30 day shred and what jillian says

Claire594 · June 2012

I wish I could do this program, but it shredded my knees! I don't have great knees anyway, complicated I'm sure by the fact that I'm very overweight. I tried her 30DS, and liked it, but couldn't MOVE the next day. My knees hurt for ages after that.

You were probably bringing your knee over your toes in the lunges. I did this the first couple of times too and then when i realised it an readjusted the pain went away. The first couple of days killed me both times i did the shred I cried walking down the stairs I was in so much pain

but i found if you stick it out after a few days the pain goes away.

It's a fantastic program and i lost 1lbs and inches. I'm about to start my 3rd round of it tonite.

lindalou0703 · June 2012

I wonder if that info is on the dvd? I have it and I dont remember seeing it.

zumbaabby · June 2012

Ah, thanks for the info! I've had her dvd for a while, but I've not done it yet...I was like..um...I don't have 30 days straight to do this! I will start adding it into my workout this weekend...two days a week...and I teach Zumba as well, so hopefully that can count of my cardio!

bizgirl26 · June 2012

On her other DVD "ripped in 30" she does say to take a rest day so I figured there might of been some back lash. It probably wouldnt be a big deal to do it straight for 6 days if you are some what fit but for those just starting I would think the 2 days on then 1 day off would be better because when you dont already exercise you are more likely to feel extremely sore or get injured.

prettyprpro · June 2012

I wish I could do this program, but it shredded my knees! I don't have great knees anyway, complicated I'm sure by the fact that I'm very overweight. I tried her 30DS, and liked it, but couldn't MOVE the next day. My knees hurt for ages after that.

So, that's why my knees been kind of hurting!!!!!!!

kcdoglover · March 2013

I am so grateful for this information! I thought it was close to impossible for me to do any type of rigorous boot-camp style activity like this for 30-days straight. I'm surprised that she doesn't mention this routine that she is suggesting (2 days of Shred, 1 Cardio, 2 Days of Shred, 1 Cardio, then a Day of Rest) right up front on the her 30 Day Shred video. That would be the wise thing, so that people would treat their bodies properly, and not injure themselves!!! Ah well, thanks to MFP, there is this info sharing going on!!!!

Southernb3lle · March 2013

I wish I could do this program, but it shredded my knees! I don't have great knees anyway, complicated I'm sure by the fact that I'm very overweight. I tried her 30DS, and liked it, but couldn't MOVE the next day. My knees hurt for ages after that.

It messed my knee up as well. I can't do it.

SuzieBikiniBound · March 2013

That's really nice to know. I was so sore after day 1 this week that I just did cardio on what would have been day 2 and then did cardio and day 2 yesterday.

sdleischner · March 2013

i didnt know this! comon sense kinda told me this, but i read some other articles that made it sound like 10 days of each level in a row.
I have been doing the shred mostly everyday strait through, with the odd day here and there i miss for curling or other physical activities. I have not been sore after the work outs, and most days i dont feel like 20 mins was enough of a work out. (and im not a super fit person). but i am seeing some results, i have not lost any lbs, but i have lost about 6 inches total, and i have about 9 days left.

mnj3092002 · March 2013

I also had problems with my knees when doing this workout. I think it was the jumping jacks.

MercenaryNoetic26 · March 2013

I remember thinking, "I got this." Lol Jill kicks yo *kitten*! I was planning doing her routines for the burn on off days. I know its going to take me a good 6 months of consistency before I start looking ripped (at my pace).

Makes total sense to include rest days. I also bought her book. It had a lot of insight and good recipes. I like her because her body type is close to mine. That is an old video, but I love it. She's a good motivator.

dalh · March 2013

Thank you!!! I am currently doing the 30ds, again. The first time, I did it for 30 days straight, which I found very hard. I didn't have enough energy left over for anything else and ended up getting away from the running. ( And I've been running for 5 years and don't want to give it up! ). This time, I am doing 30ds one day and running, the next but I am not seeing results as fast as I would like. So, I will definitely try it this way!

EmmaLA16 · March 2013

Thank you for posting this, I was wondering that too. Is it the same with her 6 pack in 6 weeks workout too do you think?

Girlrose · August 2013

I just did three days straight and my muscles are seriously burning (they burn all day and kill when I do the 30DS the next morning). Does JM intend for us to do this every day? I really want to have great results, but I also don't want to injure myself. :ohwell:

Girlrose · August 2013

Thank you so much for posting this! I just finished my third straight day and I'm already struggling. Adding in elliptical, running, and a rest day will be great for me. My muscles definitely need time to rest!

LaurenJD_x · October 2013

You're not supposed to do this everyday, you're a supposed to take rest days 2/3 rest days a week. The program is designed to be done 5 days a week. Your muscles won't get chance to grow and change if you don't rest up. Resting promotes them to heal and grow. Doing this 30 days straight is not only dangerous but stupid!