Thirty Day Shred

I have an entire library of Jillian Michaels workout DVD's.... She is gives you tough workouts, but you will see results if you stick with it.... I like that she is motivational with just a touch of "mean" to keep you moving when you feel like punching her !! LOL
I love her workouts because I truly feel like I have accomplished something when I an done.
I did TDS, and I now have the new Extreme Shed & Shred and it is even harder....but still love JM.

I've done 30DS before although I've never completed the entire thing. It does get easier. I remember my first time trying it. I think I stopped about 15 times! I also noticed that the first circuit was more difficult for me than the other 2 in the first stage. I kept telling myself that I only had 6 mins and then it would get better. Good luck!

I'm halfway through 30DS and I'm strangely loving it! Each of the circuits are well-paced so it doesn't feel like time is dragging too much... well, apart from the 1 minute strength parts (lunges with bicep curls anyone? :bigsmile: )

I always work up a sweat and feel like I've accomplished something after each work out. So far I've taken 3 rest days, which I feel make a difference in my energy the following day.

Whatever you do, don't be put off by the aching muscles :sick: ! Good luck :happy:

I just started 30DS yesterday. I had trouble with the weights, not a lot of arm muscles. Keep going I heard it does get better the more you do it!

I have 8 more days to go then I'm done doing it. At the beginning it was really hard and I was exhausted after but after a week it got easier. Good luck (:

I started it but then got sick after day 5 so I didn't get to finish the 30 days. I will be starting again next week. It is a really good workout and you will get results. Keep at it, don't give up.

I weigh 200 and have been as high as 261 (12 yrs ago) - I've tried many different videos and sources of exercise (gym, run, bike), some things are easy for me, some hard. I like the Jillian videos - but they are definitely hard. Find something that's a challenge, but not crazy. You should be out of breath, but you should also be able to get out of bed the next day. If you've never worked out, or it's been a while, they might be too much. Start without any weights and see how it goes.

I've just completed it, by the end of each 10 day stretch at each level it does get easier. For me Level 2 is by far the hardest and level 3 is more jumping squats and travelling press ups etc. After levels 2 and 3 I was definitely sweating. Perseverance is the key, it will get easier I promise

I've completed it several times, with heavier weights each time round (once you can do the advanced moves)

have a towel on hand to keep wiping the sweat off, drink a litre of water afterwards and do extra stretches and warmups (I combine several of the ones from her other dvds)

it does get easier even if it doesn't feel like it (because you will be doing the moves properly as you get fitter)

take your measurements beforehand and compare afterwards.

move on to ripped in 30, banish fat boost metabolism or no more trouble zones afterwards if you want a challenge.

stick with it!!

For me it was a "90 day shred" because I was so out of shape, I had to repeat each phase twice before moving on to the next.

When I first tried to do it at the end of 2012 I could barely get through the workouts WITHOUT weights. I got to level 2 and gave up because the soreness was unbearable and I was frustrated that I wasn't getting results (then again I was eating the same and more!). I tried again in November of 2013 and was able to go through two rounds of the program. I'm currently doing Ripped in 30 and using 10lb weights. Just have to stick with it!

I have just purchased this! starting next week with it! Scared!

Finished the Shred last week! Ten days of each level, with two rest days each week as well. Made me very sore to start with, but that soon went away. Also, I saw an initial weight gain -- increased water retention to help sore muscles heal -- so don't worry if that happens to you!

Now I'm on Ripped in 30. Glad I did 30DS first.

I have completed that video twice since January of this year. Stick with it - you can do it!!

Some background data (to show that if I can do it there is hope for anyone, lol).

I did not exercise previously. I have a desk job. I'm 44yo. I weighed 211 lbs when I started it. In the beginning I had to do every single modification and then some. I did not even use weights for the first 10 days or so. Then I used 1 pound, then 3 pound. I had to take *many* 5 second rests. My knees killed me (but I do not have any knee injuries to consider so I just ignored that). I thought I was going to die but I did all three levels. I could not do one single *modified* push up when I started. Forget about a 10 second plank.

I then tried to do Ripped in 30. I did two weeks of that and quit - discovered I was not quite strong enough yet..

So I did 30DS again. The second time I was amazed at how much stronger I had become. The 5 second rest periods were less often, I could do modified pushups - yay!, I used 5lb weights (some I could only do the 3lbs and a couple were 10lbs) - still did the modified version - and I'm totally OK with that. I'm an overweight middle aged mom with flat feet. I don't expect miracles My knees quit hurting!

I just started the Ripped in 30 again. I plan to finish it no matter how 'hard' it is and how many modifications I need to make. I'm doing week one with 5 and 10lb weights and today I only took two 5 second rests. I take the modifications when needed (not as many offered in this DVD). My goal is to do at least one real push up. I totally think I can do that, lol. Not today, but one day soon.

My major gains are in strength and endurance. i am seeing some slow gains in balance, which mine is horrendous for some reason. I did lose some weight (but was eating at a deficit) and lost an inch - but to be fair I lose inches very slowly no matter what. I did not measure my arms but I can see that they look better. I can breath easier and my resting heart rate is much healthier. I take meds for my blood pressure but it was still borderline high and it has come down as well!!

I don't do any other exercises at all. With summer coming I will walk more just to get around town but not as an exercise plan.

I have a bunch of her workout DVD's as well, and they are all fantastic! There are some I like better than others, but all of them will give you an awesome workout!

Stick with it and you will find yourself getting stonger! Don't get discouraged! If you find you have trouble with one of the exercises, then just jog in place or do jumping jacks....just keep moving! When I first started I had a hard time with the plank jacks, but now I love them! Every time I do them, it reminds me of how much stronger I have become.

You can do it!!