What is your experience with 30 Day Shred?

If that's the one from Jillian Michaels just be careful on how you exercise. I tried it for a week before I tore my miniscus. I was being a little ambitious.

i've just ordered this as a gift to myself for reaching my first goal - do i need to buy weights?

i thought seeing as the nights are drawing in now it might be a good idea for when i cant get to the gym

I am on Level 2/day 4. Jillian doesn't have you stretch out before the workout, but I take a few minutes to strectch my calf muscles, shins and knee area. Level 1 can be very hard on your knees for about the first 3-4 days, but I found that if I stretched out it was soooo much better and my knees didn't really hurt afterwards. Otherwise, I like it and it really is a great workout. Keep it up and by day 5-7 you'll really notice a difference in your endurance. Don't get discouraged if you don't drop weight right away. The general concensus is that your muscles will retain water for up to 2 weeks when doing intense cardio. I have only lost a couple pounds, but I am really starting to lose the inches. Good luck!

i've just ordered this as a gift to myself for reaching my first goal - do i need to buy weights?

i thought seeing as the nights are drawing in now it might be a good idea for when i cant get to the gym

Yeah. I use 3 pound weights. I think they recommend 3-5 pounders.

I dont know what it is,but if it works ill try it,is it gotten at the store in extercise section?

I have been using it for 4 days now (today will be the 5th). You do need hand weights, start out light and work your way up to heavier ones. You do need to stretch more before starting. My advice is DON'T GIVE UP. The first few days are killers. The exercises are very easy, in and of themselves, but the routine is challenging - at least it is for me (I am 56 years old and down to 172 lbs, 5'6" tall - with arthritis in both knees). If I can do this routine, I think anyone can. I do have to modify the push-ups and do them against a wall instead of on the floor - my knees can't take the floor stuff. I nearly made it all the way through the routine last night, but had to break for a few seconds on the bicycle crunches. I also don't think she stretches enough at the end - so you might consider doing more of that before quitting. All in all, though, it is an excellent work out for 20 minutes - well worth the money for the DVD. I am recommending it to whomever will listen, because I have seen the results in just 4 days. I think I may even make it all the way through the routine tonight without having to quit - we will see. LOL.

Vickie

I'm only on day 2 but I think it's great already. I can really feel it working on my legs!

I have a question.. are there any resting days?

I have a question.. are there any resting days?

Thats what im wondering. I have done 2 days in a row and its KILLING me. I know I need to push through the pain, but I dont want to get to the point where I seriously cant move to do ANY exersize, that would be bad. I do a lot of yoga & pilates and even after a good yoga session to stretch out my muscles I am still really sore.
Im thinking of doing it 6 days a week with 1 off OR every other day, I havent decided .

It's TOUGH but totally worth it, especially if you are pressed for time. I lost 2 pant sizes in the first 20 days, no joke! Stick with it. I had had a couple of false starts previously then something just clicked. I didn't stop. You really feel a sense of accomplishment finishing the 30 days or finishing all three levels if you are spreading them out.

I hadn't really thought about it until reading the other posts in this thread, but I agree, she does not stretch enough. Don't think that just because she stops at the end that you have too. Those cool downs always left me wanting more.

Are Level 2 and 3 harder, or just different moves? Could you do level 1, 2 3 for day 1 ,2 3 then rotate that way?

I have just finished Level 2 Day 10.
I have not been doing it day after day. I do taekwondo 3x a week and I walk as well so I do the shred approx 2 to 3x a week.
I could not do it day after day, I have shin splints and find the impact of alot of the exercises is hard on me..so it is best for me to mix it up with other exercise. You will know what is best for you once you try.

Since I am doing other exercise and watching my diet I am losing weight, I don't think I would lose weight doing the shred along.
I am way more toned now (yeah!) and my cardio & strenght has improved so much..love that!

I have a question.. are there any resting days?

Thats what im wondering. I have done 2 days in a row and its KILLING me. I know I need to push through the pain, but I dont want to get to the point where I seriously cant move to do ANY exersize, that would be bad. I do a lot of yoga & pilates and even after a good yoga session to stretch out my muscles I am still really sore.
Im thinking of doing it 6 days a week with 1 off OR every other day, I havent decided .

What Yoga DVDs are you using...I need ones that are good for streching and helping to loosen up my muscles.

Im mainly doing yoga & pilates at my gym. I just ordered the book YogaFit, which has all the yoga poses that I do at the gym (plus many more!) and I plan to do more yoga work at home for those times I cant make it to the gym. I like to have an instructor to make sure im doing the poses correctly , you can hurt yourself if you do them wrong so just be careful! and good luck, I LOVE Yoga so much im hoping to one day become an instructor myself!

It's TOUGH but totally worth it, especially if you are pressed for time. I lost 2 pant sizes in the first 20 days, no joke! Stick with it. I had had a couple of false starts previously then something just clicked. I didn't stop. You really feel a sense of accomplishment finishing the 30 days or finishing all three levels if you are spreading them out.

I hadn't really thought about it until reading the other posts in this thread, but I agree, she does not stretch enough. Don't think that just because she stops at the end that you have too. Those cool downs always left me wanting more.

Are Level 2 and 3 harder, or just different moves? Could you do level 1, 2 3 for day 1 ,2 3 then rotate that way?

You do the levels in order. They get harder as you move up. I'd say you spend about 10 days on each level. You'll see your endurance go through the roof by level three.The first couple of days of each level are hard and you WILL be sore but you can do it!

Thanks for your responses
I cannot take classes at my gym as they do not offer any classes. I joined Planet Fitness as it is what fit in the budget. Thinking maybe an outside Yoga studio for a couple of times to make sure I am doing the basic s right.

Thanks for letting me know the levels get harder as you progress. I will e waiting a few more days before trying level 2.

I bought the Shred to do while my gym's pool was closed for 2 weeks. I didn't make it past 4 days. I was so sore after the first day of Level 1, I couldn't move. I thought I was in shape because of competitive swimming, but the Shred kicked my butt!!! I have severe Rheumatoid Arthritis, so I had to modify ALL of the jumping exercises, even the jumping jacks, as well as, the push-ups. I now do Level 1 once or twice a week to supplement my swimming, but overall, I have not seen any drastic results. I'm sure I would if I could stick with it, but I just hate working out at home and would much rather be in the pool! Also, I skipped ahead and checked out Levels 2 and 3 and there is NO WAY I could do the cardio stuff, even if I tried to modify it. Kinda bummed about that.