Jillian Michael's 30 day shred

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  • TByrd1325
    TByrd1325 Posts: 920 Member
    In my opinion, if you want to see results you need to do an hour of cardio a day. I do this video then a 1 hour (5 mile) run. And 3 days a week I do 1.5 hours of weight lifting at the gym in addition to 30 min eliptical and a 5 mile run in the mornng. And I am barely seeing results. Everybody is different though. Maybe I just have a harder time losin weight.

    Maybe you should get your thyroid levels checked. With that much activity you should be seeing results.
  • soupandsandwich
    soupandsandwich Posts: 59 Member
    I do think I will alternate this, with some good old cardio. The Shred will really help make me stronger, while the cardio will help me burn more calories.
    I know we all have to do both -- and for me, the hardest thing of all -- is eating right. And I know when I do that right, I will see the results I want.
    Thanks for all the advice.
  • April0815
    April0815 Posts: 780 Member
    She makes sur your heart rate stays up in this video like when you do cardio.
  • soupandsandwich
    soupandsandwich Posts: 59 Member
    Yes -- and my heart rate is definitely up. I huff and puff and quite literally pour sweat, but I'm not sure that 20 minutes is long enough. I'm sure it's good for me, but I think alternating this, with longer cardio workouts might be the best thing for me.
    I think if I only had 10 or 15 pounds to go, or was better at eating cleanly, than I am, that this would probably be quite enough.
  • sam4sure
    sam4sure Posts: 67
    Has anyone had any pain from doing this video...esp in ball of foot? I am wondering if I am getting plantar faccilitis (unsure of spelling)? I really like the video but notice doing a video in my living rm jumping up and down a lot hurts versus jogging outside or bike riding, etc. I have 2 pairs of shoes I wear too but I wonder if I have to invest in shoes specific for this condition- if I have it? Anyone else experience this?
  • cometnurse
    cometnurse Posts: 62 Member
    Yes! I have been doing it at night after I put the kids to bed for the past two weeks. I had been getting up in the morning before the kids wake (see a pattern here :tongue: ) to do yoga. I decided to switch them and do the Shred in the morning. I have about 37 pounds to lose. I'm thinking I have to do more than the shred video alone. My goal is to get in 3- 20 min workouts throughout the day!!!
  • Chickiebabe151
    Chickiebabe151 Posts: 59
    I have had planter faccitis for a botu 8 monthsnow. This video doesnt seem to bother it much though. My feet hurt really bad after a long run. Do they hurt most in the morning when you get out of bed? Thats the true indicator of planter faccitis. There are shoes that have better arch support than others, and those are what I buy for my condition. Also, after each workout stretch the foot (find stretches online for planter faccitis) and roll your foot over a frozen bottle of water to help the inflamation.


    Has anyone had any pain from doing this video...esp in ball of foot? I am wondering if I am getting plantar faccilitis (unsure of spelling)? I really like the video but notice doing a video in my living rm jumping up and down a lot hurts versus jogging outside or bike riding, etc. I have 2 pairs of shoes I wear too but I wonder if I have to invest in shoes specific for this condition- if I have it? Anyone else experience this?
  • soupandsandwich
    soupandsandwich Posts: 59 Member
    a few years ago I tried some of Jillian's videos-- one called 'Front', the other 'Back'. They were geared to work the muscles in the front of your body, and the other the back -- I guess.
    I didn't do them long, because all the jumping gave me plantar facsiitis. It was bad, and would not get better until I only wore good quality shoes, and stopped all impact. I couldn't even walk for exercise -- my feet would hurt so bad. So I started riding bike. I also did research on line, and would do what they recommended -- ice the area ( I froze a 24 ounce plastic bottle of water and just rolled my feet on it -- felt sooo good), and even bought some inexpensive inserts for my shoes. And it did get better.
    I would say if you think it's starting to bother you, stop, before it gets really bad. That was my mistake. I thought it would get better if I just pushed on through the pain.
    So I'm cautious with these. It hasn't bothered me yet -- but that was one of the reasons I hesitated with one of Jillian's videos -- I thought it might be too high impact.
    But anyway -- listen to your body and don't aggravate an injury.
  • graegirl
    graegirl Posts: 23 Member
    In my opinion, if you want to see results you need to do an hour of cardio a day. I do this video then a 1 hour (5 mile) run. And 3 days a week I do 1.5 hours of weight lifting at the gym in addition to 30 min eliptical and a 5 mile run in the mornng. And I am barely seeing results. Everybody is different though. Maybe I just have a harder time losin weight.

