Still crushing it with Jillian 2021

That should be “push” workouts, I can go slightly heavier on the pull days. Though it’s still not exactly a great feat of strength.

@Wineloffa, I’m very impressed with two Jillian workouts in one day! I have Yoga Inferno, it’s fierce.

BS week 2 workout 1 done, first time. I did actually do all the push-ups this time, although I had to do them on my knees after the first circuit. My upper body strength is completely pathetic. I have to do the “pull”workouts mainly with 1.5 kg weights, even 2 kg is too much.

No sign of a jab for me, I’m not in that kind of job and they haven’t done any under-50s round here yet. Not looking forward to it, I gather the side-effects are likely to be worse if you’ve had Covid, and I’m pretty sure I had it last spring.

Had my second jab yesterday Wineloffa and I haven't had much pain in my arm at all - like you say, everything's already aching from the workouts so we perhaps don't notice!!

Yes roonetta* that was me with the shift work as I was redeployed due to COVID (NHS)* - I moved back to my usual hours on 1 April which is a relief. Unfortunately the only way I could fit the workouts in was by getting up at 5.30 and doing them before work as I was on 12 hour shifts (8-8). Sometimes I just did 2 x workouts on a rest day in order to fit them in. It's hard!! That's why I liked that Jillian was 30 minutes all in as it's manageable.

Thanks @AlgonquinBay, Epic sounds great so I’ll definitely try it at some stage.

Yesterday I did Shred L1 and Yoga Inferno L2. It was my first time doing YI L2 and I completed it with 2kg dumbbells. Absolute killer. My arms and legs were so sore this morning that I could only manage a slow Adrienne video today..

Had my first Covid jab today. The nurse told me my arm might be sore for a few days afterwards. Thanks to Jillian, it’s already throbbing so doubt I’ll even notice any vaccine side effects. 😂

Day 15 of Epic done here ✅

I echo what roonetta says about Epic @Wineloffa - it is tough but no tougher than Jillian.

Day 43 roonetta that is awesome what's next for you?

@roonetta thanks I’ll stick Epic on my ‘to do’ list for when I get bored of Jillian!

@ProfessorRadcliffeEmerson I get a lot mentally from yoga, daily practice has really helped my anxiety and it’s taught me mindfulness which makes me a calmer person.

Today I did 6W6P L1 and Yoga Inferno L1. Almost phoned it in in the middle of YI as I thought my arms were going to fall off!! Tough stuff but I loved it!

BS week 1 cardio done - and that’s the first week complete. Rest day tomorrow then I’ll try to start week 2 on Sunday. The cardio doesn’t get any better. Why is exercise so boring?

@Wineloffa, I’m impressed by your yoga practice- I aim to do some Adriene every day but only achieve it half the time. I’m not very flexible (understatement) so it doesn’t come at all naturally.

Thanks roonetta will give that a go tomorrow. And sorry, reading back it was you with the 3kg shoulder weights. Props to you 💪

@Queuing4Fergs I’ve been practicing yoga for 10 years so my day is never complete without doing some. Adrienne’s videos are actually very restorative after a Jillian workout, you give your body a good stretch which Jillian’s warm downs don’t really provide.

Jillian’s yoga DVD’s are intense though especially Yoga Inferno which I’ll be doing tomorrow!

Ri30 L3 D2 alot better than D1. I really went for it but with the best will in the world, I don't think I'm ever going to be able to get up on the rock and rollers. I really tried to propel myself forward but it hurt my back and I nearly brained myself on the radiator . Not even sure which muscles it is supposed to be working - just feels like a rest at this point as I get to flail about on the ground for 2 x 30 seconds.

Finding the cardio, other than the running arms, quite challenging. Managing to get through it though, just. Bear crawls are OK but I can't see how flat my back is so there is a chance I'm cheating which pisses her off! Duck walks are obviously ridiculous and I find I need to do them in Shelley mode as going too low like Basheera has me drop my weight centrally and pointing my quads/knees out (to accommodate my stomach) rather than straightahead which hurts my knees. Either way, painful, so mission accomplished there J-Dog.

