2011 Shredhead part 4 - and other JM instruments of torture!

[knottyhair]

Oops we're full up again! Hope it's OK to start a new thread. Come on Jillian devotees, let's keep up the good work and the great results!

Level 2 Ripped in 30 done. I really liked it and managed 3kg and advanced versions of all, except for 2 of the moves - crow push-ups (struggled with even the beginner version ) and the ab hold into table top thing (I'm useless with anything that's bridge like). Really enjoyed it though, despite whacking my knee on the tiled floor during the punches with a dip or whatever they're called!

Well done ThePaxton and Knotty! Let us know how it goes with Killer Buns thePaxton.

Knotty, will be doing L2 a bit later, 'looking forward' to it! That last punch thing where you dip your leg, did you change legs? I noticed Jillian stayed on the same leg for both of those, and wondered why

Back later!

Threesteps, I think she says something about that being a mistake but that it didn't really matter? Not sure, I wasn't really paying attention! I did change legs though, out of habit I think.

Knotty, I changed legs too, I Defy Jillian

Wow, I think my bum is going to feel that tomorrow! Wasn't hugely sweaty afterwards but think that may be because I could have upped my game a bit more, am always a bit softer when I do a level for the first time!

Managed 2.5 kg apart from the second set of the push-outs and the strength thing before that...I can't actually remember what that was now!! Overall, I enjoyed it too.

Gah! Would usually be enjoying a glass or two of vino tonight but am off the booze, never mind...

She says that its because of her kickboxing past and thats the way she rolls so deal with it .
I done my first NMTZ yesterday, I got to the end and promptly collapsed into my mat! Week 3 of Ripped looked ok but was hard and my thighs ache again .

Killer Buns Level 1 done today. I enjoyed it, found the 2nd circuit the hardest. Really liked the 3rd one. My buns hurt now!!! Going back to RI30 Level 1 tomorrow, am going to go up to L2 on Monday, not looking forward to 'crow push-up' knotty, the name even sounds awful.

I'm not even sure what I was doing with the crow push-ups! I was on my knees and got the knee where it needed to be, but my arms were definitely not behaving. I think I managed one proper push up and they gave out on the second!!

Hi all! Managed a shortish run yesterday whilst at friends (about 4 miles I think.) got back today to discover that Kilker Buns had been delivered so obviously had to give it a go! Did L1 and have of L2. Found it a slightly odd mixture of fairly easy (although as it was go round I wasnt doing it with big weights) and a few moves that killed me!! Have run on the past couple of days my quads were already well worked, so I found the chair squat with one leg held up a killer. Also found the jumping squats in L2 quite hard, as well as the plank leg kick things- particularly when she said that your foot should not touch the ground for the whole time. Overall I liked it and I think I will feel it tomorrow.

Hi don't know if any of you have seen this yet www.jillianbodyrevolution.com/ no real details yet but it looks good. 3 months of Jillian!

Thanks for that Whiter - will have a look!

Well, I obviously didn't work quite hard enough yesterday as no pain today . I am not saying that pain is a good thing btw - just that a bit of stiffness reminds you of how hard you have worked. Will obviously have to use more weight next time.

Nothing today - L2 6W6P tomorrow.

Thanks for the link Whitershade, 3 months, wow! Will look forward to the release...

Day 2 of L2 Ripped yesterday. Compared with L1, I think the strength stuff is harder, but the cardio not so much? Am really enjoying it though. All in all it does seem like a step-up from Shred.

Hope everyone has a good day

I have recently re-started the 30-day Shred. (the first time round in December I did my knee in, but now I am listening to what Jillian says).

Only on level 1, and just about to buy weights. Don't know whether to buy 0.5 kg or 1kg weights. It is amazing how quickly I started to feel fitter.

Is it necessary to count the days? I just thought I'll go up one level when I'm ready. (sooner than I thought)

The 30-day Ripped sounds great, too.

I only combine it with Kegel-exercises . Thanks to the jumping jacks.

Threesteps, I agree with you about Level 2 of Ripped. Did it again this morning, although I do struggle to complete 2 sets of plank jacks followed by MCs - I'm not that out of breath, and my legs are OK but it's my arms, my arms! Really enjoyed it though, and I coped a lot better with the ab holds into table tops wotsits today, don't think I had the form completely right on Saturday. Love those stork things with the bicep rows - feel very graceful, although I don't look it . Definitely one of my favourite workouts.

