30 Day Shred

Halfway through level 2 of Beginner Shred now and going well with heavier weights.

Might have a sneaky look back at 30DS and see what I would be comfortable doing; feeling like I could attempt most of it now if I stick with the ‘easier’ options 😆

I had no major problems with it last year and I feel like I’m getting back to full fitness now I’m 5 months post-op.

After taking two weeks off I am back to do the final 5 days of level 3 (usually split the 30 days over 6 weeks). Then I’ll stick a reminder in my phone for summer 2027…

Hi.
Just found this thread, I am massively pleased. I have done the Jillian Michael 30 Day shred on and off over the years. It is so effective.

I have been trying for the last few years to lose weight but instead I have been adding. I was scared/embarrassed to start the 30 Day Shred because I was so much bigger than previous years and i could no longer do some of the moves - jumping jacks i am looking at you!
But i took the plunge eventually. I have gradually gotten back into it.

I have always enjoyed the level 1 immensely and been bored by level 2 (i don't know why), so i usually do 30 Days of the level 1.
This time, after 30 days of the level 1 spread over almost 3 months! (post surgery, so it's been slow going) I am now doing the level 2. I will do it through the rest of August, then level three for September.
Not quite the 10days for each level as it was designed. But i am looking to do it longer term.
One day, i hope to look at the Full fat 30 day shred. One day.

Back from holiday and back to the Beginner Shred. Still not feeling ready for the full fat 30 Day Shred so repeating BS with heavier weights this time then see how I feel.

I’m also tentatively doing couch to 5k on the treadmill, but a very slow and spread out version!

Week 4 of the summer holidays here.
Level 3 day 2 complete.
I have to modify a few of the jump moves but otherwise powering through 💪
Definitely putting it in my diary again for next summer.

I have done Workout 3 of the Beginner Shred for the first time and it kicked my butt, literally! More cardio than the previous two, more impact (although always with low impact options) and it’s probably a very good introduction to the full fat 30 Day Shred.

I will do this one all next week and will then take a break for my holiday in the last week of July. I’ll see how various bits of me hold up and decide on what’s next when I get back; I do know it will be Jillian though!

Glad to hear you are out of the other side of the tin man stage @TheHorrorsPersist and hope you are now skipping around like Dorothy 😄

I am on Workout 2 of the Beginner Shred and again finding it very enjoyable. I can ‘feel it’ the next day, but no ill effects so far so it is clearly very suitable for beginners or those recovering for injury/surgery like me. I like compound moves so it is right up my street and I think my waist is beginning to appear again!

Level 1, Day 7 complete
I went through the walking like a tin man stage last week and have come out the other side.

I am now almost at the end of doing Workout 1 of the Beginner 30 Day Shred and have been really enjoying it. It’s low impact, so ideal for anyone just getting back into exercise, and at only 25 minutes including warm up and cool down is really easy to fit into your day. I like being in the company of Jillian, Anita and Natalie again 😁

One more session to go and I move on to Workout 2. Hope I enjoy that one as much!

It’s been very warm here and reminds me that it was this time last year I started doing the 30 Day Shred, followed by other Jillian workouts. Looking forward to doing the full fat Shred again!

I did 30 Day Shred over the summer holidays last year and put a reminder in my phone for this year. The kids come off on Thursday so I’ve started today.

Day 1, level 1 complete.

I am now a sweaty mess, glad it’s a bit cooler today.

Having said that, I have already changed my mind and I’m going to do Beginner Shred instead. I did the first ten days of it before my op with no ill effects, so it will be good to do the whole 30 days (though I only have 28 days before my holiday so will do 9 days of each of the three workouts).

It’s a tough 20 minutes though! Doing it every day seems to get the best results to be fair.

I have just finished 28 days of ‘BabyShred’ and I’m going to repeat it before moving on to ensure I don’t do too much too soon and injure myself as I found the final week of the programme pretty tough.

Thank you! Good to hear that it works. It doesn’t seem enough time to see a change (the 20 minutes).

Second day done!

Welcome @JacksJacks

It really does work if you stick at it. I’m still limited to what I am calling ‘BabyShred’ at the moment but looking forward to getting back to the full fat version!

I have tried loads of programmes over the years and I think Jillian is still the best for getting quick results 💪

I’m so pleased I found this thread! Downloaded it from Amazon last night and did the first level one today. Anyone else just starting?

