Is 20min a day enough?

MoonSapphire
MoonSapphire Posts: 57 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I started 30 day shred a couple of days ago, and i was just wanting some opinions on if I should add something else to my day. Doing that dvd once a day doesnt seem like a lot? should I add 30 mins of my elliptical trainer too? can you work out too much? any advice would be great.

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  • anothermop
    anothermop Posts: 187 Member
    I do not know what 30 Day Shred is like and I'm not a trainer; but I do some cardio on lifting days when I feel good. If you feel up to it, I don't see a problem doing some elliptical work.
  • omma_to_3
    omma_to_3 Posts: 3,265 Member
    I actually would only do the 30DS 3 times a week. It's not really meant to be a daily workout. If it's easy for you, you should go up a level.

    I personally aim for working out 5 times a week, 45 min. to 1.5 hours each time. If you're just starting, I'd shoot for 4 days a week 30 to 45 minutes a day.
  • robinr515
    robinr515 Posts: 28
    I've been doing the 30DS on top of my normal workout. If you can handle it, go for it.
  • brittany103
    brittany103 Posts: 96 Member
    When I did the 30 DS I did it every day, but a few times a week I added in other cardio as well. I would go on how you feel, if your too tired and sore then you should probably rest, but if you feel like you can do more than definitely go for it. Just make sure if you feel sore to rest your muscles.
  • fitterguy
    fitterguy Posts: 3
    Shredding on an eliptical trainer? Shredding cheese, maybe. Intensity too low. Crank it up with HIIT? Fastest way to burn fat without sacrificing muscle.

    20 mins at the right intensity is all you need.
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    Personally, I don't do the 30DS more than 2-3 times a week and only walk on other days. Twenty minutes a day is plenty, but I wouldn't do the 30DS every day.
  • BoricuaGabe
    BoricuaGabe Posts: 14
    People always fear over training. It really is hard to over train. Here are the symptoms of overtraining

    Washed-out feeling, tired, drained, lack of energy
    Mild leg soreness, general aches and pains
    Pain in muscles and joints
    Sudden drop in performance
    Insomnia
    Headaches
    Decreased immunity (increased number of colds, and sore throats)
    Decrease in training capacity / intensity
    Moodiness and irritability
    Depression
    Loss of enthusiasm for the sport
    Decreased appetite
    Increased incidence of injuries.
    A compulsive need to exercise

    So unless you are experiencing any of those things, you most likely aren't over training. You aren't working out too much.
  • Louisianababy93
    Louisianababy93 Posts: 1,709 Member
    20 minutes is better than no minutes.
  • Feebee4
    Feebee4 Posts: 19 Member
    That's whats so brilliant about 30DS 20 mins is enough to see fantastic body changes. Combine it with healthy eating and you may not lose weight but you will lose inches! If you are finding it too easy just use heavier weights. nothings stopping you adding some cardio at the end but its just great to know that 20 mins is enough because anyone can do a 20 min workout. I did it everyday. Love it!
  • FitBeto
    FitBeto Posts: 2,121 Member
    Usually takes me 33-97 seconds, but hey I'm rusty.
  • sanndandi
    sanndandi Posts: 300 Member
    I do 30 DS 3 times a week and strength training on the machines at the gym the other 3 days, with one day of rest. I'm relatively new to working out but I'm seeing great results so far.
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    If your diet is right 0mins/day is enough.
  • MoonSapphire
    MoonSapphire Posts: 57 Member
    Shredding on an eliptical trainer? Shredding cheese, maybe. Intensity too low. Crank it up with HIIT? Fastest way to burn fat without sacrificing muscle.

    20 mins at the right intensity is all you need.

    Thank you, I went to look that up on youtube and found a video that I think will help me and its only 11mins.
  • lrob100
    lrob100 Posts: 122 Member
    For me personally, 20 min was not nearly enough. I started with the 30DS but did not lose a lot of weight until I really really increased my exercise time and intensity. As I lost more weight and got in better shape I was able to do this. 20 min might be ok for a start, but not for long in my opinion. You just can't burn enough calories in that amount of time for significant ongoing weight loss (at least I couldn't). I know everyone is different.
  • geekpryncess
    geekpryncess Posts: 118 Member
    20 minutes is better than no minutes.

    Agree :)
  • sa11yjane
    sa11yjane Posts: 491 Member
    I did that for 40 days and really enjoyed it. HOWEVER, I did't lose a single pound even though I was still staying within my calorie allowance BUT I noticed a definite firming up and my strength increased dramatically. SO in answer to your question, I would advise that maybe you need to do something else. Good luck! x
  • RunningMom42
    RunningMom42 Posts: 121 Member
    30 DS is not enough for me. I do it 2-3 times a week and usually run 5K on the same day. The other days I do longer DVDs like Biggest Loser Boot Camp or Biggest Loser Cardio Max. I *heart* Bob Harper!
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    If your diet is right 0mins/day is enough.

