Such a tough choice! It seems like I’ll be in great shape (no pun intended, though it is a clever one )) with either option. Simple movements and straight-forward instruction.Also seems that there are low impact modifications. A little concerned it could be too high impact, though I’ve been told it’s not.No reviews yet on Team Beachbody – it’s too new!.The result is FOCUS T25-and the name implies the intent: If you focus your intensity for 25 minutes, and you do it 5 days a week, you WILL get results. He’s pulled out the rest to give you everything you need, nothing you don’t. Shaun T experimented for the last year to design a program that delivers the same kind of results you’d expect from an hour-long program, in under 30 minutes. The only thing standing between you and the results you want is TIME. Low impact and modifications shown in the DVDsĪnd on the other side of the ring, Focus T25, the brand new program from Beachbody.Very positive reviews on Team Beachbody.Focus on lifting – similar to P90X in this sense.Variety of strength-training, cardio, and abs.Nutrition guide included (Recipes though, which I stink at).All days are under an hour, with the shortest around 35 minutes.When you have more muscle, you’ll burn fat long after your workout. By using weights or resistance bands, you’ll build lean muscle and ramp up your metabolism. ChaLEAN Extreme is designed to give you visible results in only 30 days.Ĭhalene’s Lean Phasing ® technique shifts your body’s fat-burning focus from cardio to resistance training. Trainer Chalene Johnson will help you build toned muscles so you can lose up to 60 percent of your body fat in just 3 months. Get ready to burn fat, boost your metabolism, and get lean with ChaLEAN Extreme ®. Let’s take a closer look at each of these programs. I feel like I’m losing my strength from P90X – okay I’m definitely losing my strength. I don’t want to think (remember, I’m lazy). Easy to follow – make it simple for me.
I can’t do anything that would mess up my knees. (I like making fitness a priority, but want to also have a life :)) Trim and tone – looking for a lean look (think of all the pictures!!).I also don’t want to lose too much weight – that means alterations as well! Thanks to P90X I’m pretty close to where I’d like to be, so I’m also not looking for anything crazy extreme. I’m looking for a program that will help me tone and lose just a few pounds. My own wedding dress fits snugly, but I don’t want any anxiety about either fitting.
My bridesmaid dress for my brother’s wedding barely zips. Well, to be perfectly honest, I just don’t want to have to pay to get either dress altered (haha just call me el cheapo). With 90 days until my brother’s wedding and 186 until my own, let’s just say my desire for fitness might be taking on a slightly more vain approach than usual. I have not done either ChaLean Extreme or T25 before, so they will be a completely new experience to me. What a win! I’m so excited to select my next program and get going. Thanks to Beachbody’s satisfaction guarantee, I actually was able to return Insanity and will now buy a lower impact program due to my knees. I will definitely remain active on my own, but having the structure is the little oomph I need (especially with all the weddings coming up – no pressure or anything :)). Personally, without a set plan I tend not have quite as much success with fitness. Both of these programs will allow for structure, direction, and motivation. I like making and meeting milestones, and seeing progress. For me, this system works great as I really enjoy structure. Essentially all I have to do is follow the recipe to success! I don’t have to reinvent the wheel. They normally are for a set length of time (2 or 3 months) and include a diet plan as well. I enjoy the pre-packaged style of these programs. Why do I like their programs so much? Well, frankly, I am kind of lazy. Both of these programs are by Beachbody (the makers of P90X and Insanity), which is a company I really like, and have found success with lately. The showdown begins! What showdown? The big decision: now that I can’t do Insanity, which program will I do? The opponents? ChaLean Extreme and T25.