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Shred for Couchto5Kers and anybody else

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WhoKnowsWhereTheTimeGoes · 06/09/2011 20:51

This thread is a spin off from the CouchTo5k 2011 Pt 3, where some of us decided that as well as doing the C25K we would try the Shred (preferably wearing purple nail varnish)

All Shredders are welcome, not just those from the C25k thread (and not just those with purple nails).

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rookiemater · 13/09/2011 20:28

Thanks guys I am not feeling as knackered as after I did it the first time so maybe I will be able to squeeze it in on running days and maybe just fast forward through the cardio ( I had to do this the first time as I got a whim to do it but was downstairs in my nightie with no sports bra)

Nagoo · 13/09/2011 20:07

Day 6 :)

And 4 miles walking with the school run. I'll be wasting away :)

RatherBeOnThePiste · 13/09/2011 20:06

Linzer - I have just done Day 8! Yaaaaaayyyy

I'm so svelte I don't recognise myself anymore.....

LinzerTorte · 13/09/2011 20:03

Day 4 done. Could some of you please take a day or two off so that I feel slightly less behind?

I wore trainers for the first time today, and it definitely seemed easier on the knees. I also listened to my own music over the top of Jillian, which made it go slightly faster.

Hi rookie, I was also planning on running and shredding on alternate days and I'm sure you will see results, although - like WhoKnows has already said - probably just not as quickly as if you were shredding every day. However, I've found that shredding is something I can do with the DC around so am managing to fit it in every day after all (when I'm not ill or snowed under with work) as I'm desperate to keep up with everyone else.

Have fun with your new weights, WhoKnows - that reminds me, I still haven't decided what else to order from Amazon so I can get my purple ones.

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WhoKnowsWhereTheTimeGoes · 13/09/2011 19:09

Rookie hello, not sure about that, I guess you will get results it will just take longer. I had planned to only shred on non running days, but was talked into trying to do the shred every day on here, I have found that it is easier for me to shred first thing whereas I run in the evenings, so it has been manageable so far, although heavy on the laundry!

My heavier weights have just arrived (gulp).

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 13/09/2011 18:58

I hate Anita and that smug bitch on the left with the inane grin....
Just about to do Day 8....

rookiemater · 13/09/2011 16:49

Sorry I am a bit late to the party but have done Part 1 twice ( although had to skip a day in between as far too feeble to do it in a row. I run as well but I don't think I could face doing the shred and running on the same day. Do you think I will still get results if I run 3 days a week and shred on the other 4 ( or maybe 3 depending on how I feel)?

shreddedandnotatallsmug · 13/09/2011 12:35

Oh and svelte is a relative concept

shreddedandnotatallsmug · 13/09/2011 12:34

Enjoy melody! I was going to say peace and quiet, but it doesn't sound as though it will be

melodyangel · 13/09/2011 12:34

Well done shredded! I dream of svelte.

melodyangel · 13/09/2011 12:30

Day two done not as bad. Thanks for all the tips esp. doing more streches at the end.

Tried with shoes today which I think helped but I find my feet cramp when I'm doing the skipping/ butt kicks.

Might try a run tonight too.

First whole day with any DC's since July, time for some loud music with swearing in me thinks.

shreddedandnotatallsmug · 13/09/2011 12:28

Day 9 done.

I tried it barefoot the first time but my ankles hurt so I do it in running shoes now. But I was reading a thread at the weekend recommending separate shoes.

Lovely DH said last night (almost unprompted) that I was looking more svelte

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WhoKnowsWhereTheTimeGoes · 13/09/2011 12:12

Nagoo - thanks for that link, I have been thinking that although the shred does a lot of Ab work there is not much for your actual back muscles.

I bought this DVD 10 min back posture workouts about 6 months ago but a lot of the exercises need you to stand against a wall, we don't really have any wall without furniture agains it anywhere in sight of a DVD player, so that hasn't been very successful for me, might try the one you linked. I used to do a lot of pilates pre DCS, it is very good. Our Amazon bill is going to be though the roof, luckily DH has Amazon Prime, even luckier his account is set up so all the bills get paid out of his bank account!

I have solved the Jumping Jacks problem by not raising my arms right above my head, that was what was killing me. If I keep them below shoulder level it is do-able.

