In my previous post, I talked about creating goals for
yourself before starting on a journey to healthier lifestyle.
Once you’ve made those goals and committed to them
(commitment is KEY), you are ready for a plan. Now, here’s my question, are you
the type of person who is going to be able to stay motivated, make yourself go
to the gym or make yourself run, and make yourself eat healthy food ALL ON YOUR
OWN? I’m not. I liked going to the gym because it was kind of hard to slack off
with so many people working out around me, but it was hard to actually GET to
the gym! When I was trying to run (which I now know I can’t do because my legs just won’t cooperate), there were any number of excuses I could come up with…
it’s too hot, it’s too cold, it’s raining, there’s too many people out and
about, etc. Also, when it comes to diet, when no one is holding me accountable
for things that I’m eating, I will eat whatever I want.
The best thing I did for myself was purchase a Beachbody
program. I’m not just saying this as a Beachbody coach, but when all I have to
do is pop a DVD in and do a 30 minute workout in my living room, it’s a little
harder to come up with an excuse. Each Beachbody program even comes with a
calendar that tells you the order in which do the workout, so there isn’t even
any decision-making you need to do! When I was going to the gym, I would have
to sit for a while each week and plan out each individual workout in order to
be successful—Beachbody does this for you!
If you’ve been following my blog, you’ll know that I am
completing the Piyo program right now (almost done with week 6/8!) and I LOVE
it. Choosing Piyo was a simple decision for me—I love pilates and yoga, I love
similar programs that combine a little bit of cardio with those, and I need low
impact exercises that are high intensity, which is what Piyo is! In thinking of
the next program that I want to try, I had to think a little harder.
Now that I am close to finishing Piyo I needed to think about
what I wanted out of my next program. I would like to continue with workouts
that are around 30 minutes, I want a little more cardio to up my calorie burn
each time, and I want to extend the results I am getting from Piyo. I looked at
all of my options and decided on Insanity Max:30! I have seen a ton of posts
all over Instagram with people posting their “max out time” pictures and I know
Shaun T is intense! As I’ve watched people posting their “max out time”
pictures, I’ve noticed that their times (“max out” means to go as hard as you
can until you can’t anymore and stop to rest; the “max out time” is how long
you could go before you maxed out) start out very low and they end up getting
very close to the end of the 30 minutes at the end of the 2 months of the
program. What I love about that is I don’t WANT to perform the same way at the
beginning of a workout program as I do at the end! Plus, the selling point for
this program was that it also has a modifier track for each of the workouts, so
I don’t have to worry about injuring my legs more!
But what’s the right program for YOU? As a Beachbody coach,
I have done the research for you! I have combed through Beachbody’s top
programs and described them here for you! When you’re ready to commit to one of
these programs and get awesome results, I will be here to coach you along the
way! Be sure to watch the videos that I've included as links in the "Want to learn more" part for each program--that's what will really help you decide!
21 Day Fix
What is it? A fitness and nutrition program that makes
everything very simple! The program includes 30 minute workouts for any level
of fitness and portion-control containers to help you get your diet under
control! And it only takes 21 days!!
Who is it for? People just starting off on their journey to
a healthier lifestyle and/or people who struggle with portion control. It is
also a great program for people that need to lose a lot of weight within a
short amount of time.
Want to learn more? Here is a video showing you how awesome
the program is!
21 Day Fix EXTREME
What is it? Beachbody’s newest program, 21 Day Fix Extreme,
is the more advanced version of 21 Day Fix. It also has a slightly stricter
eating plan.
Who is it for? People who are ready for a more advanced
workout program and who want to see even more results!
Want to learn more? Here is a video showing you how to get
amazing results with this program!
Focus T25
What is it? A 10-week program that consists of 25-minute
workouts, 5 days a week. It is from the same creator as Insanity and involves
cardio and strength.
Who is it for? People who don’t have time for longer
workouts, people who want a ton of results fast, and people who want a
high-intensity workout!
Want to learn more? Watch this video of Shaun T in action!
Insanity
What is it? A 60-day program that revolves around interval
training, which alternated intensity and results in a high calorie burn and
amazing results!
Who is it for? People who are graduates of other Beachbody
programs or have a good general fitness level. These workouts are intense!
Actually, they’re INSANE!
Want to learn more? Check out Shaun T’s insane workouts
here.
P90X
What is it? P90X offers 12 different workouts to target each
part of your body. For men, it offers “bulking” options and for women, it
offers “leaning” options. The workouts vary in intensity, length, cardio, and
strength.
Who is it for? P90X is really good for great weightloss! It
is also a very well-rounded program. If this sounds like what you want in a
program, then it is for you!
Want to learn more? Watch this video of Tony Horton, one of my favorite
trainers, in action!
Piyo
Who is it for? Piyo is great for people who need low-impact
workouts but still want to have a good amount of intensity! It’s also for
people who want to sculpt their muscles and improve their flexibility.
Want to learn more? Watch Chalene Johnson in this video as she shows you
some great Piyo moves!
So… are you interested in committing to yourself and getting
the support you need to be successful at a workout program? If you are, I’m
holding Challenge groups beginning March 2nd! You will get daily
motivation, inspiration, and support to make you successful at your Beachbody
program. Are you up for the challenge? If so, comment below or fill in the
contact form at the bottom of the page!
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