Disappointed with Piyo

candj2009

Day 3 of Piyo and I'm disappointed. I don't feel like I've had a workout. It's not easy when I'm doing the moves, but the workouts have been too short so far and I don't feel like I'm getting enough cardio. I don't know if it's because I've done Turbofire for 3 years now and am used to the high intensity craziness of that or what. Will probably be doing a hybrid with Turbofire so I feel like I'm getting my cardio in. If I do just Piyo I'll quit again.

paytenpar

It's probably because you've been doing Turbo Fire for so long. What are your goals with the program? I haven't bought it, but I have been doing Turbo Fire/Jam on and off for several years, and I don't think that PiYo was created to be a major "weight loss" program. I think it's more about improving your flexibility, strength, and overall fitness level. I would suggest adding in some cardio if you feel like it's that lacking.

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again7820

Good Evening,
I'd stick with the Piyo, but maybe add cardio later IF you feel you need it. The program was designed to be just by itself, so it will give you what you need. Remember, the program is meant to be LOW impact, and not intense which is probably NOT what you are used to. It's an adjustment and like any adjustments will get better.
Good luck!

Bernadette

gary241069

I am on day 3 of piyo too.
It feels more like a mild form of yoga, rather than cardio. (Although, some may argue that yoga is cardio)
I like it so far. It wont burn many calories or help you get super fit
but it does help you breathe easier and helps you learn to be more relaxed when exercising.
Asthmatic sufferers may benefit from this.

There's more to good health than weight loss

Candicem99

I feel the same way and feel that I miss the cardio, I came off of doing several rounds of T25. I started doing TB for one week and the following week following the PIYO workout. Gives me the cardio, but also get the flexibility that I like with Piyo.

nkster781

I am training for my first marathon so PiYo has been a great addition. I think it is a great program coupled with another program. I love it with my running.

Recreateyourself017

Which workouts have you done so far? The two defines (upper and lower) I'm guessing? This is one of those programs that starts out really slow with intro workouts.. if you are going into it from a high intensity workout and don't want the beginner workouts (and feel comfortable with the moves, of course!), maybe consider skipping to month 2? Once I finished Define upper and lower I started combining them back to back, and now I actually just replace them on the schedule with Sweat.

I have been doing PiYo along with Les Mills Pump so I can improve my stretching and flexibility. I probably would only do Piyo on it's own if I had an injury or wanted to take it easy for a while... it's really more for flexibility than a high calorie-burn! But its also faster paced than traditional yoga, which is where the "cardio" comes in. I wear a heart rate monitor and during Sweat going all out, I averaged a heart rate of 152bpm. I haven't done all the workouts yet, though! I find Piyo really enjoyable and its fun to try to push yourself and do the advanced moves!

end0427

I am pretty fit and work out regularly, and my first week or so of PiYo I was convinced it wasn't working me hard enough. I am participating in a Disney 10-miler in October so I've continued running, but I have noticed now-after completing almost three weeks of PiYo-the workouts *do* get harder (the first time I did Sweat, I just sort of stayed on my back on my mat for a good ten minutes ) and I already have noticeable new definition in my abdominal area and legs that I wasn't getting from combining running and other light strength training. I'd recommend pushing forward; give yourself time to notice the definition you're sure to get.

Francl27

Turbo Fire is pretty much cardio, isn't it? PiYo is strength and flexibility. I'm adding cardio 3x a week or so, personally, but some PiYo workouts like Sweat are still a pretty good workout (and there's Drench later... I can only imagine). I haven't even started the real 'strength' workouts yet, as I'm only on week 3 (I bought the Strength workouts too). Heck if anything, it will improve my balance (Core is hard for me because of that!).

melissajane83

Sweat is a good workout. I am usually dripping sweat by the end. When you get to the work out "Strength intervals" , it has some cardio in it. I am still getting in shape so I was out of breath during that one. I also added the Turbo Fire bonus dvd after strength and I was drenched.

rjdunn87

Do you have the deluxe version with the strength workouts and slides? I burn so many calories doing PiYo, you have to give it more than three days.

ammossrn

It's because you're on day 3. Skip forward to Burn and Sweat. You won't be sorry!

marysinh

I'm on day 22 of PiYo. I felt the same way at first. But trust me it gets better. Plus you can always double up on the workout if you feel it's not enough. I sweat as much as I would in hot yoga!

