30 day shred. starting my journey.

be careful with your form so you dont hurt yourself with those weights! I use 1.5lb weights for each hand because that's all I have currently. Although I've done 30DS with 3lb weights each hand before.

I just started the program again today, then I plan on doing RI30

Good luck everyone!!

I use 3lb waits cuz I am a weakling. I use the 30 day shred with the gym right now. Has anyone had significant results with the 30 day shred?

I am on day two of 30ds today. I started a few days before thanksgiving but I am not counting those because I stopped. All I have are some 10lb weights and they are killing me! What lb weights are you guys using. I was thinking about going down with the weight but I figure this is my "heavy lifting" lol. But seriously those 10lbs mind as well be 50! But I am going to try and keep using them.

I use 2lbs, 3lbs and 4lbs weights depending on the exercise but I have not upper body and arm strength to speak of.

I am on day two of 30ds today. I started a few days before thanksgiving but I am not counting those because I stopped. All I have are some 10lb weights and they are killing me! What lb weights are you guys using. I was thinking about going down with the weight but I figure this is my "heavy lifting" lol. But seriously those 10lbs mind as well be 50! But I am going to try and keep using them.

Those weights are too heavy. You'll have a hard time using proper form and you may hurt yourself. I use 5lb and 3 lb for shoulder moves.

Hi everyone, I just started the 30DS yesterday and I thought I was going to die! It is definitely a great workout but I have a couple of questions. I assume you do this for 30 days straight or can you take a day off now and then but just keep counting doing the actual workout for 30 days? Just not sure my knees can handle doing it every day for 30 days. Also, how long do you stay on one level? I just bought the DVD but it did not come with any instructions really. Thanks for your help! Rose

Hi everyone, I just started the 30DS yesterday and I thought I was going to die! It is definitely a great workout but I have a couple of questions. I assume you do this for 30 days straight or can you take a day off now and then but just keep counting doing the actual workout for 30 days? Just not sure my knees can handle doing it every day for 30 days. Also, how long do you stay on one level? I just bought the DVD but it did not come with any instructions really. Thanks for your help! Rose

I agree that the title is misleading. Jillian Michaels said in a webcast that the name was more of a marketing idea. The little bit of instruction that she gives on the DVD is to start with level one and move on "when you're ready", she never says spend 10 days on each level, though that would seem logical for a 30 day program with 3 levels. While I love the 30 shred, I always like to point out the disclaimer at the beginning that no ever reads that advises to check with your Dr. before starting an exercise program. This is particularly true with anyone who has knees or back (or shoulder) issues.

Also you should take a rest day(s) every 2 or three days or when you need it. Many people drop out after days 10-15 because of problems with lower back, knees, etc. and trying to blast through it day after day after day. Don’t worry about not getting results if you don’t go 30 days straight, because you won’t get results if you are injured and on the sidelines. If you do this program properly for 30 days (even if it is stretched over the course of 40+ days) you will still like your results. With that all said most people like this program. Look at the reviews on Amazon! Also if you look at who gave it only 1 star, you'll understand what I am talking about.