Thursday, February 24, 2011

30 Day Shred

A couple weeks ago, I started doing the 30 day shred by Jillian Michaels.  Have any of you done it?  She says you can lose 20 pounds in 30 days but let's be honest - that ain't gonna happen!

I consider myself somewhat athletic (played lacrosse in school) and still run about 8-9 months out of the year to stay in shape.  But yall - this thing got me!  I was sore the first couple of days (maybe it had to do with doing the video in bare feet?!) and I think it's from using muscles that you don't use running!

The way the video is set up is there are three circuits in each 20 minute workout.  Each circuit has 3 minutes of strength, 2 minutes of cardio and 1 minute of abs.  She says this is the quickest way to burn fat.  There are also three levels.  I'm still on Level 1 because I'm mixing this with running a few days a week too. 

Do you all have any workout videos that work for you?  I like doing something during the winter when I'm hibernating from running in 20 degree temps (and I don't do treadmills)!  It has been above 70 about 6 out of the last 7 days so it's been great being outside! 

Is it Friday yet?

7 comments:

  1. I adore 30 Day Shred. I used it in Memphis and was able to drop a few lbs. Now that life is getting a little less crazy I am planning on picking it back up!

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  2. I used to do it religiously. I didn't really lose much weight, but I could definitely tell it was whipping my body into shape.

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  3. LOVE this workout -- I have used this one a lot, and I really think it's a fantastic workout :) Good luck!

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  4. I love Jillian Michaels...I do the 30 day Shred when I don't have to time to go to the gym and I am SORE after it! P90x is also great, but expensive (unless you borrow it from someone).

    Good luck!

    xoxo
    Jess

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  5. I've heard about this 30 day shred and should probably try it...

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  6. Jillian also has a new DVD 6 Weeks to 6 Pack and this is pretty good as well. I have done the shred before and I loved it.

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  7. I just bought the 30 Day Shred because I had heard so many good things about it, but I have yet to actually try it out. I've also heard good things about Pure Barre workout DVDs, but I havn't bought any yet :) Do you read Positively Preppy in Pink's blog? She loves workout DVDs and has several recommendations.

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