I was really afraid to start Level Two of the 30 Day Shred on Friday. Since I had such a hard time getting used to Level One, I just assumed that’s what it would be like when I went up another level.
I’m pleased to say that my fear was unfounded.
Level Two was way easier to get into than Level One. In fact, on the very first day of Level Two, I could get through the entire workout. Granted, it’s tough and I have to do the modified moves sometimes, but there was absolutely no stopping. I can even do the cardio.
Yay! I think it’s more to do with my increased strength and stamina than Level Two being easy or anything. And I felt amazing after starting Level Two. I know I wouldn’t have been able to do this a month ago.
Here’s a day-by-day progress report:
Level One
- Day 1: I could barely breathe through the cardio and had to stop frequently. Afterward, I was insanely tired for the rest of the day.
- Day 2: I was able to do more of the cardio and wasn’t tired like day 1. My arms, specifically my shoulders, ached in a good way.
- Day 3: I wasn’t nearly as achy after this workout. It seems my muscles are getting stronger and getting used to the strength exercises.
- Day 4: I woke up from 9 hours of sleep to feeling like I needed 9 more. I slept for most of the day, but took a break to go do the shred. I half-assed it in the cardio, but that’s better than nothing.
- Day 5: Was almost able to get through all of the workout without stopping today. The first section of the cardio is the worst. Jumping Jacks/Jump Rope/Jumping Jacks/Jump Rope, all without stopping in between each move. Ouch!
- Day 6: Still doing alright with the workout. I really busted out the move for the final ab section: bicycles. Unfortunately, I overdid it. I have a delicate neck and constantly holding up my head for 1 minute straight made my neck hurt for the rest of the day.
- Day of Rest
- Day 7: Back in the saddle! Decided to alter the Bicycle moves and am doing alternating oblique moves with transverse ab moves in between. That means my neck is saved.
- Day 8: Though I made a concerted effort, I STILL couldn’t get through all the cardio.
- Day 9: The strength is starting to be easy. I even upped the size of my weights for the lying chest exercise. If it weren’t for the cardio, I would feel ready to move on to Level Two.
- Day 10: Really busted it out in the workout, never stopping. I think I might have overdone it and I ended up with a headache for the next two days.
- Day of Rest
- Day 11: Things are much easier now that I’m not stopping during the cardio portions.
- Day 12: I’m doing better at the butt kicks. Also, Valentine’s Day.
- Day of Rest
- Day 13: Since it’s gotten so much better, I made the decision to begin Level Two on Day 16.
- Day 14: I’m feeling good and not at all sore like I did in the first week.
- Day 15: My last day of Level One. It’s felt so much easier, I’m glad I’m done with it.
Level Two
- Day 16: I started Level Two and am feeling GREAT! All of the planks and arm exercises made my shoulders and back painful, but in a good way.
- Day 17: My shoulders are still hurting, but it’s alright.
- Day of Rest
- Day 18: I sweat so much during these workouts. Pouring sweat!
- Day 19: The hardest move for me is the V-Raise with weights. That’s weird for me since arm exercises are normally a breeze.
I think I might end up completing Level Two in 10 days instead of the 15 that it took me to get through Level One. We’ll see when I near day 25.
As far as results, I’ve noticed that my back and shoulders are a lot less flabby since starting the 30 Day Shred. I can even feel the bones at the end of my shoulders. Nice!
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