Real Focus T25 Results? Anyone got a unbiased review?
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Hi, I'm a ACE certified personal trainer and have completed Insanity, T-25, Rev Abs, Asylum, and the list is on going. I love the idea of 25 minutes. However, the results you get is based on your fitness base level, the intensity you chose to put into it, and more than any of the other programs the nutrition for this program is vital because in the other programs the intensity was higher for longer durations only because there was more time to do more intervals. Therefore you burned more calories on average. This is not saying you can't burn a lot of calories in 25 minutes, but you can't half do the exercises and you need to maintain all of the fundamental tips ( ab contraction whenever the knee is above the hip or during bending motions without waiting on his reminders )If you have done Insanity, TapOut, or Rushfit you will quickly notice the workout is super easy on the first day, you won't need the breaks or the modifier so how can you get results? You have to push super hard and not follow the pace of the group and continue to strength train. Also, do not be fooled the people in the before and afters also completed Gamma so you need the strength component. I tested T-25 out on a small group of women. All of them loved the 25 minutes, they equally loved Alpha and the option to modify but they thought Alpha was harder than Beta. Maybe it was because the exercise kept repeating. I love T-25 and alway do it when I am strapped for time.0
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No, you are not the only one who hasn't lost weight. Several of the ladies I encouraged to try t-25 complained of the same thing. You need to up your intensity, avoid the modifier, and stick to the diet like your life is at risk if you don't otherwise many start feeling that the 25 minutes isn't enough time and the buy Insanity. t-25 is a good base for anyone wanting to tackle Insanity. I know people who lost weight doing only 20 minutes of Insanity so they thought for sure 25 minutes of T-25 would be awesome...wrong! Like Shaun T reminded " T-25 and Insanity are not the same" and he was extremely accurate with that statement.0
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I ordered and just received Focus T25, I'll be starting it tonight. My son started it last night. I'm anxious and excited to see how it works. I go to the gym 3x's a week now and do the elliptical (45 min) and treadmill (30 min) and then some of the weights. I'm interested in seeing how the 25 minutes five days a week works out, it's a lot easier to do things at home then hitting the gym so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this is what I need. I'm trying to lose 15-20 pounds. I watch what I eat (1200 calories) and go to the gym but my weight doesn't budge. I'm not heavy but I put on about 23 pounds over the last year or so and I need to take at least 15 of that off.....I'll let you know how it works. I am not a coach or trainer, just a single 50 year old woman trying to keep in shape, so this should be interesting. My son is 18, tall and thin/average build and is trying to bulk up so I'll let you know how he progresses as well....Good luck to everyone!!!0
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Do you need any extra equipment with any of the phases- dumb bells or what not? I want to start this Monday and hoping it will help me increase my cardio endurance as I have a run in 2 months that I am trying to decrease my time. I plan on doing this with added runs during the week.0
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Not for Alpha, but in Beta you can use either dumbbells or the resistance band that should have come with your kit.0
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So after 4 weeks of Alpha (1 zero week, 3 live) I have decided I want to rate the videos from best to worst (Alpha Only for now)
1) Speed 1.0: So far this is the only vid I can do from start to finish at 100% without modifying or resting. The breaks in between give me a chance to catch my breath, and the 7 minute burnout at the end is manageable. The burpees with the double front kicks are the most challenging part for me.
2) Alpha Cardio: I tweaked my Achilles doing this video in week two but as long as I avoid the "on the toes" exercises I'm good. Overall I like the mix and I feel like I've worked hard by the end. I can't do the entire vid at 100% yet but I'm getting close.
3) Lower Focus: This one sets my calfs on fire. Just so much jumping, hopping, and relentless attack on my legs. It's very tough for me to get through without taking a break and modifying.
4) Ab Intervals: I just don't get this video. By the end of it my Abs do not feel worked much at all but my arms and legs are exhausted. Perhaps I am not performing the moves right and I am taking on the strain in my upper thighs instead of my Abs. I almost feel like this vid is a waste.
5) Total Body Circuit: This one is grueling for me. The plank walking, tap pushups, spider pushups are such a huge challenge. I try so hard to stay with it but end up taking rest breaks for my arms. Even Tanya makes me look bad in this one.
