Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred: Level 1

Since it is officially March (YAY, winter is almost finished!!) I've decided it's time to buckle up and shed the horrid inevitable winter weight, and prepare for a summer beach bod!

(image - weheartit)

I've heard plenty on the Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred video, so I figured I would give it a shot. The video is divided into 3 Levels, the breakdown is essentially 10 days for each level. So I figured instead of daily updates, I would update by level. Another huge reason I'm going to blog through this is I feel it will give me more motivation to complete the program. I've also included a youtube link to the video below if you're interested in following along with me, or saving it for a rainy day! So onto the workout!

SUPPLIES NEEDED:

• Appropriate workout wear
• A yoga mat, or a comfortable surface (you will be doing floor work)
• A set of weights - if you're ghetto like me, feel free to use water bottles or other household items

LEVEL ONE

Day 1

• Initially, I quite liked how she also had someone there doing modified beginner versions of the moves, the options were great to have. 
• The warm-up portion of the video was very easy to keep up with and to do, I quite enjoyed this segment as I love a good warmup - really sets the tone!
• I've always done modified push-ups so I decided to go all out and it was a bit challenging as I was trying to work on form, but definitely something I'll be adjusted to.
• When I first heard about the video and that it was Jillian Michaels I was instantly worried, but for me personally, I found that it was very easy to keep up with and this level is definitely not too much of a challenge for me.
• Towards the end, the ab work got a bit difficult for me, but other than that all was well for my first day.
• That being said, I feel as though my thoughts on level one won't change much since it isn't much of a challenge for me on day one.. so I'm just going to post this level from a one day perspective since I don't think there will be much more to add. Anything changes, and I'll keep you lot posted!

Now I'm off to go clean up and drink some water! Let me know if you've done or are interested in doing this video, I'd love to know your thoughts! Happy health endeavours!

P.S. I found it very difficult to find fitspo images.. anyone have any ideas or know of any blogs where I could find some? 

xLB


* bit of a disclaimer here, this is for fitspo purposes, not thinspo purposes, I'm sure you all have rockin' bods, and personally I'm using this to tone up, not necessarily to "shred" weight off. Make sure it's all healthy fun :~)