What is Your 30DS Schedule for April?
JustACaJen
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There have been a few posts and questions about the workout program and whether you should do it for 30 straight days or not (and someone started a thread with a post regarding some advice from JM here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/533171-thought-i-d-post-this
But I have really been thinking about how I wanted to tackle this and wanted to share and see what others were doing or if anyone wanted to attempt this schedule with me. Since April has 30 days, I would love to get through all 3 levels in the one month. So my thinking was that I would do the workout 7 times in a 10 day period. That works well for me because I almost inevitably have to rest on Tues/Thurs because of my work and school schedule. Committing to working out on those days is almost always a failed commitment. So, once I get the 7th workout in (within 10 days), I jump to the next level. I jotted out an April calendar this morning and color coded the schedule - so when the color changes, the level changes. Here is what I came up with! Let me know what you all think!
NOTE: I realize this may not be "exactly" what JM had i mind, but I really want to get through all 3 levels for once. I realize my results might not be "as good" as they would be if I was doing 10 days of each workout, but I am sure the results can't be bad!!
But I have really been thinking about how I wanted to tackle this and wanted to share and see what others were doing or if anyone wanted to attempt this schedule with me. Since April has 30 days, I would love to get through all 3 levels in the one month. So my thinking was that I would do the workout 7 times in a 10 day period. That works well for me because I almost inevitably have to rest on Tues/Thurs because of my work and school schedule. Committing to working out on those days is almost always a failed commitment. So, once I get the 7th workout in (within 10 days), I jump to the next level. I jotted out an April calendar this morning and color coded the schedule - so when the color changes, the level changes. Here is what I came up with! Let me know what you all think!
NOTE: I realize this may not be "exactly" what JM had i mind, but I really want to get through all 3 levels for once. I realize my results might not be "as good" as they would be if I was doing 10 days of each workout, but I am sure the results can't be bad!!
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Jen, thank you for sharing your schedule, and starting this thread. This is perfect for everyone to share their individual approaches to 30DS, as I feel there is no "right" or "wrong" way to really go about it.
Your schedule got me rethinking mine a little. I'd still love to get to all three levels within April, but with days built in for cardio, plus a rest/yoga day once a week. So, I revised my (and my husband's, as he's doing it with me!) schedule so that we'll be doing 6 days on each level, with two days a week reserved for cardio, and one day a week a rest/yoga day. I think this may be best for me post-pregnancy and just getting back into working out, rather than 30DS every single day, but also enough of a challenge that I don't get bored with the same level 10 times. It's a good balance, I think, and the results will be as they may.
So, the schedule I came up with for myself and my husband:
Sun, Mon, Wed, Thurs = 30DS (6 days per level)
Tues & Fri = Cardio (for me, jogging and/or kickboxing; for husband, drumming)
Saturday = Rest / Yoga
Thanks again for the thread, Jen. I'm looking forward to hear what everyone else's 30DS schedule looks like! Remember, just do what works best for YOU, and the results will follow!
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Monday = 30DS
Tuesday = 30DS
Wednesday = Zumba fitness on wii
Thursday = 30DS
Friday = 30DS
Saturday = Jogging
Sunday = Rest day
I will do each level for 2 weeks, so 8 days per level. It will take me 42 days instead of 30, but I'm happy with my schedule!0 -
Weekends are difficult for me so I plan to do it mon - fri and possibly Sunday evenings, I've done Days 1 and 2 already (and am really appreciating the two day break!) so shouldn't run over too much into May.0
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There have been a few posts and questions about the workout program and whether you should do it for 30 straight days or not (and someone started a thread with a post regarding some advice from JM here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/533171-thought-i-d-post-this
But I have really been thinking about how I wanted to tackle this and wanted to share and see what others were doing or if anyone wanted to attempt this schedule with me. Since April has 30 days, I would love to get through all 3 levels in the one month. So my thinking was that I would do the workout 7 times in a 10 day period. That works well for me because I almost inevitably have to rest on Tues/Thurs because of my work and school schedule. Committing to working out on those days is almost always a failed commitment. So, once I get the 7th workout in (within 10 days), I jump to the next level. I jotted out an April calendar this morning and color coded the schedule - so when the color changes, the level changes. Here is what I came up with! Let me know what you all think!