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Hi all. I am on the 4th week of T25. Am I the only one who has not lost ANY weight at all??!??!?! I am following the diet recommended, which is low-carb and 1600 calories-- recommended by my coach. I've "lost" maybe 3 lbs. I do the exercises to the letter, sometimes using the modifier or taking a second to catch my breath, but I'm burning and dripping sweat when I'm done. I don't do much outside of T25 except additional crunches on the off days when I don't do ab intervals. As for measurements, none of those are moving either. I feel like I'm stuck in the twilight zone... everyone else is losing weight and inches and its not working for me.
Literally, I am at a total loss. Is ANYONE else having this issue. I'm 5'3" and 166, so gross. My weight fluxes +/- 2lbs throughout the week, and I take my weight same time of day each time. I'm open to suggestion and conversation. Anything would be appreciated!
Dont worry you look like you don't have a lot to weight to lose. A pound a week is great!! And you should see more of a difference in measurements. Make sure to take them. I'm finding its not only how many calories but more what I'm eating, Vegetables and healthy carbs are important. I don't think anyone should eat a 1200 calorie diet, not not healthy. I'm a woman about 175, and eat about 1800 calories a day and am still losing almost 2 pounds a week. Alot of high calorie foods are super high in nutrients which is more important than how many calories. The important thing is your body is changing and you will get stronger. I should mention I was doing insanity, but I know diet is 80% b/c I did it before with watching what I ate and it was a huge difference. But please please please don't cut to 1200 calories a day as someone suggested, I think maybe a couch potato should eat that much but probably not even them :X0 -
I ordered and just received Focus T25, I'll be starting it tonight. My son started it last night. I'm anxious and excited to see how it works. I go to the gym 3x's a week now and do the elliptical (45 min) and treadmill (30 min) and then some of the weights. I'm interested in seeing how the 25 minutes five days a week works out, it's a lot easier to do things at home then hitting the gym so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this is what I need. I'm trying to lose 15-20 pounds. I watch what I eat (1200 calories) and go to the gym but my weight doesn't budge. I'm not heavy but I put on about 23 pounds over the last year or so and I need to take at least 15 of that off.....I'll let you know how it works. I am not a coach or trainer, just a single 50 year old woman trying to keep in shape, so this should be interesting. My son is 18, tall and thin/average build and is trying to bulk up so I'll let you know how he progresses as well....Good luck to everyone!!!
I am not a coach or a trainer but I've been doing a lot of research and I'm not sure but you're probably not eating enough, how much do you weigh?? I know one of my BB coaches found that when she started eating more she actually lost weight. Try not to worry about how much you eat instead of what you eat, that's what I've done and it's made everything a lot easier. It's 80% what you consume and 20% exercise. Smaller meals throughout the day keep your metabolism going all day!!0 -
If anyone wants more direct information on this program, please feel free to PM or email me -- I just completed Beta and have some pretty good insights to any questions you may have! You can email me anytime at happyhealthynerdy@gmail.com or message me on here.
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I'm on week 3 day 3 and I haven't seen a change in weight or measurements!0
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OK after reading through most of this. I don't feel like such a failure after all. Don't get me wrong...I am losing inches. Almost 4 just off my waist alone so that is results! I've been a little down about the STUPID scale. Mainly because I've been stuck in the 150s forever. I am on week 9 have lost over 10+ inches and prob only 1lb (my weight keeps bouncing from 157 to 154...I even got to 152 ugh) I see everyone is getting different results, many of you like me mostly inches not much weight. However still getting great results. Overall this program is a winner!! Oh and btw it really does get fun once you start beta! I love this phase.
I just wanted to update finished (alpha and beta) and lost a total of 15 inches all around, 4 being off my waist! Not much weight lost about 5lbs. Glad I pushed through. Even thought I didn't see much weight loss. Beta round is a lot more fun than Alpha. Next time I might do Beta and Gamma now that I have that. I just started P90X I'm ready for a real challenge, tired of the cardio I get enough with my running.
I'm not a "coach" btw.0 -
I LOVE it, I start week 2 Monday0
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End of week 4 for me and nada! Don't get me wrong, I really enjoy it (although total body circuits especially, and lower focus are gruelling to say the least - can't do them) but feeling despondent. Think I have lost 1cm off my hips. I don't have much to lose. Am 165cm (5'5) and weigh about 57kg (126 pounds I think) but with lots of jiggly bits post 2 kids. Weight/strength training seems to be the general advice, but lack of equipment, no gym membership... The 25 minute workouts were the key for me. Especially also working shift work part time, and running around after 2 little ones. I eat about 1400-1500 a day. Weekends more (lots of outings, get togethers, etc) but never really super extreme. Husband tells me to be patient, but it is disheartening. I will finish it and am hoping beta and gamma will produce more results.
