which beachbody program should i invest in for my goals?

Hi - I am far from an expert but use the "Slim in Six" home dvd which is fairly light aerobic and strength training 30 minute daily exercise - which combined with sensible eating this week has helped me lose 3 lbs (I am 5'6" and now weight 162 lbs - target 145 lbs) - (I have also cut out all accompaniments to meals except for green salad - but am still eating the likes of roast chicken, salmon etc as the main bit). My daughter did Insanity and cut out all the tasty (but high calorie) stuff like pizza and sweets that she really enjoyed - and had spectacular results - but she wanted to lose 42lbs (and did so within 2 months and has maintained that (loss was about 4 months ago) through sensible eating subsequently.
Good luck! Sue

Insanity is a weight loss option like you mentioned however you probably will not lose more than the 10 lbs you want to either way.
You gain great toning and cardio endurance.
I have done Insanity and just completed Insanity Max30. I liked Insanity but I absolutely loved Max30

ba502 wrote: »

I didn't lose any weight with insanity but my cardio fitness significantly improved. So I would encourage you to give it a try or even to try Insanity Max 30. I love them both but found I got the best toning from Insanity Max 30.[/quote
I was thinking to get one of those insanity programs.

Yisrael1981 wrote: »

Insanity is a weight loss option like you mentioned however you probably will not lose more than the 10 lbs you want to either way.
You gain great toning and cardio endurance.
I have done Insanity and just completed Insanity Max30. I liked Insanity but I absolutely loved Max30

Is Max 30 good for weight loose?I want to give it a try.

VintageFeline wrote: »

Eating at a calorie deficit is the only way to lose weight. Fitness programmes just potentially boost results by improving your physical appearance and improve overall fitness. I'm about to complete Insanity and will then start T25, this is to improve my physical appearance but most importantly to improve my overall health. I am eating at a calorie deficit to lose weight.

I am on a calorie deficit,just looking for a good workout regime.

Not to mention, if someone has never used Beachbody, they won't have a coach. And some of us using the programmes have no desire to use a coach either, feeling fully equipped to support ourselves!

naxeea wrote: »

VintageFeline wrote: »

Eating at a calorie deficit is the only way to lose weight. Fitness programmes just potentially boost results by improving your physical appearance and improve overall fitness. I'm about to complete Insanity and will then start T25, this is to improve my physical appearance but most importantly to improve my overall health. I am eating at a calorie deficit to lose weight.

I am on a calorie deficit,just looking for a good workout regime.

You asked if Insanity Max: 30 is good for losing weight. Any workout regime you are using hoping to aid weight loss is only as good as the food you put in your body.

Anyone use T25? ?

venuila wrote: »

I've done 21 df (two rounds of it) and currently doing insanity. I'd definitely recommend 21 day fix. I'm 5'8 and was 175 and lost 10lbs 10 inches my first round!! Second round 4lbs 4 inches.
I'm on day 15 of insanity and lost 2 lbs so far but not sure I like it. I am going to be switching to 21 day fix extreme starting tomorrow. I may decide to try and do both but we shall see, haha.
Feel free to add me if you like.:)

By 21 day fix you mean Shakeology?

naxeea wrote: »

venuila wrote: »

I've done 21 df (two rounds of it) and currently doing insanity. I'd definitely recommend 21 day fix. I'm 5'8 and was 175 and lost 10lbs 10 inches my first round!! Second round 4lbs 4 inches.
I'm on day 15 of insanity and lost 2 lbs so far but not sure I like it. I am going to be switching to 21 day fix extreme starting tomorrow. I may decide to try and do both but we shall see, haha.
Feel free to add me if you like.:)

By 21 day fix you mean Shakeology?

You don't have to be using shakeology. It can work with any of the beachbody programs but the 21 day fix is a meal plan (portion control) and a 7 day / 30 minutes a day workout plan. It's difficult but not extreme. Ideal for beginning a workout / meal plan. I lost 13 lbs round 1. (Though I was drinking shakeology )

I wouldn't suggest using Shakeology or Beachbody or any of that stuff - it's overpriced protein powder and supplements. Eat good food at a reasonable deficit, exercise, and you'll be much better off mentally and physically especially for the long run - those programs aren't sustainable for the long term. It might take a little longer to eat right and exercise, but you'll form healthy, long term habits where you won't see the weight come back as soon as you stop using their program.

emmamc252 wrote: »

p90x looks good for strength but I can't do a single pull up yet so worried that would be a bit like trying to run before I can walk?
any advice?

P90x3 may be a good choice if you would like to see strength gains and weight loss. You can use exercise bands instead of doing traditional pull ups and the workouts are 30 minutes instead of 60 minutes for P90x.

Hey emmamc252!
Saw your question and thought I'd post since I'm a Beachbody Coach myself. All three of the programs you are looking at are excellent for toning up, so the one you choose will depend more on what type of workout you think you would enjoy most, how much money you want to spend, and whether or not you have or are willing to obtain extra workout equipment.
One of the big plus points for both Insanity and PiYo are that they don't require any extra equipment, so you would be building muscle and burning fat by using your own body weight. That is not the case for P90X which if you read the FAQ sheet requires "a set of dumbbells or lightweight resistance bands, and a chin-up bar that fits in any doorway."
As far as the type of movements in each workout, PiYo is more of a yoga/pilates infusion and while it definitely makes you sweat, it also focuses a lot on improving flexibility and posture. The movements are slow and controlled involving balance; unlike the running, jumping, and moving about at a quick pace that's found in Insanity. P90X involves cardio circuits similar to those in Insanity, but then also adds the extra weights to build more muscle.
As far as worrying about Insanity being more for weight loss, that's not necessarily the case. Like someone mentioned in a previous comment, working out can certainly accelerate weight loss by creating a higher caloric deficit (burning more calories than you would normally burn in a day without working out while eating the same amount of calories), but if you get to a point where you don't want to loose any more weight, you can just increase the amount of calories you are eating and make sure the nutritional value of what you're eating is conducive to building muscle.
Also, don't let yourself be stopped from trying a workout by thinking about the things you can't do (referring to your not being able to do a pull up comment). That's why you're working out, to get better and improve. You don't need to be perfect and be able to do all of the moves on the first run through, you'll gain strength and work your way up. There are plenty of people who have done P90X and other programs without being able to do all of the moves or even make it through the full workout the first time (the Beachbody website has plenty of success stories posted if you want to take a look), but they kept at it and now they can do all of the moves with perfect or at least near perfect form. I hope this helped, and wish you all the best in your health and fitness journey!

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