I'm an ectomorph looking to maintain my weight I've done P90x and Body beast would this be a good workout to do? I'm 120lbs 5 ft 2
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This workout would be perfect for you. I have also done P90X along with a few other workouts. This workout won't bulk you up but it keeps you tone and focuses a lot on safe and creative core exercises perfect for general fitness and stability. It also has enough cardio so you don't have to hit the treadmill afterwards. Hope this helps.
447847
I would thinks so. I am 5 7" and 130 lbs. and do this workout to maintain and tone. I have been happy with results. Even my husband has done it with me and is amazed at how good it is for a 20 minute workout. I have not done either of those workouts so I don't know how to compare them to that.
447848
Absolutley. I'm the same. I've done beach body stuff and this type of workout has kept me the best looking for my body type. I add weights during the week if I want extra bulk.
447849
I have done both P90x and Body beast and these are very different from BurstFit. The other programs about bulk and BurstFit is about using light weights in an anaerobic way. Don't get me wrong, this workout will kick your butt, but it's not about strength training like the other two are.
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Move on to P90x3 if you want to continue short workouts. After doing two cycles of p90x3 and now starting p90x2, I become more and more disenchanted by the amount of time I spent with T25 and the lack of results. I see some people got amazing results with it, but for me, after alpha, beta and gamma, I had barely dropped 4 lbs. After moving on to x3, I dropped almost 10 lbs and started to see a lot of definition and there wasn't any major change in my diet between programs. Fairly or not, I look at T25 as simply a cardio program with a little bit of weight stuff thrown in there. Insanity might be the way to go if you are willing to commit to the longer workouts, but for short workouts, I don't know that you can do better than x3 for hitting the total body. You won't get that gasping for air effect that you do in T25, but I do believe you will get results. Good luck
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Hey man, I understand your sentiment completely. I have the same problem. Our of all her workouts, this is the one you'll havethe least problems with. There are only 2 cardio workouts that involve a lot of movement. This workout is prefect of you don't want to cause a disturbance. Just don't abruptly drop your heavy weights (but you shouldn't do that anyway). But seriously- don't worry about it. This is a perfect solution for your issue. (I'm also not paid to say any of this if anyone was wondering. I swear by this workout)
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Definitely! The intensity is WAY higher than TurboJam, but you just go at your own pace and you'll get in shape enough to do it full out in about a week. It's totally worth it, there are some REALLY fun workouts! And Chalene delivers the energy and inspiration as usual. :)
1951195
I believe this is an awesome workout for weight loss and toning, lots of punches and kicks! My husband and I did it together and he lost a lot of weight. There is also a modifier for when your just starting out and also some toning workouts! I highly recommend this workout I felt it was challenging but not impossible to do.
1417603
I've done P90X and crossfit and I would recommend this mat. I don't slide, slip, or sink like on a foam mat. And your weights won't ruin the mat.
1476638
This is a very basic. I wouldn't look to go over 135 with this. If your already lifting and our serious about progression I would reccomend you get an Olympic bar and invest in good weights.
2106811
This would be a great workout for you because it is low-impact. A lot of the moves can be modified for your fitness level. Also this would be great for you to measure your improvement in your workouts (stamina, endurance, strength, flexibility and etc.). You will get a nice balance between cardio and strength training. Best of luck and Happy New Year!
820384
I've never tried p90x, but I love Insanity. I'm in college and was so used to my fitness regimen being controlled by my high school sports coaches that I struggled with motivation to workout and to workout hard when I reached college. I'm home for the summer and a long long ways away from an accessible gym, so I bought Insanity. The workouts are challenging but attainable if you have even a little experience with working out. I especially like Insanity because no equipment is required at all. It is all body weight exercises which is great for everyone working out at home.
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It has given me an excellent workout. So far I've only used it on the lower resistance levels (1-3). After the first few days, every muscle in my legs got sore. The resistance goes up to 8, and I aspire to one day being fit enough to do most my workout at this level. You also 'get out of it what you put into it.' If you peddle faster, at higher resistance levels, you'll definitely get a good work out. Mine is very stable , but I only use it on carpet or a rug. However, I'm only 5'5" and 135 pounds, and ride for about a half hour everyday. If one weighed 200 lbs. or over, and wanted to ride much more than that, I'd invest in a heavier, more expensive bike.
