30 Day Shred Starting Today

Hi Everyone!

I will be starting 30 Day Shred by Jillian Michael's tonight if anyone wants to join!!

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I just finished Level 1(did 10 days) but did it only Mon-Fri and took the weekends off. However, its not my only exercise. I walk briskly for 2 miles 5 days a week and do 5 days of Zumba as well. I notice my endurance is better and hey, it can't be hurting anything. I like how fast it goes since you are always switching things up and its less than 30 minutes. I am losing weight but thats probaly attributed to my diet and cardio thrown in.

BrownEyeAngel

I am on my 4th day of 30DS. I think it should be longer. But I do like it. Somewhat challenged!

mira2602

yuhooo, dvd in....shall start today.

mlogantra76

Just did Level two day 1. Wow, what a difference. I like it though because its challenging. I am not too good and the planking moves but am going to try to improve as I go. I will do it Mon-Fri for two weeks. Its possible I might do it an extra week. We shall see. I definitely feel stronger. I am doing other exercise as well though.

stormydaze_02

Level 1 day 3 for me today. My endurance isn't wonderful. I had to take about 4, 5 second breaks today, and tha'ts doing the beginner modifications LOL. Hoping in a few days i improve!

ellejay1214

I started out with weights that were way too heavy for me and had to take the weekend to recover. That being said, I pushed extra hard this morning with my lighter weights and did some Yoga Booty Ballet after to make sure the soreness comes back.

Anywho, I went from 8 lbs to 5 lbs and I feel awesome and strong today.

I made it up the 3 flights of stairs to my office a little winded but without having to use the handrail for support (Friday, I was basically dragging myself up the stairs by my arms because of soreness lol).

Now for a question: Has anyone else using heavier weights experienced the sort of soreness in your knees and thighs that makes walking a fall waiting to happen? Just trying to walk through the parking lot my knees kept locking and giving out alternately (hence taking the WHOLE weekend to rest from working out).

stormydaze_02

ellejay. I'm only using 4lb weights (but will use heavier ones for chest fly from now on). I have knee issues at the best of times and was wondering if i could do this program. I've done the first 3 days fairly well. Just remember with your squats and lunges not to have your knee go over the level of your toes, and take it easy. I can't actually do all of the lunges with bicep curls myself. I don't want to overdo it because i know when my knee really plays up i can't do much exercise at all so best to be careful now.

Did you have knee problems before? Hopefully the lighter weights will help!

ellejay1214

ellejay. I'm only using 4lb weights (but will use heavier ones for chest fly from now on). I have knee issues at the best of times and was wondering if i could do this program. I've done the first 3 days fairly well. Just remember with your squats and lunges not to have your knee go over the level of your toes, and take it easy. I can't actually do all of the lunges with bicep curls myself. I don't want to overdo it because i know when my knee really plays up i can't do much exercise at all so best to be careful now.

Did you have knee problems before? Hopefully the lighter weights will help!

I am knock kneed so I try to focus on keeping my knees in line with my ankles, and I follow the easier modified girl if I start feeling weak, but the only trouble comes later when my muscles are very sore. Is it just a matter of building those muscles up, do you think?