly I think I will pop the dvd in tonight after work and give it a try.
  • contingencyplan
    contingencyplan Posts: 3,639 Member
    Assuming it is similar to any other fad exercise program better results can be gotten from heavy lifting and proper eating. Plain ole run of the mill cardio optional.

    Why would you reply to this if you've never even done the DVD? I've done it and I've seen results. Not everyone wants to be a heavy lifter and not every one is a gym goer.

    He does have a point though. The bottom line is that the harder you're willing to push your body, the better results you're going to get. And unless you're a beginner, a workout such as 30DS is only going to be moderate intensity at best. The reason people show results from following the program is because they tend to stick to it. You could put any program together and if you stuck to it you'd see results.
  • twosons08
    twosons08 Posts: 46 Member
    How many calories (ballpark) would the workout burn?
  • dixiewhiskey
    dixiewhiskey Posts: 3,333 Member
    Depends on your weight... I weigh 184 and I burn about 162 (24 minutes logged as Circuit Training since it was the closest).

    Its a low burn at first sight but you are creating lean muscle and doing cardio at the same time so you actually burn more.
  • NostalgicMuse
    NostalgicMuse Posts: 340 Member
    Assuming it is similar to any other fad exercise program better results can be gotten from heavy lifting and proper eating. Plain ole run of the mill cardio optional.

    Why would you reply to this if you've never even done the DVD? I've done it and I've seen results. Not everyone wants to be a heavy lifter and not every one is a gym goer.

    He does have a point though. The bottom line is that the harder you're willing to push your body, the better results you're going to get. And unless you're a beginner, a workout such as 30DS is only going to be moderate intensity at best. The reason people show results from following the program is because they tend to stick to it. You could put any program together and if you stuck to it you'd see results.

    The OP asked for suggestions/ comments... that's certainly what she's going to get. There's no reason (ladies) be be anything but ladies and let everyone say their piece.... and let there be peace. K... that's my hippie jargon for the day. Live, let live..... and rock & roll...

    I'll be doing 30DS starting Sun/Mon. Just completed BUTT BIBLE and also have "sampled" week 2 of 30DS. Butt Bible was high rep to muscle exhaustion. Loved it. Fab results on my bod. The session of 30DS was fast paced, low rep, lots of movement/ cardio and made me sweat like a glass of iced tea on a hot day. It tickled my fancy, so I'll be doing it, then plan to do the RI30 as well.

    Also, running, and other various forms of torture are in my regimen.

    I plan to lift. I'm working on getting my mind trained and disciplined to do these things first. I know ALL of these things have results... .different results, yes, but I don't think you're "worse off" for doing any of them. We're all at different levels, physically, emotionally, mentally. Just do what is right for you.
  • mtaylor33557
    mtaylor33557 Posts: 542 Member
    How many calories (ballpark) would the workout burn?

    It all depends on your age, weight, gender, fitness level, etc... but I'm a 5'6, 168 lbs and have only been working out regularly for a few months, and I burn around 260. Some higher, Some lower - I use a HRM.
  • amselby81
    amselby81 Posts: 150 Member
    I just started it yesterday, so I can't really say whether I like it or not. It was difficult for me and I was sweating a lot and could barely talk, but we shall see if the proof is in the pudding. I personally don't think it's really much of a fad. It's not new. It was made 4 years ago. i bought my DVD 3 years ago b/c some friends raved about it. It sat on my shelf for that many years b/c I was scared of it. I see that people are still raving about it, so I am now trying it.. IMO, the fact that people are still raving about it means it's stood the test of time and is more than just a fad.
  • annielaurie88
    annielaurie88 Posts: 86 Member
    do it!!! good luck! :)
    I bought the 30 day shred DVD about a year ago and have not opened it because truthfully I'm a little intimidated because I know Jillian whoops some fitness butt! After seeing people say they love it and that it's beginner friendly I think I will pop the dvd in tonight after work and give it a try.
  • wonderstruck91
    wonderstruck91 Posts: 107 Member
    I'm not a fan : (
    I own the DVD & have tried it several times. I don't really have a problem with the workout ... I just really can not STAND Jillian michaels for some reason! Haha. So, if you can get past that, it might be good for you!
  • mellenorris
    mellenorris Posts: 99 Member
    How many calories (ballpark) would the workout burn?