    Wow. You are a star!! It's shocking that you haven't seen better results with that kind of effort. Whenever I've been able to put in anywhere near that much work on a consistent basis, I've seen DRAMATIC results. It may not be a bad idea to talk to your doctor...
  • cc_campbell81
    cc_campbell81 Posts: 622
    I just started level 2. Not that much harder. I have had some pain in the inside of my right calf however i had the pain before so I think this just irritates it. It does seem like some of it's high impact. When I feel pain like during the jump rope part I try something else.
  • hmo4
    hmo4 Posts: 1,673 Member
    In my opinion, if you want to see results you need to do an hour of cardio a day. I do this video then a 1 hour (5 mile) run. And 3 days a week I do 1.5 hours of weight lifting at the gym in addition to 30 min eliptical and a 5 mile run in the mornng. And I am barely seeing results. Everybody is different though. Maybe I just have a harder time losin weight.
    Another question -- I have about 40 pounds to lose. Quite a bit. Is 'shred' more appropriate for people who don't carry as much extra weight, but just want to shape up? Is it too much to expect to notice a change?
    It just seems like a lot of the people doing this are not that overweight.
    I mean, obviously, I know I'm not going to be 'shredded' in 30 days, but do I burn enough calories with this? I can always tell when my muscles get stronger, but it doesn't show. No one else can tell, because of the fat.
    I know strength training is important, no matter what your weight, but I wonder if I would benefit more from more cardio, at this point. Should I just try and do some extra cardio, or do you think that 'Shred' is enough?

    This is my first time trying this but it seems like it is geared toward people trying to drop the last few pounds and tone up. I have 25lbs to lose still. However I've read strength training and cardio together are important. If nothing else you will get stronger. I would try a combination of cardio and the strength/circuit training and see how it works.

    Maybe you're overtraining. That was my prob a way back and seem to be doing better just relaxing and letting my body mend and heal. You need it, for muscles to grow. I'm still recovering from surgery and FINALLY have my eating in control. THAT"S THE BIG ONE. I can hardly wait to start and get back at it.
  • margaretthedevil
    margaretthedevil Posts: 215
    I find that for me the 30 day shred definitely isn't enough to burn a significant amount of calories, but that's probably because of the video's length. It's far too short to get a decent calorie burn for me (I use a Polar 6). However, it's definitely good to do when you're short on time or when you want to split an hour workout into two half hour ones (the shred being one of those workouts). Don't get me wrong the 30 Day Shred is HARDDD (I'm on level 3 currently using 5 lb weights), but no way should you expect to get anywhere near "shredded" unless you're already got a low percentage of body fat on you and need to lose the last few pounds. The calorie burn just isn't enough (I burn approximately 250 calories with rests between every circuit as I haven't gotten used to level 3 yet). Expect to get stronger and lose weight, but it's not a miracle worker. Your body WILL get use to it. So I definitely wouldn't recommend doing this more than 3 times a week after your body has adjusted to the workout unless you're upping your weights or upping the level once it starts getting easier to handle (able to complete the whole thing without rest).

    I also recommend JM's other longer videos: Banish Fat Boost Metabolism and No More Trouble Zones. :smile:
  • cc_campbell81
    cc_campbell81 Posts: 622
    Week 3 begins!
  • pcbta
    pcbta Posts: 227
    guys....you don't need to do extra cardio to lose fat. SHRED is enough, and has been for me in the last few months. you can burn a lot more calories in 20 minutes doing this...don't do hours and hours of pointless cardio...build and tone muscle and give your metabolism a permanent boost!!!

    Cindy
  • christyodom2
    christyodom2 Posts: 22 Member
    I am trying to put this in under my exercise and can't find it. Do you mind telling me how please. I am trying to keep up with everything.
  • sarahfaisalak
    sarahfaisalak Posts: 25
    i have started shred since yesterday..doing it for first ime...it seems tough and seems like that it will bring results...
    but i need to ask how many days level 1 should be done and then proceed to level 2/...

    i guess every level has 10 days is it so....

    i hop i see change in me.

    good luck to all.
  • pcbta
    pcbta Posts: 227
    Put it in under circuit training...in cardio.

    Do it until you WANT to move on and try the next one!!!! They're all about the same, some things might be a little harder at first.....good luck!

