30 day shred. Level 1 vs level 2
nicolemontagna22
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So I am doing the shred. I am on day 6. I do it 5 days a week skipping Thursday and Minday due to donating plasma. (However I did workout Thursday before plasma. So I did days 1-5 straight skipped yesterday due to donating and did day 6 today. The exercises seemed slightly easier as she says in video but I also didn't feel like I worked out as hard after the workout. ( though I did video same as always) is this normal? I have 4 more days before I move onto level 2. How much harder is level 2? Then how hard was it to move from 2-3?
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Level 2 and 3 were super easy compared to Level 1. If I could put each level from most difficult to easy, it would be:
L1
L2
L3
Calorie burn for me also decreased going through each level0 -
I think the difficulty of the levels depends on what you are good at. I hated the jumping and squatting in level 2. Levels 1 and 3 were my favorite. I arbitrarily waited 10 days (workouts) between each level, though I guess it doesn't matter. Some days, the exercise did seem easier, but I also caught myself not always working as hard as I should be.0
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I am better with leg exercises and have harder time with arms. Lol the first circuit in level one is hardest for me. Did you really see results after day 30?0
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I feel like its tough when I'm doing it. But yesterday afterwards I didn't feel like I worked out. So if its only gonna feel easier how does it make results? Are levels 2 and 3 longer?0
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I felt like level 2 was the hardest for me. I love level 3 but there is lots of plyometrics!0
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I've done it twice all the way through now, without skipping any days. I commonly lose inches but not pounds, which I've heard is fairly typical for JM workouts. (However, I've continued with other workouts and have seen the scale go down gradually.) I think Level 2 is the hardest, because of all the plank moves, and Level 3 is also tough for me because of the plyometrics (jump) work. That first circuit in the first level can be hard if you are not used to doing push-ups, though. If you're better with leg work, you might like Level 2.
The good thing is that you can always make the workouts harder if you think they're too easy. Are you "phoning it in" or really pushing yourself with every rep? Are you consistently following Anita (the "beginner" model) or trying to take it up to Natalie's level (the more advanced girl)? JM always recommends adding weight if you want to make non-weighted exercises more challenging.
I've never heard before now that Level 2 and 3 were easier. I don't think most people feel that way. They're not longer, though.0 -
I've done it twice all the way through now, without skipping any days. I commonly lose inches but not pounds, which I've heard is fairly typical for JM workouts. (However, I've continued with other workouts and have seen the scale go down gradually.) I think Level 2 is the hardest, because of all the plank moves, and Level 3 is also tough for me because of the plyometrics (jump) work. That first circuit in the first level can be hard if you are not used to doing push-ups, though. If you're better with leg work, you might like Level 2.
The good thing is that you can always make the workouts harder if you think they're too easy. Are you "phoning it in" or really pushing yourself with every rep? Are you consistently following Anita (the "beginner" model) or trying to take it up to Natalie's level (the more advanced girl)? JM always recommends adding weight if you want to make non-weighted exercises more challenging.
I've never heard before now that Level 2 and 3 were easier. I don't think most people feel that way. They're not longer, though.
I only really follow the beginner for push-ups. They hurt my back even doing them in correct
Form. (Keeping body in straight line, no sinking or raised butt). All the other moves I follow Natalie. I've been adding more weight to moves with curls. The weird part it it is tough when I'm doing it. And it usually feels like I got a good workout after (except yesterday) am I used to it since yesterday was day 6? Or did having a day of between days 5 and 6 cause that?0 -
Yes this is normal.
I found on all 3 levels the first 5 days were hard...day 6 magically was easy...
Didn't mean I didn't work as hard, I did...
ETA: I hate level 2..first day I did it after it was done I laid on the floor and cried...and I am not joking...literally cried..but by day 6 it wasn't as hard...Level 3 I found nice...was still hard at first.
My 2nd round was much much easier so my goal was to do all exercises non modified, goal acheived.0 -
I am currently on level 3 day 21 of the shred. Level 1 was hard the first 2-3 days and then it got significantly easier as my body got stronger. Level 2 is a killer for sure, I was glad to be done with it, there are a lot of plank moves and upper body workouts involved. Level 3 was definitely hard last night, but that's how every first day is of each level. I hope level 3 will get easier as I go on, it has a lot more jumping type moves that leave my thighs super sore (hopefully that means they are getting smaller). Just keep at it as much as you can without taking too many rest days, you will love seeing the results after day 15-16. Make sure you eat good too or else that hard workout will be all for nothing. Keep at it and you will do great!0
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Wow you are almost done! I'm gonna see what day 7 brings after work today. It's motivating to hear of the results and experiences of others. My worry is that my rest days (plasma days) will make my efforts for nothing. Well not for nothing but only get like half the results. I know I won't be able to do shred on Mondays since I wake up earlier that day for work so I know I won't be able to do it before work. (I usually do it after work) but on my Thursday plasma days I could probably
Try to do shred before work so if only be missing Mondays an not Mondays and Tuesdays. Has anyone had results with rest days?0 -
I'm on day 17 of the shred and I thought level 2 was way harder than 1. I think those v-raises chair sit things are super ridiculous! I do ten and then switch to bicep curls. I love the way I feel afterwards, though. I switched to level two after only 6 days at level one so I tried to double up a few days. I'm nervous to get to level 3! The 30 ds is really the only excerise I've been doing and I do it about 5 days a week. I'd like to shed more fat though so I'm thinking about tryyyying to do more cardio a few times a week. I ordered 6week6pack and I've done it twice...in my opinion is SO much harder than the shred.
