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Focus T25 - Summer Slim Down!

infinikitty

Anyone else doing Focus T25? Just started five days ago and already saw great results! I'M always looking for people to help support me! Feel free to friend me so we can keep each other motivated!

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cocolo89

I'm on week 3 of Alpha, going on week 4. feeling great!

infinikitty

Never heard of it so I looked it up. Isn't it kinda expensive for a workout DVD or am I missing something?
Can I get it on my IPAD instead of DVD?

They aren't available on iPad, unfortunately. You can find sample workouts online to see what everything is like, but other than that, you have to purchase the DVD's. But they have a 30-day money back guarantee if you get them through the company.

blueyegirl0712

I'm on my last week of Alpha. I hate the total body circuit workout. Those push ups kill me!! Anyone doing anything else like lifting weights or running while doing T25?

gerla_k

I'm on my last week of Alpha. I hate the total body circuit workout. Those push ups kill me!! Anyone doing anything else like lifting weights or running while doing T25?

I was thinking to add running maybe twice a week.

infinikitty

I'm on my last week of Alpha. I hate the total body circuit workout. Those push ups kill me!! Anyone doing anything else like lifting weights or running while doing T25?

I'm training for a half marathon, so I run at least 3x a week. I also do some work with weights because, as it seems you're noticing, your arms don't get as much as a workout. I do 20 reps of 10 different exercises to work my biceps, triceps, shoulders and back. I've seen a difference this week over last.

gerla_k

I'm on my last week of Alpha. I hate the total body circuit workout. Those push ups kill me!! Anyone doing anything else like lifting weights or running while doing T25?

I'm training for a half marathon, so I run at least 3x a week. I also do some work with weights because, as it seems you're noticing, your arms don't get as much as a workout. I do 20 reps of 10 different exercises to work my biceps, triceps, shoulders and back. I've seen a difference this week over last.

When the weights will be introduced in T25- is it Beta or Gamma ? Any of you guys know

soxphan1

When the weights will be introduced in T25- is it Beta or Gamma ? Any of you guys know

Beta is when you start to have some weights (or bands) worked in.

Gamma is almost all weights-based, except for Speed 3.0.

gerla_k

When the weights will be introduced in T25- is it Beta or Gamma ? Any of you guys know

Beta is when you start to have some weights (or bands) worked in.

Gamma is almost all weights-based, except for Speed 3.0.

Thanks, I'm looking forward to Beta phase.

Tito3697

I'm on my last week of Alpha. I hate the total body circuit workout. Those push ups kill me!! Anyone doing anything else like lifting weights or running while doing T25?

I just finished week three of Beta and lift three times a week. I also started doing core speed on the three other days I dont lift and rest on Sundays

. Love the program and just bought gamma couple days ago.

infinikitty

Just did my week two stats...down about 1.1 pounds and 2 inches...for a total of FIVE pounds and 4 1/2 inches in just the two weeks of Alpha! This program is amazing!!!

infinikitty

Same here kar328...just be better than you were yesterday, that's what I keep telling myself!

trlynn68

Starting week 2 of Alpha today. And my soreness is pretty much all gone! Hope to modify less and less as the days go on - finding it's getting easier already after just a week. And the fact that I'm not sore helps me push a little harder, too!

eganita

I just did my first workout of Alpha, week two! I did so much more than last week and am definitely feeling it today! I run 3x a week, too, so my legs are completely feeling it. I've been lifting some weights so that I can still have a balance of the cardio and strength training. I know these are supposed to be full body workouts, but like it was said above...it's very lower body heavy. I can't wait to see my results this week :-)

I definitely thought the same about Alpha (lower body heavy). I think you'll enjoy Beta.. there is definitely more of an upper body focus. I really liked that. It was great to do more strength training in the workouts.

I'm now doing Gamma (started it right after completing Alpha and Beta), and it is really tough!!! I think it's really effective, though.

Feel free to let me know if you have any questions for me.

gerla_k

I am in week 5 of Alpha - Can't wait to start beta next week, I heard it's much more fun

TdaniT

I am in week 2 of Gamma!

infinikitty

WOO! Awesome job everyone! We got this!!!! I did create that group "Summer Slim Down" if anyone wants to come chat over there, too! No need to make me your coach or buy anything...I'm just glad everyone is supporting each other! We all need motivation from time to time :-)

I ended up doing Speed 1.0 today instead of Total Body Circuit, because I ran after work and TBC is difficult after a run. I'll do that tomorrow!