As an aside, should I move to beta despite still struggling with alpha? I can only really nail cardio and speed. Any advice would be appreciated!0 -
So after 4 weeks of Alpha (1 zero week, 3 live) I have decided I want to rate the videos from best to worst (Alpha Only for now)
1) Speed 1.0: So far this is the only vid I can do from start to finish at 100% without modifying or resting. The breaks in between give me a chance to catch my breath, and the 7 minute burnout at the end is manageable. The burpees with the double front kicks are the most challenging part for me.
2) Alpha Cardio: I tweaked my Achilles doing this video in week two but as long as I avoid the "on the toes" exercises I'm good. Overall I like the mix and I feel like I've worked hard by the end. I can't do the entire vid at 100% yet but I'm getting close.
3) Lower Focus: This one sets my calfs on fire. Just so much jumping, hopping, and relentless attack on my legs. It's very tough for me to get through without taking a break and modifying.
4) Ab Intervals: I just don't get this video. By the end of it my Abs do not feel worked much at all but my arms and legs are exhausted. Perhaps I am not performing the moves right and I am taking on the strain in my upper thighs instead of my Abs. I almost feel like this vid is a waste.
5) Total Body Circuit: This one is grueling for me. The plank walking, tap pushups, spider pushups are such a huge challenge. I try so hard to stay with it but end up taking rest breaks for my arms. Even Tanya makes me look bad in this one.
Almost exactly what I would write about each DVD!0 -
I just started this today, pretty good..I was able to finish without having to do the lighter version too many times. I am not going to follow the diet because I lift weights 5 x a week and am 6'0' at 172lbs so I do not want to lose weight. I want to get ripped. I am almost 60 years old.... I will post again in a few weeks... I am almost 60 years old....0
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I just finished T25 last week. I lost 10 inches. I'm proud of that. It's not my favorite workout but it works and it's only 25 minutes. 0
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I am looking at T25 to mix it up a bit...good input from all.
I currently do Rushfit (25 minutes of workout, 45 minutes total with warm up, cool down, and one minute rest periods). I have lost over 30 lbs (20 from the initial 8 week program) and really like using light (10-15#) weights for some toning....0 -
I'm a coach, but I haven't done the program. A guy I work with is doing it, and he is getting great results. If you want more information, I can use my coach resources to help you out. Message me if you want more information.0
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I love it, the only part that can be difficult is getting the steps down and keeping up since it is fast paced. Insanity was actually easier and that's why I went to T25. It's good also because of the fact that I'm a single father with not much time. You will be drenched in sweat after every workout so there will be results. It gets easier by week 2 where I'm at.0
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I love it. I'm a stay at home mom with two kids a 4 year old and a 6 month old. The 25 mins is still hard to fit into my day especially with a fussy teething baby but I do it. I sweat my butt off doing it. I just started the beta DVDs this past Monday and I'm loving it even more. So far I've only lost 6 Pds doing it but I've also lost a total of 4 inches I think that's a lot for me. I'm hoping the beta will help me loose way more and I also plan on getting the gamma DVDs after I'm done with this. I blame my eating on my weight loss though lol. But I'm getting better.0
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I just finished T25 Alpha. Lost 12 pounds and around 14 inches. Skinned my leg pretty bad while playing football the day after completing alpha, so I can't jump to Beta anymore. I have a problem though. In the before and after pictures I took, my chest, when viewed from the side seems larger, even though the scale and inches don't indicate so. Can someone check it for me and tell me what could be wrong? I don't know how to post a picture here, so you can check it at www.jnaqvi17.tumblr.com/t25alpha
Thanks! And add me, I need some friends on this site!
P.s my diet and schedule is all on that site... So you can read that if you need a better understanding of the situation! Thanks for your help!0 -
I don't know how to post a picture here, so you can check it at www.jnaqvi17.tumblr.com/t25alpha
You can just add pic to your profile.0 -
Hey!
I'm interested in buying the Focus T25 dvd and I've done some research on Youtube but i can only seem to find coach/trainer reviews where the dvd is also being sold.
I like the idea of 25 mins - i currently do level 3 of Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred in the morning before work so 25 mins works for me!