Sorry for not really replying to anyone's post in particular, just thought I'd throw my two cents in. I'm happy that other people are doing this plan though and seeing results!0 -
I'm on day 17 of the shred and I thought level 2 was way harder than 1. I think those v-raises chair sit things are super ridiculous! I do ten and then switch to bicep curls. I love the way I feel afterwards, though. I switched to level two after only 6 days at level one so I tried to double up a few days. I'm nervous to get to level 3! The 30 ds is really the only excerise I've been doing and I do it about 5 days a week. I'd like to shed more fat though so I'm thinking about tryyyying to do more cardio a few times a week. I ordered 6week6pack and I've done it twice...in my opinion is SO much harder than the shred.
Sorry for not really replying to anyone's post in particular, just thought I'd throw my two cents in. I'm happy that other people are doing this plan though and seeing results!
No I'm glad u did. You are doing it 5 days a week like me! How is the 5 days working out for you? Any progress?0 -
No I'm glad u did. You are doing it 5 days a week like me! How is the 5 days working out for you? Any progress?
Definitely in my endurance...and I didn't take measurements
but since I started eating at a deficit and working out about 6 weeks ago I've lost 12 lbs. I have 30 or so to go so I feel good but not great!
My arms are definitely more sculpted as are my thighs. I'll definitely let you know when I reach day 30! I have a before pic and I'd love to do an after if I think there had been visible progress
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I love seeing before and after pics. I took some in January. Lost about 11 lbs since then. Then I took some 7 days ago on first day of 30 day shred. I hope to take some at the end as well. I dunno if I even want to post the ones from January lol. There is some progress from January until last week. But nothing crazy yet. During that time I was doing treadmill and single move exercises with weights. Wasn't consistent enough for me so here I am doing the shred. Hoping to see a few lost inches and some definition by en of it.0
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For me, the jump from level 1 to level 2 was rough because there are more lunges in level 2 (I think it's level 2, anyway... it's been a while) and I'm HORRIBLE at lunges because my hips are off-kilter most of the time. And whichever level has mountain climbers... yuck. But you'll definitely feel a difference when you move up a level. Keep doing what you're doing with level 1, enjoy that strong feeling, and prepare to return to some aches when you go up a level.0
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Wow you are almost done! I'm gonna see what day 7 brings after work today. It's motivating to hear of the results and experiences of others. My worry is that my rest days (plasma days) will make my efforts for nothing. Well not for nothing but only get like half the results. I know I won't be able to do shred on Mondays since I wake up earlier that day for work so I know I won't be able to do it before work. (I usually do it after work) but on my Thursday plasma days I could probably
Try to do shred before work so if only be missing Mondays an not Mondays and Tuesdays. Has anyone had results with rest days?
Don't worry about skipping days, rest days are good for you. I did days 1-16 with no rest, then I took one day off and did day 17-19 with no rest.. and then i took a long break (4 days) for Easter and now I am back at it onto day 22 today and I still see results. As long as you have a good diet and do the shred at least 4-5 times a week you should be fine 0 -
That is very reassuring to hear! Has anyone ever noticed in level one that the more advanced girl cheats? She takes a break when the camera goes to other girl and she just does the curl part of the move . Lol then later in the video jillian says " and they don't even cheat"0
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That is very reassuring to hear! Has anyone ever noticed in level one that the more advanced girl cheats? She takes a break when the camera goes to other girl and she just does the curl part of the move . Lol then later in the video jillian says " and they don't even cheat"
Yes I noticed that but I think in level 3 she gets her good...makes me smile.
For me the first time I did it I didn't take a break unless I had to...so it was 3 days off in 30...the 2nd time I did it I only did it M-F.
My sister decided to do it after I started and has continued on with Ripped in 30, Extreme shed and shred etc and has gotten very lean by using these videos and she is very very pleased with her muscle definition...she is actually considering lifting heavy now.
this was a gateway to lifting for me actually. Not that I am suggesting it should be for everyone but just putting it out there.0 -
Today will be day 9 of level 1 for me. I have to say that every day of level 1 so far has kicked my butt but they do get easier with more repetition as your body grows stronger. I tried level 1 a few different times last month and It was just too much and it discouraged me from doing it. Well i moved my butt into the garage instead of doing inside the house and stuck with it and im more focused.