Addigirl2003

I also am an avid Turbo Fire user and was afraid PiYo wouldn't be intense enough. My suspicions were confirmed. Don't get me wrong, I love the workouts but needed more. I have been using T25 in conjunction with PiYo and love the combination. There's a hybrid schedule on the Beachbody website.

4themoney

how long did you give it? the ideal amount of time to see if a program is working is 3 weeks. after that you can scratch it if it's not.

that being said, I know some of the testers, and these are some people that are quite athletic and already in decent shape. one guy, is a triathlete! And he totally changed the shape of his body! Another guy I know, lost 30+ lbs!

It's not a cardio work out and really should not be compared to TurboFire. Chalene even said, this is something EVERYONE needs to be doing, because we all need to work on flexibility and building our core! The plus side is that it will burn fat. If you are already performing at the level the guy is ( in most of the work outs i've seen so far it's a guy that is going above and beyond) then it probably isn't right for you.

I'm doing T25 now and just started PiYo too, and all I know is that it's KICKING MY BUTT!!! I sweat AS much in a PiYo work out as I am a T25! I say Give it time and don't compare it to TurboFire. they are COMPLETELY different beasts ;-)

Deanner03

I am glad to see people saying they like PiYo. Mine arrived tonight. I start tomorrow!

aschroeder2749

I'm concerned. I ordered PiYo saturday and it's on its way. The problem is, I bought the program for STRENGTH training (body weight exercises). Especially because my husband sold all of our weight equipment. I thought the program would allow me to build muscle from my own body weight.

I don't want it if it's more on the yoga end of things.

Pipsg1rl

I'm concerned. I ordered PiYo saturday and it's on its way. The problem is, I bought the program for STRENGTH training (body weight exercises). Especially because my husband sold all of our weight equipment. I thought the program would allow me to build muscle from my own body weight.

I don't want it if it's more on the yoga end of things.

There are a lot of poses that use body weight. It's not a yoga program, your heart rate will increase, and all weight you use is your own body weight.

I actually thought the program would be "too easy" but I'm enjoying it quite a bit.

This is my 4th week and I've lost 3 lbs of the "last 5" I'd been wanting to lose.

I also do Define Lower and Upper back to back in one day and use the extra day as a "make-up" or "rest/walk" day. One "rest" day I did the TF Low HIIT 20 that came in the package (even though I already own TF I wanted to mix it up and I have the DVD set of PiYo at work during the week so it was already with me).

I'm finding the better you get at the poses, the harder it is. Especially once you don't have to look at the screen.

jonesie220

I'm concerned. I ordered PiYo saturday and it's on its way. The problem is, I bought the program for STRENGTH training (body weight exercises). Especially because my husband sold all of our weight equipment. I thought the program would allow me to build muscle from my own body weight.

I don't want it if it's more on the yoga end of things.

Once you get it, you can try it out for a couple of days then return it. There is always a 30 day money back policy. I would suggest Focus T25 as he uses your body weight, but there are some exercise where ShaunT does use weights also. This is more or an intro to Insanity which is hard core, intensity with your body weight.

I hope this helps you.

Eva Jones

lmckinster

Hi, I have been doing Piyo for a couple of weeks now & I think it is an awesome workout. It combines yoga with pilates & is defintely not a cardio workout. I think if you stick with it you will have more defined muscles & more flexibility. Plus it's not the same boring jump, push & pull that most cardio & strength workouts tend to be.

oddyogi

I think you'll be satisfied with PiYo for strength training. Most people underestimate the strength exercises like yoga actually take. Just make it into week three and I promise you'll see and feel results. I'm in week 3 right now.

nickiev214

I also am an avid Turbo Fire user and was afraid PiYo wouldn't be intense enough. My suspicions were confirmed. Don't get me wrong, I love the workouts but needed more. I have been using T25 in conjunction with PiYo and love the combination. There's a hybrid schedule on the Beachbody website.

