30 Day Shred

I can see how it would tone you. You definitely feel it after. It really hurt my knees, so I stopped.

I'm currently one week into 30DS and I have nothing but GREAT things to say. It might be due the hype everywhere about it being so hard, but the fact that I faced my fears and dove right in makes me feel so much stronger. I'm also noticing physical changes--my cardio endurance is much better. In addition to 30DS, I try to walk 2 to 3 miles daily. In the last week my average walk speed has increased from 2.8 mph to 3.3 mph. I honestly feel like I can take on the world, mentally and physically. I say go for it. I'm by no means physically fit and I was able to keep up with the work. Its a butt kicker though--no lie. Good luck if you decide to try it out.

My DVD arrived on Saturday & I'm starting tomorrow morning, with the start of a new week - I'll keep you posted on how it goes!!

I love the 30DS. It is my favorite workout DVD; I have been using it for over a year now. This past month I thought I'd try doing the whole 30 day routine (my modifications: 10 days level 1, one day rest. 10 days level 2, one day rest. 10 days level 3, one day rest.) I have 3 more days left of level 3 (the program) and I have seen major results. I havent lost tons of weight (maybe 3 lbs over the past 3 weeks--but I have also been experimenting with my calories and macros); I have noticed a ton of change though. WAY more definition in my arms and waist.

I pair the 30DS with daily walks and Couch-to-5k 3 times a week. Occasioanlly I will do some yoga, too. The workout is only 20 minutes so it's good to get some more calorie burn in somehow, depending on your goals.

I love it and I recommend it to everyone! A lot of people do get knee pain while doing the video (and I did at first, too) but you're strength really does build up ad the pain goes away. Of course, if it doesn't or you have bad knees I would ask your doctor if it's okay that you're doing a video full of squats, lungdes, jumps, etc.

Check out some videos of it on youtube and see if you're interested.

IMPORTANT!!: Her cool down goes WAY too fast. Make sure (especially after your first workout) to stretch longer than she does. Hold your stretches for 27-30 seconds each and add in some extra stretches for your calves, hips and back. Otherwise you'll be hating yourself the next day.

Anybody can do this, start slow with 5 second breaks. Don't do it everyday, Jillian doesn't mean for this to be done daily... on have completed 5 days but in 2 weeks. I am almost 50 and the only thing that bothers me with this program is my calves WOW! That is my reason for doing it every other day but I also add 5K training on the same day too and on my off days from 30 day I walk/jog 5 miles.

I just started level 3 today. It is a good DVD needing minimal equipment and the moves are pretty basic. It does hammer your knees a bit but the good thing is, if you find one level is hurting a certain muscle or joint you can switch it up with the other levels to reduce the pressure on your body. I think it's a good idea to alternate days or combine with extended cardio (running, elliptical, swimming etc).

I love it i had to stop when I broke my ankle and wrist and am looking forward to starting up again. It is a bit hard at first but as you get toned it get better then you move to the next step.

I tried it last month and couldn't do it effectively so I decided to take a month to build up to it. I have been doing other routines with some similar moves, such as squats and lunges. I am going to start it again the first of June. My plan is to do it about three times a week with some other days of pure cardio. I don't think I could do it effectively every day.