30 DS weight?

tigerlily8045
tigerlily8045 Posts: 402 Member
edited December 20 in Health and Weight Loss
Hey all!

What size of weights are you working out with for 30DS? It just says light weights..does that mean 2-5 lbs? I want to have it all in had before I start it. I have no weights at home yet so I need to know what to buy.

Thanks
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  • tigerlily8045
    tigerlily8045 Posts: 402 Member
    :bigsmile:
  • hollymurphy4
    hollymurphy4 Posts: 122
    I use 3 lb weights. I'm on day 10 of the 30 DS. Good luck!
  • Ariberri9
    Ariberri9 Posts: 206 Member
    I use 5 pound weights, but they still seem a bit too light. But use what is comfortable for you.

    Best of luck! :flowerforyou:
  • Monwilli
    Monwilli Posts: 24
    Use whatever weight you feel comfortable at. I started with 5 pounds, but on moves like the dumbbell fly or rows, I up it to 8-10 pounds for some challenge.
  • lindsy721
    lindsy721 Posts: 350 Member
    I have 3s, 5s, and 8s for 30 Day Shred. (my DVD should be here on Thursday!)
  • Kebby83
    Kebby83 Posts: 232 Member
    Level 1 I use 5lb weights.
    Level 2 I use 5lb weights.
    Level 3 I use 5lb weight for the cardio + weights and 10lb weights for the other weight moves.
  • Asil76
    Asil76 Posts: 477 Member
    I will be starting 30DS again tomorrow and I will be using 8-10lb weights but the first time doing it started at 3lbs and then upped it 5lbs.

    My laptop is messed...sorry for the double post :tongue:
  • LadySuze
    LadySuze Posts: 53 Member
    I'm doing it with 1 pound ones :blushing:
    They are light for some excercises, but perfect for others. (and perfect for someone who has got absolutely no musles in her arms like myself :p)

    Just take the ones you are the most comfortable with!
  • tweetybaby69
    tweetybaby69 Posts: 258 Member
    If you have not been working out regularly, or this is your first time in quite a bit, I would suggest start with 3lbs, if you feel that this is too easy, use the 5 pounds.
  • Asil76
    Asil76 Posts: 477 Member
    I will be starting 30DS again tomorrow and this time around I will be using 8-10lb weights but I used 3 & 5lb weights the first time around.

    Good Luck :drinker:
  • monicaroozo
    monicaroozo Posts: 200
    I used 5 and loved the results. Few of the moves were a bit difficult with them but I made it through!
  • amerr
    amerr Posts: 190
    I used 2 lb weights my first go around. Then I bought 5 lb, but they were too heavy. I still haven't gotten around to buying 3 or 4 lb because I can't decide which to get. I should just buy both. So I'm using the 2 lb for the harder stuff and the 5 lb for the easier stuff at the moment. I'm hoping to one day get to where I can use an 8 or 10 pound weight while doing it.
  • Sharyn913
    Sharyn913 Posts: 777 Member
    If you have a 5 Below store near you, pick up different sizes. I got 4lb weights for $4 each. Other stores like Target will charge $15-20 each. If you have not received the DVD yet, I would suggest going on YOU TUBE and searching for each level. See the different moves that are done, and when you go to a store, try out the weights doing the moves she does. Don't get ones that are too comfortable because you wont challenge yourself as much. Best of luck!
  • cravingskinnybody
    cravingskinnybody Posts: 109 Member
    i use 2lbs and I feel my arm ate falling though !
  • kls13la
    kls13la Posts: 380 Member
    I use 3 lb or 5 lb, depending on the specific exercise.
  • tropaze
    tropaze Posts: 317 Member
    I already had 5 lb weights so that is what I used, but for some of the moves my arms feel like they're going to fall off. Go with something you're comfortable with, keep in mind you're going to be doing some easier moves and some hard moves.
  • tigerlily8045
    tigerlily8045 Posts: 402 Member
    If you have a 5 Below store near you, pick up different sizes. I got 4lb weights for $4 each. Other stores like Target will charge $15-20 each. If you have not received the DVD yet, I would suggest going on YOU TUBE and searching for each level. See the different moves that are done, and when you go to a store, try out the weights doing the moves she does. Don't get ones that are too comfortable because you wont challenge yourself as much. Best of luck!

