Showing posts with label health. Show all posts
Showing posts with label health. Show all posts

Monday, October 25, 2010

30 Day Shred - Day 1 Complete!

So, on several recommendations, I am trying Jillian Michael's 30-Day Shred.  I usually can't stand video workouts, but staying home with a newborn forces me into these things.  And, walking around the neighborhood is getting really...really....REALLY boring.  In fact, I counted 10 houses for sale the last time I went for a walk.  That's how bored I was.

Anyway, the workout is only 20min long, and I bought some 5lb dumbbells to go along with it.  A year ago I probably could have completed the workout with 10 or even 15lb weights, but, 5lbs is tough for me these days. And, I even took a chance and went for 5lbs over 3lbs.


It consists of a short warm up, and then 3 circuits that have 3min strength, 2min cardio (we're talking jumping jacks and jump rope here) and 1min abs, and then a stretch session for cool down.  No rest between any of it (unless you cheat - which I had to in order to drink water, and also pick up a fussy baby.  Of course she sleeps 2hrs on mornings I don't try to get something done!).

The conclusion is I'm out of shape.  And, it's a pretty good workout for $8.  And, I did level 1.  There are 3 levels, and the rule of thumb is you do each for 10 days.  I'll check back in at day 11 and let you know what I think about Level 2.  My goal is to finish this before we go to NY for Thanksgiving.  I have enough days, so long as I don't cheat and skip out a day!