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

MrsS I'm rotating through the 3 levels, and it's funny, the lower levels are the ones that bugger my knees. I still can't do the Rock star jumps in L3 at all, so I substitute the skipping rope for lots of things. Also I take the advice of Elphaba or Errol I think it was, about some of the abs moves in L2/3 being dangerous.

I think Shred is enough for me, can't really be arsed to get another DVD. I'm not a natural exerciser so it's kind of a necessary evil and I'll stick to my routine!

Hello everyone mind if I join? I'm on L1 D8, so far so good, I've been lurking and finding your posts inspirational.
I did start this last year with great results but I only got to about 22 days then fell off the wagon until now. This time I am using a holiday in May and my wedding in October (probably, haven't actually booked yet) to spur me on. Combining the shred with lots of walking, I've got a step counting app which is quite motivating at the mo

L1 D9 done! My arms could really do with the weekend off!

L3D4 complete! Only needed to stop very occasionally so it's getting a bit easier, doing Natalie's moves for things that don't involve a push-up/plank position. I'm not sure I'll ever be able to do a proper push-up!

Hi folks, I'm back to it today, have been away for a few days with dh, so it's L1D6 for me, and it will probably hurt! Glad to see everyone else hates jumpin jacks as well, not a fan of lunges either, but I find I'm getting a bit better at them, doing them a bit slower to get the form right. dancingwitch you've just put the fear into me about level 2 how are you getting on with it octonuts?? I have to say Errol on 30ds I love jump rope, I sometimes do that instead of the JJs!

I just did L2D1. I've only done L2 half a dozen times before and I'd forgotten how few of the moves I can actually done. The walking press up things are impossible as I can't touch my toes, the plank based moves are equally impossible as I can't hold a plank for 30secs let alone whilst doing leg jacks or squat thrusts. I concentrated on form a lot! I also think Jillian is on dodgy ground with some of the ab moves in L2 so, as I can suffer from a bad back, stuck to moves I knew should be safe. I need to go back through Feb's thread and find the advice on there about the ab moves.
I was feeling knackered before I started tonight so didn't use any weights at all. My arms still ached!

L1 D8 done, I'm still using the water bottles as I haven't found any suitable weights locally. I think I'll order some from eBay.

Ri30L1 D6 done, plus 2 hours of walking with a pram. Quite tired now actually. Night night all...

Thank you all! L3D3 complete, working off that cake

Happy birthday for yesterday, Magpie!

I'm not a big fan of the running man either, Panda. I'm happy with aerobically challenging - I don't need to look like an excited robot too! I use 2, 3, and 4kg, so it sounds like we are on about the same level of strength. I struggle on that move with anything over 2.

Don't worry too much about level two. It's actually more fun (wait for jump rope with kick outs), but is more challenging and left me very out of breath.

I've done my latest level one but lost count of my days. I really wasn't feeling it this morning and did it a bit half-arsed, but finished it at least.

Happy (belated) birthday Magpie....sorry I Missed that about it being your birthday. I'm sure it counts twice if you do it on your birthday. Xx

Hello all

I'm basking in the warm glow of having done my session today, plus more than an hour's walk plus a small amount of gardening. Ta-da! Ri30L1 D5 done.

Raspberry I am going to do 7 days of each, which will take more than a week because I've had rest days but I reckon that is about right. I was thinking today ' only 2 more days of running man'. ;-) yay! I think the floor will be caved in before I finish though . However, I am slightly worried about level 2 having read your comment! But I will try to remain open minded! I find I like them better after a few days when I know what to expect.

Re weights, I am using DPs set (I have some but god knows where..). I go v light for arms as otherwise my elbows play up (in the past I was very unwise with tricep dips and am still paying for it) so about 1.5kg for triceps or the squat press. the one where you bend over with the weight behind you neck I did 5 kg today...i found it easier with more weight so you've got something resisting you, IYKWIM. The upright row one about 2 kg. I think for me staying injury and niggle free and being able to do more workouts is more important that trying for a bigger weight.

blody ...come hither, come hither to Ri30! Ive missed you!
I don't know anything about NMTZ but I'm SURE Ri30 is better!!

L3D2 complete! On my birthday as well (the 3 course meal at lunch was not the best thing to have before exercising this afternoon)
I was given Yoga Meltdown as a present today so will do that when the 30DS is over.

Ok L1 D7 done! I am going to try really hard to do it tomorrow (even though I'm taking DD swimming in the morning) and Friday (will have to start it the second she goes down for her nap so as to catch the end of DS' nap!) because my DM is coming for the weekend on Friday evening and rather like DS, anything that doesn't directly involve her is met with comments and interference. DD is less bothered and would happily watch/giggle (much like DH).

Checking in.
Still doing NMTZ every day.
May try Ri30 thanks to Raspberry and Panda.

I'm checking in! Was up first thing doing Ri30. I thought I'd try level two to see how I liked it. Answer: I didn't. I'm sticking to level one!

How many days are you aiming for on each level, Panda? I'm thinking I might do seven each. I know exactly what you mean about the side lunges. What heaviness of weight are you using? Could you try going down or using none to get the form right?

That blooming Jillian and her form!

I'm on L1D? of 30DS. I've lost count but I think it might be D6. I'm going to do one more day at L1 and then move up to L2. I'll be doing it all through April as I go on holiday on Easter Sunday and need to get some fat off.

My tip fwiw is that if you're on L2/3 and don't feel motivated to Shred one day, just do L1 as it's better than doing nothing.

I agree with you Errol, the jumping jacks in 30DS are tough on the knees and ankles, and the jumping lunges are terrible for me. I also swap them. Good riddance!

Anyway, Ri30 L1 D4 done today. All good. And I took the (financial) plunge and bought a new pair of running shoes. I almost fainted at how expensive they are, although the nice shop owner gave me a good discount because he lives in the same road as me - we had a nice chat and I said I'd seen him out running lots :-). So, here's hoping they are going to allow me to get back to it without the usual ankle problems.

L3D1 complete!
I have discovered some muscles in my inner thighs that I didn't know were there, but they're quite sore so they must exist.
Loving the supermans, quite fun and feel very effective.

I thought I'd done L1 D6 already but according to the last thread I haven't, so that's me over half way through L1 now anyway.
Did someone mention a yoga version? That appeals to me for the future (Pilates would be even better!)