    This.
  • jlapey
    jlapey Posts: 1,850 Member
    I actually would only do the 30DS 3 times a week. It's not really meant to be a daily workout. If it's easy for you, you should go up a level.

    HUH??? If each of the three levels is done for 10 days, then you have to do it EVERY day for it to be a 30-DAY shred. I'm pretty sure it IS meant to be a daily workout for 30 days in a row. (I've been wrong before but...)
  • umachanxo
    umachanxo Posts: 926 Member
    I am doing another program in addition to the 30 DS. It works out to about an hour and a half to two hours a day.
  • Oops25
    Oops25 Posts: 68 Member
    It might take you a little more time but it is totally worth it, it tones up as you lose weight & just an elliptical would not tone you the same way.. stick to it & you will surely see progress !
  • UpEarly
    UpEarly Posts: 2,555 Member
    If your diet is right 0mins/day is enough.

    This.

    Hey! You can't can't say 'THIS' to your own post! :laugh:
  • Frood42
    Frood42 Posts: 245 Member
    For the weight loss or for improved fitness? Exercise will supplement but diet is key in losing weight. I go cycling and running for fitness and fun, not for weight loss. Do something you enjoy to help tighten up and improve your general well being. I also use it to occupy my time and stop boredom snacking :-)
  • shellux
    shellux Posts: 164 Member
    I have just completed the 30 day shred. I thoroughly enjoyed it but found that I didn't burn enough calories so I did 10-15 mins on my exercise bike first then 20 mins of 30DS. I haven't lost any weight and no significant inches. Feel a bit firmer but have not starved myself so didn't really expect too much. To have committed to something for 30 days is the biggest achievement for me as I usually run from any type of commitment.

    Am now looking at Fitness Blender on you tube who do a variety of HIIT cardio and strength training.

    30DS is a great way to start though.

    Good luck
  • omma_to_3
    omma_to_3 Posts: 3,265 Member
    I actually would only do the 30DS 3 times a week. It's not really meant to be a daily workout. If it's easy for you, you should go up a level.

    HUH??? If each of the three levels is done for 10 days, then you have to do it EVERY day for it to be a 30-DAY shred. I'm pretty sure it IS meant to be a daily workout for 30 days in a row. (I've been wrong before but...)

    There are no instructions to that effect included in the DVD. I've seen MANY references online that in an interview, Jillian Michael's said it was never intended to be a daily workout. But I've never been able to find that interview myself. Nowhere does she say do each level for 10 days - you should do the level appropriate to your ability. And she also doesn't say to do it for 30 days straight. I thought the same thing when I started it until I got injured on day 9. That's when I did my research to the methodology and realized that wasn't what she intended (or likely wasn't). I never did go back to the workout though - I was out of commission for 2 weeks and then did something else.
  • laylaness
    laylaness Posts: 262 Member
    I actually would only do the 30DS 3 times a week. It's not really meant to be a daily workout. If it's easy for you, you should go up a level.

    HUH??? If each of the three levels is done for 10 days, then you have to do it EVERY day for it to be a 30-DAY shred. I'm pretty sure it IS meant to be a daily workout for 30 days in a row. (I've been wrong before but...)

    There are no instructions to that effect included in the DVD. I've seen MANY references online that in an interview, Jillian Michael's said it was never intended to be a daily workout. But I've never been able to find that interview myself. Nowhere does she say do each level for 10 days - you should do the level appropriate to your ability. And she also doesn't say to do it for 30 days straight. I thought the same thing when I started it until I got injured on day 9. That's when I did my research to the methodology and realized that wasn't what she intended (or likely wasn't). I never did go back to the workout though - I was out of commission for 2 weeks and then did something else.

    Um, she says to do each level for 10 days at the beginning of the video, but you can go longer if you don't feel ready to move on. She's recommended in Q&As to use her videos 5 days a week, with 2 rest days at any time you want.

    OP, I had good results with 30DS and a once-a-week Pilates class. I lost a total of 11 inches by the end. I only lost 3 pounds, though, so don't get discouraged if you don't see the scale move. Good luck!
  • jlapey
    jlapey Posts: 1,850 Member
    I actually would only do the 30DS 3 times a week. It's not really meant to be a daily workout. If it's easy for you, you should go up a level.

    HUH??? If each of the three levels is done for 10 days, then you have to do it EVERY day for it to be a 30-DAY shred. I'm pretty sure it IS meant to be a daily workout for 30 days in a row. (I've been wrong before but...)

