T25 - I'm obese
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Hello!
I'd like to get your reviews about T25.
Not just the "marvellous" revieuws you can find on the Internet where everything is magical and oh Shakeology is the best thing on Earth.
My BMI is a little above 38 so I'm obese and I know there's a modifier in this program. But has anyone ever completed the program without injury at this weight or above? (I'm 5'2 and 218lb/99kg?
I plan to wait a little probably, like a month or two but I'd like your advices.
Oh also, have you been pleased with the results?
Thanks!
I'd like to get your reviews about T25.
Not just the "marvellous" revieuws you can find on the Internet where everything is magical and oh Shakeology is the best thing on Earth.
My BMI is a little above 38 so I'm obese and I know there's a modifier in this program. But has anyone ever completed the program without injury at this weight or above? (I'm 5'2 and 218lb/99kg?
I plan to wait a little probably, like a month or two but I'd like your advices.
Oh also, have you been pleased with the results?
Thanks!
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218 isn't bad for starting out -- just start slow (follow the modifier or even slower -- just concentrate on learning how to do the stuff -- don't worry about keeping up with the pace). I started at a BMI of around 34, and found it was well worth the 30 minutes a day. Don't waste your money with the Shakeology silliness -- just use the MFP calorie and macro settings and roll on.0
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I recommend when you start do a zero week first. Meaning you do the first week but you do it very slowly. Familiarize yourself with the workouts, get a feel for the movements and transitions, try out the modified vs. unmodified versions. Just do the vids at like 50%. This will also lesson some of the DOMS you are bound to feel in the first week. Then after the zero week restart the program and follow it for real. The modified moves in T25 are designed to challenge you enough to transition you to the unmodified version. The Alpha phase is HEAVY on the legs (calves in particular) so I recommend working on stretching your calves, glutes, hamstrings etc now so you don't pull something.
I started with T25 2 years ago... it's a great program to start with. You WILL get results if you follow it correctly and your diet is in check. You may have to do the Alpha phase a few times before you can follow along with Shaun without modifying. That's ok, it's not a race.
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T25 is a great workout, but you need to remember that 80% (or more) of the results are going to attributed to your diet...so make sure you get that in check.
Also, why wait a month or two? Commit and just do it!0 -
I started T25 with a BMI of 35 and weight of 287lbs. It's hard work but do-able. After much yo-yo-ing, I'm now at 277lbs but with less fat and more muscle after about eighteen months (less time than that in reality; I've had time out due to broken limbs and a bereavement).
Ditto the Shakeology. No need for that. Count your calories and expect your weight to go up a bit at first if you haven't been active for a while.0 -
With T25 be mindful that it does contain quite a bit of squat lunges, Max 30 is a better overall workout and includes a modifier.
A free alternative would be a chap on YouTube called Millionaire Hoy0 -
I've never done T25, but I would encourage you to go for it. I started out at 299 lbs doing 30DS and Zumba. It was really, really hard for a while, but I'm in better shape now than I've been since high school and I'm still 229 lbs! Just get started with SOMETHING and take it at your own pace. Also, as previous posters have said, diet is of ultimate importance! Good luck!0
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I did Insanity at 230, so I'm sure you'll be fine. Everything can be modified. Heck, I've modified the modifier and still saw results. Start slowly. Do what you can but don't overdo it because you don't want injuries either. Best of luck to you! 1
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Thanks everyone for your support and advice.Also, why wait a month or two? Commit and just do it!
I want to wait a little so I'm a little less heavy, and also be in a better shape because T25 seems very intense.
I've been exercising for 2 months+ : walk, bike, swimming.
So I'd not stay two months in my sofa, just trying to get a little bit better so I can do OK with T25.
A week zero seems a good idea!
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soechsner09 wrote: »I did Insanity at 230, so I'm sure you'll be fine. Everything can be modified. Heck, I've modified the modifier and still saw results. Start slowly. Do what you can but don't overdo it because you don't want injuries either. Best of luck to you!
How tall are you?0 -
Thanks everyone for your support and advice.
I want to wait a little so I'm a little less heavy, and also be in a better shape because T25 seems very intense.
I've been exercising for 2 months+ : walk, bike, swimming.
So I'd not stay two months in my sofa, just trying to get a little bit better so I can do OK with T25.
I'd do some of the free youtube Tony Horton Ten Minute Trainer workouts. If you can two or three in a row (20 - 30 minutes) after two months, start T25. You'll almost be ready!0 -
I'm doing 21 day fix extreme and one of my best friends is doing t25. I agree with many of the poster is above. Start out slow with modifiers. Obviously you'll get the best results if you stick to the meal plan. I also agree, don't wait to get started, start now! You will be in great shape by the first of the year.0
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gunrock1970 wrote: »Thanks everyone for your support and advice.
I want to wait a little so I'm a little less heavy, and also be in a better shape because T25 seems very intense.
I've been exercising for 2 months+ : walk, bike, swimming.
So I'd not stay two months in my sofa, just trying to get a little bit better so I can do OK with T25.
I'd do some of the free youtube Tony Horton Ten Minute Trainer workouts. If you can two or three in a row (20 - 30 minutes) after two months, start T25. You'll almost be ready!
