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Weights for 30 Day Shred?

LindsayE007
LindsayE007 Posts: 212 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
What size do I need? Thanks!

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  • scuzzie
    scuzzie Posts: 1
    I use both 1 and 2 kilo weights per arm depending on what exercise Im doing :) depends on your strength!
  • theredcliche
    theredcliche Posts: 233 Member
    I used 5lb dumbbells for the entire thing.
  • MarleeRayne
    MarleeRayne Posts: 32 Member
    Due to the fact that I can't locate one of my 2lb weights, I am using the 5lb. And it is KILLER! I'm on day 4 of the 30DS. I'm managing with the 5lb, but it's tough!

    :ohwell:
  • ErinIrwin
    ErinIrwin Posts: 10
    I use 5 lb too, but they make some of the moves a little too hard, so I would probably go with 3 lbs
  • munchkinhugs
    munchkinhugs Posts: 278 Member
    I don't have hand weights -so I used 200g canned tomato tins.. (the 450g tins were too large for my hands!)
  • Mrs_Padgett
    Mrs_Padgett Posts: 191 Member
    I used 3lbs but now that I finished my 30 days and still doing it daily I need to up them to 5 lbs. 3lbs was never really challenging for me, but I heard 5 lbs is a huge difference. Hope that helps :) Good luck!
  • Showgirlbody
    Showgirlbody Posts: 402 Member
    I started with 3lbs but I wasn't feeling it so I moved to 5lbs. I still use 3lb on the side lunge with lateral raises, I guess my shoulders aren't as strong as the rest of my arms cause I fatigue faster on those. lol
  • darlilama
    darlilama Posts: 794 Member
    It does depend on your strength. I started out with 5lbs. I think if you had a set of 3, 5, and 8 lb weights, you'd be good to start. If you're pretty strong now, dump the 3lbs, maybe the 5lbs and get 10 lbs and a set of 2.5 lb "add ons". You do need a couple different weights because some of the exercises you'll be able to use more weight.

    There is a set of weights that you can buy specifically for Jillian's routines. Nothing special except they are a good size for women's hands, come with a nice holder, etc. If you already have some, like I did, no point in putting out the extra $.

    Good luck!
  • LindsayE007
    LindsayE007 Posts: 212 Member
    Thanks. I will probably go with the 5's. I already lift at the gym but I am going to do this the days I just can't make it. With 3 kids those days just happen sometimes! I wanted a backup plan : )
  • KyliAnnHobson
    KyliAnnHobson Posts: 551 Member
    I use 5 lbs.
  • beckylawrence70
    beckylawrence70 Posts: 752 Member
    Depends on the exercise u do.......you really should have several sizes, I think I use 5, 8 and 10lbs with that DVD
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