Tried to find out more info about Body Revolution - apparently she said on Twitter that it's what she puts the Biggest Loser people on - "15 progressive workouts to take you from couch potato to ripped athlete"!!! Ooooh!

I don't think you have to stick to the '10 days or every level' if you feel that one level is getting too easy - equally, some people stick at a level for quite some time until they feel they have mastered it. In terms of weights, I would say 1kg is the lightest you should get - any lighter and you will not use them for very long as they will feel too little. Perhaps 1kg, 2 kg and 3kg? Most people on this thread use some combination of those. And don't be afraid to alternate them - i.e put more than one set out and use different ones for different exercises to make sure you are always pushing yourself. For example in level 1, a lot of people may find the squat and shoulder press quite easy with 1 or 1.5kg.....but the side lunge and arm raise in the last circuit feels a lot tougher with the same weight.

Hi gingercat, well done on getting back into Shredding

Re the weights, I think you'll quickly find that 0.5 isn't heavy enough. Could you look at getting a set of different weights maybe? I think Argos/Amazon and similar have 3-packs with an assortment of weights, so you can move up when you find the lighter weight isn't packing a punch any more!

I think it's a good plan to move up a level as soon as you feel your current level isn't challenging you enough. If you get through all 3 levels in quicker than 30 days you can always go back through with heavier weights.

Happy Shredding!

cross-posts with everyone

Hi gingercat! Sorry, cross-posted. If you can afford it, I'd get a set of weights, as you tend to need heavier ones as you get fitter. I started in January 2011 with 1.5kg, and now use 3kg and could do with heavier ones for some of her moves. I did do 10 days of Level 1 before I moved up, but I didn't do the full 10 days of Level 2 as I disliked it so much. I'd say, if you feel ready, give the next level a go, you can always go back down if it's too much. Good luck!

Ah yes, really good point about using different weights within the same workout too.

Knotty, oh my god yes!! My arms after plank jacks and mountain climbers were screaming! I liked the stork too and was surprised that I could pretty much stay on one leg. I also really like the low lunges where you raise each leg to the side.

Thanks for the welcome. I will look into the sets of weights now. Although you ladies seem awfully fit already.

Good luck Gingercat!

You'll be amazed how quickly your fitness improves, over the course of days even . I did my knee in recently too, I'd definitely recommend doing a few extra stretches at the end if you have time.

Right, time to stop work reading threads and take the dog out...

Hey everyone. Welcome gingercat. Second what everyone else has said about weights (although I'm still too much of a wuss to progress to 3kgs for anything! ). I started off on 1kgs and progressed quite quickly to 2kgs.

Right, last week's efforts: Mon 4 circuits NMTZ; Friday Shred L2; Sunday Shred L1. My "minimum" of 3 workouts p/w achieved, although would ideally do 4 or 5.

This week's plans: today L2 6W6P; tomorrow cross-trainer at work gym; Thurs possibly work gym again; Sat/Sun maybe a shred.

Did everyone else stick to their plans for workouts last week and what are your plans this week?

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Hi Jackster! Stuck to my plan last week except for Sunday - was hoping to Shred but DS had a friend for a sleepover Sat night and I didn't have the heart to make them clear up all the Lego and dismantle their carefully built "camp"! This week's plan is today - Ripped in 30 L2 (done), Tues - Killer Buns L1, Weds - Shred L1 with weights in cardio, Thurs - rest day, Friday - either Ripped in 30 again or 6W6P. Fingers crossed it all goes to plan!

Good work knotty keep us posted on the week's progress!

Just done L2 6W6P - all good, enjoyed it, except when I smashed my weight into my knee doing those knee lifts with arm pull-downs - owwww.

Ooo Jacksterbear that sounds painful - hope it's not too painful now. My only plan at the mo is to go through Ripped in 30, with ideally one rest day a week.

I managed D3 of L2 today but unfortunately there was a definite twang in the knee area - not as bad as a week or so ago but definitely not great . It's not even my knee - it's whatever muscle/tendon/ligament? runs down the inside of my leg from the knee down the calf

Will have my rest day tomorrow and see how it all feels on Wednesday. Might even take the rest of the week off to give it a good rest. So frustrating!!!

I'm doing the same as you, Threesteps, just working my way through Ripped with one rest day a week. Day 1 of level 2 tomorrow; should I be scared...? Hope that your knee improves soon.

Am suffering from knee pain at the moment; I get it every 2 or 3 months at the time when I get the curse, so am assuming that it's hormonal, although feels very physical. Have found a few instances of the same thing on the tinternet without any adequate explanations, but wondered if any of you lot have this?