Ahh, the 30 Day Shred! Lately it's been a hot topic. The reason? It kicks your butt, and really works!
The premise of the shred is this, the DVD is divided into 3 levels of workouts. Each workout is about 20 minutes, and is 3, 6 minute cycles. Each cycle contains 3 minutes of strength, 2 minutes of cardio, and 1 minute of ab work.
For example, in workout 1:
3 minutes of strength - Pushups alternating with Squats and Arm Presses
2 minutes of cardio - Jumping Jacks and Butt Kicks
1 minute of abs - Crunches and Reverse Crunches
Jillian leads you to believe that she expects you to shred daily if you want the best results, so that is what I did. For the month of June, I did 10 days at each level. For the first week, I was so incredibly sore! Now keep in mind, I also run 2x per week and elliptical, so my muscles hadn't been dormant. If you're going from not working out at all to the 30 Day Shred, expect to be SORE!
I didn't want to quit though, and I didn't want to take any days off, I was committed, so I carried on and pushed through the pain. I made sure I stretched extra and took walks with Pumpkin (my dog), but it doesn't matter, you'll still be sore.
My advice: Work through it. It won't go away, if you take off a few days, you'll still be sore, so just keep going!
At the end of workout 1, I felt like ok, it's still a hard workout, but I can take more pain, so on June 10, I started workout 2. It is so much harder than workout 1! This time though, I wasn't sore, so that was a plus! Then on June 20, workout 3. I think it was much easier to go from 2 to 3 than from 1 to 2, but it's probably different for everyone.
So the results? I lost 7 pounds, however I'm sure I converted some more fat to muscle because I dropped a whole pants size and that usually takes me about 15 pounds.
I absolutely love this workout system because:
1. Jillian is SO motivational
2. It's very quick
3. You see results right away
4. You feel so much stronger
5. It's simple - no crazy steps to learn, it's all basic fitness moves and all you need are hand weights, I use 5 lbs.
I am currently integrating the shred daily with my other workouts, which I'll blog about later, but my current rotation is
M, TR, F - Level 3
T, W - Level 1
Sa & Su - Level 2
I've never heard of this.... it sounds great. I'm gonna have to check it out!
ReplyDeletethanks for the review! i recently purchased the shred and just finished day 2 of level 1. I had to take a day off b/c my quads were SO SORE!!! But I am hoping that is the only day off I will need.
ReplyDeleteI can only hope my results are as good as yours! thanks for the motivation!!
Were these results from 30 days?
ReplyDeleteI have gained weight from last winter and i need to fit back into my jeans so if i could drop a pant size in a month or two, that'd be great!
Congrats on your weight loss! You look good and i hope to be there too someday.
Currently, i am 190lbs. My first goal is to lose 50lbs. I should lose a bit more but at 140 i will still be considered much healthier than i am now.
hey- I was searching for other bloggers who'd done the 30 day shred, and i just started a blog for my own 30 day shred- i just started it today!
ReplyDeleteGreat to see your progress and that you had success with it! You are looking great, keep it up!
Hi Ashley, I just wanted to say congratulations on your loss so far, you look awesome! I've been doing the 30 Day shred for the last few weeks. I haven't really been able to do it everyday, since I've had to travel a few times. I was definitely sore those first few days though. Are you following the diet plan that goes along with it as well? Good luck with everything!
ReplyDeleteWell, today was day 2 for me of level one, and I am still only able to get 15 minutes in. It is really tough, but I can tell that it will be worth it. I never thought I would be so happy to do crunches. That part of the workout is like a break!
ReplyDeleteI am going to keep doing it every day though until I can do the entire program.
I really enjoy your blog! You are inspiring!
I read your review of the shred, bought it and LOVE it. I have been doing it since December and I think it's great. I also use Jackie Warner's One on one with Jackie video. She has three 20 minute segments: upper body, lower body, abs. All three are AWESOME! I use both her video and the Shred for some variety and have had good results. Sometimes it is nice to focus in on one area of the body for a kick butt workout. Thanks again for the tips on making royal icing, the cookies I made came out great. Your blogs are TERRIFIC!
ReplyDeleteSo I started the Shred and OMG!!! OWWW!!! I can harldy walk, but, I can tell that it will be worth it! Thanks for the review.
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Thanks for the review. If you have Time Warner Cable or another company that offers ExerciseTV on demand, they have all 3 levels showing this month! I will be starting in the morning!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great review! I've done level 2 twice and feel like I'm going to die, but I know how much stronger I got doing level 1, so I will persevere. You look fantastic! Congratulations on taking control!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your review! I have done 30 day shred off of "On Demand" and I love it but I really need to do it for the full 30 days and I was wondering if this was how you did it. Anyway I just want to tell you that you look AWESOME!! Go Girl!!
ReplyDeleteI love the shred too, it is hard to find another workout DVD that compares after you try Jillian Michaels. However, I was not certain how often you are supose to do it and if you are supose to use her other DVDs in junction with it. I also like her cardio kickboxing DVD
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ReplyDeleteI have quickly glanced through your post. Since, I have some experience with this program, I thought I'd leave you a comment. Do you track you heart rate while doing 30 day shred? See how your heart rate functions? I find that for sm workout it reaches upto 86% of my MHR. I am still not able to do work out with exact intensity as JM does, but only a slightly low. What I have found amazing is doing 2-3 mins of cardio abt 5-10 mins after JM workout such that I push my heart rate to 85-90% of my MHR. Whenever I have tried that I have seen about 1lb difference the next day. It is my guess that it boosts ur metabolism significantly. And 2-3 mins is all that I could pull off. Amazingly, my heart rate did not go below 100 for next 15 mins. And next my resting heart rate was 52. WHOA! See if this works for you.
i just started this program today (3/7/09) i want to loose 35 pounds by june im just a little confused about how your are suppose to do the levels. ex( do you do level one for a week or are you suppose to change levels day by day... pls help ) im really looking foward to doing it
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I have only completed levvel one twice thus far and even with my loosy knees I keep going... and I too am curious is it safe to do this 7 days a week?
