Any one else struggle with Jillian Michaels 30 day Shred?

1. Modify the modified if you have to.
2. Do some reps, take a short break, do the rest.
3. During cardio, do the exercise, march in place for rest and continue the exercise.
4. If you stop before she finishes every single rep, it's okay. Just watch for improvement each time.
5. Try stopping to drink water periodically. I find this helps me sustain better.
6. Consider taking rest days between. I do 2 days on and 2 days off.
7. Focus more on form and improvement than keeping up with her pace. You want to avoid injury.



I started with 1 modified push up, switched to plank hold for the rest of them, but each day I would keep trying to do what I could before resorting to plank hold. I can now do 10-12! I'm still working on it. For the first time last night, I could go half way on the full. I'm not quite there yet.

After the first set, I had to take a week break for a variety of reasons. When I came back to it, I decided I was going to do Level 1 again. I did it for a few more days and was surprised I was ready to move on. Prior to the break, I struggled through the whole thing. I never did make it without modifications but it had gotten a lot easier and I was able to get through 90% of the workout. Thus I decided to try Level 2.

When I started 30DS about a month ago I could hardly do one push up. I do it 2 times a week (I'm not trying to lose, but I like the work out it gives for fitness sake its short and sweet) today I did 12 on the first set and 10 on the second, I am amazed how fast I have gotten more strength. I don't totally credit 30DS as I'm lifting too, but you sure do build up endurance as you go on. I'm with some of the other ladies too, those side lunges with the arm raise KILL me even with my sad little 2.5 lb weights! LOL

Hey everyone!

So, I started Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred, totally pumped and willing to push through, but I could only make it about 8 minutes before I absolutely had to stop, I tried later on today and had to stop after 9 mins. I think I could do this workout if it werent for the damn pushups! I can't do them, never have been able to... When I'm doing them to the video, I barely dip down and I'm still dying!

Anyways, I'm planning on sticking it out, pushing myself to be able to do the entire thing (let alone moving up to level 2 for now!) and keep at it.

Has anyone else struggled like this with the DVD? Every review I've read people raved about it, but nobody mentioned struggling like me. I'm a workout newbie and and am quite a bit overweight, but very very determined.

-Christine

Modify if you have to and pause it for a minute if you have to, but finish it. You will be amazed at how quickly your fitness will improve if you push through.

I strarted last week.... no jumping jacks no rope jump no running, I was walking on place...

All the jumping is a problem for me, too, but not for the reasons you may think. Do any other moms experience the occasional leaky day? Most days I'm fine, but there are days I can't do any jumping.

I strarted last week.... no jumping jacks no rope jump no running, I was walking on place...

All the jumping is a problem for me, too, but not for the reasons you may think. Do any other moms experience the occasional leaky day? Most days I'm fine, but there are days I can't do any jumping.

OMG, I was going to say that but was a little on the embarrassed side to say that jumping jacks make me almost pee my pants, lol. Dang kids!

Ok ladies, yes it is hard! Push through the first day and each day will seem to get easier, I PROMISE!!! Just don't give up! You have to force your body to change. When I first did the 30DS, my arms were shaking so badly and my knees were killing me, but you just have to tell yourself to keep going and believe you CAN DO IT! I'm here if any one needs any motivation or support! If you send a friend request, please include a little message, maybe tell me something about yourself!

I am soooo thankful to see this post! I just started the 30DS today and made it 9 min into the video, wanted to die and turned it off!! I was VERY bummed because I was so excited about it!! I am glad to see that it is hard and I'm not the only one who struggled!! I just figured I was still too fat and out of shape to attempt it at this time!! You have all given me new hope!!

Tonight around 10 p.m. was my 2nd day of 30 Day Shred Level 1. I am not that sore yet. I usually get sore 2 days later from a workout. So we will see what happens in the a.m. when I get up....lol. Do not get me wrong, it is a tough one. It has me sweating....lol.

I just did my fifth day of L1, and like on the first day, I felt like puking. It's kicking me in the butt, but it will be worth it! I'm already noticing improvement in my form and somewhat more endurance. Then again, I've been having bad sinus pressure today, so maybe that didn't help my stomach any. I'm so proud of myself for making it even this far...to everyone else sticking it out, you are all ROCK STARS!!!

ugh, the first week I had to do wall push ups, I mean how wimpy is that!?!? But it got easier, I can make it the whole way through without skipping anything now. I sitll have to do the push-ups the easier way, but I can do those now.

Day 1 level 2.... Can't do it.... almost hurt myself.... So I'll Be back to level 1 tomorrow.... just to increase my strengh and abs...
Maybe... I'll get to level 2 in 1 or 2 weeks... but untill I'll be able to keep my weight on my arms.... I will be on level 1 or doing something else....


Am I the only one?

Level 2 was very difficult for me. But I have had issues with both of my shoulders so all of that plank work was tough. I did the best I could though, and pushed through. I did not do an entire 10 days of it though, I moved on to level 3.

I've attempted 30DS 3 times. Each time, I get to day 5...and I get shin splints...have to take a week or longer off of working out for it to heal, then 5 days...shin splints again. Not sure what was causing it..the lunges, the jogging in place or the jump rope...maybe all three? I've been doing C25K now, and just got through Week 5, no issues with shin splints.

Just keep going, it is really hard but within a couple of weeks you'll see a real improvement! :bigsmile:

Oh, yeah! Girl, you are not alone! I'm fixing to turn 41 and haven't worked out in about 19 years, so I'm right where you are. On top of that, after giving birth to four children, I also run into the problem of leaking urine anytime I exert myself - especially if it has to do with any kind of bouncing/jumping or jogging/running. Just hang in there. That's what I'm doing...along with a little help from Poise pads. One other tip, if you can't keep going during a particular part of the workout (i.e., pushups), just keep moving. Stand up and do some bicep curls while marching/jogging in place, etc. Just keep moving. We will both get there one of these days!

I do the press ups against my windowsill which is about half way to the floor. It stills works me out just as well and I do them correctly keeping my back straight etc but it means I'm working against less gravity. I absolutely cannot do even one press up flat on the ground, I just don't have the upper body strength.