So I've been keeping everyone I know updated on the status of my Shred for the past month and lately I've really been thinking about the pros and cons of this workout. But before I get into that, I would like to announce that I did all of Level 3 today! A little bird told me that it was easier than Level 2. I would agree that in some respects it feels easier because it's not as demanding on a cardiovascular level.
Having said that, Level 3 really zaps the muscles and demands much much more of the body overall - and by demand I mean control. Particularly the jumping lunges which I am afraid of doing more than a couple of for fear that I will rip up my knee. Thankfully, gracious Jillian allows for a modification of "regular" lunges. I was very excited today to see "jumpies" in the 3rd circuit! She calls them "jumping squats" but I know them as "jumpies" because we often do or refer to them in rowing. I would say though that putting the arms out instead of down on the squat part is far easier - but who am I to question Ms. Michaels?!
So, back to the overall pros and cons:
Pros Cons
It's everyday It's Everyday
I have lost inches I haven't lost weight
I am really getting strong I am bulking up a bit
It's only 20 mins There's no excuse not to do it because it's only 20 mins!
Jillian is down to earth Some moves are hard on the knees
Did I mention it's only 20 mins!?
So I guess there aren't many cons - just a bit of belly-aching on my part. I think my favorite pro is that the video is only 20 mins and without this, I'm not sure that I would want to continue! Continuing = results!
On another note - us Novices kicked bootay yesterday at Rocketts Landing Regatta where we won our heat!
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