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Get a spring in your step - join the (military) March Shred thread!

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ErrolTheDragon · 02/03/2015 17:29

New thread (a couple of days late for anyone doing, or thinking about doing, the 30 Day Shred or any of the other Jillian Michaels workouts. Any questions, just ask - we're here to give encouragement, advice and sympathy to each other.

A couple of FAQs to start with:

  1. How many days at each level? - the norm is about 10, but it's not a hard and fast rule so progress at the rate you feel good with. You don't have to get everything perfect before moving on.

  2. Can I take a day off? - yes, you should have at least one rest day every week. (I always shred on weekdays and have the weekend off)

  3. Weights? - If you don't have any dumbells, you can start with a couple of tins of beans or 500ml bottles of water. Different people can manage different weights, and many of us find that we want a couple of different sizes. You want weights that allow you to complete all (or most) of a set with good form. Places like Argos, TKMax or Sports Direct usually have sets of 3 sizes (eg 1, 2, 3 kg) reasonably cheaply.

That's enough for now!

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MrsStevenPatrickMorrissey · 17/03/2015 12:54

Day 3 done, although I did think I was going to die by the time I got to plank jacks, im so glad I did it, feels good afterwards Wink

I know Errol very thoughtful dc, although they said it was a choice between a box of chocs or the DVDs, apparently Dh advised on the DVDs Grin

Hi kirinm wow 2levels a day, now that's hardcore Smile

kirinm · 17/03/2015 11:36

Hope you don't mind me joining? I started at the end of Feb but then had two ear infections, the flu and a chest infection. I think (hope) I'm out of the cycle of various infections now so plan to start tomorrow.

I did the shred back in September and did 2 levels a day, 5 times a week before a holiday. Think I'll start with doing just the one level and see how I go!

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ErrolTheDragon · 17/03/2015 11:14

What thoughtful DC! Grin You should be ok after a few days off - I'm fine going back to shred after a week or so off on holiday. You don't lose fitness that quickly, so no excuses if you fall off the wagon, you can get right back on again!

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MrsStevenPatrickMorrissey · 17/03/2015 09:33

D3L2 today for me.....completely fell off the wagon at the weekend, food & exercise, was extremely bold! But back to it today! I did do a nice 5k run last night, which made me feel a bit better! Are you shredding today granny? IT will probably kill me as I haven't done it since Friday..but have to get back into it...

magpie well done on finishing it all, and doing it with a hangover Grin the dc gave me as present for Mother's Day, burn fat boost metabolism & one about target zones?? So no excuses for me now!

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ErrolTheDragon · 16/03/2015 23:28

Grin Not heard that balloon one before. I must admit one of the things I like about NMTZ is that the last couple of sets are on the floor!

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MsRaspberryJam · 16/03/2015 20:21

I'm pleased to hear about your success Magpie, particularly with your mental health. I started mine because I was struggling with depression and have found it really helpful too. I sleep so much better now.

I have not been doing Ri30. I've been doing odd things from YouTube. I did Yoga Inferno on Friday and 6w6p today. Yoga Inferno was flipping hard and I was sweating like a balloon next to a pin cushion. 6w6p was bearable and reasonably fun. I enjoyed that it only had a small amount of cardio and that I got to lie down lots.

grannygrotts · 16/03/2015 20:21

Well done Magpie - what a great achievement.

Had a very lazy weekend of meals out and pizza. Blush .

Back on the wagon today with a FD and took the plunge to start the next level. So L2 D1 completed. Push ups were definitely easier mainly because there were fewer of them but by the time i got to the last set of exercises i had to take very very short breaks on the strength exercises and put the weights down from 2kg to 1kg as I simply couldn't hold my arms up - just as well the pushups were easier!

Definitely worked up more of a sweat this level, also found out I need more floor space. Utterly exhausted now and looking forward to dinner.

MagpieCursedTea · 16/03/2015 19:04

Yoga meltdown next!
I'm planning on working my way through Jillian's back catalogue Wink
What's NMTZ like?

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ErrolTheDragon · 16/03/2015 18:34

That's great, Magpie! Smile So... what are you going to do next?

Another day of NMTZ for me today. Tomorrow is DH's birthday so I may be having a day off.