Tito3697

I am in week 2 of Gamma!

I start gamma in two weeks. How do you like it? That speed 3.0 looks like a killer.

Soundwave79

I am in week 5 of Alpha - Can't wait to start beta next week, I heard it's much more fun

My first day of Beta was yesterday. Had Core Cardio. Honestly... I felt it was easier then Alpha Cardio. Was way less abuse on the calfs and lower legs. Was more well rounded. I didn't struggle nearly as much as I thought I was going. Speed 2.0 tonight for the first time. Should be interesting.

gerla_k

I am in week 5 of Alpha - Can't wait to start beta next week, I heard it's much more fun

My first day of Beta was yesterday. Had Core Cardio. Honestly... I felt it was easier then Alpha Cardio. Was way less abuse on the calfs and lower legs. Was more well rounded. I didn't struggle nearly as much as I thought I was going. Speed 2.0 tonight for the first time. Should be interesting.

I thought that Beta was supposed to be harder then alpha, but then everyone i talk to say it's easier . Do you burn/ sweat as much though?

eganita

I am in week 2 of Gamma!

I start gamma in two weeks. How do you like it? That speed 3.0 looks like a killer.

I'm also doing Gamma.. in week 3 now. Speed 3.0 IS A KILLER! My first day of my first week, I was really worried. Typically the speed workouts were the easier ones for me, so I was worried for the other workouts!

I find that all of the workouts are challenging, but for me, the weight-based ones (really all except speed 3.0) are easier for me to get through. I've definitely been improving across the board at all of the workouts, though. I definitely don't think jumping into Gamma as a beginner/someone who doesn't generally work out would be a good idea. After completing Alpha + Beta, I felt as ready as I'd ever be for Gamma

eganita

I am in week 5 of Alpha - Can't wait to start beta next week, I heard it's much more fun

My first day of Beta was yesterday. Had Core Cardio. Honestly... I felt it was easier then Alpha Cardio. Was way less abuse on the calfs and lower legs. Was more well rounded. I didn't struggle nearly as much as I thought I was going. Speed 2.0 tonight for the first time. Should be interesting.

I thought that Beta was supposed to be harder then alpha, but then everyone i talk to say it's easier . Do you burn/ sweat as much though?

I guess it depends on what you like. I find workouts using dumbbells easier to get through. The more plank/burpee/push-up-based workouts are harder for me. So for me, some Beta workouts were easier compared to Alpha.. though part of this was due to the fact I had gotten in better shape from Alpha. Beta was definitely a nice change-up from Beta, IMO.

infinikitty

I am in week 5 of Alpha - Can't wait to start beta next week, I heard it's much more fun

My first day of Beta was yesterday. Had Core Cardio. Honestly... I felt it was easier then Alpha Cardio. Was way less abuse on the calfs and lower legs. Was more well rounded. I didn't struggle nearly as much as I thought I was going. Speed 2.0 tonight for the first time. Should be interesting.

I thought that Beta was supposed to be harder then alpha, but then everyone i talk to say it's easier . Do you burn/ sweat as much though?

I guess it depends on what you like. I find workouts using dumbbells easier to get through. The more plank/burpee/push-up-based workouts are harder for me. So for me, some Beta workouts were easier compared to Alpha.. though part of this was due to the fact I had gotten in better shape from Alpha. Beta was definitely a nice change-up from Beta, IMO.

Ooh, I'm really looking forward to Beta now, then...I feel like my arms have been getting neglected with not using weights/bands. I've been adding some strength training in from time to time. I hate burpees, plank, and push-ups, too...suffer through them, blech.

gerla_k

I have 5lb and 8lbs free weights, is it ok ? do i need to buy heavier ones for Beta? any suggestions ?

Soundwave79

I am in week 5 of Alpha - Can't wait to start beta next week, I heard it's much more fun

My first day of Beta was yesterday. Had Core Cardio. Honestly... I felt it was easier then Alpha Cardio. Was way less abuse on the calfs and lower legs. Was more well rounded. I didn't struggle nearly as much as I thought I was going. Speed 2.0 tonight for the first time. Should be interesting.

