Exercise! The word that fills many people with dread. For some, like me, exercise is a very important part of life and like to work out. I do enjoy exercising but I find going to the gym really boring and I find it hard to keep myself motivated when I'm there. I much prefer going to classes or DVDs because someone is telling me what do to do (I guess that's the lazy me talking). These days, there are so many different ways to exercise that you can't get bored and you can guarantee that there is something out there for you even if you're not the most keen. I'm always willing to try a new fitness programme and a new thing I have recently started is Focus T25 by Shaun T, the creator of Insanity. For those of you that haven't heard of or tried insanity, the name says it all. I have completed Insanity myself and it's intense, hard and will definitely test you physically.
After the huge success of Insanity, Shaun T created a workout designed for those with less time on their hands. Focus T25 is a fast 25 minute workout with no breaks, that you do 5 times a week (plus an additional day for stretching). Like Insanity, Focus T25 is split into 2 stages over 10 weeks. However the difference this time is that even though stage 2 is harder, the time remains the same at 25 minutes. Stage one is the Alpha cycle, where you build your foundation using only your body weight. There are 5 DVD's for each stage and you alternate the workouts using the calendar provided. Then comes stage 2, the Beta cycle, where the intensity increases and the workouts are focused more on your core to sculpt lean muscle after you have created your foundation in phase 1. The main idea of Focus T25 is to focus intensively for 25 minutes straight without stopping. They have someone doing a modified version of the workout if you find the moves difficult at first, until you're able to work your way up to the advanced level.
I have been doing this for 2 weeks and so far I'm enjoying the workouts and they're going very quickly. I haven't lost weight but I measured myself today and I've lost a just under and inch off my hips and arms, so let's hope this continues over the next 8 weeks. I will be reviewing my progress at the end of Alpha phase, then again after I've completed the whole programme.
When you order Focus T25 you get:
Quick start guide
Eleven 25 minute workouts
Nutrition guide
Wall-size workout calendar
5 day fast track
Resistance bands
Focus T25 costs £99, which is quite pricey (you can pay in stages). It's available at http://www.beachbody.co.uk where they also have a huge range of workout programmes, including Insanity. However, if you google it you can find a lot of their products cheaper somewhere else, such as Cheer DVD.
"Your focus begins now"
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