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30 Day Shred or 30 min dead lol

bds23
bds23 Posts: 7
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
So...I started the 30 day shred with jillian michaels last night. K so level 1 and 30 min and I thought I was going to die!!! I didnt realize how out of shape I was I guess, bummer. Question...how do you log that in your exercises? Do you have to keep track of each individual exercise you do? Thanks for the help!!

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  • jennajava
    jennajava Posts: 2,176 Member
    i would just log 30 min cardio
  • joyoungolivia
    joyoungolivia Posts: 85 Member
    I think most ppl log it as circuit training, well done on starting, I just did level 1 day 4 today, slightly easier than the first day,s a killer isnt it!! Its ppl's before and after pics that are keeping me motivated!! add me for support if u like xx
  • ASPhantom
    ASPhantom Posts: 637 Member
    Circuit Training General should do it. That's what I do and others had recommended it to me too.
  • GibsonDarlin
    GibsonDarlin Posts: 202 Member
    The before and after photos are great motivation. Im just starting out, but will keep it on the list to try when i plato!!
  • CarolynB38
    CarolynB38 Posts: 553 Member
    I log as circuit training. It's fairly accurate for me but if you use a HRM I would go by that. Well done for starting it :drinker:
  • Biancalee76
    Biancalee76 Posts: 107
    I just did day 2 level one, and I actually feel better. It was easier, although the pushups were hell with my sore muscles, but it does get easier!
  • brucedelaney
    brucedelaney Posts: 433 Member
    Yes circuit training is how my wife logs it too, be mindful it's only 20 mins not 30 though..
  • AHealthierRhonda
    AHealthierRhonda Posts: 881 Member
    I use a HRM and log it according to that as one of my own created exercises. It's always in the low 200's for me.
  • ItsMeLori
    ItsMeLori Posts: 346
    I burned about 200+ calories in that woukout but I used a HRM... log it under cardio as circuit training. Level 2 I burned 250+. It will get easier by the 5-6 day.

    Good Luck!!
  • bds23
    bds23 Posts: 7
    Thank you guys!! So how long do you normally stay on one level? I know it says "whenever your ready" but I dont really dont know how to tell. Is it just when it isnt very difficult anymore?
  • caripta85
    caripta85 Posts: 102 Member
    Circuit training general for 20 minutes is very accurate! I have a heart rate monitor and the numbers are very close! Add me if you would like, today is day 4 for me and I'm lovi!ng it :)
  • AngieMMc
    AngieMMc Posts: 152 Member
    I am on Level 3 Day 1 starting tomorrow (this is my second time to do the Shred). I log it as 20 minutes of Calisthenics.
    Happy Shredding.....you'll be glad you stuck with it! By Day 4 you will work out the soreness and feel amazing....it gets better from there. I am moving on to Ripped in 30 on October 1.
  • NovemberJune
    NovemberJune Posts: 2,525 Member
    Hi :) I log all of Jillian's DVDs as circuit training. Great job starting 30 day shred! I first started doing Jillian's DVDs in April and it has gotten SOOO much easier :D
  • carrie1128
    carrie1128 Posts: 267 Member
    Good luck! When I started it back in May, I did not consider myself out of shape. I had been running for a while. After the first day of the shred, I couldn't walk I was in so much pain. I didn't realize how weak I was. It gets easier if you stick with it. Now when I go back and do level 1, I have to try to make it harder to get a good workout. It's amazing how well it works and how strong you will get! I just log it as 20 minutes of circuit training since there really is only 20 minutes of working out hard.
  • _Khaleesi_
    _Khaleesi_ Posts: 877 Member
    If you don't have a HRM, log it as 27 minutes Circuit Training. That's what it is. :)
  • carrie1128
    carrie1128 Posts: 267 Member
    Thank you guys!! So how long do you normally stay on one level? I know it says "whenever your ready" but I dont really dont know how to tell. Is it just when it isnt very difficult anymore?
    I stuck with 10 days at each level. I would probably stay on a level though if you were still having a hard time completing it after 10 days. If you stick with it, you should be ready to move up after 10 days.
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