412553
I use it to train my clients. The workouts are great and the results are real. Just don't be over 6' 2. I'm thinking of getting the vest version to see how hat is. The belt will slip down over your butt if you are tall.
1912030
This is a fun but challenging workout. It is great for people who need a quick, effective workout. If you are in decent shape you should be able to do this workout...
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Hello! I do not have this product myself, but I just finished watching some of the sample exercises. It seems that you would want to focus less on the cardio/dance section...maybe just once or twice a week for good measure, and pay more focus to the 'Bum Bum' workout, which is the the main butt sculpting section. I've been in and out of the gym for years and was an athlete all my life, so I know how most types of exercise work for the female body. For example, I've been doing some Tracy Anderson YouTube videos this past week. Although her goal is to get you to be the 'teeniest, tiniest' you, this is NOT my personal goal. I'm tall and thick, with a J-Lo type lower body. I simply wanted to lift my butt back up, give it a rounder, fuller appearance even, and do minimal toning to my thighs and arms. So instead of doing all of her exercises with speed and high reps and NO weight, I strap on ankle weights and do each move in a very controlled and slow manner, only doing about 15 reps of each exercise. This will lift and tone muscle rather that cause it become too compact. And in just a few days I started to noticed lift in my bum, toning on the sides of my legs, and better overall appearance. So I think if you stick to that type of agenda, being sure to really concentrate on the move, really engaging your glute muscles, and not doing everything too fast...and definitely minimizing your cardio, you will get the results you are after. I'm not a certified trainer, although I briefly studied sports med. in college, but I've been working for years on sculpting nice glutes and legs...so I know what works and what DOESN'T work for women. HTH!
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It has given me an excellent workout. So far I've only used it on the lower resistance levels (1-3). After the first few days, every muscle in my legs got sore. The resistance goes up to 8, and I aspire to one day being fit enough to do most my workout at this level. You also 'get out of it what you put into it.' If you peddle faster, at higher resistance levels, you'll definitely get a good work out. Mine is very stable , but I only use it on carpet or a rug. However, I'm only 5'5" and 135 pounds, and ride for about a half hour everyday. If one weighed 200 lbs. or over, and wanted to ride much more than that, I'd invest in a heavier, more expensive bike. It has given me an excellent workout. So far I've only used it on the lower resistance levels (1-3). After the first few days, every muscle in my legs got sore. The resistance goes up to 8, and I aspire to one day being fit enough to do most my workout at this level. You also 'get out of it what you put into it.' If you peddle faster, at higher resistance levels, you'll definitely get a good work out. Mine is very stable , but I only use it on carpet or a rug. However, I'm only 5'5" and 135 pounds, and ride for about a half hour everyday. If one weighed 200 lbs. or over, and wanted to... » Read More It has given me an excellent workout. So far I've only used it on the lower resistance levels (1-3). After the first few days, every muscle in my legs got sore. The resistance goes up to 8, and I aspire to one day being fit enough to do most my workout at this level. You also 'get out of it what you put into it.' If you peddle faster, at higher resistance levels, you'll definitely get a good work out. Mine is very stable , but I only use it on carpet or a rug. However, I'm only 5'5" and 135 pounds, and ride for about a half hour everyday. If one weighed 200 lbs. or over, and wanted to ride much more than that, I'd invest in a heavier, more expensive bike. « Show Less
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Hello, I own a very, very old machine but it still works on the same principles. I would say that yes, this machine will give your upper body a great workout, more so than the legs. Use less legs and use only the arms and upper body and you will feel the burn. I think it is a great invention and hard to find for some reason. Good luck on your workouts! LT, USA
1640829
Definitely! I'm 50 and did this workout last year. Just take it as slowly as you need to. The program starts with a 20 minute workout 3 x per week. Just do that one until your strength and endurance pick up, then add on the 30 minute workout. Then the 45 and the 2 60s. If you take it to YOUR level and use weights that are safe for you, you should be fine! Just don't be discouraged and pace yourself!
1134274
Yes, I think so. This workout is not just about losing weight but toning up as well. Each two week "phase" has 2 strengthing dics and one cardio. I not only lost 85 lbs, I also toned up all over!