NOTE: I realize this may not be "exactly" what JM had i mind, but I really want to get through all 3 levels for once. I realize my results might not be "as good" as they would be if I was doing 10 days of each workout, but I am sure the results can't be bad!!
I actually made Friday my day of rest but it should be noted that I used the EXACT same color scheme! hehe0 -
Monday = 30DS
Tuesday = 30DS
Wednesday = Zumba fitness on wii
Thursday = 30DS
Friday = 30DS
Saturday = Jogging
Sunday = Rest day
I will do each level for 2 weeks, so 8 days per level. It will take me 42 days instead of 30, but I'm happy with my schedule!
My schedule looks much like yours, with Wed & Sat being my cardio days and Sun my rest day. I like your idea of doing each level for 2 weeks - I'm going to follow suite 0 -
i am going to do:
monday: 30ds
tuesday: 30ds
wednesday: rest/walk
thursday: 30ds
friday: 30ds
saturday: 30ds
sunday: 30ds
1 rest day on a wednesday due to nursery and work but i really want to try and finish all three levels by the end of april.0 -
So my weekly exercise plan is to alternate between the two days below because I need to do lots of cardio to get the heart rate up and dropping these pounds
Day 1AM - 60 mins of Cardio
Day 1 PM - 30DS
Day 2 AM - 20 Mins of Cardio / Strength Training
Day 2PM - 30DS0 -
I actually made Friday my day of rest but it should be noted that I used the EXACT same color scheme! hehe
Hahaha!!! Great minds!!0 -
I may be totally wrong here. Just hear me out and please correct me if I'm wrong. Will you continue to do it 9 more days? My only thought is that if we take days off, which Ill need to do to perhaps, then we have to add them, since I don't consider it 30 days of "time" but rather 30 days of actually doing the workouts. IOW, if it takes 35 days, that's fine, but if I only work out 21 days, even if it took 30 days, then I'm still 9 days short.0
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My plan at this point is this:
Mon: 30ds, water aerobics
Tues: 30ds, stationary bike & leg press
Wed: 30ds, water aerobics
Thur: 30ds, elliptical, & leg press
Fri: 30ds, water jogging
Sat: 30ds
Sun: rest
I might alter that to remove 30ds one day in the middle of the week, not sure. As for when I'll switch levels-whenever I seem to either not be sore after the current level or I seem to have a really good handle on the forms in the current level. Then it's time to jack it up.0 -
I may be totally wrong here. Just hear me out and please correct me if I'm wrong. Will you continue to do it 9 more days? My only thought is that if we take days off, which Ill need to do to perhaps, then we have to add them, since I don't consider it 30 days of "time" but rather 30 days of actually doing the workouts. IOW, if it takes 35 days, that's fine, but if I only work out 21 days, even if it took 30 days, then I'm still 9 days short.
Yes, I'll do it until I've logged Day 30 of 30 Day Shred. I'm trying to note that each time I log the exercise here so I know which day I'm on. I think that's essential since she is offering results for 30 days of work, not 30 days of time since you started doing it. Very good point.0 -
Jen, thank you for sharing your schedule, and starting this thread. This is perfect for everyone to share their individual approaches to 30DS, as I feel there is no "right" or "wrong" way to really go about it.
