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Still crushing it with Jillian 2021

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roonetta · 08/01/2021 16:23

A new thread as the last thread filled up. Feel free to join us as we head into 2021, exercising as we go!

Old thread here

@OublietteBravo
@HermioneWeasley
@AlgonquinBay
@ilovecardigans
@TinyHouseFan
@Yesbutno
@Puppydogeyes13
@TheDogsMother
@ProfessorRadcliffeEmerson

Hope I haven’t forgotten anyone. First time creating a thread so hope it works!

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ProfessorRadcliffeEmerson · 12/02/2021 08:33

RI30 L3D3 done. I’m letting DD off over half term but may do a week of KillerAbs by myself.

Days exercised 18.

AlgonquinBay · 11/02/2021 20:58

Ooh Epic does sound good roonetta - how long are the workouts and how many per week? I have to say I rarely use my 5kgs on the Jillian workouts - usually a 2 or 3 Blush so you have my admiration if you're even thinking of using 8kgs!!

Day 55 of BR today here. Going strong 💪

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roonetta · 11/02/2021 14:04

Well past half way now Algonquin - well done! Sounds like a run in the snow was the lesser of two evils Grin

I did workout 2 of Epic today which was all upper body. I loved it, apart from skull crusher push ups which I couldn't even do on my knees. I was surprised at how many exercises I could manage with 5kg, but don't think I could lift heavier than that for now. It amazes me how she lifts 8kg! The muscles in my arms are tingling now and my butt is killing me today from yesterday's workout. I also feel like I can manage the moves with better form as there are no cardio intervals getting me out of puff in between. Love the 15 second breaks after each exercise too Grin

Days exercised 31

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AlgonquinBay · 10/02/2021 18:18

Day 54 of BR here - swapped out today's cardio for a 5km run in the snow ❄️ which was equally awful - I'm not really a cold weather person!!Smile

I'm m also v impressed with Professor's DD, well done! Halo

Epic sounds great/awful in equal measures. roonetta keep us posted with progress. Not sure what I'm doing when BR ends - too many optionsConfusedConfused

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roonetta · 10/02/2021 15:19

I am so impressed that your DD is still doing it with you Professor. I did Body Shred on the bilibili.com website for free. It has most of Jillian’s workouts on. Might be worth having a look at it on there before you decide if you want to buy it. I personally preferred Body Revolution as the exercises weren’t complicated like some of the ones in Body Shred are, especially towards the end. BR is also on the website.

Day 1 of Epic done. All legs and I’m not sure I will be able to walk tomorrow. Actually used my heaviest 5kg weights so I was chuffed. A big plus was that there was absolutely no jumping around but I still managed to burn the same amount of calories as I do with Jillian.

Days exercised 30

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ProfessorRadcliffeEmerson · 10/02/2021 08:59

RI30 L3D2 done. Oof. Really not feeling it today (though DD is whinging less with the promise of not having to do Jillian during half term).

I’m toying with ordering Bodyshred for a challenge when we’ve done RI30 - should I? It was unavailable a few years ago when I finished Body Revolution and thought it might be an obvious progression, but it seems to have come back into production.

Days exercised 17.

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roonetta · 09/02/2021 13:48

Our Jillian does love to make us stand on one leg doesn't she? Maybe she was a pirate in another life Grin

BS WO8 done! Body Shred is finished and I have to say I am glad to see the back of it. Workouts 7 and 8 were really hard and not that enjoyable. Was also kind of sad when Jillian said "see you tomorrow" and I knew I wouldn't Sad. Still, onwards and upwards, Epic here I come!

Days exercised 30

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ProfessorRadcliffeEmerson · 08/02/2021 21:17

A one-legged squat with bicep curls Grin.

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roonetta · 08/02/2021 16:21

Grin Professor - which torturous move is she doing when she says that little gem?

BS WO7 done for the last time 🙌

Days exercised 29

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ProfessorRadcliffeEmerson · 08/02/2021 08:50

RI30 L3D1 done. Better than L2 but that’s the best that can be said of it. (She uses the “hurts so good” line here too - I don’t know who she thinks she’s kidding.

Days exercised 16.

Well done @roonetta! Good going. I’ll be interested to hear how Caroline Girvan goes.

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roonetta · 07/02/2021 21:01

2 rest days for me. 2 more days of BS and then moving on to Caroline Girvan’s Epic Smile

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AlgonquinBay · 06/02/2021 13:31

Day 52 of BR here - WO8 is so tough!! Those pendulum lunges and the warrior just kills me. No Jillian you're right, it doesn't hurt so good Grin

AlgonquinBay · 05/02/2021 20:20

Well done everyone and happy Friday!

5k run here (sun was out!) so no Jillian for me today.

OublietteBravo · 05/02/2021 19:15

Wednesday: 30DS L3D5 and KB&T L1D9
Thursday: 30DS L3D6 and KB&T L2D9
Friday: NMTZ

Days exercised: 31

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roonetta · 05/02/2021 13:25

BS WO8 done

Days exercised 28

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ProfessorRadcliffeEmerson · 05/02/2021 08:53

RI30 L2D6 done. On to L3 next week. I do find L3 easier as my legs are stronger than my arms, so the duck walks and bear crawls are easier than all the plank cardio in L2.

Days exercised 15.

AlgonquinBay · 04/02/2021 21:57

Day 51 of BR done today

sobercurious2021 · 04/02/2021 20:19

@roonetta

I have attached a schedule for BR sobercurious. Hope this helps Smile
Thanks so much!
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roonetta · 04/02/2021 13:53

I found workouts 7 and 11 the hardest of BR Algonquin so it's good that you are enjoying it. Keep smashing it! Star

BS WO7 done

Days exercised 27

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roonetta · 04/02/2021 12:13

I have attached a schedule for BR sobercurious. Hope this helps Smile

Still crushing it with Jillian 2021
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sobercurious2021 · 04/02/2021 08:40

Can I check something with BR. Is Day 3 same as Day 1?

I like the idea of doing 5 days -so do you pick up say day 6 on day 8?

TIA

Well done everyone !!

AlgonquinBay · 03/02/2021 21:44

Day 50 of BR all done - am quite enjoying the week7/8 workouts, really feeling like I'm getting stronger. Well I certainly ache like I am Grin

I know what you all mean about the cardio aswell, all that jumping!!! It's a friggin nightmare Blush

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roonetta · 03/02/2021 13:48

I am only doing weekdays as well TheDogsMother - I think 5 days of Jillian is plenty Grin

I preferred cardio 2 Yesbutno - not quite as boring as 1. Well done doing C25k alongside it! Amazing. Star

Jillian's cardio is the worst sobercurious - I avoided cardio 1 at every opportunity.

Well done Professor - L2 is no joke with that hideous plank circuit!

BS Cardio 2 done

Days exercised 26

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ProfessorRadcliffeEmerson · 03/02/2021 08:37

RI30 L2D5 done. Days exercised 14 - I feel totally put to shame by the rest of you!

sobercurious2021 · 03/02/2021 07:58

@Yesbutno

Moved on to phase 2 of BR - not too bad so far but haven't done cardio day yet! Still keeping up with C25k and am on week 6 so my body permanently aches Grin

sobercurious I don't have a band and only one set of weights and manage fine...when only 1 weight is involved I just grab 2 as mine are embarrassingly light!

Well done everyone - keep going!

Thanks yesbutnobut.

OMG just did BR03. Never been in a situation when running is the easiest bit of a cardio workout.