    Cindy
  • cheri03
    cheri03 Posts: 172 Member
    I agree that one 20 min session is not enough exercise. It only burns around 175 calories per session (I have the gowear fit). I lose much better at around 75 min of cardio per day. I think for me, some of the biggest loser tapes are better.
  • pcbta
    pcbta Posts: 227
    Sorry, but I don't agree...my heartrate with the shred goes sky high, and I know through circuit training that I burn around 250-300 cals in that time...it depends on your intensity and how well you perform the exericses

    Cindy
  • Cindysunshine
    Cindysunshine Posts: 1,188 Member
    Hi, I am doing level one of the Shred every other day . I don't know how long I'll have to do level 1 before I'll be ready to move on. I burn 250-300 calories doing level one. I walk 3-5 miles a day at a very brisk pace in addition to the Shred. I don't think the Shred would be enough for me to do to lose the weight I want to lose. Go Shredders GO !!!!! Cindy :heart:
  • spicy618
    spicy618 Posts: 2,114 Member
    I'm no expert.

    However, everyone's Heartrate isn't the same. From what I've read the more you weigh the more work your body is doing therefore your heartrate is higher in turn making your calorie burn higher.

    I just ordered the shred because I'm down to my last 10 pounds. I was concentrating more on cardio when I began (35 lbs to lose). 60 minutes eliptical at least 4 times per week. Although I will continue to do my cardio, now I will incorporate the 'Shred' to get the definition I seek.
    Just my .02

    If you guys don't mind I will be joining your group once I get it in the mail. :flowerforyou:
  • cc_campbell81
    cc_campbell81 Posts: 622
    So I skipped a week because I was sick with the flu. I have to say that I have still noticed a huge difference in myself though. Today I did a hill run that I haven't done since I started the DVD. I was running so much stronger and faster. I was able to push myself much harder than before. I think this is a great dvd. For those concerned about moving to level 2 or 3 I would suggest watching it and then decide. I thought level 2 would be a lot harder but it wasn't. Good luck. Thanks to all of you sharing this "experience" with me it keeps me motivated.

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  • spicy618
    spicy618 Posts: 2,114 Member
    So I skipped a week because I was sick with the flu. I have to say that I have still noticed a huge difference in myself though. Today I did a hill run that I haven't done since I started the DVD. I was running so much stronger and faster. I was able to push myself much harder than before. I think this is a great dvd. For those concerned about moving to level 2 or 3 I would suggest watching it and then decide. I thought level 2 would be a lot harder but it wasn't. Good luck. Thanks to all of you sharing this "experience" with me it keeps me motivated.

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    Glad you are feeling well enough to Get moving again.

    I haven't done the Shred again... I've been at the gym instead. I use a HRM and not seeing over 500 on workout days gets me anxious :laugh: I plan to do it today after my cardio.

    You are doing great if you took a week off and came back at the same level :drinker:
  • chrissyh
    chrissyh Posts: 8,235 Member
    I'll be shredding today-level 3! I am short of time for a workout so it's perfect!
  • cc_campbell81
    cc_campbell81 Posts: 622
    spicy618- I do the shred in addition to cardio also. I love seeing how many calories I burned on those days. Today once I do the Shred I will be at almost 1000 calories burned!
  • spicy618
    spicy618 Posts: 2,114 Member
    spicy618- I do the shred in addition to cardio also. I love seeing how many calories I burned on those days. Today once I do the Shred I will be at almost 1000 calories burned!

    WoW! That is an Awesome burn. I only get numbers like that when I rollerblade for 90 minutes. :happy: You've earned a great meal... what was it?
  • cc_campbell81
    cc_campbell81 Posts: 622
    Olive Garden

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  • cc_campbell81
    cc_campbell81 Posts: 622
    To those of you interested in doing this a second time check out the group below:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/66504-30-day-shred-challenge
  • overit
    overit Posts: 273
    I am halfway through her 30 day slimdown. Does that count? It includes the metabolism boost and no more trouble zones.
  • theresefulford
    theresefulford Posts: 22 Member
    Okay so I just finished. The sweat is dripping, heart is beating, and I am breathing hard. That was harder than I thought but do-able! About half way in I had to pause the DVD because my calves cramped up! I will definately stick with it. It's a 20 minute work out so I can definately fit it in easily.



    Try walking or getting on a treadmill for 10 minutes or so. It cramped my legs teribly unitl I started warming them up before I started the video
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