How Do I know if I'm ready for the 30 Day Shred?

auteurfille22
auteurfille22 Posts: 251 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Sorry if this has been asked a million times - which I'm sure it has - but how do I know if I'm physically ready for the 30 Day Shred? I've heard lots of amazing things about it and I really want to try it out. But, I've also read many reviews saying it was simply too challenging for a beginner to do and that someone starting out would be better off doing something else. I weigh about 150 pounds and I'm 5'5". I'm on Week 2 of the C25K and on days when I don't do that I can walk for an hour at 4 mph. I know I need to get some strength/resistance training into my routine. I haven't done a huge amount of strength training ever before, though. Will the Shred be too hard for me? Should I try something else first?

Also, since I would be doing it alongside the C25K, could I alternate days and still have it be effective? Or is the shred really meant to be done every day, consecutively, for 30 days?

Thank you!

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  • Dulcemami4ever
    Dulcemami4ever Posts: 344 Member
    Just try it and see how you do :) They have two fitness girls doing the exercise. One is modified to make it easier for beginners. If you can't do everything, its ok, you can keep trying until you do get it :)
  • jackieomara
    jackieomara Posts: 119 Member
    bumping cause i'd like to know, too! i've been wanting to do 30ds and i'm also in the midst of doing c25k!
  • dixiewhiskey
    dixiewhiskey Posts: 3,333 Member
    You are ready whenever you tell yourself that you can do it. 30 Day Shred is a fairly beginner workout compared to what else is out there.
  • kechiac
    kechiac Posts: 1
    I have started doing it. Its supposed to be every day- 10 days for each level. But I've been mixing it up with other exercises. You do what you are able to do, either the modified version or less reps. But the point is to challenge yourself and not give up. If the exercises were easy for you it means you would not get the results because your body and muscles would not need to change to be able to better perform the exercises. I definitely recommend it.
  • AngelaKelly02
    AngelaKelly02 Posts: 73 Member
    30DS was the first thing I started with, I'm sure you'll be able to do it. If you're really struggling with it maybe leave the weights out of some of the exercises.
  • mjhedgehog
    mjhedgehog Posts: 249 Member
    you're ready. I think I was pretty darn out of shape the first time I attempted the first level but I made it through. I haven't made it all the way to 30 days though. not because I can't physically do it, I just get bored.

    and you can make it as hard or as difficult as you want it to be by adjusting how heavy your weights are.
  • sweebum
    sweebum Posts: 1,060 Member
    It's not too hard and totally adaptable. The cardio parts are only 2 minutes and not that intensive. You can make it low impact if necessary. If you can't do the moves with the weights, don't use them yet. If you can't do pushups, do knee pushups. If you can't do those, do wall pushups.

    Check it out here so you can see all the moves: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Pc-NizMgg8

    Just do it. There's a million reasons not to, but if you just get started, that's half the battle:flowerforyou:
  • 78brownie_wechanged
    78brownie_wechanged Posts: 291
    There are 300lb people doing 30DS. You're ready once you make up your mind to do it, pretty much. Challenge/ failure is OK. You'll notice yourself getting better by level 1! I did it, got my butt kicked, but I finished it. Might go for another round :smile:
  • 5hellz
    5hellz Posts: 63 Member
    I started Day 1 today....for the second time.

    I tried it 2 weeks ago and the next day I couldn't hardly move. With that being said, if I really wanted to, I could have pushed through and made myself do it on day 2. It's low impact and there are 2 girls doing it. I agree with the other posts, you're ready when you're ready. I know that I am going to do the full 30 days without any rest days. Some take rest days and some don't. I'm choosing not to.

    I did get 2lb weights to begin with and it was just right. You may want something heavier or it may be just the right amount.

    Good Luck!!
  • caramellattekiss
    caramellattekiss Posts: 32 Member
    You won't know unless you try. Follow the girl doing the easier version of the moves, and don't worry if you have to take a breather. I can't do all the push-ups, for example, but I do as many as I can, get my breath a bit, and try again. I'm able to do a few more each time; so just stick with it, do what you can, and you'll find you're able to do it all eventually.

    Also, don't worry about sticking to the 30 days. If it takes you 15 days at level one to feel comfortable, who cares? Listen to your body, and you'll be fine.
  • luckylei
    luckylei Posts: 19 Member
    I went from pretty much complete lethargy to the 30DS, and I have a chronic pain illness. You can do it! The first 3 days are terrible and you might need to take a break from your other workout. Don't be afraid to take a day of rest. Everyone seems to want to do 10 days in a row of each level, but your muscles need recovery time. It makes all the difference. The main thing you should be worried about as a beginner is taking care of your knees. If you don't know the proper form for squats and lunges, you can injure yourself. Make sure your knees don't go over your toes, stick that butt out, take it slow, and you'll be fine!

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