I read quite a lot of success stories on here last night but would love to hear more from people who’ve completed it.

Well I can finally use my legs without trembling but was very relieved to see that yesterday's session was just a 10 minute cardio workout!

A repeat of day 1 upper body to do today and then a repeat day 2 for tomorrow (the dreaded lower body!) and then a rest day on Sunday.

Feeling so much better for getting back into the swing of exercise; with any luck I won’t need to take any extended breaks. Would love to get back to feeling as fit as I did before Christmas.

The weather was so wet yesterday. So I bailed on the run, and did 30DS L1 instead.

Hello! Coincidentally I did my first Jillian for ages on Monday (BFBM). I was a bit achy yesterday, so I did a dance exercise DVD instead. Planning a run today (weather permitting).

Hello all!

Very quiet on here but I’ll post into the void if I have to 😄

All the planets finally aligned and I am back on it with Jillian since yesterday, starting gently with her Beginner Low Impact Shred on the app.

Yesterday wasn’t too bad, good mix of exercises and plenty of upper body weights, but today has really kicked my arse! No plyometrics (hence the low impact) but lots of squats and lunges and planks, my quads are still trembling hours later 😭

I have clearly lost a huge amount of strength in my lower body, even though I have been doing my physio led rehab exercises religiously, so I have a long road ahead to build up to my previous fitness level. Shouldn’t have surprised me really but it has; haven’t been able to do any serious exercise since January then had my op in March.

Tomorrow is a rest day and I’ll need it!

Gosh @IDareSay that’s pretty serious if you needed a new hip. I’m glad to hear you’re on the mend now.

I have exercises from the physio to do for my shoulder but they aren’t really helping. Fortunately it’s my left shoulder so it could have been worse but I’m bored of it now.

Oh no @Iheartmysmart ! That’s a bugger. Glad you have sorted the anaemia but shoulder injuries really put a stop to a lot of exercises 🙁Are you having any treatment?

I am technically out of the wars now with my seven week old shiny new hip, so just technology holding me back from shredding.

Hello everyone. How are you all? I’ve been away for ages ☹️ Firstly due to feeling rubbish at the end of last year which was eventually diagnosed as severe iron deficiency. Had treatment for that and was ready to restart Jillian and now I’ve torn my rotator cuff!

I hear you’ve been in the wars @IDareSay

Hello all, how is everyone getting on? Or have we all fallen off the shred wagon?!

I have had clearance from the physio to start shredding again and had chosen the 30 minute ‘Beginner Low Impact Shred’ as the ‘easiest’ one to start with. The physio was amused that this was the ‘easiest’ when I showed her the exercises!

There are a couple of exercises I am not allowed to do (curtsey lunges is one) as they involve crossing my operated leg across my body, which is still a no no for some time but otherwise I can crack on as long as I am sensible.

Sadly, I am having to delay starting as my hearing aids have gone on the blink and one is away being repaired so I can’t hear my phone through them. As I use the Jillian app this means I will have to cast it to the TV or find the bluetooth speaker for my phone, both of these are doable of course but I would have to have the sound up very loud and inflict it on the rest of the household.

So, I shall delay starting until my hearing aid comes back for the sake of household peace 🙂

Continuing with my other regime for now, but looking forward to getting back to Jillian.

Have you found your motivation @BelgianSleuth ? Check down the sofa cushions 😁Getting started again is hard but it feels so good when you do.

Progress so far; started my rehab regime on Wednesday with one set of minimum reps of each exercise and a walk with the dogs (up and down hills!) It was wonderful to be properly active again.

Same on Thursday, but this time with 2 sets of minimum reps and a flat walk.

Friday I upped the reps to maximum for each exercise (mostly 10, but a few are 20), and did 2 sets, followed by a hilly walk.

Saturday; serious DOMS! Haven’t felt those for a while. I took a rest day and just did a steady 45 minutes on the treadmill at 4km ph (flat) while DH took the dogs up the very steep hill.

Feeling good this morning. Longest walking distance was 3.7km (2 miles) on Friday; feel tired and achy after the walks but it passes quickly.

In my kit and about to start my exercises. Sunny but chilly so good for walking later.

@IDareSay Thats great news, glad to hear you’re on the mend and getting back into things!

I was away visiting family with the kids for a few days, so haven’t even done a full week of it yet. I meant to get back into it today, but couldn’t seem to get motivated :(