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How hard is the 30 day shred?

borichfan
borichfan Posts: 208 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Can anybody tell me how hard is the 30 day shred? Can a beginner do it? I am about 70 lbs overweight, and am 47 yrs. old, and was wondering if i should get the 30 day shred?

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  • AlyssaC2010
    AlyssaC2010 Posts: 100
    I don't think it's too terrible. There's one girl that does the "regular" version & then one girl that does a "modified" version. You could always start on the modified and then work up to the regular. You can also take 5 sec breaks to catch your breath. I think it would be worth it to try it. I won't lie, it is semi hard though...start off with lighter weights & work your way up.
  • jbwegner
    jbwegner Posts: 254 Member
    It's not impossible. I am 32 and 130 pounds overweight. I can do it with modifications. I improved a lot in just 1 week. I couldn't do the jumping jacks at all the first time, and now I can get through almost every single one. The hardest part is getting up and down off the floor fast enough! Give it a try and don't feel bad if you have to modify stuff at first. You'll progress quickly!
  • mamaDaisyJ
    mamaDaisyJ Posts: 395
    I'm doing the shred now, in level 2, about 60 lbs to go also. It's hard, very hard, sweating, breathing hard, muscles twitching when I'm done. But I can feel it, and each day has been an improvement over the day before. As others have mentioned, there are modifications to most of the moves. I have been starting with the regular moves (those I can do) and then fall back on the modification if I need to. I only have 3lb weights, which seem to work for me. I couldn't imagine going heavier, though I really want some lighter ones sometimes. Then I realize that while it hurts, I am ABLE to do it with the 3s, so well the point is... it's doable. And for only $9 at walmart, its worth the investment to try it out.
  • Rmeikel
    Rmeikel Posts: 35
    I just started tonight, and am wanting to lose about 100 lbs. I am active, and didn't have too much trouble with the exercises. It's hard work, and you have to push yourself, but you can do it to your own ability level. I paid less than 10 bucks for it, so it's worth it even if you do it only a few times. I say go for it!
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