    It's all about your intensity! With Ripped in 30, I burn about 310 according to my HRM (5'3'', ~160 lbs).

    That being said, JM's workouts were a nice way to get started for me. 310 calories is nothing to shake a stick at - and in 30 minutes, totally worth it. I still use 30DS and Ri30 in my workout rotation.

    Beyond that, I feel like these videos got me ready for something more. I just started Insanity - his "warm up" is Jillian's cardio! No joke. I loved day one and I can't wait to see what this afternoon has in store for me.
  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    It's a great beginner program. I did it when I first started exercising. I liked it because it was quick and I saw results. It also only requires a set of dumbbells and a yoga mat which aren't too expensive.
  • Reana27
    Reana27 Posts: 43 Member
    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the 30DS video. I completed it when I first started my journey, and it helped me tone up and get in a routine. I like that it was only about 25 minutes a day, and I was able to see great results. I now cycle through several of her other DVDs, and I jog and walk along with them and I am still seeing results. It does get a little boring, but you can do almost anything for less than 30 minutes a day, right?


    Good luck dear :flowerforyou:
  • jadedbutterfly71
    jadedbutterfly71 Posts: 83 Member
    I love it! I have done it twice and gotten great results! More inches lost, than pounds, so make sure you measure...don't just go by the scale. I also did Ripped in 30, and it's awesome too. I use a HRM and I burn from 260-310 calories, depending on my effort. Good luck, and have fun with it!!
  • Iric1783
    Iric1783 Posts: 26 Member
    I.m on day 5 and am really enjoying it as it's not too long ( I get bored with the hour long DVD';s) I can see and feel a difference and I am 5'9" 168lbs and according to my HRM I burn 300 cals! I also like walking so do both...I would definately recommend it especially if you have a busy lifestyle!!
  • LifestyleChange33
    LifestyleChange33 Posts: 169 Member
    I'm on day three and I can say that so far, so good! It's easy enough but it definitely challenges this humble beginner! 20 minutes is doable, and I think it's great. I will say that I think that other exercise is in order as well as the tape, but I believe it is well worth it (now if they would just make a magic cure for sore muscles)!
  • opuntia
    opuntia Posts: 860 Member
    I've been doing it for the past few days and I like it. I'm sure there are better workouts for people with a more advanced level of fitness than mine, but for me it's great. I'm not very fit and I have weak muscle tone, and I want to get stronger. I was doing various weight exercises at the gym, but the 30-day shred is working muscles I hadn't been working, and I feel fitter and stronger as a result. It's also easy to incorporate into one's lifestyle - it only takes 20 minutes, you can do it at home, you can access it free on youtube. Also, with a video guiding me I'm more likely to keep going than if I'm at the gym - at the gym, if I get tired, I stop, and there's no one telling me to keep going. It's easier to switch off mentally and just keep going with a guided workout.
  • hauer01
    hauer01 Posts: 516 Member
    I love doing the 30 DS. It is great to fit in on those days when you are in a time crunch. This was the first exercise program that I did in many, many years. I was out of shape, really out of shape.

    This was a good way for me to get started and it changed the way my body is shaped. I highly recommend it.
  • Ejwelton
    Ejwelton Posts: 331 Member
    I've just finished level 1. It took me a while as I was doing other training as well.

    I've been doing it in the gym. I start with 25 minutes running on the treadmill then move onto the mat and do the 3, 2, 1 routine - doing her resistance and abs and for the 2 minutes cardio in between I jump on the rower.

    In that hour I burn about 450 calories. ( I'm 5' 6" and currently 138lbs)

    I've just done the first one of level 2 at home in 26 minutes and 138 calories. Once I've done it a couple more times to familiarise myself I'll do that in the gym too.
  • morgansmom02
    morgansmom02 Posts: 1,131 Member
    It gets soooo boring
  • seaKind
    seaKind Posts: 136
    Assuming it is similar to any other fad exercise program better results can be gotten from heavy lifting and proper eating. Plain ole run of the mill cardio optional.
    yes, but we women like to be entertained and inspired as we work out; we need more than just a daily grind program :smile:
  • k8lyn_235
    k8lyn_235 Posts: 507 Member
    everyone i know loved it.. i hated it. doing the same exact workout everyday is just not something i like to do. it got boring and i started to dread it way too much.

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