Your schedule got me rethinking mine a little. I'd still love to get to all three levels within April, but with days built in for cardio, plus a rest/yoga day once a week. So, I revised my (and my husband's, as he's doing it with me!) schedule so that we'll be doing 6 days on each level, with two days a week reserved for cardio, and one day a week a rest/yoga day. I think this may be best for me post-pregnancy and just getting back into working out, rather than 30DS every single day, but also enough of a challenge that I don't get bored with the same level 10 times. It's a good balance, I think, and the results will be as they may.
So, the schedule I came up with for myself and my husband:
Sun, Mon, Wed, Thurs = 30DS (6 days per level)
Tues & Fri = Cardio (for me, jogging and/or kickboxing; for husband, drumming)
Saturday = Rest / Yoga
Thanks again for the thread, Jen. I'm looking forward to hear what everyone else's 30DS schedule looks like! Remember, just do what works best for YOU, and the results will follow!
This will be my schedule as well. Athough my cardio days may be a walk or extra long on my stationary bike.0 -
I'm going to try to stick with Monday through Saturday with a full rest day on Sunday. I may change it up with each level.0
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I'm currently on my 6th day of Level 1 so for April I will do as follows:
Mon. 30 DS
Tues. Cardio
Wed. 30 DS
Thurs. 30 DS
Fri. Rest Day
Sat. 30 DS
Sun. Rest or Cardio depending how I feel
This will give me 8 days of Level 2 and 9 days of Level 3. I'm hoping by incorporating Cardio I'll get the results I'm after even though I'm not doing the full 10 days of each level.0 -
Thanks everyone for sharing your planned schedules. I work at home some days so I plan to 30DS on those days. I made up a calendar like the poster above (thanks for the idea) My schedule looks like this:
Sunday - alternate every other week Shred or Spin
Monday - Shred & Yoga
Tues - Shred and alternate spin or body pump class every other week
Wed - rest or Shred
Thurs - Shred & Spin
Fri - Shred
Sat - alternate Spin or Shred every other week
I know it sounds a little complicated but I work from home alternate days every other week and can do the shred on my lunch. Also I have a favorite spin instructor that I follow his schedule I figure I will complete 30 days mid May. 0 -
I may be totally wrong here. Just hear me out and please correct me if I'm wrong. Will you continue to do it 9 more days? My only thought is that if we take days off, which Ill need to do to perhaps, then we have to add them, since I don't consider it 30 days of "time" but rather 30 days of actually doing the workouts. IOW, if it takes 35 days, that's fine, but if I only work out 21 days, even if it took 30 days, then I'm still 9 days short.
For me, I know I won't be actually doing the workout for a full 30 times... I will actually only do it 21 times. BUT - I have to have rest days because of my schedule and I really want to contain this to the month of April so that it is a quick and achievable goal. As I said when I posted my schedule, my results may not be "as good as possible" but they will be good, that's for sure!
On May 1st (acutally looking at calendar, probably April 30th), I am starting the New Rules of Lifting for Women weight training plan and that is like a 6 month plan so I just wanted a definitive "end" date for 30DS.
In case you haven't figured it out, I am one of those people who only starts something new on a Monday or on the first day of the month, haha! Slightly OCD? Maybe so....0 -
This is my schedule, it’s ambitious... I’m not currently working so I have the time. I’m hoping to make good habits that will be drilled into me when I get another job.
My daily walk is at 4mph, I get my heart rate up and it’s good lower impact cardio. More importantly for me its relaxing and therapeutic.
Monday-30DS, 2 Miles Walking
Tuesday-Slim in 6:Ramp it Up, 2 Miles Walking
Wednesday-30DS, 2 Miles Walking
Thursday-Slim in 6:Ramp it Up, 2 Miles Walking
Friday-30DS, 2 Miles Walking
Saturday-Rest Day(I may get some walking in)
Sunday-30DS, 2 Miles Walking
I'll be doing each level for 6 days. I will not be doing it for 30 days, I have other plans for May.
I’ll also be doing another challenge everyday but Sunday, it’ll be about 20 minutes of various cardio and bodyweight exercises.
