Jillian's 30 day shred

I supplement my workouts with Jillian's 30-day shred. Because I've been working out steadily no real issues. I like this DVD because its good old fashion work out moves. Nothing fancy, but it gets you in shape quickly...Hang in there.

I'm a big fan of that work-out series but I do have to chyme in here (as a trainer). Because you do resistance training and not just cardio it is important to give your body some time to recover. Even if you do some kind of weight training most days of the week, you shouldn't do the same exercises on back-to-back days. Not only do you risk over-training injuries but you also deny your body the time to actually develop! We strengthen muscles at rest, not in the gym or during a work-out. And make sure you stretch well after - the stretch isn't that comprehensive, demonstrated by the fact that your calves shouldn't really hurt. Feeling a tightness in a muscle group after a good work-out is good. Soreness (not to mention actual pain!) is a sign of injury.
But keep up with it giving yourself a day off in between and doing some cardio and it will certainly help you with your goals!! :flowerforyou:

I'm a big fan of that work-out series but I do have to chyme in here (as a trainer). Because you do resistance training and not just cardio it is important to give your body some time to recover. Even if you do some kind of weight training most days of the week, you shouldn't do the same exercises on back-to-back days. Not only do you risk over-training injuries but you also deny your body the time to actually develop! We strengthen muscles at rest, not in the gym or during a work-out. And make sure you stretch well after - the stretch isn't that comprehensive, demonstrated by the fact that your calves shouldn't really hurt. Feeling a tightness in a muscle group after a good work-out is good. Soreness (not to mention actual pain!) is a sign of injury.
But keep up with it giving yourself a day off in between and doing some cardio and it will certainly help you with your goals!! :flowerforyou:

Ooo, interesting... Hrm. So doing it everyday = bad? What if you feel fine - as in not even sore? Still bad?

Please educate me. :bigsmile: :flowerforyou:

Well, if you feel fine that's a good thing (since soreness isn't automatically a sign that you've done your muscles good).

uh oh:noway: Really? When I do an intense workout I often feel it later that evening and the next day. I've never worried about it before, perhaps I"m misusing the term 'sore'?:drinker:

Well, if you feel fine that's a good thing (since soreness isn't automatically a sign that you've done your muscles good).

uh oh:noway: Really? When I do an intense workout I often feel it later that evening and the next day. I've never worried about it before, perhaps I"m misusing the term 'sore'?:drinker:

If you're really really pushed yourself and take your work-out to a safe but hard-working level that you don't usually do, you will feel it. And to be honest, most people don't stretch properly after working out with weights which is SO important (have I mentioned stretching is important?!) because the tightness associated with slight discomfort is usually a result of lack of stretching. But it's also possible that in increasing the intensity you've done too much too quickly (and lots of people get that gung-ho feeling and add in more weight AND more reps when ideally you should build one at a time).
The word "sore" can be entirely subjective. I guess what you want to make sure of is that you're following these basic principles and in theory you should assure that you're okay:
- in the set, the last few reps (usually 12-15 per set) should be very very difficult to complete. You should feel that you're not entirely sure you can complete the last rep but still do it.
- the next day your muscles should feel tired but not painful
- you do not work the same muscle group on consecutive days

Hope this helps a little??

i was thinking about getting jillians workout but decided to get the biggest loser cardio and body scuplter instead cause to tell you the truth i think Bob is hot. lol anyways i know how you feel cause im on the second level of the cardio and my arms and abs are killing me.

Well, if you feel fine that's a good thing (since soreness isn't automatically a sign that you've done your muscles good).

uh oh:noway: Really? When I do an intense workout I often feel it later that evening and the next day. I've never worried about it before, perhaps I"m misusing the term 'sore'?:drinker:

If you're really really pushed yourself and take your work-out to a safe but hard-working level that you don't usually do, you will feel it. And to be honest, most people don't stretch properly after working out with weights which is SO important (have I mentioned stretching is important?!) because the tightness associated with slight discomfort is usually a result of lack of stretching. But it's also possible that in increasing the intensity you've done too much too quickly (and lots of people get that gung-ho feeling and add in more weight AND more reps when ideally you should build one at a time).
The word "sore" can be entirely subjective. I guess what you want to make sure of is that you're following these basic principles and in theory you should assure that you're okay:
- in the set, the last few reps (usually 12-15 per set) should be very very difficult to complete. You should feel that you're not entirely sure you can complete the last rep but still do it.
- the next day your muscles should feel tired but not painful
- you do not work the same muscle group on consecutive days

Hope this helps a little??

Ok perfect! That fits me to a T then...the good stuff you shared. I think I'm doing it in a healthy way and am simply feeling like my body has been working out.:flowerforyou: I agree I am so amazed how many folks just walk out the door when done with cardio/weights etc. OUCH, I do stretch after my workouts but I may take more time on that as I don't there is such thing as to much after workout stretching.:drinker:

Thanks Pedal Hound for the sound advice for us all!!! Much appreciated:flowerforyou:

FC

how often should this workout be done every day or every other day I know that in jillians making the cut you workout on day 1 and 2 rest on 3 work 4 and 5 rest 5 and 6. Would love to get a good answer of someone who knows going to start this on mon.

check out my posts in this thread - I think you'll get a good answer! :bigsmile:

Ok how bout this I'll do this in a pattern: One day pilates, next day cardio, next day Jillians, and it just keeps repeating..is this better so I don't strain myself?

That sounds pretty good, as long as you throw one full rest day into your week :flowerforyou: