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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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RatherBeOnThePiste · 10/09/2011 21:57

I did day 5 today and I am now using the 2K PURPLE ones for the thing where you lie on the floor and lift them above your chest and then down to the sides, I am always a bit worried I will drop them and knock my teeth out!

I then use the 1.5 weights which are PINK for the other bits.

Sweaty - hope you have done it by now or I shall come back to NY and kick your butt hopes sweaty HASN"T done it

And also finish your essay!

shreddedandnotatallsmug · 10/09/2011 21:32

DH has gone out so I'm going to shred NOW.

WhoKnows - I started off with tins of beans, but am now using very fetching pink 2lb weights from Amazon.com.

Nagoo - RESPECT to you going in at level 3

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WhoKnowsWhereTheTimeGoes · 10/09/2011 20:58

What weight are you all using? I'm starting to think I need different weights for different parts of it, that part where you squat and lift them above your head is much harder on my arms than the bit where you lie on your back and put your arms out to the side and then lift them over your chest for example. But I guess the workout is designed for using the same weights throughout.

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JelliBelli · 10/09/2011 11:59

Day 2 completed for me.

Nagoo · 10/09/2011 11:43

Day 3 :)

RatherBeOnThePiste · 10/09/2011 11:30

Day 5 of the Shred done.

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WhoKnowsWhereTheTimeGoes · 10/09/2011 09:36

Day 5 - done, with two children joining in the jumping jacks and then setting up a board game on the rug next to me and playing it while I wave my arms over their heads. And helpfully saying "Mum, you're meant to have your eyes open".

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WhoKnowsWhereTheTimeGoes · 09/09/2011 21:36

Table? I meant timer.

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JelliBelli · 09/09/2011 21:35

I'm Shredded!

It was easier than first time round but my quads and arms are going to ache tomorrow, that's for sure! The 20 minutes did seem to go quite quickly after that running though! Grin

Nagoo · 09/09/2011 21:25

here on lazy days I do the belly section of this, only 10 mins, and no sweating :)

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WhoKnowsWhereTheTimeGoes · 09/09/2011 20:34

Core strength is mainly what I'm after from this, I must remember that it will all be worth it! I can cope better knowing it's only 20 mins versus the usual longer Davina type DVDs. I am tempted to put a countdown table on the shelf next to the telly tomorrow.

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Nagoo · 09/09/2011 19:45

I hate level 2. Level 3 is like a special present after level 2.

Chair squats with a V fly. Be warned. Wink

All you have to think about is that it works. It has strengthened my core and made me a ton fitter than I was, so it seemed stupid to stop.

I'll tell you what, I can tuck my tops into my jeans now.... :)

piste It's because she doesn't have to try. You'll notice one day the bit where Natalie is Skiving off and then you'll want to punch her instead Grin

RatherBeOnThePiste · 09/09/2011 19:41

I often want to punch Anita

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WhoKnowsWhereTheTimeGoes · 09/09/2011 19:18

Well done Nagoo. Are the levels 2 and 3 significantly harder, or just different? I'm getting bored of the spiel a bit already, will know it off by heart soon, I started daydreaming during the one of the lying down bits today, glanced at the telly and realised they'd all moved on.

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Nagoo · 09/09/2011 18:59

I did it today again :)

I need to post that so I feel like someone will notice if I stop.

I have launched straight in with level 3. I have to 'Anita it' at points due to lack of upper body strength, I am like a T Rex Grin

I am going to do whichever level I am in the mood for on a particular day, as I get bored of the spiel if I hear the same every day. I sometimes put the radio on at the same time, but then you have to keep checking if you are doing the right thing at the right time!

Even on day 2 I am feeling it. I remember wincing as I walked up stairs in the first week.

You do get much fitter very fast if you keep it up :)

JelliBelli · 09/09/2011 18:50

My DVD arrived today while I was at work. I thought I had arranged to send it TO work and when it didn't come today was glad as I had only to run on Sunday. BUT!! I am a bit dim and have sent it home and here it was waiting for my, smiling through the celophane. So I guess I need to get of MN and go and do it don't i?

I found it really uncomfy walking down the stairs to at the beginning. i think it wore off by day 5......

RatherBeOnThePiste · 09/09/2011 14:51

My above my knees bit is bloody stiff!! Coming downstairs is my problem!!

melodyangel · 09/09/2011 14:45

Good luck Pistey! How is it four days in?

Off to pick up DS2. I'm going to look a right sight at the school gates.

RatherBeOnThePiste · 09/09/2011 14:36

at poor Melody! Day 4 for me - just about to do it.

melodyangel · 09/09/2011 14:27

Oh my good lord!

GettinTrimmer · 09/09/2011 14:22

Hi all

I've just done day 6 of the shred Smile No running though, will go on Sunday...well that's the plan!

shredded I agree it's becoming more bearable.

Linzer last time I did the shred I got up to level 2, parts of it I found much harder other parts not so bad

RatherBeOnThePiste · 09/09/2011 14:14

melody - I hope you shut the blinds!!

shreddedandnotatallsmug · 09/09/2011 13:15

Humph - trousers are not yet any less snug Grin. Am I expecting too much? Grin

shreddedandnotatallsmug · 09/09/2011 12:57

good luck melody!

melodyangel · 09/09/2011 12:53

Glass of water - check
Purple toenails - check
Weights - check
Celophane wrapper off the dvd - check
All other members of the household out - check

Ok I'm heading downstairs to try my first shred.