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February Shred Thread 2014

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LilyJoAndMe · 31/01/2014 15:44

Starting the next thread for all those doing Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred - Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3.
For those having problems with their knees on the higher impact activities here are some suggestions from TalkinPeace:

^The secret is to build up the teeny muscles that support the side of the patella:

LOTS of balancing and yoga

  • stand with feet 6 inches apart, knees slightly bent, lift one foot off the floor, close eyes and see how long you can hold, repeat to other side.
  • stand with feet 6 inches apart, up onto tiptoes with legs straight, close eyes for as long as you can
  • stand on one foot, move the other foot to the front, side, back, side, in smooth semicircles about two inches off the floor - five each way each side before resting.

Alternative to skipping : march on the spot, bringing your knees up as high as you can.
Alternative to running : walk at jogging pace, pumping arms up to ceiling
Alternative to jumping jacks : half jacks, pump arms alternate sides and ceiling.^

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Nightwish · 21/02/2014 10:39

Ri30 L1D4 done.

Oohdaddypig I think it isn't overly much harder on L1.
I didn't find it a big jump but it still pushes me, dreading leveling up though as she is constantly saying how we are preparing for the hard versions of the moves.

JanineStHubbins · 21/02/2014 10:44

oohdaddypig I did Ri30 L1D1 last night - using a variety of weights: 4.5kg for some of the leg/bicep lifts, but dropping down to 1.5 for the flying chair ones. I think flexibility is good.

Nightwish any tips on doing proper press ups?

2tiredtocare · 21/02/2014 17:54

L2 D5 done

2tiredtocare · 21/02/2014 18:09

To those doing KB & T, how long is each workout?

spinningirl10 · 21/02/2014 18:51

KB&T is approx. 30-35 mins.

Ri30 is a good step from 30Dshred. I'm on L1 and I'm finding it ok, I do the harder moves.

I don't have any tips for proper push ups....I think they become easier as your core and shoulders strengthen.

Lindt70Percent · 21/02/2014 20:03

L3D9 done. Only one left and I can't wait, I'm so bored of it now.

pinkflaming0 · 21/02/2014 20:52

Just done L1D5.

Not sure my weights are heavy enough. Think they're 1 or 1.5kg. Have some 3kg ones which I used for some of the exercises today which was a bit better.

Time for a shower...

JanineStHubbins · 21/02/2014 22:22

Ri30 L1D2 done - not too bad, apart from the side lunges/front raises, I am terribly uncoordinated for those! Still pathetic at push ups...

EvaTheOptimist · 21/02/2014 23:04

I've only just started - L1D2. I read somewhere its good to do 2 days then have a day off so that's basically my plan - so I had today off!! But my abs are still aching and my calves REALLY ache.

tanukiton · 22/02/2014 03:10

Rip 30L1 D3 waves hello to spinningirl10 Nightwish JanineStHubbins Push ups still a bit rubbish here... it is my clavicale muscles that give up first > i never knew there were muscles there before.....

tanukiton · 22/02/2014 03:11

clavicle

Nightwish · 22/02/2014 07:33

Janine I must admit I don't do full sets of full push ups yet!
My shoulder strength is probably my weakest part.
However on each set I do as many full push ups as I can manage then drop down to girly ones. It is noticeably building because when I was shredding I could do one, now I am getting closer to a set.

I really wouldn't be worried about it though, even girly push ups are building your strength, and all the plank moves make a difference. Just do what you can do!

Hey Tanu waves.

And 2tired KB&T is around 35-40 mins including warm-up and cooldown. Feels way longer than shred and ripped I find even though it is only 10 mins, maybe because there are four circuits.

2tiredtocare · 22/02/2014 08:43

Thanks Nightwish

WillColbert · 22/02/2014 09:44

D4L4 of Ri30 done.

I would say that Ri30 moves along a lot quicker than 30DS but isn't that much harder once you get used to the moves (mind you I have quite a few modifiers and max weight is 2kg).

I know we talk about the obvious physical benefits of shredding but I'm noticing the mental benefits too. Probably influenced by Jillian's pep talk at the end of L4 but I feel it's a real achievement to have stuck with the shred. I have had days when I've had to force myself to shred (reading this thread usually convinces me) but just recently I view it as something I want to do rather than have to do. I really feel much more positive at the end of each session. Just me or anyone else feel that way?

spinningirl10 · 22/02/2014 12:04

Ri30 D4 L1 done Grin

Hi Tanukiton......we're at the same stage!!

Will.....yes I feel better after I've worked out and I do enjoy it and I love seeing the physical change!

pinkflaming0 · 22/02/2014 18:09

Just gone up to L2 after 5 days of L1. So is that D1L2 even though I didn't do 10 days of L1? Want to get my terminology right Smile

That was harder hopefully will feel it in my abs as I didn't feel L1 in my abs at all.

Had to stick with Anita for the squat thrusts and one of the others that I can't remember the name of - hope to be able to do 'the full Natalie' by the end of L2!

Logg1e · 22/02/2014 18:55

We've still not shredded. I'm not sure we will, it just got a bit boring and then things have been hectic with half term.

ErrolTheDragon · 22/02/2014 22:26

Just catching up - wow, lots of new people in the last week! Smile I've thoroughly enjoyed my weeks 'holiday' - quite a lot of walking but also quite a lot of eating out!

Someone was asking about push-ups - I still couldn't do proper ones on my 3rd time through the shred, so I've also been doing inclined press-ups gradually working down to lower positions and also different arm positions (wide arms easier than narrow). I was down to using the base of the sofa for wide arms last week - don't know if I'll be able to pick up from there when I start again next week or will have to go back to a bit higher. Also I was doing some extra planks to build core strength and a few other things with somewhat larger weights than I use for shred.

Flock - if breakfast doesn't suit you then don't eat it. You might find some helpful ideas on the 5:2/IF threads - one form of 'intermittent fasting' is 16:8 or 19:5 where basically you limit eating to 8 or 5 hour period, you might find that suits you. But something that is stressed for people doing the 5:2 fasting is to make sure you do eat enough on non-fast days.

ErrolTheDragon · 22/02/2014 22:27

Logg1e - oh g'wan, you're nearly there - just so you can say you've done it!

FlockOfTwats · 23/02/2014 01:18

DP has hogged the PC all night (which is hooked up to the TV) so ive not done my shred even though my knees are finally better.

Did six week six pack instead because i could get it on youtube on my phone.

Hes still on the fucking pc. Not happy.

spinningirl10 · 23/02/2014 13:08

Ri30 D5 L1 done Grin

pinkflaming0 · 23/02/2014 13:16

L2D2 - done :-)

2tiredtocare · 23/02/2014 15:19

L2 D6 done Smile am I hearing things or does JM say 'I want you gargling your hearts' during the last round of cardio?!

LakeFlyPie · 23/02/2014 16:17

L1 D2 done.
My Ri30 arrived so might do a few more days of Shred L1 and then try some new moves.
Am definitely feeling stronger, really need to get strict with my diet as am not seeing many lbs disappearing.

pinkflaming0 · 23/02/2014 18:17

Yep 2tired that's what she says - slightly weird. Also, I think she needs a more supportive top/bra for L2!

Sat in the cinema for two hours this afternoon (Lego movie) and upper arms really ached when I started to move again! Can feel it in my thighs too but not as much. Still can't feel it in my abs though and I don't have mega strong abs - I can't do the Natalie level on the lowering your legs down then up again, am also afraid of hurting my back with that.