~~ Shred It with Weights ~~

MaryTheIceCube
MaryTheIceCube Posts: 1,099 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
After having completed a second round of Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Shred this morning, I'm very excited to get to use my new kettlebell set regularly. And, what better way to do so than to move on along to Jillian's Shred It with Weights DVD?!

Here's my plan...

I'm currently training for a September 24, 2011, half marathon, so I'll be running 4 days a week, either outside or on the treadmill, depending on the weather.

The other three days a week, I will be undertaking Shred It with Weights. I will do this for a month and then post results before/after weight, measurements and photos. Then, I plan to either continue with SIWW or switch over and give Ripped in 30 a try.

I'll also be throwing in some yoga for stretch/flexibility purposes, and probably various other workouts for a little variety, on top of the running and SIWW.

I'd love the company of others who have already been using SIWW or want to start around the same time I do. I figure we can come back to this thread for motivation, support, encouragement and such. Let me know if you'd be interested in joining me!

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  • thomasbf
    thomasbf Posts: 47 Member
    Make sure you do some research on proper kettlebell form FIRST. A lot of fitness experts don't approve of the way Jillian teaches it, so just check out some online videos and sites. I had some back pain (not soreness) after using it for a few days. As a 5+ day/week exerciser, I was concerned and discover my form was all wrong. I could have done some serious damage. Be careful, have fun and be prepared to feel muscles you didn't even know you had!

    Bridget
  • ebkins7
    ebkins7 Posts: 427 Member
    When do you plan to rest to give your muscles a break so they can heal? Rest is when lean muscle is made... if you're not giving your body rest it won't improve. Just something to think about!
  • getfitdiva
    getfitdiva Posts: 1,148 Member
    After having completed a second round of Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Shred this morning, I'm very excited to get to use my new kettlebell set regularly. And, what better way to do so than to move on along to Jillian's Shred It with Weights DVD?!

    Here's my plan...

    I'm currently training for a September 24, 2011, half marathon, so I'll be running 4 days a week, either outside or on the treadmill, depending on the weather.

    The other three days a week, I will be undertaking Shred It with Weights. I will do this for a month and then post results before/after weight, measurements and photos. Then, I plan to either continue with SIWW or switch over and give Ripped in 30 a try.

    I'll also be throwing in some yoga for stretch/flexibility purposes, and probably various other workouts for a little variety, on top of the running and SIWW.

    I'd love the company of others who have already been using SIWW or want to start around the same time I do. I figure we can come back to this thread for motivation, support, encouragement and such. Let me know if you'd be interested in joining me!

    Sounds like a great plan! I'm formulating my new schedule that will start tomorrow. I did SIWW level 2 for the first time last weekend.

    My schedule is more like:
    -3-5xs a week 30 Day Shred (alternating level 2 & 3)
    -2-3xs a week SIWW (alternating level 1 & 2)
    -1 day a week Zumba
    -1 day a week p90x - YogaX (maybe on rest day?) I will be trying this out today to make sure it's not too strenuous since I should be "resting"
    -Running outside or treadmill (2-3 miles 3-5x a week)

    Whoa when I type it - it looks like A LOT!
  • MaryTheIceCube
    MaryTheIceCube Posts: 1,099 Member
    Make sure you do some research on proper kettlebell form FIRST. A lot of fitness experts don't approve of the way Jillian teaches it, so just check out some online videos and sites. I had some back pain (not soreness) after using it for a few days. As a 5+ day/week exerciser, I was concerned and discover my form was all wrong. I could have done some serious damage. Be careful, have fun and be prepared to feel muscles you didn't even know you had!

    Bridget

    Thank you for this tip. I'll definitely do some research before beginning, and make sure my form is correct. No injuries wanted or needed! Thanks! :)
  • MaryTheIceCube
    MaryTheIceCube Posts: 1,099 Member
    When do you plan to rest to give your muscles a break so they can heal? Rest is when lean muscle is made... if you're not giving your body rest it won't improve. Just something to think about!

    My running days won't be quite as strenuous on my muscles as the weight training, so on my running days, I imagine my muscles will have plenty of time to heal. Plus, I've become so much more in tune with my body these days, that I can easily tell when I need a complete day off from exercise. I have no problem with taking a random day off here and there when my body really needs it. Thank you. :)
  • MaryTheIceCube
    MaryTheIceCube Posts: 1,099 Member
    Sounds like a great plan! I'm formulating my new schedule that will start tomorrow. I did SIWW level 2 for the first time last weekend.

    My schedule is more like:
    -3-5xs a week 30 Day Shred (alternating level 2 & 3)
    -2-3xs a week SIWW (alternating level 1 & 2)
    -1 day a week Zumba
    -1 day a week p90x - YogaX (maybe on rest day?) I will be trying this out today to make sure it's not too strenuous since I should be "resting"
    -Running outside or treadmill (2-3 miles 3-5x a week)

    Whoa when I type it - it looks like A LOT!

    It does look like a lot, but I think the most important thing to do is just listen to our bodies. If we're in tune with them, we know when enough is enough and when too much is just plain too much! Best wishes on your new schedule/plan. Let me know how it goes for you!
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