Starting 30 Day Shred 5/29/11 who's in?

Depending on how the week goes will determine what other exercises I get to this week. I have PT for my neck, but that's mostly stretches and stuff. At work I try to walk at least a mile at lunch time. Nothing too strenuous but it's better than sitting at my desk for those 20 minutes. If I can, I want to get in some yoga or bellydancing this week and maybe hit the gym for the elliptical or treadmill. We'll see what the week brings.

I'm restarting Ripped in 30, can I join ya'll?

I was the same way today. I hit the 3rd circuit and was like "WoohoO!" Part of it was psychological that I knew it was almost over.

Today was rough - this was my 4th Shred workout, but this is the first time I've done two days in a row without a break. I wasn't sore today, but feeling really weak. I've been doing 5 lb handweights (that's all I have) and it was just too much for some of the moves (the anterior raises kill me! LOL) so I decided to step it back a notch and do those moves holding one weight in both hands. I was able to finish that way, so I think I'll just do that for some of the moves. (Obviously the biceps curls, chest flies, and rows I'll have to use two weights, but I don't find those quite so difficult so it should be fine.) I feel like the pushups are getting easier, but it's still the most challenging part of the whole workout for me -- and I'm doing the modified version. Can't wait to be strong enough to do the regular push up for that segment! That's going to be awesome.

I am modifying the abs, because I have a fairly severe diastasis rectii from my pregnancies, and that has to be dealt with before I can do crunches of any kind. So I'm doing my "fix the diastasis" ab work for that minute.

I'm doing other workouts as well. Monday, Wed, and Friday, I do another workout after the Shred, and I'm planning on it being a fairly intense workout. Tuesday and Thursday I'll do a low intensity workout, just straight low impact cardio, and some core/sculpting work (with the diastasis in mind). I'm also doing some flexibility work, about 10-20 minutes every day. I'm aiming for a total of 60 minutes a day, not counting the flexibility. The weekends I'm not really planning to do anything intense - I'm going to take those as a rest day, maybe do some yoga if I feel like it, or go for a walk. Definitely just taking it easy.

I use canned goods too! They are working just fine for me. I feel the burn during the squat/shoulder press. On another note: I noticed someone commented that they are doing all three levels during a workout. I didn't even consider that. Right now I'm watching the video on cable [Comcast On Demand]. It only offers level 1 so I'll have to rent the DVD from this week so I can progress to level 2. I'm just wondering how many variations folks have come up with using the same tool....

I've done week 2 of ripped in 30 2 days in a row and my legs are killing me, how do I make it stop??

I was dragging today on Day 4.... I made it all the way through, but not with a lot of energy. I hope tomorrow is better!

Are you suppossed to do the dvd everyday or every other day to recover?

I've done week 2 of ripped in 30 2 days in a row and my legs are killing me, how do I make it stop??

Stretching usually helps some. It might just be one of those "suffer through it" things, as you are building new muscle. Making sure that you are doing the movements correctly might help to (making sure you are not overextending or something).
Just what I think might help from personal expereince--I am not a health expert

I sucked it up and got in L1D3 last night. I feel much better for it. Skipped the handweights but focused on the movements. If I can just get rid of these knots in my neck I'd feel SO much better. I stretched like crazy after the workout lastnight and my legs don't hurt as much. She really doesn't do enough stretches at the end.

day 5 much easier than day 4, had to modify a few things becasue of my foot problems, but i feel like i am beginning to see improvements, my stomach area feels more pulled in and i feel like my thighs are getting a better shape, its like there are extra muscles i didnt know i had before! also found having a healthy snack before the workout makes it much easier. i am not one of those people who can exercise first thing in the morning on an empty stomach.

I'm still shredding it! Today was Day 6 for me and it was tough. My knees ached so bad when I woke up, I didn't do the workout until I came home from work. Some things I've noticed-- I can do more push ups! I'm doing the modified version but I'm doing at least 12 before I have to pause and slow down. The cardio is still killing me and I'm still sweating at the end, but I can already feel the difference in my level of endurance. Come on Day 7!!!

Just finished L1D4 and I feel good. I added back in the weights for some of the exercises. I know the shoulder specific ones I can't use them for. I feel much better today knowing I worked out.

Today is Day 7 of L1 for me - I'm going to probably have to change it up a bit, and maybe do something else instead of the jumping jacks (maybe more butt kicks, or something) because last night my right knee was acting up. It's never done that before. Shin splints, I was worried about -- knee, not so much. I did a search of the forums and it seems that others had a similar problem with the 30DS, and some suggested substituting something else for the jumping jacks. We'll see if that helps - I don't want to get an actual injury and have to take a break!

Other than that, it's going great... I'm exhausted today, but I know I'll feel great when I'm done!

well i think i'm going to switch over butt kicks and jump rope - i have an issue with my calf muscles becoming waaaay too tight when i do the jump rope and jumping jacks back to back - the cardio part isnt a problem its just the calves!

I have the same problem whilst running regardless how much i stretch it out.

so when i do the last cardio section on workout 1 and jumping jacks are followed by butt kicks, I have no problem completing the whole rep!

has anyone started following natalie (the harder moves) for the press ups yet? i know i'm gonna have to switch to her before i go onto week 2 else i'll be screwed, i'm doing her moves for everything but the press ups!