Jillian Michael's 30 day shred

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  • dnhardy
    dnhardy Posts: 59
    I couldn't do pushups at all when I first started doing the shred either. I would do 4 or so on my knees then be so wiped out I could barely do the next strength move. By the time I finished the 30DS and started again I could do the entire segment on my toes. Just be honest with yourself about if you really *can't* do them or if they're just hard. Work your way up to maybe doing three on your toes then dropping to your knees. You'll build up to finishing them all in no time.
  • iluvco3
    iluvco3 Posts: 98 Member
    Hopefully I can explain another option for push-ups. On the floor on one side with your arms/hands in push-up position. Switch sides half-way through. Does that make sense? My wrists were a problem when I first started exercising, but gradually, I have been able to do a few regular push-ups and the rest on my knees.

    I found my knees were starting to bother me by the time I hit Level 2, too. I attend 5-6 Jazzercise classes each week, so I guess it was too much. Since then I have been doing low impact movements instead of all the jumping on 30 DS. I wear a HRM and it doesn't lower my calorie burn at all. If you keep your arms moving vigorously, it will keep your heart rate up.

    I burn 150-165 calories per session. It sure feels like it should be more than that!!
  • DeeVanderbles
    DeeVanderbles Posts: 589 Member
    Hi guys - I have ordered my dvd and went and bought a mat and dumbells to get started. I have one question how do you record this under which category of exercise on here?

    You can either log it under Circuit Training, or if you have a HRM you can create your own and call it Jillian Michaels 30DS and enter your own personal calories from your HRM.
  • sarahcosta81
    sarahcosta81 Posts: 3
    Hey all, I'm on L1D3 and Jillian is kicking my butt! I thought I was in pretty good shape but it turns out I'm not. I'm not looking to lose weight, just eat healthier and get fit so I can feel confident taking my kids to the beach next summer :)

    I also have a lot of trouble doing push-ups but I try to do as many as I can and rest if I need to. I think it actually gets more difficult before it gets easier because you're in so much pain and there are no breaks in the days.

    To all of my fellow beginners: WE CAN DO IT!
    To all of the members who have already made huge accomplishments in their personal goals, you are an inspiration to say the least. If I ever want to quit, I'll just look at your before and after pictures! Thank you!
  • BeingAwesome247
    BeingAwesome247 Posts: 1,171 Member
    I am actually on level 3 of the 30 Day Shred right now. It's a really good workout! I definitely recommend it to everyone who is looking to lose weight.

    TIPS:

    Don't feel bad if you can't do all of the moves exactly like she wants you to. I promise Jillian is not going to come crashing through your door and yell at you if you have to do the pushups against a wall or the coffee table as opposed to doing even the ones on your knees. (I know this because I did them that way and she never showed up... not yet at least. Haha)

    Along with that, feel free to make the workout your own. Stick with what she is doing, but if you need to pause for a second and catch your breath or do a move without weights for the first few days of the level it's ok, I promise.

    Take pictures of your results! I didn't do this and I really regret it. I actually recommend taking your weight, measurements, and pictures at the end of each level. The progress might not be as huge as waiting until the end, but it's really nice to see how much you can change in just 10 days time.

    Lastly, stick with it! I know this seems pretty obvious but it is a tough workout. The results are definitely worth it though so on the days when you really just want to push it off until tomorrow, don't. I did this a few times and I really regretted it.



    Good luck with the shred! And I hope you enjoy your awesome results! :smile:

    This exactly!

    My sister was 230lbs when she first did this dvd. She didn't even have hand weights....she used canned vegetables haha
    Most importantly, she didn't give up. She ended losing 50ish pounds after a couple rounds I believe and a couple other JM dvds. Later went on to do P90X and Insanity
    Before she got pregnant she was down to 143lbs in less than a year
  • BeingAwesome247
    BeingAwesome247 Posts: 1,171 Member
    Hi guys - I have ordered my dvd and went and bought a mat and dumbells to get started. I have one question how do you record this under which category of exercise on here?

    You can either log it under Circuit Training, or if you have a HRM you can create your own and call it Jillian Michaels 30DS and enter your own personal calories from your HRM.

    And it will vary....I have a lil friend who only has 10lbs to lose and smaller, she burns about 50cals LESS than I do when I do it
  • BeingAwesome247
    BeingAwesome247 Posts: 1,171 Member
    I am going to start tomorrow! I am nervous. I can't do pushups either. I have bad wrists, and have had cortisone shots in both along with multiple sprains. not sure what I will do. knee pushups the best I can I guess

    Try just holding yourself in plank position on your toes with your entire forearm on the floor, elbow to fist. You won't be raising and lowering your body on those wrists and it won't be working out your arms as much, but keep your belly button sucked in and it will still be a good core exercise.

    You might want to get good wrist braces
  • deksgrl
    deksgrl Posts: 7,237 Member
    Basic plank instructional video, with no stress on wrists:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHQmRINu4jU
  • Linli_Anne
    Linli_Anne Posts: 1,360 Member
    I complted the 30 DS in December.

    I started level 1 using cans of beans instead of weights, and even then I couldn't complete the full reps of some moves.

    I did many modified moves, even into Level 3, but would always at least try 1 of the hard core moves - sometimes my body would really surprise myself.

    I never gave up - even in level 2 when I really wanted to punch JM in the throat.

    I saw great results!!

