Jillian Micheal's 30 day Shred

hey Shay....just actually finished my second day on Level 1....see my thread I posted last week JILLIAN MICHAEL'S JUST KICKED MY *kitten*. Lot's of feedback on there, based on an average weight of 150-160 lbs apparently you burn roughly anywhere between 200-300 calories doing this exercise.

You can also check out this website that might be able to narrow it down a little bit better, I find it very helpful.

http://www.healthstatus.com/cbc.html

Day 2 wasn't nearly as bad as the first one, I couldn't walk properly for 3 days after Day 1. I got sick right after it as well, so I didn't really do another work out until almost a week later. Now that I'm back into the swing of things going to the gym and what not, definately not as hard. I figure I'll do Level 1 for another week or so and then give Level 2 a try.

Good luck!! :happy:

Oh yes!!!! It is tough but it does deliver results when you combine it with good nutrition. It helped me get over my plateau back in Sep and helped me reach my weight goal. Unfortunately I did not do so well, in terms of my eating habits, from Oct to Dec so I have gained steadily since Oct. Back in Sept, I did not do The Shred every day. I think when you do any kind of strength trng you need at least a day to let your muscles recover. I was also doing and I still do two levels each time. For example one day I would do levels 1 and 2 and two days later levels 2 and 3. I am used to working out for long periods so 20 mins was not enough for me. When I finish this workout I am drenched in sweat!!!!! Love the challenge!!! I wear a HRM so I burn about 400 or so when I do two levels. I would log it in as circuit trng as well. Oh, and the cooldown/stretch is not enough, make sure you stretch out more muscles and for a longer period. I hold my stretches for at least 30 seconds. Good luck!!!! :flowerforyou:

love love love that dvd

I read here that a lot of people had problem walking after first day of exercises, so i did extra stretching after and i was fine next day

Its day 4 for me today, and im finding level 1 easy

I was dying first time i tried. But my intention was 6 x a week and so far i'm holding on to it. It is my 2nd week and I did 6x - realy proud of that. This 2. week i was on level two.. i'm just afraid of level 3.. the " planke " position- hate it..
I agree that the stretching is not enough but i continue exercising on my own- now - the first coupple times i was spread on the floor with all four
Have troubles with my knees as well.. but- i'm just determined to do it and not give in, imagining Jillian yelling at me - as you can see on the show she's not a fan of " complains " and tears.. so .. i'm just imagining i'm there and she is yelling .. and a million of people are watching me - sounds crazy but.. it does make me get up and move - even though i feel more like just stay on the floor..

The weights- I use different weights for different moves.. anywhere from 4,6,8 lbs.. b/c i don't feel a challange in some moves if i pick a 4 lbs.. and than for others i'm not strong enough to hold 8 lbs.. so i switch them through out the workout..

Let's just stick to it.. we can do it.. sometimes just have to shut off the pain, the excuses, the knees, the " can't breath " - and just do it.. I'm working out with Billy Blanks a lot and have his " kick- move " on the wall with a huge sign I made for myself " this is not the easy way - but it is the only way - just do it".. so i keep looking at it and it reminds me of my goal .. 90.5 lbs to go !

I just bought this and today was day 2 of level 1 for me. I thought today was as bad as yesterday! I am so sore; I thought my legs would be the problem but when I woke up this morning it was my arms and chest that was really sore. Then after I did the workout today my legs joined the crowd. LOL Can't wait to see what I feel like tomorrow morning! :sick:

Did 30 day shred last nite really don't like the jump ropes and there are way to many jumping jacks feel like I am back in grade school PE class. I can only get my HR up to 198 any suggestions?

Level one - i got comfortable with it now - and don't get out of breath like first coupple days.. definetely don't like the jumping stuff.. but i thought that my knees are hurting from the lounges ? I'm noticing some pain- not painfully -pain, but " kracking-making noise " stuff in my knees since i'm working out with her.. i don't know if that's something to worry about , am i putting to much stress on my knees ? or should i just ignore it until i get into better shape.. ?sometimes it's hard to know what kind of discomfort is normal and what not..

I just got mine Thursday and I haven't tried it yet but I am ready too! I hear there is a lot of jumping and I am worried about shaking my floor and knocking things off. Guess my floor isn't all that sturdy! I told my hubby I want a tv and dvd player in the garage since the floor in there is concrete covered with carpet. I hear everyone say they love this dvd! I can't wait!!

Level one - i got comfortable with it now - and don't get out of breath like first coupple days.. definetely don't like the jumping stuff.. but i thought that my knees are hurting from the lounges ? I'm noticing some pain- not painfully -pain, but " kracking-making noise " stuff in my knees since i'm working out with her.. i don't know if that's something to worry about , am i putting to much stress on my knees ? or should i just ignore it until i get into better shape.. ?sometimes it's hard to know what kind of discomfort is normal and what not..

Do you do it every day? Were you exercising regularly before? I think it might be too much to do it every day if you were not already exercising before. You can do it every other day. Also try to do the modified version in the beginning. I have crackling noise in my knees but I am 45yrs old and I have been exercising more than half of my life. That should be pretty normal for someone like me. I was told recently that I am showing signs of arthritis in my knees, of course. That is not stopping me. I just love to exercise, it is the only thing that keeps me sane. :laugh: Also make sure your diet is healthy, eat calcium rich foods, take a calcium supplement, do strength trng etc. You want to work your quadriceps and hamstrings so your strong leg muscles protect your knees. If it gets worse consult your doctor. Good luck!!! :flowerforyou:

Did my workout tonite level 1 burned 203 calories. I think I might add 1 more day next week been doing it every other day with Turbo Jam.

Yes, I suggest you take a break from it as well. When you feel better go back but don't do it every day. I don't do it every day but when I do it I do two levels at a time. I love the challenge I hope you feel better soon. :flowerforyou:

Sounds like something I need to try. I need major work. I want to loose it fast and it sounds like this maybe a good thing to try.
Thanks