    OH thanks! Very smart idea!
  • lucylousmummy
    lucylousmummy Posts: 348 Member
    i use 3lb weights, i honestly don't think i could complete the side lunges arm lift thingys on level one with heavier weights, but thats just me, i have hardly any upper body strength, perhaps buy a set of various weights, as you may find 3s or 5s too easy, or too hard, but if you've only got one set your stuck (like me lol) good luck x
  • cks3d1
    cks3d1 Posts: 36 Member
    the first time i did it, i thought i would start with 5's... way to heavy to keep this up for the entire program, so I did it a few times with no weights at all. Then slowly started adding in the 5's.

    The 5's are good for me, but for the the fly's i think i could probably up to at least 8 maybe 10.

    I would say start low and then go from there. Your body will tell you what you can handle.
  • cmm7303
    cmm7303 Posts: 423 Member
    The first time I did it, I did them with 3lb weights and some 5lb weights. You're doing a lot of reps, so be aware of that ahead of time.

    This go-around, I'm using 8s, and it is killing me. :) In a good way.
  • Laurakbg
    Laurakbg Posts: 66
    I use 3lbs but am starting with arms that haven't seen any toning for quite some time. I think that I will be able to move up to 5lbs in a week or so, for some of the moves at least.

    I am going to concentrate on good form and getting all the reps, but am also am going to be vigilant about not "dialing it in" and change up when it gets a little easy.
  • ksavy
    ksavy Posts: 271 Member
    I use 5lbs for most exercises, except using 3lbs for the side lunges. Whatever muscle that works is apparently very weak on me. I am thinking about going to buy either 8 or 10 lb ones for moves like the chest fly though because the 5lb is getting too easy there.
  • dogacreek
    dogacreek Posts: 289 Member
    Use whatever weight you feel comfortable at. I started with 5 pounds, but on moves like the dumbbell fly or rows, I up it to 8-10 pounds for some challenge.

    ^^^^ This
  • mes1119
    mes1119 Posts: 1,082 Member
    I used 5s. I have a billion JM videos and now I use anywhere from 5-15 pound weights, depending on the exercise.
  • Leslie85
    Leslie85 Posts: 265 Member
    If you're just starting out, I'd use 3lb weights. You do quite a few reps of each exercise, and there is no stopping to rest...so use something you can make it through the exercises with. I think mine are 3lbs. I have 8lbs also, but I just do my own exercises with them- I don't use them for the 30DS!! I'd have jello arms for a week!
  • ellabelle1202
    ellabelle1202 Posts: 3
    Start with 2 cans of soup or canned tomoatoes before you buy weights
  • MrsSamB
    MrsSamB Posts: 143 Member
    I bought this set off of Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Jillian-Michaels-Day-Shred-Kit/dp/B0045GT69Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1338310768&sr=8-1. It's well made but cheap in cost. My weights are 3 lbs.

    blessings,
    sam
  • LeenaRuns
    LeenaRuns Posts: 1,309 Member
    If you have not been working out regularly, or this is your first time in quite a bit, I would suggest start with 3lbs, if you feel that this is too easy, use the 5 pounds.

    This.
  • Shelbert79
    Shelbert79 Posts: 510 Member
    I started with 5lbs.
  • medaglia_06
    medaglia_06 Posts: 282 Member
    I started with 3s and when I was comfortable I went up to 5s. I still used the 3s for some of the harder strength moves. Go with what you are comfortable with and make sure you stick with it... you'll be happy you did
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