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to say, I've been following your blog for a while now and you really motivate me to be a healthier person. I haven't bought the 30DS yet b/c I was afraid it would be one of those dvds that I buy, use once or twice and then let it collect dust. However, my cable company has level 1 & 2 on demand right now, and I tried level 1 last night and I am now a full believer! Thank you for recommending it and promoting it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the 30 Day Shred Breakdown! I just learned of this workout through another friend's blog and am excited to go on Amazon and buy it now! I am trying to get my butt in gear for summer and just finished a 7 day detox to kick start my efforts. It was hard, but I'm still looking for some new workouts. I too am a frequent exerciser and just need new challenges! Thanks!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the review!! I just started last week with level 1 but I haven't been able to do it daily. Maybe I should switch that up?
ReplyDeleteOnly recently found your blog, but I thought I'd comment here... Last October, I blogged about my own 30 day challenge with JM's 30 Day Shred DVD. Like someone else said above, once you do this DVD, it's hard to find something else that compares. Her circuits and intervals are perfect for me. My DVD is currently on loan to my sister, who also loves it, so I've been doing JM's "Boost Your Metabloism" and "No More Trouble Zones" which I found on Exercise TV, On Demand.
ReplyDeleteHiya! I just started this workout..this was day 2 and man, I haven't been this sore in YEARS! The workout is HARD and I almost quit today but I am hoping that the benefits will pay off! Thanks for making this blog and I'm glad to find other real people out there that are sore with me!
ReplyDeletethanks for the review! i just got the dvd in the mail and im ready to try it. ive lost 62lbs on weight watchers and kept it off for 4 years now. i need to tighten up those tough spots so hopefully this shred works! congrats to you, losing weight is tough and so is staying motivated so keep it up, you look awesome!!
ReplyDeletethanks for the review! i just got the dvd in the mail and im ready to try it. ive lost 62lbs on weight watchers and kept it off for 4 years now. i need to tighten up those tough spots so hopefully this shred works! congrats to you, losing weight is tough and so is staying motivated so keep it up, you look awesome!!
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ReplyDeleteJust b/c of your blog I got inspired to buy and start 30d shred. Last night was first workout. Thanks so much!
Today is day 28 of my 30-day Shred challenge. It's been SO worth it! I have gained muscle and dropped at least one size. Yes, at times it was quite painful, but I just worked through it and saw results fast. Even though the challenge is over, I will continue to do Jillian's workout as part of my daily routine!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! Just posting some Shred reviews. I did the 30 day shred that ended over a week ago, and man it was great. I did it everyday and missed only 3 days + I ran for 1 hour on most days and watched what I ate. From all of this in 30 days, I lost 15 pounds + I look and feel awesome.
ReplyDeleteI bought the no more trouble zones from Jillian and have done a week of that............weight loss is a huge challenge but so worth the commitment.
I have been doing the 30 Day Shred for a week now and it is awesome! I have dropped 4 lbs so far (I am also doing weight watchers). My goal is to lose 25 lbs so I am back at my pre-pregnancy weight. I am also blogging about my journey (The Unemployed Mom) and find you to be inspirational! You look amazing Ash, keep up the great work!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the review! I like the workout and was wondering how people rotated the dvds to do the whole 30 days.
ReplyDeleteI have been using 30 day shred for 9 days, 3 days I didn't do it but until now I haven't seen a difference in my body only that I feel my legs stronger but what I'm kind of worried is my abs, they're the same specially my lower ab where my belly button is
ReplyDeleteI'm visiting my mom and she does shred at least every other day and has been raving. I work out for at least an hour to 2 hours at the gym, almost every day and decided to jump in to shred with my mom. We did level one and during the workout, I kept saying "this is pretty easy"... the next day, I could barely make it down the stairs!!! Unbelievable! I can really feel muscles that I'm definitely not using at the gym. I'm going to use this DVD at home now!
ReplyDeleteI'm doing this shred as well and blogging about it. Check out my page!
ReplyDeleteI just bought the DVD but am confused about one thing - when I start with Level One (20 minutes) do I only do it one time, or do it more than that to get a full hour in per day?
ReplyDeleteThat was my question too! Do I do level 1,2, and 3 the same day? Or do I do level 1 each day til I feel strong enough to do level 2 each day etc? Today was my first day. It was a GREAT WORKOUT and had me sweating! Thanks for the inspiration! You look great and I loved reading all the other stories about how it's working for others! :) way 2 go!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Impressive results! I added the Shred 2-3x a week, Before/After pics.
ReplyDelete@Anonymous, I only did 1 25 min. Shred level per day.
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ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the posts with such great information. I've been working out with a trainer for 3 weeks and today will be my first day on the shred, as I will be incorporating it into my workout regimen. Thanks for keeping me positive and focused and best of luck to all of you in your fitness quests! Cheers to us!!!
I have had the Lap Band, stayed on the weight watchers program for 20 months now and am down 150.4 lbs. I have been wanting harder workouts because I am now up to about 6.5-8.5 miles per day walking and try to work out 2-3 times per day to get me off the plateau I hit in June. I lost 5.7 lbs over this past 2 weeks and just came home with the Shred DVD last night. Unfortunatly when I put it in this morning it didn't work and just kept stopping. I thought about just getting my money back but after all of these great reviews I am going to exchange it for another one. Thanks for the info. Congrats on all of the weight loss.
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