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30 day shred SERIOUS question

KateBarnhart85
KateBarnhart85 Posts: 125 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Ok, I know there are a million threads about 30day shred but after several pages I got tired of looking... My question is... if I dont do it EVERYDAY for 30 days in a row, will all the work I already put into it be for NOTHING??? I was doing great, I was on my 7th consecutive day!!! But something happend I am not sure what, but my feet and calves tightened up so hard and I was CRYING sooooooo hard. I am 172lbs... mostly fat not muscle. I was having the normal difficulties getting through it the first 6 days but it never HURT it was a lil uncomfortable I was a little sore after the first day, but I CAN NOT finish todays workout and I BARLEY go through the first set of cardio!!! If I let my body rest today, and I bust butt tomorrow will all be ok? or will it be like the first day all over again?

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  • mareed123
    mareed123 Posts: 85 Member
    I did it 5 days per week and still got results.....i feel that your body needs at least 1 rest day per week to recover etc maybe you could take a day off per week and just go for a walk or something instead? or do a stretching dvd like yoga meltdown or pilates or something?
  • KateBarnhart85
    KateBarnhart85 Posts: 125 Member
    Thanks for the input. Since I didn't feel I could continue with the jumping I did a walk on the treadmill and stationary bike (after the tears and pain went away that is )
  • mareed123
    mareed123 Posts: 85 Member
    Yep sometimes we just need a day off, you will come back stronger tomorrow :)
  • srp2011
    srp2011 Posts: 1,829 Member
    You're body needs time to rest and rebuild - I think the idea of 30 days straight with intense exercise is a recipe for injury, especially since Jillian's stretches are less than minimal. Take a day off, or do something light, and then get back to it. One day a week of rest or light exercise is very reasonable, and you'll still see results.
  • ritajean3
    ritajean3 Posts: 306 Member
    You can also try eating banana after workouts they help to prevent cramping. I hope you feel better after a day of rest
  • dshalbert
    dshalbert Posts: 677 Member
    While I love the 30DS I think that it should not be done 30 days in a row. When I first did it I did injure myself because I did not take any rest days. I really wish that Jillian should weigh in on this because it is a common question that everyone has and it is not really clear what the 30 days really mean.
  • Collinsky
    Collinsky Posts: 593 Member
    I did it about 5 days a week (sometimes 4 if I did another workout instead) and felt really pleased with my results - I seriously doubt I would have gotten better results if I'd not taken the breaks. You don't have to do it 7 days a week for 30 days to get good results!
  • RebeccaLeinen
    RebeccaLeinen Posts: 110 Member
    always listen to your body! try to do at least 5 days of workouts out of the 7 but if you just can't do it then work your way up to it...
  • asyouseefit
    asyouseefit Posts: 1,265 Member
    I took a few days off here and there and still see amazing results after only 20 days (-2.5" around the waist!!!).
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