Jillian Michaels - 30 Day Shred

Light weights! Even if you use 8, 10 or 12 pound weights during regular weight training, you will likely find these to be way too heavy for the 30DS. I'd say 3-5 pound weights would be sufficient for you.

Also, you might want to consider purchasing a jumprope. While it's not necessary (you can always mimick the act of jumping rope), level 2 has a section where you jump rope.

Good luck

How do u add in an excessive DVD to your daily exercise? I actually did this DVD today, and have no idea how to add it. I'm brand new to my fitness pal, so still learning how to work the site. X

Most people will log it under Circuit training - General. However, it would be more precise if you calculate it with a heart rate monitor.

A friend of mine doesn't have hand weights, she just used bottles of water

I started out without weights, I reckon my bingo wings way enough to take the place of a weight. However my 3lb hand weights arrived yesterday!

I use 1,5 liter water bottles. Those are 3.3lbs and heavy enough! As a mat I just use a garden chair cushion (Is that English?) or a big towel.

Definitely 3-5 pounds to start!! I can do 8 now for some of the exercises. I just started her Ripped in 30. I definitely recommend finishing the 30 DS first! It does get results though!!! I blogged pictures of mine. You only need a mat if you are on a hard surface. I have carpet so I didn't use a mat. You don't need a jump rope either, they do not use them in the video and it would frankly be a pain in the rear to try and use one.

As for logging it....I bought a heart rate monitor and 'created a new exercise' called 30 Day Shred Video and logged it that way. It does not burn as many calories as you would think!!! BUT, you are increasing metabolism and you continue to burn cals after the workout which is key. On average I burned between 180-197!!!!! Seemed like so little for so much sweat and pain! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Good luck and definitely stick through it, it is SO worth it and it is only 30 days!!!

You'll want to pick up some weights with handles (Target sells 3-5 lb weights with soft handles, I'd rec. those). When you get to level three there is a move that requires you to balance in a plank position with your hands on the weights.

I have been doing 30DS since April. I alternate between Level 1, 2 and 3 now. I purchased a heart monitor a couple of weeks ago. I am trying to increase the number of calories I burn per day. I have found that I burn more calories on Level 2 than I do on level 3. I do the 30DS and then Pilates for Dummies for a total of avg 50 minutes 340 calories.
I am 48. How many calories are you guys burning per day? Heart Monitor is great, because I just had to know if I was sweating with progress. :sad:

30DS isnt that expensive if bought over amazon, but figured I'd let you know you can watch it for free on Youtube. Just search it and its under the BeFit youtube channel. Its a great workout! have fun!

thankyou for the tip. Think I'll try it on there and see how i get on. ;-)