30DS--how much worse is Level 3 vs Level 2?

lpbm5
lpbm5 Posts: 63 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I have been doing 30DS for 3wks now...Mon/Wed/Fri. I have done the 1st 2 levels and my friend and I really struggled with Level 2. We can't even imagine how difficult Level 3 is! All the planks, I could barely keep myself up! :( So tell me the truth, how much harder is it???
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  • tinad120
    tinad120 Posts: 267 Member
    Level 2 sucks! I think level 3 is easier.
  • themommie
    themommie Posts: 5,033 Member
    not too much harder I actually liked level 3 better. but just my opinion. Try it, if you can't keep up you can always go back to level 2
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    don't move on to level 3 until you can get through level 2 without needing to stop in the middle of an exercise.
  • Ge0rgiana
    Ge0rgiana Posts: 1,649 Member
    If you have any kind of knee issues I would not attempt.
  • PBsMommy
    PBsMommy Posts: 1,166 Member
    Although, I found Level 3 a tad bit more dificult, it was my absolute favorite level! Loved it!

    When you have some time just watch through the third level and see what you think... JM loves planks....
  • lpbm5
    lpbm5 Posts: 63 Member
    Thanks for your input! I cannot get through Level 2 without having to rest. I've actually dreaded exercising the past 2 days b/c I cannot stand Level 2!
  • lmeasterling
    lmeasterling Posts: 139 Member
    Personally, I thought Level 2 was harder than Level 3; I had to stay on level 2 for over 2 weeks! lol.
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    Thanks for your input! I cannot get through Level 2 without having to rest. I've actually dreaded exercising the past 2 days b/c I cannot stand Level 2!

    it's quite possible that you jumped up a level too quickly.

    also, you can go back and do level 1 for a few days if you want. jillian micheals won't find out.
  • LadyVeng3ance
    LadyVeng3ance Posts: 236 Member
    Gah, I do not like level 3.. After what I read I thought level 3 would be easy compared to level 2, and boy was I wrong!!!
    It is tough!!! But if you keep at it, you can do it! <3 Good Luck!
  • kmakar
    kmakar Posts: 103
    I found the plyometrics (jump training) in level 3 the biggest change from level 2. Maybe because I am just not that coordinated, it was challenging for me to keep up and maintain the cardio intensity. The armwork with weights in L2 was way harder for me than in L3.
  • lpbm5
    lpbm5 Posts: 63 Member
    it's quite possible that you jumped up a level too quickly.

    also, you can go back and do level 1 for a few days if you want. jillian micheals won't find out.

    Ha! Thank God for that! We were actually saying we'd be OK if we went back to Level 1 too. ;)
  • nomayo
    nomayo Posts: 228
    I hated level 2, because I was just starting and I had a terrible condition and I couldn't hold a plank for 2 seconds straight. Now, I want to give it a try, at least I can do side planks now :)

    LVL 3 is easier.
  • gingerjen7
    gingerjen7 Posts: 821 Member
    It's not worse; it's better. More body weight training, so the moves seem easier, but I burned more calories and had more fun.
  • francaise3
    francaise3 Posts: 89 Member
    I though Level 3 was definitely harder. Especially the last circuit! :)

    And I agree - do Level 1 a bit more if you need. It is a great workout at any level!!!!
  • AmberJo1984
    AmberJo1984 Posts: 1,067 Member
    I'm on day 4 of Level 1. I've heard so many people say they hated level 2 and loved level 3. I'm wondering if I can just skip level 2. :wink: :laugh:
  • kaubin97
    kaubin97 Posts: 56 Member
    I hated level 2 but have finished level 3 now and it was way easier IMO!!! You can do this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:flowerforyou:
  • hiker359
    hiker359 Posts: 577 Member
    I also thought level 2 was harder than level 3.
  • Lora_
    Lora_ Posts: 54 Member
    Level 2 was harder for me, but I absolutely hate level 1 (I think it's more of the audio that I hate though lol)
  • Starlightbella
    Starlightbella Posts: 77 Member
    Level 2 sucks! I think level 3 is easier.
    ^^This^^ I've done 30DS, RI30 and am now working on Body Revolution and by far 30DS Level 2 is one of the hardest from all. IMO
  • mariposa224
    mariposa224 Posts: 1,241 Member
    I have always said that level 2 was the worst. I, too, found level 3 easier, as many others have mentioned.
  • TBoom915
    TBoom915 Posts: 115 Member
    Level 3 is definitely easier in my opinion.
  • agataarchangel
    agataarchangel Posts: 292 Member
    I'm definitely with some others here; I thought level 2 was harder than 3, especially on the arms and shoulders. Level 3 will raise your heart rate more (more explosive/plyo moves) but 2 was more straining on the muscles....

    Have fun!
  • LilLolo22
    LilLolo22 Posts: 229 Member
    I always though L2 was harder than 3!
  • ashleew1117
    ashleew1117 Posts: 158
    Level 3 is the best outta all the levels. It's my favorite by far (:
  • jamers3111
    jamers3111 Posts: 495 Member
    I LOVE level 3!!! I think it's easier/more fun than 2... the planks have done wonders for my tummy!!!!
  • MonicaLee92
    MonicaLee92 Posts: 222
    I did not like level 2 at all. I moved onto 3 quickly and it's harder but I liked it more.
  • Katrina_88
    Katrina_88 Posts: 164 Member
    Each level should be done for 10 days before moving up to the next level if you want the best results. Also if you cant complete the whole exercise without taking a break you should stay on the level you are on and concentrate on being able to improve the moves and workout the whole 27 minutes straight before moving to the next one. At level 3 you should be able to do most the workout with the advanced moves. Level 3 is A LOT easier then level two in my opinion but every struggles with different moves so its different for each person.

    Best of luck to everyone doing the shred. I did it for the month of October todays day 26 straight, I only lost 2 pounds but lost a couple inches and feel so much stronger. At level 3 I am finally able to do the real push ups (not on my knees), I love this workout it , I feel like my abs have really strengthened also!
  • lpbm5
    lpbm5 Posts: 63 Member
    Thank you so very much for all the responses! I guess we're doing this more as a workout vs actually falling the entire program--30 days in a row, etc. We are 2 SAHMs who want a quick workout before our husbands go to work. ;) I'm glad to hear Level 3 is not as bad!! Like I said, we are considering going back to Level 1, but knowing most people think Level 3 is more enjoyable, we won't be as scared to move on to it!
  • junipearl
    junipearl Posts: 326 Member
    Hmm.. I started Level 2 last week and after two days, decided to alternate days between level 1 and level 2.

    Despite deciding this, I've been doing level 1 still all week lol! The moves in level 2 are difficult but they are also harder on the knees and ankles and i really dread doing the entire workout and need to do some of the "modified" moves, which I never had to do for Level 1.

    After reading this thread, I am thinking of trying Level 3 and forgetting Level 2 for now
  • bebifal
    bebifal Posts: 98
    I think level 3 is easier. I absolutely hate hate haaaatttttteeeeee level 2.

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