30 Day Shred, Level 3

I'd been suffering with pretty bad shin splints for the last two weeks, something I haven't felt since before I started running in May 2009. Once I had been fitted for running shoes, I had been perfectly fine. But I was starting to get worried when the pain came back and wouldn't go away....
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While both Bill and I sing the praises of the 30 Day Shred, and for good reason, we both realize that it might not necessarily work for everyone. However, I'm pretty certain that if you look at exactly what's causing your issues with it, you might be able to make it work with a...
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Do you think it is really necessary to wear shoes while doing the 30 day shred in my living room (which has both carpet and an area rug on top of that)? I don't wear them, and my feet/ankles/knees feel fine so far. -Felicia We've had the sneaker question come up a few times since...
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Holy cow, September is nearly over!  How is everyone doing on their September challenge? Okay, enough small talk.  Let's get to it. For October, we're doing two challenges. 30 Day Shred Challenge (sign up)For our first challenge, we're going back to our roots.  That's right, it's an old fashioned 30 Day Shred challenge.  Eat right (hopefully)...
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I just saw that you can get 15 Jillian Michaels mini workout downloads at Exercisetv.tv for free. Free! They're great to have for days when you're running and need a little strength or ab workout, or if you want to challenge yourself when you don't think your 30 Day Shred workout is enough. And well,...
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I was supposed to run on Tuesday, but an alarm clock mishap (Sharon didn't set it) resulted in my not working out and Sharon being late for work.  So I did No More Trouble Zones during Matthew's nap.  Now, as I've written before, I love – no, I LOVE – that workout dvd.  After...
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Level 3 – take no prisoners!  Just like with Level 1 and Level 2, here's my list of some modifications I think might make Shred a bit more knee-friendly.  Like Levels 1 and 2, I don't always do all of these, just the ones for exercises that are making my knees hurt on a...
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For those of you who have participating in March's 30 Day Shred, I'm pleased to announce that we have some great prizes. - Five lucky winners will receive a Brita gift package, which will include a variety of water related goodies and a new filter pitcher. I actually use a Brita filter pitcher and...
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It figures that on my last day of the 30 Day Shred, Margot would scream through almost the entire thing. On the bright side, I did everything without adapting or stopping, except for the scissor abs (I go up and down with those because I cannot hold them 3 inches above the ground) and...
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After thinking a little more about April's workout, I've decided to up the ante a bit, so I've challenged Bill from Daddy is Tired and Moob Removal to a Head to Head Battle of the Sexes Biggest Loser Style Weight Loss Challenge.  Okay, that is a ridiculously long title, but oh well. Bill's a little...
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