I thought that Beta was supposed to be harder then alpha, but then everyone i talk to say it's easier . Do you burn/ sweat as much though?

Speed 2.0 was definitely intense. Unlike the Alpha version there is no stretch breaks. It's round based and repeats the movements over. I sweat like a pig doing it. I guess it depends. To me the alpha workouts were grueling because they focused so much on my lower legs and squats which after a while becomes very painful. The Beta workouts from what I have seen incorporate more upper body (planks, bands, pushups). I guess I prefer the abuse be spread out over my body rather then lower body every night like Alpha was.

inspiration18

Doing this as well and LOVE it!

keepmovinstrong

I'm doing it I just started officially yesterday I did 2 workouts last week because I got it in the middle of the week I decided to start offically yesterday so I could start on a monday. I need motivation as well. I just started back on myfitnesspal recently so it's like I'm just starting. My biggest problem is I eat emotionally. Once I get started I exercise fine but the eating thing is my biggest issue. Got to get in my exercise before to long . Hope to hear from you soon.

Tito3697

I have 5lb and 8lbs free weights, is it ok ? do i need to buy heavier ones for Beta? any suggestions ?

I use 12lbs free weights, thats what Scott uses lol. I think youre okay imo. Im thinking about purchasing 15lbs ones for gamma though.

eganita

I have 5lb and 8lbs free weights, is it ok ? do i need to buy heavier ones for Beta? any suggestions ?

I use 12lbs free weights, thats what Scott uses lol. I think youre okay imo. Im thinking about purchasing 15lbs ones for gamma though.

Replying to both...

I am female and small-ish (5'3", ~130 lbs). I only have 5 lb and 10 lb weights. For Beta in general, I was able to use the 10 lb weights for most exercises (though it was pushing it a little bit for some workouts). If I got too tired with the 10s, I finished out with the 5s. Anyway, I'd say you'd be ok with the 5 + 8 lb weights. You could always see how it goes the 1st week and consider buying alternate weights at that point if needed.

In Gamma, I've been using a combination as well... but I will say sometimes you do a WHOLE BUNCH of the same exercise in a row (especially with some workouts like The Pyramid). So, my 5 lb weights have come in handy there (I even start feeling quite fatigued using the 5 lb weights for some things...)

There are also some exercises where you're supposed to use REALLY light weights (superman with pulse, superman lat pull downs, etc). I think the people in the DVD may be using 2.5 lbs. I just don't use anything for those, since I don't have that size weights... and those darn superman things are hard enough for me as it is

ETA: It appears the women in Beta/Gamma use 5 or 8 lb weights.. hard to tell in some cases (I'm just reading the #s off of their dumbbells!) It appears the men use 12 (Scott) and 15 (Shaun). The one guy uses the bands.

eganita

I am in week 5 of Alpha - Can't wait to start beta next week, I heard it's much more fun

My first day of Beta was yesterday. Had Core Cardio. Honestly... I felt it was easier then Alpha Cardio. Was way less abuse on the calfs and lower legs. Was more well rounded. I didn't struggle nearly as much as I thought I was going. Speed 2.0 tonight for the first time. Should be interesting.

I thought that Beta was supposed to be harder then alpha, but then everyone i talk to say it's easier . Do you burn/ sweat as much though?

I guess it depends on what you like. I find workouts using dumbbells easier to get through. The more plank/burpee/push-up-based workouts are harder for me. So for me, some Beta workouts were easier compared to Alpha.. though part of this was due to the fact I had gotten in better shape from Alpha. Beta was definitely a nice change-up from Beta, IMO.

Ooh, I'm really looking forward to Beta now, then...I feel like my arms have been getting neglected with not using weights/bands. I've been adding some strength training in from time to time. I hate burpees, plank, and push-ups, too...suffer through them, blech.

I understand completely and felt the same way!! That was one of my least favorite parts of Insanity.. not too much focus on upper-body strength there either (though it never claimed to have that as part of the workout, so I can't be too mad about it

jajsmom

Just started two days ago. Supposed to do day 3 today but my hernia came back/then left so not sure.