30 day shred qusetion?

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All you need is a mat if workin out on hard surface and 3 or 5lb hand weights. im on day 8 level 1 and its still really tuff to make it thru the entire 20mins w/out stopping for a breather! def. worth the money and i think u can get it from walmart for around $10..after i finish 30ds im moving onto 6week 6pack..

Today will be day 9 for me (level 1). All you need is dumb bells and a mat (if you don't have a soft floor). I use 5lbs because that is the smallest I have. I really like it. I am sore all the time but I can tell my arms are becoming stronger and my stomach flatter already! The double bonus is that it is only 27 minutes long!

I don't know if you are a Netflix subscriber, but Netflix has the DVD. I decided to order it and give it a try before I buy it. I've heard a lot of people say they like, but also that Jillian Michaels is very annoying, so I better make sure I can stand her before I commit to 30 days with her.

I turn the volume down on the tv and crank the music up that i have downloaded to my phone! cant stand her voice either..

I don't know if you are a Netflix subscriber, but Netflix has the DVD. I decided to order it and give it a try before I buy it. I've heard a lot of people say they like, but also that Jillian Michaels is very annoying, so I better make sure I can stand her before I commit to 30 days with her.

I completely agree that she is annoying! The way to handle that is go through the workout a couple of times to get familiar and from then on, put the TV on mute and turn on the Ipod!!!!! I would have given up if I hadn't!

i've done the shred several times. all you need is a mat, towel for all the sweat and hand weights. i'd say get a 3,5, 8 lbs set. i started out doing some exercises with 5lb weights and by the end was able to do them holding the 3 and the 8 TOGETHER! you can get seriously strong during that one month. don't be afraid to pump some iron! happy work out :-)

oh yeah, jillian does talk A LOT during her work out dvds. i like the results and have gotten to the point where i can tune her out and focus on the burn if need be.

Go for it!!! I did the 30DS in July and now I am doing Ripped in 30. You definitely get results if you stick with it.

It's tough, but so was looking in the mirror and seeing yourself out of shape and unhealthy...so it is most definitely worth it!

It's an AWESOME workout...tough, but worth it. Go to YouTube and search "future skinny *****". That's my video blog, I started it when I began the 30ds.

**Bottom line**
DYNAMITE workout for under $10 definitely.

**Difficulty-Fitness Level**
When I started doing this I was probably still in the upper 190s and I"d say in "OK" shape. Very overweight, obviously (I"m 5'5") but not completely sedentary (I have 3 boys 4 and under and I stay home with them :P). I had to stop for a few seconds several times through the workout at first, but I WAS able to get through it. I see a HUGE difference in my strength and endurance now as I keep doing it.

**Equipment**
I bought 5lb weights and they're a tad heavy for some of the moves. I can survive, but if you're really out of shape, you might consider 2 or 3lb ones. WalMart has them where you can buy them individually for pretty cheap, and you can go feel them. I promise you'll still feel the effectiveness of the 30DS even at 2lb weights Make sure you wear good tennis shoes if you have joint issues - it was much harder on my knees until I wore good shoes. You can do it on a carpeted surface and not need a mat, but I personally find it easier on my body if I do it in my basement on the concrete and use a mat. Personal preference though.

**Doing it every day**
The first time I started it I made it 6 days in a row and then my knee swelled up and I had to stop for several days. For several weeks, I did it 2-3x a week along with my elliptical on "off" days as a way of working in some strength training. I've now started back up again and I did Level 1 for I think 7 of the first 10 days and I'm now on day 3 of Level 2. I can EASILY tell the difference, and I LOVE what it's doing for my body. Don't get me wrong, I'm SORE, but it's good sore LOL. So I guess my point is you can get it and do it 30 days straight as was intended, but even if you can't/don't want to make it an every day thing, it's still very effective.

Yes, JM is annoying after awhile. But after you have a feel for the routine on each level, you can easily turn her down/off and listen to music or something. I've even been known to start the DVD on my computer with the sound off and start a movie or something on the TV at the same time. <giggle> Makes the workout time go faster,

I'm on day 10 today. I really like it! It's quick and easy to fit into my day, but still feels like a really good workout! I don't burn tons of calories doing it (usually around 200) but I'm already noticing a difference in the definition of my arm and leg muscles. It's a little annoying to hear the same thing (Jillian talking / music) every day, but certainly not enough to make me stop doing the workout.

I agree with PrfctGdess, I usually burn about 190-220 calories on my HRM depending on which level I do. But it's a GREAT workout and I highly recommend it! Especially if you don't have a lot of time to work out - there's always time for Jillian! Best of luck to you!




Kat

I don't burn tons of calories doing it (usually around 200) ...

Are you sure? Are u using a HRM? (I'm 185lbs and burn anywhere from 330-420) You're right, its a great workout either way

I am 164 lbs and burn 252 for the 25 minutes. It is a great workout. I am on Day 5 on Level 2. I lost 2 inches around my waist in the first 2 weeks and I take Sundays off. Totally worth the money

I log from the warm up to the end of the cool down with my HRM and I burn around 280 cals. It's a great work out, you don't need much equipment and it is SO inexpensive ($9 at walmart)