This schedule may get thrown out the window if I find a gym to join. I’ll still do 30 day shred and my other challenge, but I really want to start doing serious strength training.0 -
changing it slighlty due to reading the post about alternating it!i am going to do:
monday: 30ds
tuesday: 30ds
wednesday: rest/walk
thursday: 30ds
friday: 30ds
saturday: 30ds
sunday: 30ds
1 rest day on a wednesday due to nursery and work but i really want to try and finish all three levels by the end of april.
monday: 30ds
tuesday: 30ds
wednseday; 10 minute cardio workout - beach body i think
thursday: 30ds
friday: 10 minute beach body
saturday: 30ds
sunday: rest
so 4 times a week with 2 cardio thrown in.0 -
Good plan! We might use this. C:0
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My schedule is similar to what some of you posted.
Mon - 30DS
Tues - 30DS
Wed - 30 min running treadmill intervals using the lolo app (love it!!)
Thurs - 30DS
Fri - 30DS
Sat - 30 min running treadmill intervals using the lolo app or 60 min walking intervals
Sun - REST
I'm going to do each level 10x and when the weather gets nicer, I'll take my cardio outside. With this schedule, I'll be done just in time for Memorial Day!0 -
I may be totally wrong here. Just hear me out and please correct me if I'm wrong. Will you continue to do it 9 more days? My only thought is that if we take days off, which Ill need to do to perhaps, then we have to add them, since I don't consider it 30 days of "time" but rather 30 days of actually doing the workouts. IOW, if it takes 35 days, that's fine, but if I only work out 21 days, even if it took 30 days, then I'm still 9 days short.
For me, I know I won't be actually doing the workout for a full 30 times... I will actually only do it 21 times. BUT - I have to have rest days because of my schedule and I really want to contain this to the month of April so that it is a quick and achievable goal. As I said when I posted my schedule, my results may not be "as good as possible" but they will be good, that's for sure!
On May 1st (acutally looking at calendar, probably April 30th), I am starting the New Rules of Lifting for Women weight training plan and that is like a 6 month plan so I just wanted a definitive "end" date for 30DS.
In case you haven't figured it out, I am one of those people who only starts something new on a Monday or on the first day of the month, haha! Slightly OCD? Maybe so....
JustJen - I'm really glad I'm not the only one who has to start on the first day of a week or month.
For that matter - and because my OCD so strongly desires rules and order - and 30 days of anything is like torture for me, I'm going to roughly plan my schedule for the remainder of April ... since I didn't start on April 1, I'm going to set my goal for the remaining 20 days (starting yesterday). My goal is to do W1 and W2, seven days of each by the end of April.
Actual workout days have to be adjusted around my work/travel schedule - so I need to cram in as many as I can and adjust to jogging/walking when I'm in a hotel.0 -
I actually dragging this out for 2 months because I'm doing Couch to 5k as well. So Monday, Wednesday and Saturday is 30DS and Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday is C25K. Friday is my off day. I started just before April and began level 2 on April 14th.0
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I typically need a rest day once every 5 days or so, so I've been doing more like 8 workouts per level than 10. I've already decided that I'm going to be done with 30DS at the end of April, though, because I get bored with the same workouts. I'm already a little bored with 30DS, to be honest.
I have a copy of the Brazil Butt Lift, so I think I'm going to try that in May. It's also a 4-week program, so that will even out nicely. Summer is usually a bad time for working out for me, as I'm a beach bum. I LOVE to sit in the sun all day at the beach and just relax, listen to the water, take in some music, people-watch, nap a little... So this summer I'm going to try to do Turbofire. June, July, August since it's a 90-day system. I may cut out early.
I think the most important part is to keep yourself moving. I swim and run in addition to 30DS. When I've had a really frustrating day, I come home and just throw some free weights around (leg lifts, crunches, etc). Exercise is my refuge, my me-time, and even Jillian can't intrude on that!
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