April 30 day shred anyone?

[Chuckthefucklebrothers]

I hope there isn't already a thread, had a look & could only find the March one. I have it on good authority that Tesco have the DVD for a fiver - I'm off to spend some club card points so that I have no excuse to not get cracking tomorrow!

I've also taken a 'before' photo (eek!) so that I can marvel at my transformation at the end of it if the shred doesn't kill me first

Who's with me?!

masquerade well done - ache-wise it all gets better from day 4 onwards. But do get better trainers if you think you need 'em. I think the various squat positions put a fair strain on ankles as well as knees, so supportive shoes are a good idea. And well done again - summer is coming and you is gonna look hot ...

The first time I did shred I had to go barefoot for level 1 because I'd injured a toe and couldn't get any shoes on - but after that found I really needed trainers not just for the jumping stuff but for the plank-based moves.

Degustibus - I still can't do full push ups. I'm determined to do them this year but you don't have to do them to carry on to L2/3.

masquerade - I hated the jacks/jump rope combination so swapped them about with the other cardio intervals so I wasn't doing them together twice - you might find that easier on the shins.

Day two level 1 done!

Am chickening out on day 2 already, woke up this morning with razor blades throat and shivering all over have just finished a course of antibiotics for a chest infection and don't want to get that I'll again so will take a few days off until I'm better and then start again. Gutted as I felt really good after day 1's session.

Highland - get better soon , def get over that - I'd carry on with a mild cold but not with the shivery/achy sort of thing. The good thing is, you've tried it and know that you want to do it, so start again when you're well.

well done monty, good and early ... I need to get off my butt and start.

Hello I've already done half of the 30 day shred 18 months ago and really saw a difference in my toning and it's time to get back on it. A couple of weddings coming up and then 2 weeks holiday in France all need me to feel better about my body than I do now.

I work part time so fitting it in is going to be a struggle with on those days. I guess I'll just have to make it work!

Currently 9st and 5' 2" and rather wobbly. First session scheduled for post childrens bedtime / pre dinner tonight.

Day 2 done! Was a bit of a struggle dragging myself out of bed but my tiny cheerleader (4yo DS) insisted!

Get well soon Highland, sounds nasty.

L1D2 done 95%. I got halfway through the bicycle crunches and could do no more. I'm pretty stiff from yesterday so hope it gets easier soon.

Just started this again determined to get all the way through this time. Level 1 day 1 done.

Do you all do it every day or is every other ok?

Day 5 done. My shin still had a bit of a twinge when I got up this morning, I tried wearing different shoes today (just light walking type shoes, still not the best but I thought a change might help) but I'm still hurting again after shredding today, especially the right one. I'm hoping I can manage to get through tomorrow and I was planning a day off on Friday anyway (working a 12 hour shift).

Its so frustrating, the first time ever I've enjoyed exercising and now this pain might stop me I can't really afford any new shoes, although I did notice Aldi have some running shoes on sale from Thursday. I don't know if they'll be any better than what I've got though.

Anyway, apart from that I managed well today. Keep going those on the first couple of days, the aching will ease soon and its amazing how quickly you can feel a difference!

Ri30 L3D3 done.

mmack that's nearly 99% through, well done! It will get easier, honestly.

sirzy - I do it every weekday. IMO when you start it's probably a good idea to push through 4-5 days to get over the initial pain (a lot of people find the aches feel better while doing it than if they don't). But if you can't schedule that, then I'm sure alternate days is way better than not doing it at all.

Thanks yadahyadah I'll settle for summer is coming and my arms won't scare people!

ErrolTheDragon I think for me its that the jacks/jump rope combo comes after the squats when my legs feel all wobbly, and they're just really hard work. Jumping jacks (and boxing) seem to put the least strain on my shins, butt kicks are the worst. Maybe I'll have to miss them out tomorrow.

Day one of shred for me...couldn't even finish it

Well done ladies, keep going it does get easier. Even if you can't finish it yet you'll be surprised how quickly you improve

Day off for me, had a night out and a few drinks last night so having a lazy day today!

Thanks Errol. I didn't find day 1 too bad, but i am now fairly fit although I didn't feel it half way though!

masquerade - I think I'm repeating myself - but if you can tell that something is straining a particular part of yourself in any way other than working your muscles don't do it - 'No injuries!'. Substitute something else (don't miss that cardio interval). If JJs and boxing are ok for you, just alternate those - or maybe try high knees instead of butt kicks. You'll be way better doing that than really hurting yourself and having to stop. If you don't feel that the boxing is quite intense enough, do it with some small weights.

D6 L2 30 DS. Phew. For the first time in this level I felt on the right side of whacked out after the cardio intervals. Even the dreaded anterior raises are feeling a tad easier. I am not taking any rest days at all during this first 30. I am scared I will just not do it otherwise but I reckon I will do 5/7 when I start the next program. Feels good to be feeling good again after a lazy winter. Can anyone send me a cross stitch pattern of Jillian's head that I can complete and sew on to the bum of my leggings? Maybe we should ALL get one.

masquerade I think Errol is right. Just swap out the combos that feel wrong for you. And even jogging on the spot is fine for the cardio intervals. The point is to just get our heart rate up again by whatever means you can. Better to keep it up in a less aggro way than risk injury that stops you from doing it at all. Good luck.

Yep-I don't like the butt kicks-can feel the strain in my knees. I just do jumping jacks instead.
there is a move on one of the later levels-walking lunges I think. I could never do them without my knees screaming in pain so I just stuck to static lunges instead.

IPokedABadgerWithASpoon it might make you feel better that a few of the PTs reviewing the dvd on Amazon said L1 was more an intermediate type workout than a beginner's! (made me feel better after my first go, anyway) - it does work fast!

I've just started it again as I'm currently getting a bit bored with my own exercises.
I've been doing kettlebelling for fat loss, toning and strength and a mix of other toning exercises too. And planking, so I considered my agilty, stamina and general fitness a lot better than it was...... until I shredded yesterday.
Christ! Jillian has the power to hurt me still :) My lower body isn't hurting like it did the first time round when I done the shred but I can really feel it my arms,shoulders and abs today.
I'm going to do it 3 times a week while continuing with some of my other routines too, it's too hard on my knee's especially level 1.

Even though I use an 8 kilo kettlebell for my other workouts, I can only manage 1.5 or 2 litre max of filled water bottles for the shred.

I wear trainers as I don't feel so steady or grounded with bare feet.
I also wear leggings but I fold them so they make an extra cushion on my knee's for the kneeling push ups :)

D2 L1 - done, hurray! DDs thought it was great fun.....

Got the children to sleep by 7:30 tonight so just finished L1D4. Definitely not as sore. I am going to use the heavier weights (only 2.5kg) for the bicep curls and chest fly tomorrow. I have been using the 1kg for everything so far as my poor muscles have been aching so much!

Ri30 done, went back to L1 this evening as struggled with a couple of L2 moves on Monday and wasn't in the mood for a challenge today!
I agree with what posters have said previously about lack of waist definition with JM circuits. I usual tone up around the middle fairly easily (am a pear shape) but am not regaining my waist since starting 30DS in Jan. I subbed the side planks for side flexes in standing today and may continue with some of those each day and see how things shape up.

L1D1 done delayed by DS x2 needing all sorts at bed time. At least day one is done