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WhoKnowsWhereTheTimeGoes · 13/09/2011 07:46

Day 8 done and managed all the cardio! I'm wearing an old pair of running shoes for it, I have on and off back and knee problems and wouldn't dare do it without.

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 13/09/2011 07:33

Hey - rocking the Uma Thurman is good!!

Day 8 here which is perilously close to 10!!

I do it in bare feet but if I wore trainers I would be able to kick my butt. So I'm tempted to put them on once.

I'm also tempted to get a mat or something because those ab things hurt my bones. Whimper.

Melody - it hurts less now! But make sure you do the warm up really well and maybe double the length of the cool down. I do longer on the quad stretches because it wasn't long enough for me.

LinzerTorte · 13/09/2011 07:10

I've been doing it in bare feet so far but think I'm going to switch to trainers as of today, as one of my knees started to hurt a bit yesterday. I've just been using the rug on our living room floor as a mat, although I'm sure a proper mat would be more comfortable.

Jelli Ah, but you're not really behind as you've done it all before. In fact, you're on your second lap.

Nagoo · 13/09/2011 07:00

Anyone looking for something else to do I do recommend the pilates DVD I linked to earlier, as I think Jillian cheats you on the 'stretch' part and also I think my knees suffered with overtraining (although if you run then maybe you knees are ok?)

Nagoo · 13/09/2011 06:58

I bought trainers and a mat after the first week. My knees thanked me. I was an alien in the sports shop though I haven't owned trainers for 15 years....

I did day 5 yesterday, in a cheap version of the 'rouge noir' varnish that was a hangover from the fancy dress party I was at on Sat: rocking the Uma Thurman :)

melodyangel · 13/09/2011 00:14

How do you all manage to do the shred every day? I was totalled after the first day! Had to put up with DH taking the mick all weekend - I shall have my revenge.

DS1 is finally back to college tomorrow so day two here I come. Those lunges can go to hell though.

I've been using a couple of playmats to work out on. Do you all wear trainers or bare foot?

JelliBelli · 12/09/2011 23:18

Oh God! DH came home early so we went down th epub for dinner and I forgot to Shred as he was being all spontaneous and stuff.

And I haven't put my new nail varnish on either.

I am a FAILURE today (what with my oversleeping and all)

RatherBeOnThePiste · 12/09/2011 21:10

Day 7, ticketty tick

actually I don't know why you lot are making such a fuss about shredding. It's so easy.

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WhoKnowsWhereTheTimeGoes · 12/09/2011 19:47

I'm doing it on a thick rug on top of carpet, but my knees are starting to object to my Anita style press-ups (can't manage Natalie ones). Might have to dig out my old yoga mat as well.

I also need a cushion for my head because my ponytail makes my head wobble about when I am doing the chest raises.

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JelliBelli · 12/09/2011 19:13

Gosh, you've all been busy, but I hope none of you are suffering with bad wind tonight .

I managed to do D3 last night but only just before bed time! Anyway, tis done now. D4 for me later, will listen to The Archers first though.

Linzer I feel behind the gang too as if I am at the back and I am lagging behind panting "wait for me, i've only got little legs"! If you haven't finished your Amazon you could always get "6 Week 6 Pack" or one of her others .

Rather I don't have an exercise mat but find some of the abs stuff painful on my boney bits of back too, so I use a folded up towel to make it more comfy. Does your picture lady really look in the mirror and think she looks fantastic? My my!

Trimmer sounds like you might have an early start on Thursday then!! Go on! You know you don't want to let all your hard work go to waste. Get up early! (she says having overslept this morning and made herself 10 minutes late for work eek!)

Most importantly I have bought new purple nail varnish to be put on later tonight .

LinzerTorte · 12/09/2011 16:21

Day 3 done - finally; I feel very behind the rest of you.

I've given up hope of ever being able to do those last abs exercises in circuit 1, where you're supposed to lift your lower back off the floor - I try, but end up collapsing on the floor in a heap.

shredded Too true. I shall have a browse!

RatherBeOnThePiste · 12/09/2011 16:09

and I find the ones where you roll up on the floor make my bony spiny bits hurt

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