30-Day Shred

[Beryana]

I thought about this DVD and might pick it up for later. Right now I'm taking advantage of my physical therapy for my shoulder to work on upper body - and staying after to use the gym and work on the rest. I figure until I get my shoulder issue worked out (4 weeks of PT) to stick to that route - and am using the lifts and such on both arms. Will definitely look at the DVD in a month or so based on the reviews

[Tulip86]

they need to start selling that thing here ASAP!

[victoriana]

You could probably have it shipped internationally.

[Xylochick216]

Amazon and eBay usually have it.

I did this for awhile a few years ago. It kicked my butt. If I had more room in my house to do it, I'd do it more often. I have such a small space and a 90 pound dog that thinks me getting on the floor = playtime. It's great for the legs!

[Chicago88]

Is this better than Insanity or P90x?

[sceniczip]

I just started level 3 today. I actually think it's easier than level 2! lol. Right now I'm doing mostly modifications for plank stuff. The planks always kill me

[ASTalumna06]

Originally Posted by Chicago88

Is this better than Insanity or P90x?

I've never done P90x, but one of my friends who has, she told me that she got better results using Jillian's 30 Day Shred video.

Again, I think what's great about it is that it works out EVERYTHING in 25 minutes, and it's a great workout. You don't need 15 different videos, each of which only focuses on a particular area of the body.

[33girl]

Also - if you have OnDemand on your TV, check out the "exercise" section and sometimes the Jillian stuff is under there. It's not the full workout but it'll give you a taste of what she does.

[Tulip86]

I just downloaded it, looks like something I can manage to do!
I'm starting thursday because I have kickboxing lessons tomorrow!

[sarahsmilehawk]

I bought the DVD but haven't tried it yet. I always skip out on weight training and ab work because I don't know what I'm doing, so I'm hoping this helps. Are you supposed to do the video every day or take breaks to let your muscles recover?

[AlphaFrog]

Alright, y'all...I Netflix'd this and it should be here Friday. Here's hoping I can move on Saturday. Chuck E Cheese birthday party to go to...ugh! Is EVERYONE conspiring with those 5 holiday pounds to keep them around?

[Munchkin03]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

Alright, y'all...I Netflix'd this and it should be here Friday. Here's hoping I can move on Saturday. Chuck E Cheese birthday party to go to...ugh! Is EVERYONE conspiring with those 5 holiday pounds to keep them around?

YES.

I think we need a GC workout support thread!

[Tulip86]

Originally Posted by Munchkin03

YES.

I think we need a GC workout support thread!

Definately!
I'm actually quite excited to start doing this.. just need to buy the weights (have to wait for my paycheck this friday) and get started!

[ComradesTrue]

I have never been able to consistently do a work-out program at home, mostly due to all the distractions: kids, house cleaning, house projects, internet, etc that just beckon me away. The only way that I have been able to stick with a program is to hit the gym daily, but with kids sick all through winter I haven't been able to go too much.

So, even though I have half a dozen work out DVDs at home, I bought this one based on the comments in this thread. (only $9 at Target, btw) I did it for the first time yesterday and loved it! I think that this is one that I can stick with because it covers so much in just 20 minutes. Plus, it is not a "loud" workout that I am afraid to do while my young kids nap. Yes, a treadmill sits unused in our playroom, as well as two different steppers.

I'm counting down the hour until I can get the kids down to nap so that I can do this again. I love that it combines several muscle groups at once, as well as alternating cardio, strength, and abs. I felt great after, though I did have to make a return trip to Target this morning to buy a set of 5 pound weights. Since I only had 8 and 10 pound hand weights at home, I used those. There were a couple of moves that were painful to downright impossible for me to do with 2 weights of that size.

I've also logged onto Jillian's website (free 30 day trial with purchase of my DVD) and downloaded some yummy recipes.

All in all, one day into the maddness, I give it an A. Let's see what I think about it in 29 more days.

And I am all for a GC workout support thread. Accountability goes a long way towards meeting goals.

[AGDee]

I think we have one..

http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/sh...ad.php?t=98103