Im not looking forward to level 2 after i took a sneak peek into the video lol
Good luck to all and hope everyone stays on track. Dont quit and dont give up. You will get stronger.0 -
I don't take breaks either. Usually a quick one to take a layer off lol. I try to then do a few extra moves in between moves. I
Love jillian. I never really looked into the other videos. Was going to once I hit day 20 on this one. Are they available a most stores or do you have to order then online?0 -
Wow you are almost done! I'm gonna see what day 7 brings after work today. It's motivating to hear of the results and experiences of others. My worry is that my rest days (plasma days) will make my efforts for nothing. Well not for nothing but only get like half the results. I know I won't be able to do shred on Mondays since I wake up earlier that day for work so I know I won't be able to do it before work. (I usually do it after work) but on my Thursday plasma days I could probably
Try to do shred before work so if only be missing Mondays an not Mondays and Tuesdays. Has anyone had results with rest days?
I took several rest days, 1-2 per week, and I still had great results. They're in my profile if you wanna check them out. I lost a little over 8 pounds.0 -
Level 2 is harder for me because of all the plank moves. My upper body strength is not good, but it's definitely much better than when I started. I haven't made it to Level 3 because I'm bouncing around between 30DS, BFBM, and NMTZ. I always do some extra cardio if I'm doing the 30DS. I'll either do 30-40 minutes of elliptical at the gym or go jogging, or sometimes I do Level One and Level Two together.0
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I don't take breaks either. Usually a quick one to take a layer off lol. I try to then do a few extra moves in between moves. I
Love jillian. I never really looked into the other videos. Was going to once I hit day 20 on this one. Are they available a most stores or do you have to order then online?
My sister got hers from Walmart...cheap0 -
Level 2 is the one that always gives me results!
I stick to that one mostly.
Off to kick some shred butt! :drinker:0 -
Once I got used to working out regularly, Level 1 was easiest for me.
Level 2 is a lot of planking moves, and Level 3 is a lot of jumping exercises, so I found both of them to be much more of a workout. Although Jillian Michaels workouts are NEVER easy... lol
I also didn't follow the program exactly as it's intended because I get bored too easily to do the exact same workout every single day. I have quite a few of her DVDs (including Body Revolution), so if I'm in the mood for some circuit training, I tend to switch between workouts and DVDs to keep myself interested.0 -
I don't take breaks either. Usually a quick one to take a layer off lol. I try to then do a few extra moves in between moves. I
Love jillian. I never really looked into the other videos. Was going to once I hit day 20 on this one. Are they available a most stores or do you have to order then online?
Walmart has a lot of Jillian videos for around $10. I have seen Living Social/Groupon special occassionally for $6. I have seen them on Amazon from from $6 - $10... just depends on the day, I think sometimes!
Ripped in 30 is definitely the next step from 30DS. I personally like the "format" a little better in that it is 4 weeks, working out 5-6 days a week. Week 1 difficulty is somewhere between 30DS Level 1 & 2 - for me anyway. Week 4 kicks my *kitten*... even after doing P90X! 30DS Level 1 is definitely one of my "go-to" workouts for days where "I don't feel like working out and I don't have a plan." It's hard enough but not so hard that I'm tempted to blow it off.
I have her Kickbox Fastfix, too, which I really like. It's more cardio with some strength moves, but that's what I was looking for to do on non-strength (weight) days.
As for "does it work"... I wish I could find the poster from a while back that had maybe a 3lb change in weight and looked like she had lost 10 or 15lbs easy! I know, for myself, my stamina and overall fitness definitely improved by leaps and bounds, but I didn't take measurements, so...
Good luck!!0 -
I just completed day 7 and feeling better (meaning I can feel the burn again) three more days and its onto the dreaded level 2 that I've heard so much about. Still I am looking forward to the change!0
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Starting level 2 day 1 today. The last two workouts for level 1 really wore me down. I think i was getting deeper into my lunges than normal which is good but causing some soreness in my knees. All good though ready to rock!0
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So I am doing the shred. I am on day 6. I do it 5 days a week skipping Thursday and Minday due to donating plasma. (However I did workout Thursday before plasma. So I did days 1-5 straight skipped yesterday due to donating and did day 6 today. The exercises seemed slightly easier as she says in video but I also didn't feel like I worked out as hard after the workout. ( though I did video same as always) is this normal? I have 4 more days before I move onto level 2. How much harder is level 2? Then how hard was it to move from 2-3?
Totally unrelated, I just want to thank you for donating plasma. I have to get it every four weeks to manage my autoimmune disorder and your donation is truly appreciated.0
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