Morning…errr….good afternoon everyone!
Sorry about the late post! I made a video this morning and it takes a while for it to upload.
I decided today would be a Cross-training day, as I was eager to try out Jillian Michaels 30-Day Shred workout DVD!
Just in case you are wondering why I was smacking my butt during the warm-up…..LOL…it was because Jillian told me to! No, I don’t just randomly smack my butt while working out.
Ok, ok…only sometimes ;)
The workout was really tough and my arms feel like rubber right now. Level two moved fast, so it was a bit tough starting out at level 2 and not doing level 1 first. I would suggest doing level 1 first and getting familiar with the workout. Next time, I will do level 1 and 2 combined.
Jillian was pretty tolerable. She wasn’t half as annoying as she is on the Biggest Loser! She has a few funny quotes, like this one at the end of the cardio session:
“This is your last 2 mins. of cardio, I want you to feel like you are going to die!!!”
hahaha…and I did. :) She would be proud.
Workout stats:
- 5 min warm-up
- 4x 5 min. strength/cardio ab intervals (2 min strength, 2 min cardio, 1 min abs)
- 2 min. cool down
- Total Duration: 27 mins.
- Max heart rate: 163 bpm (oops I thought it was 166) (84% of max)
Avg heart rate: 133 bpm (68% of max) - Feel the burn: 177 kcals
All and all it was a great workout. The only thing I am concerned about is that the video will be lacking variety once I do it several times. I am hoping after I do levels 1 and 3, that I won’t find this to be true!
In case you haven’t seen the new Run page, check it out here. Follow my journey as I run 1,000 miles this year and train for my first road races!
Also, if you haven’t seen it on the sidebar, check out my Twitter page!
“Money is the most envied, but the least enjoyed. Health is the most enjoyed, but the least envied.”
~Charles Caleb Colton
I just noticed that the 30 Day Shred is on my on-demand cable… I tried to do some of it, and realized quickly that I was wearing the wrong bra!! I CANNOT do jumping jacks without hitting myself in the face with my chest…yes, its ridiculous. I do really want to try more of it though!
Great video! I like how you added the stats to it too!
I like the run page! I hope you reach your 1M mile goal!
Great video! I like how Sketchie just kinda wanders around!
We have very similiar thoughts on the video. I usually do 1 and 2 or 2 and 3 together. I also only use 3 pounds!
I can’t wait to check out your running page.
Wonderful video/workout!
I can’t wait to do level 2 now!
Sounds like a good workout! My sister just got this too. I will have to ask her if she has tried it yet.
First, what a great blog. will visit every morning for my daily workout. An d yes you are glowing ;)
Br
Gilbert
http://www.floss.dk
There have been a few bloggers posting about Jillian Michaels DVD’s. I might just have to check them out.
Your blog is amazing and very inspiring especially dat i decided to get my body back after moving to the USA to join my husband and dat caused me putting a lotta weight on, cause in my home country (Morocco) we eat much healthier and natural.
you r looking beautiful. keep up the good work.
Ilham.
I did Jillian’s video today for the first time also. I did level 1 & she kicked my butt!! My legs are killing me. I used 5 pound weights but had to drop them a couple times & complete the set without. I think I will try with 3 pounds next time. I wont be moving up to level 2 for a while.
Hi! This seems like a stupid question..but i was wondering if you could show how exactly to wear a heart rate monitor? I just recently bought one but nowhere does it show how to position it and i think i’ve been wearing it wrong!
I just bought that DVD and am so excited to try it! Thanks for the video!
Hello,
I was wondering where i can buy a dvd of Jillian,cuz i live here in Sweden.Thank you:)
hey! I love your site, I just discovered it today! :) I also recently got this video! HARD WORK- love it though!!! And yes- Jillian is much more tolerable on DVD. But you can also silence her this way… ha