Where did you find the hybrid schedule on the Beachbody website? I couldn't find it

JanieJack

Hey y'all, I haven't done Piyo, but since everyone's comparing it to yoga, I'd like to share my experience with another low impact thing I did years ago: My friend bought Windsor Pilates when it first came out (yeah, I'm dating myself here) and I laughed at it. No way that could work. I was doing things like "The Firm" and "Buns of Steel." I borrowed it from her just so I could speak with authority about how lame it was because all it seemed to me was like a series of stretches.

Well, I was wrong! That series of stretches did such amazing things for my body after a month I went and bought my own set. Sometimes, especially if you've been doing high impact for awhile, the body just needs a break and responds wonderfully.

I also find that a good yoga session really works the body and I sweat as if I've been running. A side-benefit of pilates is that I've had sports massagers after a race compliment me on my flexibility. One told me that she could tell I did things like yoga and pilates and that those helped prevent the standard runners ailments.

Francl27

The second month of PiYo is much more intense than the first one, if you bought the strength edition, I think you'll be pretty pleased.

lscaffidi

Stick with it! i am on week 6 of PiYo and I love it! It starts off a bit slow but the workouts get more intense. For instance, Define: Upper and Lower are probably the easier ones. If you want more cardio, go with Sweat, Drench, or Strength Intervals.

I do PiYo everyday and then I run the stairs in my apartment building to add a bit more cardio! Hope this helps!

cecili

I'm reviving this thread. This is my first beachbody purchase. I'm used to jillian michaels bfbm. I thought something different would be more motivating. Chalene flies through the moves and I find myself behind. Then I feel like my joints and tendons are getting more of a workout than my muscles. I was hoping for something more like les mills body flow. I'm disappointed. I'm also not at my ideal body weight and feel like this program is for ppl who just want to define their already fit body:(

Pipsg1rl

I'm reviving this thread. This is my first beachbody purchase. I'm used to jillian michaels bfbm. I thought something different would be more motivating. Chalene flies through the moves and I find myself behind. Then I feel like my joints and tendons are getting more of a workout than my muscles. I was hoping for something more like les mills body flow. I'm disappointed. I'm also not at my ideal body weight and feel like this program is for ppl who just want to define their already fit body:(

How many weeks have you been doing the program? It does go fast because it's not a stretch/relax program, it's a workout.

I've been doing it for 4 weeks now and since I have the moves down I like it better. I can just listen for the cues and work on my form.

I have to say though I don't dig the music.

You should try ChaLean Extreme - it's weight lifting, beachbody, and Chalene is a great coach in that one.

row2sweat

I too recently did P90x3 and am disappointed with the lack of challenge in piyo. I was looking for something to help with my flexibility while maintaining (or increasing) strength and physique. I am planning to continue to give it a chance, but may continue more resistance training to supplement on certain days.

krazziekid78

I'm considering ordering PiYo because I love Chalene and had great results with Turbo Fire. I still have about 40 more lbs I would like to lose so I'm nervous about cutting cardio- but I need a change in my routine because I am getting burned out. Anywho, I would really like to tone up and improve my balance and flexibility. I was thinking of perhaps doing a 30 minute cardio video followed by a piyo video. I thought perhaps piyo might be a great addition to turbo fire... And perhaps t25?

jeremywm1977

I gave it a try, mainly because I am a fan of ChaLEAN Extreme and TurboFire, but I too felt PiYO was a bit disappointing.
Maybe because my workout includes stuff like T25, Insanity, Les Mills Combat, P90X3, and TurboFire, I was accustomed to a faster pace and a more strenuous workout.

At the end of my PiYO workouts, I felt shortchanged and underworked. Don't knock it to you try it, they say. Well, I tried it, and I'm knocking it..........sorry, just my two cents.