30 day shredders - newbies & oldies

chasetwins
chasetwins Posts: 702 Member
edited January 19 in Fitness and Exercise
So I took the plunge and ordered Jillian's 30 day shred (along with 3 of her other dvds since the price bundled was good). Today was my first day doing the shred level 1 - intense but I made it all the way through. I stopped a few times to breathe and grab some water even though she says not to. I know what my body needs!

With that being said I realized afterwards the strain it can put on your knees - I myself experience knee issues once in awhile and as far as strength training I also get issues there. Problems were always self inflicted as I tend to over do what my body wants to do. I looked at the negative reviews rather than the positive and found A LOT of people that ended up with injuries from her video (some were in far better shape than me prior to the work outs).

So I have two points to this post: One for those beginners BE CAREFUL and despite what the video says..if you feel you need to stop to catch your breathe, drink water etc. then DO IT!!!! If you feel pain (NOT fatigue but Pain in any part of your body...STOP!!! fatigue is 100% expected...actual pain is not healthy for your body) ~ I understand it is a 20 minute workout...but beginners need and should stop if they feel they need to. Telling them not to..is not very professional from a trainer :(

My second point is actually a question to those that have used this workout: I am still going to incorporate the video into my routine however I am thinking of doing it only twice per week Tuesdays and Fridays giving my body time in between to heal and avoid injury. I will throw in my normal treadmill routine (alternating speed on some days and incline on others) and most likely Zumba on the other days. Has anyone that used this workout not followed it as the name suggests (30 days straight) and still had great results from it?

Thanks ~

(BTW I am a 37 yr old female - run a home business have 3 kids and not a whole lot of spare time - beginner on strength and intense cardio - weight is 200lbs..I am looking to lose weight and be healthy hence the reason to not do this daily. An injury will NOT get me results..something I have recently come to terms with! :) )

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  • taytaylynn3
    taytaylynn3 Posts: 601
    I also have a question about the 30 day shred.
    What stretches could i do to avoid knee injury during the 30 day shred? I am going to go straight through it everyday, and if any of you have suggestions on what to do before or after to avoid my knees being overly hurt please let me know.
  • chasetwins
    chasetwins Posts: 702 Member
    taytaylyn3...that is my exact concern I just can not risk it and I know for a fact if I do that workout exactly as it stands each and every day....no doubt I will end up with one :(
  • Melissaol
    Melissaol Posts: 948 Member
    I want to do that DVD. But I have had 3 knee surgeries in the past. So I'm worried about hurting myself .
  • CMGoodie
    CMGoodie Posts: 93 Member
    For those who do these kinds of workouts....P90X, Insanity, 30 Day Shred, etc.... be careful. These are designed with the active person who has been actively working out, but have reached a certain plateau, or those who want a change up in their routine. They are great workouts, but if you are going to use them, only do what you can and build up, no more no less, and track your progress.

    The absolute must in any of these (or for any workout) .... ICE. If your workout has been optimal for you and you feel you will be a little sore, ICE it. It keeps the inflamation down minimizing unnecessary damage.

    :bigsmile:
  • notworthstalking
    notworthstalking Posts: 531 Member
    I am going to start it after the school holidays here. So in a week. My plan is to do do it monday, wensday, friday, or monday friday. I will mix it up with other weights, and cardio. I have watched it to see what to expect. I have to be careful of injury and I work fulltime in afternoons. I do like Jillians style. I have being doing her kickbox quickfix, and my fitness has gone up. If I can't get out and walk/run, I am not losing any condition, actually improving my running. And for the shred I am going to try it with 2.5kg weights , but have 1.5 kg if I need to go lighter.
  • dixiewhiskey
    dixiewhiskey Posts: 3,333 Member
    Hmm, I've done it lots of times before, having started with knee problems and now having none.

    There are modifications you can do in place of the exercises that hurt your knees.. e.g. the infamous jumping jacks. Do the shadow boxing for all your 2 min cardio or find something else on the internet that you are more comfortable with doing in that two minute time frame. Also the knee circles should be a must, if you have to do that longer in the warm up then go for it. I never did the rock star jumps.. still did GREAT without it. Jillian actually says in the workouts that it's OK to take a 5-10 second break. she tells you on the other hand not to stop to encourage you.

    Btw, I started 30 Day Shred last year at 43%BF, smoker (still a smoker), having done nothing else other than playing with kids at home.. contrary to what I read in this thread, 30 Day Shred is a beginner home workout compared to P90X, Insanity, etc,.
  • dixiewhiskey
    dixiewhiskey Posts: 3,333 Member
    Also, OP.. you can still get results from adding 30DS in but only doing it 1-2x or whatever a week. I add in 30DS atleast once a week or a few times every other week. I've known a lot of people on here who have got results just doing it a few times a week instead of 7 days a week. You can do it!
  • fruitloop2
    fruitloop2 Posts: 437 Member
    I agree with Dixie. I have done the 30 DS and am currently on RI30 and doing Shred With Weights back to back when I use them. I'm starting SL 5x5 so not doing it as consistently right now. Anyway, I agree, use the modifications if need be or sub in other cardio things. Jumping jacks and rok star jumps kill my knees so I just don't do them. I also agree with it being a beginner video.
  • chasetwins
    chasetwins Posts: 702 Member
    Insanity - watching that scares the %^&* out of me LOL This one - I was able to make it through only stopping for water and if I felt the "jumping jacks etc" were too much on my body. I am feeling it today no doubt!! Oddly enough everywhere but my knees but I also did not push it on those parts of the video. If using caution, modifying where needed according to your body ability as well as NOT doing it every day...I have to agree this is a beginner video. I do not believe however that a beginner should do it daily - WAY too much pressure on the body and you WILL hurt yourself and end up planted on a couch!! I also HIGHLY suggest not using 5 lb weight at the beginning.
    I think I will take the advice and alter the jumping jacks - I will do half and add in other cardio there to make up time. i will alter any other knee rocking moves as well (why i did not think of that ?? LOL) I am also no doubt about it only doing this twice per week and will do other stuff to keep moving on alternate days. I have a history of over doing myself and end up not being able to move - not what i want this time! So I am listening to my body and I suggest others do the same! I am pushing my limits...but not over pushing as Jillian suggests!

    Thanks everyone!!!
  • chasetwins
    chasetwins Posts: 702 Member
    FYI for beginners wanting to avoid injuries or want to modify some moves - found a great site here http://www.womansday.com/health-fitness/exercises-that-can-backfire-118541
  • sitastar2004
    sitastar2004 Posts: 77 Member
    Yesterday was my 2nd day doing the 30 DS. I am only going to do it every other day, maybe every 3 days, bc I am doing the BBL workouts now. The workout is intense and so far I have not had any problems with my knees (thank goodness). I do recommend, as you suggested, to stop if you feel you need to and take a short rest, or drink some water. To everyone starting the 30 DS good luck :wink: , and for those who are almost done, or who have completed it... you go girl/boy.. that's awesome! Please post pics of your success, they are very encouraging!
  • yamsteroo
    yamsteroo Posts: 480 Member
    I agree, if it hurts, just stop. If you get dizzy or feel ill, just stop, you should be out of breath and sweating but not dying.

    I'm working through the DVD at my own pace and once I can do each level the whole way through without having to stop or modify, then I know I'm ready for the next level.

    Will I do that in 30days? Hell no :)
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