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Why does this happen?

MaintainCats
MaintainCats Posts: 222 Member
edited January 3 in Fitness and Exercise
So I do high intensity interval training most of the time for 12-15 minutes. It burns a buttload of calories. I also lift weights.

I have never had a problem with injuries or anything doing those activities.

Yet...every time I try a Jillian DVD I end up hurting myself. 30 Day Shred, Ripped in 30, 30 Day Abs, etc....I can do them MAYBE once but on the second time I end up getting hurt. I use proper form etc but end up either really hurting myself or being sore in the bad way, not the good way.

Does this happen to anyone else? Is there a way to fix this problem? The HIIT is MUCH more intense but I haven't had a problem...so why is it happening with Jillian's DVDs?

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  • MaintainCats
    MaintainCats Posts: 222 Member
    No one?
  • elprincipito
    elprincipito Posts: 1,200 Member
    Hi, I've never done dvds or stuff like that but injuries usually happen from not warming up properly. I would think the dvds have a proper warmup routine before the actual workout. Maybe also try warming up a little and stretching on your own before the workouts.
  • lyttlewon
    lyttlewon Posts: 1,118 Member
    What are you injuring? Is it the same thing each time?
  • dawn2313
    dawn2313 Posts: 125 Member
    I'm not sure why it's happening with just her videos. Which video in particular, or is it literally every one? I've done 30DS and I haven't had any problems, but my friend did have a couple injuries due to not warming up properly before hand. The cool down towards the end of Jillians workouts are also very important. Make sure you stretch before and after!

    I hope it's nothing too serious, good luck!
  • Shaz_74
    Shaz_74 Posts: 100 Member
    Jillian doesn't do a long enough warmup on any of her dvds. I pulled my hamstring on Level 2 of Ripped in 30 - I think she has deadlifts or good mornings in the first round ... I should have known better ... oh well, live and learn.:ohwell:
  • MaintainCats
    MaintainCats Posts: 222 Member
    What are you injuring? Is it the same thing each time?

    Different each time. Sometimes knees, sometimes ankles, one time a freakin elbow.
  • MaintainCats
    MaintainCats Posts: 222 Member
    I'm not sure why it's happening with just her videos. Which video in particular, or is it literally every one? I've done 30DS and I haven't had any problems, but my friend did have a couple injuries due to not warming up properly before hand. The cool down towards the end of Jillians workouts are also very important. Make sure you stretch before and after!

    I hope it's nothing too serious, good luck!

    All the ones I have tried! Yep! I can do yoga DVDs without issue. I have done Tae Bo without any trouble. I always do the warm up/cool down (despite not doing those things with HIIT).
  • MaintainCats
    MaintainCats Posts: 222 Member
    Jillian doesn't do a long enough warmup on any of her dvds. I pulled my hamstring on Level 2 of Ripped in 30 - I think she has deadlifts or good mornings in the first round ... I should have known better ... oh well, live and learn.:ohwell:

    Deadlifts AND Good Morning's in the first round!
  • persephone87
    persephone87 Posts: 220 Member
    I've done some of 30DS and I always come away with my left calf in agony the side lunges make my knees pop too.
  • MaintainCats
    MaintainCats Posts: 222 Member
    I've done some of 30DS and I always come away with my left calf in agony the side lunges make my knees pop too.

    Yea none of my body is fond of the side lunges either.
  • allifantastical
    allifantastical Posts: 946 Member
    My feet ache soooo bad when I am doing 30DS.
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