30DS - Not Sore After

KAA1982
KAA1982 Posts: 90 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Yesterday I did D6 L1 of 30DS and am really liking it. Unfortunately I am a little frustrated that the day after a workout, not a single part of me is sore. Normally, especially with squats and lunges, the next day I am feeling it. I am sure my form is right, as I can feel it during the workout a bit, but am stumped as to what the reason may be.

Also, does anyone know the recommended weights to use? I'm currently using 5lb weights and wonder if I should be using 10lb instead?

Any thoughts / suggestions would be helpful and appreciated.

Thanks all :smile:

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  • sabolfitwife
    sabolfitwife Posts: 423 Member
    I'm generally not very sore afterwards either, I would assume it's because even though we're going at a fairly high intensity, it is only 28 minutes long. As for the weights, it's whatever you feel most comfortable with. If you feel those are challenging you, I say stick with them. I'm currently only using water bottles, my next go around I will use my 5 lb weights. I'm almost done with Level 3 and so far I've lost 6 lbs and some odd inches so I say for my first go around, it was a success. Happy shredding.
  • bmfoley
    bmfoley Posts: 93 Member
    I'm on day 3 of level 3. I know when I first started level 1 I was sore for a day or so but not too bad. I thought I'd be sore this morning after starting level 3 but I'm not. I am using 3 pound weights because I think thats enough to tone, I'm not out for the v-shaped upper body she's talking about!

    I am loving the workout. .fits into my schedule, not too long. I can't say I've lost more than a couple pounds but I am definitely dropping inches and looking better!

    Good luck!
  • Monkeymomma05
    Monkeymomma05 Posts: 116
    I just did day 1 of Level 1 and I am sorta sore, I wasn't using any weights because I was more focused on my form and keeping up. I was already doing some of the crunches and already doing squats so I guess that helped?
  • cestlafete
    cestlafete Posts: 71 Member
    I feel the same way. I'm glad that after 3 days (6 total, if you count a mis-start last week) I'm starting to see physical changes, else I would think it's not enough for me. Even the first day I wasn't sore the next morning, and I do it just before bed at night.

    I suppose that you're just in better shape internally than you thought and you are activating latent muscles rather than un-developed muscles. For me, I'm pretty certain that is the case, as after the 2nd day, I no longer get winded going through. It's more re-awakening the part of you capable of doing it, rather than training it from scratch.

    I am seeing more tightness in my stomach though, and can feel the change in my abs when I'm moving around and walking. The ab workout is very complete, with the inversion and bicycle crunches, which is what I was missing from my usual standard/oblique regimen. I generally hit 140-160 total during L1 of 30DS.
  • reneelee
    reneelee Posts: 877 Member
    5lbs. is good and 8-10 lbs when doing the lunges is better.
  • Establishedn1986
    Establishedn1986 Posts: 306 Member
    Increase your weights. Maybe go to 8lbs. You really don't have to be sore to get the benefits. But if you can go heavier do it!
  • Init_to_winit
    Init_to_winit Posts: 258 Member
    I'm on day 6 of level one, but I take breaks in between and don't do them everyday. I was sore after the first 2 or 3 times but now I'm getting more used to it and haven't been sore either even though I'm actually working harder through the videos. Maybe if you're not sore, and the workout is feeling to easy you should switch to level 2 early and start working different sets of muscles.
  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
    I did 3 days of L1 and then moved up to L2. Can't say that I'm particualrly sore after them, but I would say that I was fairly fit to start with.

    I'm using 2 kg weights (thats about 5 lb). I'd find it hard to do some of the arm lifts out in front with anything heavier.
  • KAA1982
    KAA1982 Posts: 90 Member
    Thanks everyone!

    Glad to know that I am not the only one who isn't feeling very sore after, and that you are still seeing results. Not sure I see results yet, but the hubby said he can see changes which I like. Can't wait to see them for myself.

    As far as weights, I think I'll move onto 10lbs weights (only have 5lb, 10lb, and higher) for the most part.
  • KAA1982
    KAA1982 Posts: 90 Member
    I did 3 days of L1 and then moved up to L2. Can't say that I'm particualrly sore after them, but I would say that I was fairly fit to start with.

    I'm using 2 kg weights (thats about 5 lb). I'd find it hard to do some of the arm lifts out in front with anything heavier.

    I know what you mean about some of the arm lifts. Maybe it's because it's the last strength workout, but I struggle a bit with the side lunges and shoulder raise.
  • ShreddedTweet
    ShreddedTweet Posts: 1,326 Member
    Thanks everyone!

    Glad to know that I am not the only one who isn't feeling very sore after, and that you are still seeing results. Not sure I see results yet, but the hubby said he can see changes which I like. Can't wait to see them for myself.

    As far as weights, I think I'll move onto 10lbs weights (only have 5lb, 10lb, and higher) for the most part.

    I didn't 'see' results until the end but my measurements showed the results so I was glad I took my measurements beforehand...inch loss rocks and you can't argue with the tape measure!
  • Sharyn913
    Sharyn913 Posts: 777 Member
    If your 5lb weights are still a challenge for you, I would stick with that. If you can breeze through and it is easy, I would increase. Maybe try the 10lb for a day or two and see?
  • contingencyplan
    contingencyplan Posts: 3,639 Member
    The workout is designed to not leave you that sore afterwards so that you can repeat it daily. It's not supposed to work you SO hard that you NEED the 48 hours rest normally recommended after intense workouts.
  • cestlafete
    cestlafete Posts: 71 Member
    If your 5lb weights are still a challenge for you, I would stick with that. If you can breeze through and it is easy, I would increase. Maybe try the 10lb for a day or two and see?

    I'm actually going to be trying swapping weights on the fly during my next set so that my better exercises use more weight and the ones I struggle with stay with the lower (looking at you lunge-raises!). Hopefully that'll give it a more rounded experience overall.
  • Vitamin_K
    Vitamin_K Posts: 47
    I would say go ahead & move on to level 2 if level 1 does not seem to be a challenge. Up your weights to 8-10 lbs. I am on day 1 of level 3 & that level deals a lot more with strength using your own body, you do not use the weights that much. good luck
  • brandyk77
    brandyk77 Posts: 605 Member
    IMHO level 1 is pretty easy if you already have some fitness/lifting base

    I only did it 1 day and then moved up
  • opuntia
    opuntia Posts: 860 Member
    I imagine it depends on how much weight exercise you've done previously. I wasn't sore for the first couple of days, and then my calves started hurting, and that lasted a couple of days and now they're better. I assume that's just because I'd not been working out my calves at all previously - but I'd been doing squats and push-ups and planks, so none of my other muscles have been hurting.
  • KAA1982
    KAA1982 Posts: 90 Member
    Thanks again everyone!

    I think I'll stop L1 early and begin L2. Worse case is I do the modified versions for a day or 2.

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