30 day Shred questions

alocke37
alocke37 Posts: 15 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I just started 30 day shred yesterday and it says to do it for 30 days straight. I was always told to rest your muscles between workouts. What to do

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  • Im_NotPerfect
    Im_NotPerfect Posts: 2,181 Member
    Here's the schedule Jillian recommends...according to her podcast:

    2 days 30DS
    1 day cardio
    2 days 30DS
    1 day cardio
    1 day rest

    Repeat.

    I did this with level one and really liked it. I really think I would get bored if I had to do that workout 30 days in a row...
  • missbaker89
    missbaker89 Posts: 245
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  • Spanaval
    Spanaval Posts: 1,200 Member
    I have JM's Ripped in 30, and while it is also supposed to be a month long program, she emphasizes that you should workout only 5-6 days a week. I'd assume the same is the case with 30DS. I have also seen others post workout routines that incorporate cardio and rest days into that schedule.
  • MsMuniz
    MsMuniz Posts: 399 Member
    Where does it say to do it 30 days straight? I always wondered about this too but have heard the same as 35tolos.

    2 days 30DS
    1 day cardio
    2 days 30DS
    1 day cardio
    1 day rest

    Repeat.

    Jillian said the marketing people called it the 30day shred but she never intended it to be done for 30 days straight.
  • stephyy4632
    stephyy4632 Posts: 947 Member
    when I did it awhile back --

    level 1 5 days in a row
    weekend off (did some light cardio and weight work)
    level 1 5 more days in a row
    weekend off (light cardio and weight training)

    level 2 5 days in a row
    weekend off ( """)
    Level 2 another 5 days in a row
    weekend off ("""")

    Level 3 5days in a row
    weekend off ('''')
    Level 3 another 5days in a row finished :)
  • alocke37
    alocke37 Posts: 15 Member
    Thanks for all the info. I was thinking 30 days straight is a bit extrem. I like the 2 days then cardio and repeat. Thanks
  • jsantelli
    jsantelli Posts: 1 Member
    Wow...never realized this. I am on day 12 (day 2 of level 2)...I am scared if I take a day off I won't want to go back!
  • tistal
    tistal Posts: 869 Member
    Everyone does it differently I think. I did mine M-S, Sunday off and repeated till I was done with all 3 levels.
  • HollyTsab
    HollyTsab Posts: 120 Member
    I've been typically doing 2 days then one rest (or cardio). Sometimes life got in the way and I went 2 days but never 3 cause I knew I wouldn't go back. I just started Lv 3.
  • monicaroozo
    monicaroozo Posts: 200
    I just finished level 1 - doing the 10 days straight. I will take definitely rest days as my body feels necessary but I did not see a need to rest in level 1. Once I finish the program I think it would be a great program to continue to use... as JM recommends in her podcast to mix it up with cardio days! Hoping that will also help maintain the muscle we build!
  • hatchwife
    hatchwife Posts: 13 Member
    i like the 2 days then cardio!
  • HollyTsab
    HollyTsab Posts: 120 Member
    Yeah - I agree. I think once I'm through with this level it'll be a good additional tool to throw in occasionally. I doubt I'd do it all the way through again because I do get bored but it's a great 27 min workout. If I can ever handle Lv 3 it'll be the one I use.
  • Slhuth
    Slhuth Posts: 43 Member
    Thanks for sharing this.I was wondering the same thing..REALLY??30 Days straight.? but I am on day 8 now with no break....I am thinking keep going and a 1 day break before starting level 2...I have seen results tho...I really like JM. A little tough but that's what you need!!!

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