Focus T25 - Summer Slim Down!

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  • nanakaryn
    nanakaryn Posts: 9 Member
    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?
  • cocolo89
    cocolo89 Posts: 1,169 Member
    I'm on week 3 of Alpha, going on week 4. feeling great!
  • infinikitty
    infinikitty Posts: 440 Member
    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
    blueyegirl0712 Posts: 135 Member
    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
    gerla_k Posts: 495 Member
    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
    infinikitty Posts: 440 Member
    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
    gerla_k Posts: 495 Member
    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
    soxphan1 Posts: 15 Member

    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
    gerla_k Posts: 495 Member

    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
    Tito3697 Posts: 7 Member
    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
    infinikitty Posts: 440 Member
    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!!!
  • kar328
    kar328 Posts: 4,159 Member
    Finished day two, week one of Alpha. My butt , inner and rear thighs are not happy with me. Also doing some walking each day, with an occasional mile jog. Just walked today. I thought having the timer on screen would be an issue for me, but I find it goes faster than I thought it would. Tanya is my BFF - me and jumping don't always get along. I know when I did 30 Day Shred, as time went on, I did do more and more of it so I expect I'll do the same here. Right now it's one foot on the ground at all times :laugh:
  • infinikitty
    infinikitty Posts: 440 Member
    Same here kar328...just be better than you were yesterday, that's what I keep telling myself!
  • kar328
    kar328 Posts: 4,159 Member
    Same here kar328...just be better than you were yesterday, that's what I keep telling myself!

    I guess I must be. I did the 30 Day Shred last year and I used many more bad words with Jillian than with Shaun. Of course his abs help ... :blushing:

    I hope to improve each time I repeat a DVD. I also hope to be able to get out of bed in the morning :bigsmile:
  • trlynn68
    trlynn68 Posts: 11
    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
    eganita Posts: 501 Member
    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
    gerla_k Posts: 495 Member
    I am in week 5 of Alpha - Can't wait to start beta next week, I heard it's much more fun :wink:
  • kar328
    kar328 Posts: 4,159 Member
    I hope to improve each time I repeat a DVD. I also hope to be able to get out of bed in the morning :bigsmile:

    It was pretty close this morning. And the Total Body Circuit lived up to it's reputation. I definitely need to work on most of those. Butt and thighs are still achy. I curse every time I drop something and have to bend over to pick it up. :mad: I need to get outside and plant the flowers I just bought and it should be interesting. I did manage to get three bags of mulch in my cart without much noise.
  • TdaniT
    TdaniT Posts: 331 Member
    I am in week 2 of Gamma!
  • infinikitty
    infinikitty Posts: 440 Member
    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
    Tito3697 Posts: 7 Member
    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
    Soundwave79 Posts: 469 Member
    I am in week 5 of Alpha - Can't wait to start beta next week, I heard it's much more fun :wink:

    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
    gerla_k Posts: 495 Member
    I am in week 5 of Alpha - Can't wait to start beta next week, I heard it's much more fun :wink:

    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
    eganita Posts: 501 Member
    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
    eganita Posts: 501 Member
    I am in week 5 of Alpha - Can't wait to start beta next week, I heard it's much more fun :wink:

    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
    infinikitty Posts: 440 Member
    I am in week 5 of Alpha - Can't wait to start beta next week, I heard it's much more fun :wink:

    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
    gerla_k Posts: 495 Member
    I have 5lb and 8lbs free weights, is it ok ? do i need to buy heavier ones for Beta? any suggestions ?
  • Soundwave79
    Soundwave79 Posts: 469 Member
    I am in week 5 of Alpha - Can't wait to start beta next week, I heard it's much more fun :wink:

    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
    inspiration18 Posts: 8
    Doing this as well and LOVE it!
  • keepmovinstrong
    keepmovinstrong Posts: 101 Member
    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.

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