    There are no instructions to that effect included in the DVD. I've seen MANY references online that in an interview, Jillian Michael's said it was never intended to be a daily workout. But I've never been able to find that interview myself. Nowhere does she say do each level for 10 days - you should do the level appropriate to your ability. And she also doesn't say to do it for 30 days straight. I thought the same thing when I started it until I got injured on day 9. That's when I did my research to the methodology and realized that wasn't what she intended (or likely wasn't). I never did go back to the workout though - I was out of commission for 2 weeks and then did something else.

    Um, she says to do each level for 10 days at the beginning of the video, but you can go longer if you don't feel ready to move on. She's recommended in Q&As to use her videos 5 days a week, with 2 rest days at any time you want.

    OP, I had good results with 30DS and a once-a-week Pilates class. I lost a total of 11 inches by the end. I only lost 3 pounds, though, so don't get discouraged if you don't see the scale move. Good luck!


    http://jillianmichaels30dayshredreviewx.com/
  • omma_to_3
    omma_to_3 Posts: 3,265 Member
    I actually would only do the 30DS 3 times a week. It's not really meant to be a daily workout. If it's easy for you, you should go up a level.

    HUH??? If each of the three levels is done for 10 days, then you have to do it EVERY day for it to be a 30-DAY shred. I'm pretty sure it IS meant to be a daily workout for 30 days in a row. (I've been wrong before but...)

    There are no instructions to that effect included in the DVD. I've seen MANY references online that in an interview, Jillian Michael's said it was never intended to be a daily workout. But I've never been able to find that interview myself. Nowhere does she say do each level for 10 days - you should do the level appropriate to your ability. And she also doesn't say to do it for 30 days straight. I thought the same thing when I started it until I got injured on day 9. That's when I did my research to the methodology and realized that wasn't what she intended (or likely wasn't). I never did go back to the workout though - I was out of commission for 2 weeks and then did something else.

    Um, she says to do each level for 10 days at the beginning of the video, but you can go longer if you don't feel ready to move on. She's recommended in Q&As to use her videos 5 days a week, with 2 rest days at any time you want.

    OP, I had good results with 30DS and a once-a-week Pilates class. I lost a total of 11 inches by the end. I only lost 3 pounds, though, so don't get discouraged if you don't see the scale move. Good luck!


    http://jillianmichaels30dayshredreviewx.com/

    I stand corrected. Still, if you're not in shape, you very likely will get injured if you do it every day.

    And for the record, my video does not have anything at the beginning giving instructions. I looked at everything on that DVD for them!
  • fitterguy
    fitterguy Posts: 3
    Sports science has confirmed 20 min high intensity workouts equivalent to 60 mins steady state medium intensity cardio (treadmill for example) - And you create an after burn which burns fat up to 18 hours after your workout. So less time and more fat burned - seems like a no brainer. If your fat loss is stalled, chances are it is diet related, not exercise. Six packs are made in the kitchen, not in the gym.

    Pick 4 exercises. Do them back to back for 50 secs each, no rest with a 30 sec rest between rounds. Do 3 rounds, increasing to 4. Mix it up, but always lift something, pull something, press something, squat something. Focus on large muscle groups which eat up the most fat/energy. You'll never get a 6 pack working your upper body which contains less than 50% of overall skeletal muscle.

    If intensity is not enough, increase weight, do it faster etc. Never an excuse for intensity level.

    Finally, attitude. You have to want it - to get it.
  • jlapey
    jlapey Posts: 1,850 Member
    I actually would only do the 30DS 3 times a week. It's not really meant to be a daily workout. If it's easy for you, you should go up a level.

    I do mine from youtube. I first read the instruction on ehow.com haha
    HUH??? If each of the three levels is done for 10 days, then you have to do it EVERY day for it to be a 30-DAY shred. I'm pretty sure it IS meant to be a daily workout for 30 days in a row. (I've been wrong before but...)

    There are no instructions to that effect included in the DVD. I've seen MANY references online that in an interview, Jillian Michael's said it was never intended to be a daily workout. But I've never been able to find that interview myself. Nowhere does she say do each level for 10 days - you should do the level appropriate to your ability. And she also doesn't say to do it for 30 days straight. I thought the same thing when I started it until I got injured on day 9. That's when I did my research to the methodology and realized that wasn't what she intended (or likely wasn't). I never did go back to the workout though - I was out of commission for 2 weeks and then did something else.

    Um, she says to do each level for 10 days at the beginning of the video, but you can go longer if you don't feel ready to move on. She's recommended in Q&As to use her videos 5 days a week, with 2 rest days at any time you want.

    OP, I had good results with 30DS and a once-a-week Pilates class. I lost a total of 11 inches by the end. I only lost 3 pounds, though, so don't get discouraged if you don't see the scale move. Good luck!


    http://jillianmichaels30dayshredreviewx.com/

    I stand corrected. Still, if you're not in shape, you very likely will get injured if you do it every day.

    And for the record, my video does not have anything at the beginning giving instructions. I looked at everything on that DVD for them!

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