So last night I decided to do a 'light' workout. Umm, yeah. 30-Day Shred was the WRONG choice for that.
The 'plan' was to knock out all 3, 20-minute workouts. By the end of the Level 1 workout, I was huffing and puffing, and a sweaty mess. TOUGH, TOUGH, TOUGH. (for the cardio intervals, I jumped on my treadmill, so that made it a 'bit' tougher, but no matter how you slice it, the level one workout is hard if you're using heavy weights...)
I went ahead and started the Level 2 workout, but my upper body was so pre-exhausted, that I couldn't do the first exercise...pike walkdowns into plank, and then walk back up....
That said, I LOVE this workout. It's a great way to knock out a tough 20-minute total body workout, and then tack on 40 minutes of your choice of cardio.
The thing I like the most is that Jillian doesn't always show 'beginner' modifications for some of the exercises, and she explains why: Because she's confident that even beginners can do the exercise as it's shown. She's very encouraging, and does, however, show modifications on some exercises.
A good bargain, if you want a tough, no-nonsense workout. The setting is nice and bright, and the music isn't annoying.
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Oh my goodness! That looks like one helluva workout! I may have to try that........I wonder if I could live through the first 5 minutes??!? lol Thanks for the tip!
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Yep, worth getting. As tough as it was, I really want to do it again tonight. the time FLEW by. I might knock it out right before AI, and then hop on the treadmill the entire time AI is on...
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They have this workout on our TimeWarner on demand exercise channel. I did it for the first time over the weekend, and it was a workout! I loved it!
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They have this workout on our TimeWarner on demand exercise channel. I did it for the first time over the weekend, and it was a workout! I loved it!
You're kidding me! For free?!?!
Are all 3 shred workouts on there, or just one? I always forget about that channel. I guess I should check it out before I purchase workouts from now on...
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Not kidding--it's free, and two of the three shred workouts are on there. They are about 30 mins in length each--is that a partial workout? Usually, they keep those workouts on there for about 30 days--some longer. I think I am going to buy this one, though.
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Losing weight with the IR diet and exercise
Start weight (April 07) 200/current 148 (Jan '09)/goal: 149--made it!/new goal: 140
, they keep those workouts on there for about 30 days--some longer. I Not kidding--it's free, and two of the three shred workouts are on there. They are about 30 mins in length each--is that a partial workout? Usuallythink I am going to buy this one, though.
The full workouts are each 22 minutes (beginning to end). Not sure what's making them 30 on tv...will have to take a look at that.
BTW, the video is $10 (or $11) at DeepDiscountdvd.com (and free shipping)
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Thanks for posting about this Kat. I have been trying to decide on a new workout dvd or two. I am doing cardio daily - walking/jogging, but need something else to add to it.
Love your idea of a rotation with the other dvds. I may have to do some shopping today. Looks like they are cheaper online than my local stores.
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Those look good too. Tough! I'm sore just watching the clips.
Right now I'm jogging on the treadmill, doing the elliptical trainer, and other cardio machines at the Y regularly (5-6 times a week). And weight machines in a rather hit or miss fashion. Trying to figure out how to add some of these dvd's, and be efficient with all this. A bit overwhelming. But boy it feels good to be moving!
Got my credit card sitting here, just trying to make my final decision on the dvd's.
Laura
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M/C #2 Losing and getting fit with healthy eating and 60-90 mins of exercise 6X a week. (And loving it!)
Lost 50-ish pounds so far, 35-ish to go. ChaLEAN Extreme - Grad, Completed in March 09
P90X - Grad, Completed in June 09
Fitcysters Bootcamper - for every one we've had.
Got my credit card sitting here, just trying to make my final decision on the dvd's.
Ok...here's a few more for your consideration:
The Biggest Loser videos. I'll admit, that I hated the first one when I got it, but I'm REALLY starting to like the way Jillian trains in her 30-day shred. Also, I just watched her Power Sculpt, and Bob Harpers Cardio max for free on Exercise TV. I'm so itching to do that cardio one, that I might pay extra, and run out to the store today and buy it.
They're tough, and no-nonsense. A completely delicious rotation can be built from:
- 30 Day Shred
- Biggest Loser 1
- Biggest Loser 2
- BL: Cardio Max
- BL: Power Sculpt
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[Exercise Video Review] Jillian Michaels' 30-Day Shred 
