30 Day Shred?

[peaceloveowls]

I'm only on level one.I plan to stay there until I'm comfortable to move to the next.so I'll def be over the 30 days lol. My days are long and I'm tired but i hope exercising again helps me with my mojo lol

[katesmash]

I restarted the Shred on Tuesday, since I fell off the wagon so badly. I'm combining it with the Couch to 5K program, so I am alternating days. My plan is to do Shred 3 days/week, C25K 3 days/week, and do something fun on my "off" day (like last Sunday, we took the kids to the pool)

[indigo152]

Originally Posted by Kaci Oooooh, I'm equal parts excited and apprehensive about moving up through the levels. I don't remember...have you done the program before? Or is this your first time through it? Do you have plans for what you want to try afterward? I'm debating Ripped in 30 days, 6 week 6 pack or getting crazy and trying Insanity. Today I smartened up and turned on a Dino Dan for the kiddos, when they got bored of "ezerzizing" they tuned into that and left my stuff alone! I am so over jumping jacks. I have yet to find a bra or a ponytail holder that can stand up to them and it's such a PITA to re-adjust everything after each set. Are levels 2 and 3 as JJ happy?

Well, level 3 only has one set of jumping jacks (with weights), but lots of other jumping moves. You might want to buy a sturdy sports bra! I guess I am finding my post nursing chest size to be ok for exercises
I actually set my alarm for 6:15 this morning with intentions of exercising AND showering before the kiddos got up. But, my 3yo walked into my room at 5:30am! She did let me get in my workout, tho. Day 4 of level 3 complete!
I have never been good at working out to dvds in the past, but somehow I am motivated by Jillian!

[indigo152]

So, did anyone exercise today? I had been doing so well this week, but this morning my body ached and was just tired. I didn't sleep well due to lots of weird dreams. (My kids actually slept fine!)
I think my body told me it's ok to take a day off. I will try not to take off too many days, tho! Back at it tomorrow

[katesmash]

I think today is going to be a "day off" day. Or I might do the Shred... Since Saturday I've done Couch to 5K three times, Shred twice, and took the kids swimming.

[Josiekitty]

May I know what is the couch to 5k program?

[Dani_Phen]

Originally Posted by Josiekitty May I know what is the couch to 5k program?

I am wondering about this too. I am doing the 30 day shred (day 6) with some cardio dancing with the little guy and it's getting a lot easier now. I'd like to alternate it with something. I get bored easily.

[indigo152]

It's been awhile since anyone has posted about their workout. Are you keeping with it?
I was determined to exercise this morning, but DD kept turning off the tv, so I threatened we would have to go to Mommy's gym. She typically screams when I try to take her to the childcare at the gym, but this morning she actually went in and had a great time!
Little brother, however, didn't enjoy his time at the gym as much, but I did get in 15 minutes on the elliptical. I am going to turn on 30 Day Shred now while both kids are napping. But, honestly, all I want to do it sit on the couch and surf DS

[drkelli]

Tbh, no. I realized I liked my The Firm DVDs much more.

[katesmash]

Originally Posted by Josiekitty May I know what is the couch to 5k program?

Originally Posted by Dani_Phen I am wondering about this too. I am doing the 30 day shred (day 6) with some cardio dancing with the little guy and it's getting a lot easier now. I'd like to alternate it with something. I get bored easily.

I"m sorry, I"m horrible for checking in on DS and just saw this.

Couch to 5K is a 9 week (or longer, if you are like me LOL) running program for people who are not normally runners to start off and gradually increase your ability. You go for 30 minutes each session, but your running intervals increase each week.
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

Week 1 - 5 minute warmup walk, intervals of 60 sec jogging & 90 sec walking for 20 minutes, then 5 minute cooldown walk

Week 2 - 5 minute warmup walk, intervals of 90 sec jogging & 2 min walking for 20 minutes, 5 minute cooldown walk

Week 3 - 5 minute warmup walk, then 2 repetitions of: 90 sec jogging, 90 sec walking, 3 minute jogging, 3 minute walking; then I assume cooldown (I'm not on week 3 yet and the website doesn't list cooldowns)

Week 4 - 5 minute warmup walk, 3 min jog, 90 sec walk, 5 min jog, 2.5 min walk, 3 min jog, 90 sec walk, 5 min jog, then cooldown

Week 5 - 5 minute warmup walk, 5 min jog, 3 min walk, 5 min jog, 3 min walk, 5 min jog, then cooldown

Week 6 - 5 minute warmup walk, 5 min jog, 3 min walk, 8 min jog, 3 min walk, 5 min jog, then cooldown

Week 7 - 5 minute warmup walk, then jog for 25 minutes, then cooldown

Week 8 - 5 minute warmup walk, then jog for 28 minutes, then cooldown

Week 9 - 5 minute warmup walk, then jog for 30 minutes, then cooldown