That is, if you can stand Tony Horton. Shaun T (the T25 leader) is a lot of fun...I could never get past my extreme dislike of Tony's personality. YMMV.0 -
Yeah, he's kind of a dork, but there you go! My wife doesn't like him much either. Me, I don't mind him too much. I think the difference is that Shaun T exudes more enthusiasm and motivational skill than Tony, and Tony gives off a smart-*kitten* air.0
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With Tony it's a Rhode Island thing. Being a fellow Rhode Islander I pick up on alot of his inside jokes. But after you've done the same DVD 5+ times it does start to get old.0
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T25 is very intense. I did it after doing Insanity and nearly found it more challenging because there were no breaks. If you are looking for things to ease you in, perhaps, try some shorter HIIT exercises on FitnessBlender...this will give you a feel for the higher intensity levels but in an accessible way. https://www.fitnessblender.com/videos You can even choose your 'level' and request low impact if that's an issue of concern. I do believe you can do T25, but as many of the other posters said, you most likely will need to do a good deal of modifications. For that reason, I'd say start out with the free Fitness Blender videos and work your way up. Good luck x0
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I think it's great that you want to try this, but I will be blunt - because I've done this myself - stop putting it off. You do not need to wait for anything. It's amazing how we talk ourselves out of doing the things we know will help us. Just do it now. Do it NOW!!!! As others have said, start slow, and make sure you first learn all the movements. Take your time with them. Build up to doing the modified routine, then the regular routine. But really, there is no excuse you can use to "wait". Every day you work at it is a day you'll improve. You've got this, you can do it!!0
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You'll be fine, I was at around 220 lbs, 5'7" when I did it for my first time and didn't need to modify nearly as much as I thought I would. Even did beta with close to no modification.
Just go at your own pace and modify if you feel you may hurt yourself during certain moves.
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T25 is great for beginners and mid-level as well. I did T25 when I was overweight, albeit in conjunction with strength training. I did hurt myself after strength training legs and doing T25 (lots of hops, jumps, lunges, and squats)... My legs gave out while walking down the stairs because they couldn't support my bodyweight the day after the workouts!! Lol. Make sure if you're doing a combination of things, like I did, that you give yourself a rest day and/or skip the T25 if you're doing heavy strength training as well. T25 is heavy on cardio, so I always recommend some additional strength training.0
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RoseTheWarrior wrote: »I think it's great that you want to try this, but I will be blunt - because I've done this myself - stop putting it off. You do not need to wait for anything. It's amazing how we talk ourselves out of doing the things we know will help us. Just do it now. Do it NOW!!!!
Is it so crazy I don't want to injure myself?
At my weight there's a real risk I guess, unfortunately. If I were sure it was safe, I'd have started at the beginning - I was over 250lbs (120kg).
I've been doing for 2.5 months : walk, stationnery bike, swimming and yday I ran for 5minutes (yes, not much, but I hope to be consistent with it and increase time/speed slowly).
I do at least 6hours of exercice a week. So I'm doing something now.
I really appreciate your advices everyone
I guess I'll follow your advices and start slowly with fitness blender and a week zero.
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I plan to do (more or less)
M T25 + bike
T rest
W T25
T T25
F T25
S Swimming
S T25 + bike
Does that sounds ok?0 -
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Any of the taped workouts are adaptable to self. If you do T25, which I have a few times, you can reduce the reps and speed. You can pause when you need to and let Shawn keep going. You will get so you can keep up more and more as your body is able. I have had shoulder reconstruction and I NEVER do all the burpees. It is adaptable to YOU!0
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...again...just do it!!!! Buy the DVD's and push play.0
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soechsner09 wrote: »I did Insanity at 230, so I'm sure you'll be fine. Everything can be modified. Heck, I've modified the modifier and still saw results. Start slowly. Do what you can but don't overdo it because you don't want injuries either. Best of luck to you!
How tall are you?
I'm 5'3" ... I can tell you that just about every BB workout urges to simply do your best. Do what you can do and work your way up. If you have to "rest" during a workout just keep moving until you can jump in again.0 -
I agree with some of the others that there's no time like the present. I started T25 and I hadn't worked out or done any exercising for the previous 4 months. I was overweight but not obese. It was really hard and I modified practically every step for the first 3 weeks. I got a lot stronger and more agile. I lost a few pounds, then started alpha over again. Now I'm finishing gamma, which has cardio but tons of resistance work (weights). It's been 17 weeks. Don't plan a workout schedule till you see how it goes. I've never done a T25 double day either. I do it Saturday.0
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I'm on Week 5 of T25 Alpha Round 1. I began my T25 journey at obese as well. I have been able to do some moves regular as everyone else and some where I am have weakness or struggle I just modify. I have lost 12 lbs since starting this program. I don't think it's anything to be afraid of- just go for it. You will feel accomplished. And loosing 12 lbs in just 25 minutes a day is just a fantastic bonus!0
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Just do it. Putting it off until you lose whatever is just another excuse to give yourself. It's going to be hard at the beginning regardless of your weight.
I did Insanity starting at about 210lbs. I did have some knee issues at the end but I went straight into T25 using the modifier and my knees are fine now, I even run regularly! I still do the odd workout from both programmes and I will say T25 is very bouncy when not modifying, aside from the injury aspect I don't love the bounciness so switch to the modifier purely for that reason.
Fitness Blender on YouTube also has some great beginner workouts.0 -
I love T25. It is my go to winter work out when I can't get out and run. I will be honest, I started it last August at about 220 pounds and had to modify a lot. I did stay on Alpha for a few rounds and then moved on to beta and gamma. But I took my time. It is well worth it. And you will see changes!0
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Ok guys I did it today, thanks to your support. Not at full capacity because I'm just starting and it's intense, but still!
I just hope I'll not have back or knee pain tomorrow.
As beachhouse suggested, I'm gonna do
M T25 + bike
T rest
W T25
T bike or walk
F T25
S Swimming
S T25 + bike
What do you think?0
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