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MagpieCursedTea · 16/03/2015 17:52

Thanks!
I certainly feel a lot fitter and stronger. I'm also more flexible, I could only reach halfway down my shin during the cooldown at the start and can now reach my toes.
There have also been improvements to my mental health. I just generally feel a lot better in myself.

MsRaspberryJam · 16/03/2015 17:37

Congratulations, Magpie!!

What improvements have you seen? How do you feel differently?

MagpieCursedTea · 16/03/2015 17:30

30DS L3 D10 complete! I did it!!!
Thank you so much to all you lovely people for the advice and support. I genuinely couldn't have done it without you. I've never got to the end of an exercise thing before so I'm feeling very pleased Grin

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ErrolTheDragon · 15/03/2015 22:34

Well done! Shredding at the weekend seems very dedicated to me. DH and I left DD revising both yesterday and today and took the dog out for some decent walks.

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MagpieCursedTea · 15/03/2015 19:02

L3D9 complete! One more to go!!! Grin

drspouse · 14/03/2015 21:39

Did L2 D3 at nap time today. DH fled the room...

MagpieCursedTea · 14/03/2015 16:10

L3D8 complete! with a bit of a hangover

drspouse · 13/03/2015 22:48

L2D2 done! I'll try and do D3 tomorrow, was thinking about getting up early but nah. I did dash to get changed almost the second the DCs went down for their naps (in fact DS wasn't asleep yet) so I felt quite organised for doing that, often it's a slump on the sofa or manically tidying up after lunch instead.

grannygrotts · 13/03/2015 22:40

L1D6 done for me - went with DGCs to swimming this morning and by the time we got back was past their lunch time and mine. Did D6 once they had gone down for a nap, so about 1.30 - having had nothing to eat since FD yesterday. Have to say I found it pretty hard. Hoping tomorrow after a normal days eating will be easier.

Good to hear you found L2 easier today Mrs. Going to take a peak at it tonight.

Blodyn your 10 week active challenge sounds horrendous wonderful!! Do you have set workouts you need to keep to or can you do your own thing?

Get well soon all those suffering with the lurgy.

blodynmawr · 13/03/2015 16:51

Only managed one full NMTZ this week due to manic work schedule.
Need to knuckle down to catch up over the weekend!
Starting a 10 week Active challenge with work colleagues Monday so hoping the competitive challenge of posting daily minutes of exercise completed, on work social media, will keep me focussed!
Hope you feel better soon Cheshire.
Well done everyone else still keeping fit and thanks for the inspiration all!

MrsStevenPatrickMorrissey · 13/03/2015 13:32

Good stuff Errol that's me done for this week, will do some running this evening, and will probably get for another run on Sunday, hopefully. Didn't find it as bad today, and knees don't hurt, i did the knee warm up from level one before I even put on the did and I did take care on the lunges. I find it goes in a lot quicker than level 1.

Anyway have a nice weekend, will be back on Monday for more!

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ErrolTheDragon · 13/03/2015 12:22

Arms still feeling a bit sore so didn't fancy NMTZ this morning - did some tabata instead, mostly cardio/legs type of things, but all gleaned from Jillian!

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MrsStevenPatrickMorrissey · 13/03/2015 08:50

L2D2....I'm going to give it another go today, and then take the weekend off. I'll take your advice Errol and just go a bit slower and not go so deep into the lunges. I won't ask about squat thrusts and moguls!! I'm still trying to come to terms with plank push-ups!

Yoga inferno sounds interesting magpie might be a nice change from all the shred stuff, I have a sneaky feeling the dcs have got me one of JM dvds for Mothers DayGrin I'll have to wait and see which one...

Get well soon Panda....have good workouts today everyone, weekend is nearly here Wink

MsRaspberryJam · 12/03/2015 20:30

Looks like we posted at the same time, Panda. Hope you get well soon. Enjoy the rest xx

MsRaspberryJam · 12/03/2015 20:29

I was up at seven to do day two level two of Ri30. I was really achey and found it quite challenging. I'm having the weekend off, so I have another go planned for first thing tomorrow too. Not looking forward to it, to be honest.

Though, in good news, my son wanted to run all the way to nursery today and I could run with him without getting tired. He also wanted to be picked up to look at some diggers. He's nearly school age and very heavy, but I was able to lift him up above my head easily. It is all worth it for things like that!

CheshirePanda · 12/03/2015 20:26

Nothing from me I'm afraid...not feeling very well. Will be back soon. Keep up the good work all.

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