    Start:

    [img]http://i1305.photobucket.com/albums/s541/Linli_Anne/Weightloss and Toning/30DS-day1front.jpg[/img]

    Finish:

    [img]http://i1305.photobucket.com/albums/s541/Linli_Anne/Weightloss and Toning/20121227_161004.jpg[/img]

    I'm now working on Ripped in 30, about to start Week 3, my profile picture is an "update" on my progress in the first 2 weeks!
  • jenniferwilcox
    jenniferwilcox Posts: 18
    I love the 30DS but just can't do it - I've tried 3 times now, level 1 is fine but level 2 just kills my knees completely - couldn't run for 3 months after the last time :-( If you've got dodgy knees be VERY careful

    I found the same thing when I moved up to level 2. So I went back to level 1 for another week and then tried level 2 again and I was surprised to find myself much stronger! I was able to complete the level 2 workout no problem! Don't feel bad if you have to do level 1 for more than the 10 days. All of the levels give you such a good workout :)
  • ellaloveslove
    ellaloveslove Posts: 166 Member
    I started yesterday. Jumping jacks kill my knees, but I do the best I can!

    I know!!! I thought I was gonna die doing the jumping jacks/jump rope.. I honestly believe that's the hardest part of the whole workout lol

    I definitely agree with you there! I'm on day three and I'm on my way to get real hand weights right now, I've just been using things around the house :P
  • LaDeeDaDoLa
    LaDeeDaDoLa Posts: 2 Member
    I found her workout today, and I started today. My legs already feel like jello, but I'm hoping that the end results will be worth it. I'm trying to lose the weight I gained over the summer and winter. I had lost 15 pounds, but then it crept back. The past few months have been extremely stressful, so I'm hoping I can stick with this. Also, how can this workout be recorded into exercise? I couldn't find some of the things in the database.
  • ProjecThinspiration
    ProjecThinspiration Posts: 64 Member
    Day 2 done!
    Good thing I did the workout smack in the morning. Otherwise I dont think I would have been able to.
    First day was a killer, today was better but the cardio was the hardest! I can do everything else but those are just killers!
    Hoping endurance will go up and the pain in my butt will go down - literally!!
  • ProjecThinspiration
    ProjecThinspiration Posts: 64 Member
    Hey!
    look for JM 30DS in the exercise forums. I found something there..
  • ProjecThinspiration
    ProjecThinspiration Posts: 64 Member
    Day 3 - so much more endurance!
    I made it through the workout with 2 stops - I cant do the transverse ab one and the bicycle crunches are hard but Im hoping tomorrow will be better. Sweat was pouring off me so Im hoping that the inches are too :)
  • zembre3
    zembre3 Posts: 4 Member
    I love that workout, I'm on level 1.
  • lawtechie
    lawtechie Posts: 708 Member
    I tried last week and did 10 minutes of level 1. Two days ago did all of it. Will do it again tonight. Hopefully in another week feel ok to do it every day but for now I'm shooting for every other day and mixig in other exercises.
  • aortiz1112
    aortiz1112 Posts: 9
    My problem is I CAN NOT do push ups... No matter how hard I try and do them, I can't master it..

    I started this back last year and did 3 days and give up, I refuse to give up this time!! I will push myself to keep going.. I just wish I could do those freaking push ups..

    Try doing them against the wall :smile:
  • lluulluu
    lluulluu Posts: 115 Member
    I'm on Day 5 level one. I struggle with the push ups as well but keep trying its getting easier.. and the push are great for your core!!
    Good luck , you can do it !
  • wonderwoman1974
    wonderwoman1974 Posts: 66 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/10450-30-day-shred-partners

    There are 105 of us in different levels of 30 DS feel free to join our group!! :)
  • lluulluu
    lluulluu Posts: 115 Member
    I actually finding the running man harder to do then the pushupss.. it hard to keep doing it for long period of timelol
  • heyroach
    heyroach Posts: 2
    Level 1 day 4. I read that Jillian Michaels herself said that the "30 day" part of the title was more marketing and she recommended it be done as follows:

    2 days body shred, 1 day cardio, 2 days body shred, 1 day rest.

    I went and got the biggest loser cardio max dvd for 5 bucks at walmart to use as my cardio. that DVD is also SUPER challenging!

    I did 2 days Jillian, 1 day cardio max, and now just finished day 4 of Jillian. Not really wanting a rest day though, so I'll still be doing cardio tomorrow. I'm taking dance and zumba classes.
  • brenda446
    brenda446 Posts: 22
    I also tried to do the 30 day shred. I thought I was going to die!!! I only did 3 days & by that day my legs hurt so bad, I couldn't even walk up & down steps!!! I am thinking about starting up again on Monday. I REALLY want this to work. I have set small goals for my self so I know that this workout will help ALOT!!!! So with that said & all of this support I think I 'm ready to give it another go round!!!!!

    GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • LaDeeDaDoLa
    LaDeeDaDoLa Posts: 2 Member
    Level one Day two. My upper legs are still dying from yesterday's workout, but I powered through it! :D How much has everyone lost so far? I'm curious to see how well it actually works.
  • xXxHBICxXx
    xXxHBICxXx Posts: 370 Member
    I'm on my 3rd day of level 1 and Jillian is kicking my *kitten* >.< I feel like a jerk for letting myself get this out of shape lol but its a very very good workout.
  • stephsarno
    stephsarno Posts: 2
    Started 30 day shred on Monday (1/7) and this is Day 6!! The comparison is keeping me motivated!

    24 more days to go! Will keep you posted on progress!
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    stephsarno Posts: 2
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  • louisenash12
    louisenash12 Posts: 11 Member
    Yeyyyyy day six of 30DS and I did not stop once :) this is massive for me. I am so chuffed with myself hehe whoop whoop :D
  • NATASHABALL86
    NATASHABALL86 Posts: 4
    hi im doing the 30day shred too im on day 4 :) i do it when the kids are in bed and i walk loads doing the school runs
  • WhoIsAmber
    WhoIsAmber Posts: 161 Member
    I just did Level 1 Day 1, I had to stop to catch my breath a few times, but I did it without puking (even though I felt like I was going to once) :happy:

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