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  • mlogantra76
    mlogantra76 Posts: 334 Member
    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
    BrownEyeAngel Posts: 331 Member
    I am on my 4th day of 30DS. I think it should be longer. But I do like it. Somewhat challenged!
  • mira2602
    mira2602 Posts: 78 Member
    yuhooo, dvd in....shall start today.
  • mlogantra76
    mlogantra76 Posts: 334 Member
    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
    stormydaze_02 Posts: 68 Member
    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
    ellejay1214 Posts: 42 Member
    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
    stormydaze_02 Posts: 68 Member
    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
    ellejay1214 Posts: 42 Member
    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?

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