Has anyone on MFP done Focus T25 and what would your review be?
Thanks for any responses in advance!! xxx
I am currently on week 2 of the Alpha phase. It's an awesome workout....it's tough, but if you want great results, I would recommend it. I lost over 3 inches in the first week.
The great thing is you get a kick *kitten* workout in 25 minutes. I am not a morning person, but it's not hard to wake up 30 minutes earlier to get your workout done for the day. It's awesome! I would highly recommend T25, but be prepared! I was frustrated at first because it's hard and I felt like I was never going to be able to keep up, but I'm in my 2nd week and already feel a difference in my strength and endurance during the workout. Don't get me wrong, I'm still taking breaks here and there, but NOTHING like the first couple of days.0 -
I had finished the Focus T25 a week ago. I had lost 21 lbs and 9 inches. I absolutely enjoyed working out with T25. My next challenge is 21 Day Fix which is only 30 minutes long. I am also a BB Coach (for 10 months now). What also helped me, was having the Shakeology along with my meals. It does help!
Good luck on your journey!0 -
purchased t25,I started insanity but broke my leg while doing the program, needless to say i did not go back for a while. Watched the infomercial and liked what I saw. I am awaiting it's delivery, should be here by 4/11. in time for me to start on Sunday 4/13.
looking forward to following the modified version for a bit then switching to full on out version..
Will talk to you all again when I get started..Time to get inj shape, 51 years young need to get back into shape badly. i think my looks like a big beer can..0 -
purchased t25,I started insanity but broke my leg while doing the program, needless to say i did not go back for a while. Watched the infomercial and liked what I saw. I am awaiting it's delivery, should be here by 4/11. in time for me to start on Sunday 4/13.
looking forward to following the modified version for a bit then switching to full on out version..
Will talk to you all again when I get started..Time to get inj shape, 51 years young need to get back into shape badly. i think my looks like a big beer can..
Good luck getting started with T25. I just started this week - I'm on day 3 , woohoo - and I really like it. It's easy to fit into my morning so my workout is done before I get ready for the day. I do find myself modifying a bit, not because the moves are too hard, but I don't want my heart to explode. HA! It makes you sweat - that's for sure! But so far I'm loving it! (Total Body Conditioning today kicked my butt - lots of planks/pushups - I laid on the floor a little...) it'll get better! 0 -
i didnt like it, it was boring.. i feel like it should have come before insanity.0
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i didnt like it, it was boring.. i feel like it should have come before insanity.
Me too! Whew, feels good to not be alone in my opinion of this.0 -
Hi Everyone :-)
I'm new to MFP but not to Shaun T workout programs.
I am now in my 2nd week of Focus T25 and I like the workouts. I completed the Insanity program last spring and although I got good results, I didn't lose much weight at all. I went from a size 18 to a 14 but, the lbs on the scale didn't budge much. This time, I'm not only working out, I have also cleaned up my eating in a MAJOR way so, I'm hoping to get better results. I wake up early to get the workout out of the way and am finding that it sets the pace for clean eating and peace of mind knowing that I've got my exercise out of the way and any other physical activity I do will benefit me even more.
I'm trying to incorporate more magnesium rich foods into my diet since stress and constipation seem to PLAGUE me and am really hoping to start to peel away to a fitter me :-)
I may start adding a day or 2 of HipHopAbs too...
Anyone else trying NOT to obsess about the scale because it doesn't seem to move no matter what you do? I track nearly every calorie I smell let alone eat... Scared to weigh in on Saturday and I haven't yet taken my measurements...
*NOTE TO SELF: TAKE MEASUREMENTS!!0 -
I am in my third week of Beta. I am enjoying it. I have done other exercise dvds before (Kathy Smith, Denise Austen, Jillian Michaels, Stott pilates) but fell off the wagon and became very unfit and overweight. So far I have lost about 15 lbs but much more importantly I have lost seven inches off my mid-section, measured at the belly button. I have lost inches elsewhere too but that's by far the most dramatic. I would highly recommend this program. My fitness has also markedly improved, being able to do push-ups and burpees and other things that I couldn't dream of doing at the start. I am not following the meal plan and I don't use shakeology but I do use MFP to try to stay within 1500 calories a day when I do my workouts. I am a very busy person, two jobs and going to school, but I can still make myself fit the workouts in. I don't do the stretch video though.0
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