3kg on any shoulders I think would END me, Algonquin

Wineloffa kudos on doing another workout on top of a shred workout. I can manage a gentle stoll bit that's about it. I've never done yoga but I am not at all bendy so I suspect I would hate not enjoy it

Hi @Queuing4Fergs 6W6P is certainly not for the faint hearted and I’m still only on L1!

Today I did 30 DS L3, Yoga with Adrienne and a 30 min brisk dog walk.

What’s Epic like? Would I die if I attempted it?

Days exercised 93 ✅

Thanks for advice re the bands (torture tube ), will investigate. Am encouraged to think that maybe I won't die attempting BR. I have my second go at Ri30 L3 today after a rest day yesterday. My back is a bit sore from my first attempt at it on Tuesday. Not sure if it's muscle soreness or whether I strained it slightly with poor form on one of the many moves I couldn't do. Hopefully today will go a bit better.

Hi Wineloffa I did 30DS followed by 6W6P (aka Not Your Mother's Workout) last summer and had great results with slimming down even though the scales didn't change much. L2 was a killer on cardio if I recall, and it finished with mountain climbers? Utter sadist she is.

Stealth what programme are you doing? If you're "showing up" and doing your best in whatever it is, you're more than just hanging in there! These workouts are no joke so give yourself credit where it's due.

Handstands AlgonquinBay? Good lord. I can't remember the last time I did one. It's one of those weird things I think about sometimes - the last time I did a handstand I wouldn't have known it was the last time I would ever do a handstand (cos I'm not about to start again now!)

A handstand ! I couldn’t do one of those when I was 10 and I certainly wouldn’t be able to 38 years on - respect, @AlgonquinBay!

BS week 1, workout 2, second time. I agree with @roonetta that the ‘push’ workouts are harder, there was less sitting on the mat feeling sorry for myself this morning.

Hello all, with all the excitement of Easter I haven't posted for a few days - a few new names here so welcome @Wineloffa and @StealthPolarBear

Day 12 of Epic done today and whoop whoop, I managed the handstands!! Nearly didn't even try but then I decided to give it a go and boom! so proud but my 10 year old self would be devastated that it had been 35 years since I had even attempted one!!

You will smash BR queuing - I didn't bother buying a "torture tube" but just did the exercises using weights and it worked just fine.

Thanks for the lovely welcomes! Looking forward to exchanging exercise stories on here.

Today I did 6W6P L1 followed by an Adrienne Yoga Tone video. I also did a 30 min brisk walk with the dog.

I’m going to start my 2021 days exercised from Jan 1st because I’ve been doing yoga every day and walking since the 1st lockdown last year and started other workouts on Feb 1st. So days exercised: 97. ✅

BS week 1 workout 1 done, second time. Not so good today, I missed a set of push-ups because I was sitting in a heap on my mat feeling sorry for myself. Two more workouts to go then I’ll award myself the weekend off.

Welcome @Wineloffa, and congratulations on hanging on in there, @StealthPolarBear.

Still hanging on.

Hi, can I please join? I’ve only discovered Jillian this year and absolutely love her! I’ve already done the 30 Day Shred and I’m currently doing 6w6p but alternating it with Shred L1,2,3 as I hate doing the same video for days on end. I’m doing these work outs Mon - Saturday.

I also do yoga every day. Adrienne Mon - Thurs and Jillian’s Yoga Inferno / Meltdown Fri - Sun. Planning on doing Ri30 next. I’ve only lost 2 pounds since I started Jillian’s videos but I look a lot slimmer and more toned so I’ve definitely lost inches!

I had JM’s own resistance cable, so if you look that up it’ll give you an idea of what you’re looking for.

I wouldn’t have said BR was harder than RI30 overall - in fact the first month is easier, although the cardio DVD for that month is mind-numbingly boring. L2 of Ripped is no joke, I found it the hardest workout of the lot. BR is just a different structure.