30Day Shred- Too Hard

I felt the same way! The first day killed me! But, I have done it about 12 days now, bu only 5 days in a row and my endurance is getting much better. I use to take a lot of breaks but now I really only miss a few of the lunge reps because those take a lot out of me. The cardio is hard but the longer you do it, the easier it gets. I'm now even doing some of the advanced moves instead of the beginners. I still don't think I'm ready for Level 2 yet but I plan on starting it in a few days and then trying her cardio work-out. Honestly, her work-out is super hard. Just don't be afraid to take breaks if needed or modify or switch out some of the cardio exercises-- for example, the butt kicks are tearing my ankles up so I will do the other cardio work-outs instead.

I felt like a failure to but luckily my dad and a lot of my friends helped motivate me and once I got past the first few work-outs I noticed a difference in my endurance and that I was toning up and it kept me going and I am super happy I stuck it. But if you really don't like it, try a different work-out that you do enjoy or even work yourself up to this one. There are a bunch of free work-outs on youtube!

Keep at it. Modify the jumping jacks if you need to - I know JM says "there is no modification for these" but honestly, I modify to do high knees and do the arm movements associated with the jumping jacks - it keeps my heart rate up, and I'm fine.

If you arent ready to move on to level 2, dont worry about it, stick with the first level as long as you need to, and move on when/if you are ready.

Good luck to you!!

This is what i did in the beginning and by the third set up jumping jacks sometimes even the second I adapt still. For the first week i thought i was going to throw up thru the whole video. It gets easier. Then level 2 kicked my butt again. So on days i feel like i just can not go another minute (today for example) I went back to level one and I felt like i was giving myself a break

If it was easy everybody would do it. Don't give up, do it at your own pace, don't try and keep up with the girls on the dvd, just make sure your form is good and it honestly will get easier....you will be proud of yourself for doing it and amazed at how much stronger you get in a short time.

Go on, you can do it!!

I've done P90X and thought my first week of 30 Day Shred was tough! Yeah, it is hard.

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PS. Try breaking it down by the intervals. I found that when I did the first the mins, then and hr later the next ten mins and an hr later the last 10mins, I was able to do everything with good form without stopping.

I've just finished the 30ds and it was tough. I was doing no exercise before and properly unfit but you know what? It's only 20 mins and if it's not hard then it's probably not going to do anything! I lost 7lbs and 9 inches doing it do the results make the pain and sweating do worth it! I'm doing JM's kickboxing fast fix now which is really hard too but I just keep telling myself it's only 20 mins!! Each little bit is only 30 seconds to 90 seconds at the most, and if you break it down like that YOU CAN DO IT!!

That 30 day shred IS tough, I don't care what 'they' say! LOL

I did it once and couldn't walk for 4 days...sitting down made me cry, and the stairs??!?!? OMG!!

I do plan to start doing it again once I am a little fitter (for instance, when I can run for 2 minutes without stopping).

If you want to keep doing it, I would do the jumping jacks but just slow them down. What killed me was all of those damn lunges.

OMG I'm so glad someone else said that about their thighs! Not only was sitting down and standing up bad.... going to the bathroom hurt like hell! Seriously, she destroyed my legs in less than 30 minutes.

I need to do it again but the memory has stopped me. I keep thinking but I need to be able to walk for the next two days, I can't do it now! hehehe Modify it and if you have to do level 1 until you feel like you have mastered it. Who says you have to move on to Level 2 after 10 times. Slow down the jumping jacks, if you have a heart rate monitor use that as your guide as to whether or not you are getting the right amount of cardio.

I will listen to my own advice and get the DVD out this week!

Do what you can and you will become strnger in time.

I did 30 day shred for 5 days and ny siactica started acting up. I could not walk for a couple of days so, I will probably not be doing it anymore but it is a great workout if I did not have back problems.

This is for true beginners. It is going to be hard. Nothing is going to be easy. I couldn't even complete 5 minutes the first day I did it. By day five of pushing myself, not giving up, and making myself do it it became SIGNIFICANTLY easier.

Don't give up because it's "too hard" for you. You are only putting limits on yourself and your progress.E

I've gotta completely agree...it is hard at first, but every day you will notice it becoming a little bit better (you might not have to take breaks as often or feel as winded)....

Everything new is hard at the beginning (if it wasn't everybody would be in tip top shape)....It was hard for me too when I started, but just recently I completed the series feeling better than ever...& moved on to her "Ripped in 30" series....you will definately notice a difference at each level if you just stay strong & keep at it.

One of my FAVORITE quotes is this "STRENGTH DOESN'T COME FROM WHAT YOU CAN DO...IT COMES FROM OVERCOMING THE THINGS YOU ONCE THOUGHT YOU COULDN'T".....You can do this!!!!

Can anyone tell me if you got big bruises on top of legs 1st time you done this? I'm now 2 days after I first tried it and stair walking still close to impossible and all my legs are bruised! I googled and normal with running etc but 30ds?

"it may not get easier, but you WILL get better"

Dont' give up!! You can do this and believe it or not it will get easier. Even if the next day you can only do 2 more jumping jacks than the day before....that shows you are making progress and building up your endurance. I too thought I was going to die, it does get easier and now I look back and laugh at Jillian Michaels!

Keep at it. It will get easier. My fiance and I completed the 30DS approx. a month ago and now are doing it again. You'll never get stronger if you don't push yourself. I HATE every second of it but I know it's making me stronger and I'm proud of myself for completing it. Find a buddy to do it with, someone who truly motivates you and keeps you going. I have that and can say that if it wasn't for my fiance I would have quit myself but in the end it's only making us stronger.