This review of T25 is probably going to be a little different than most of the other reviews you’re going to read in so that its not a good one.
I have started T25 two times and can’t get any farther than the second week of month two (Beta Phase). Reason being is T25 kind of bores me. For this reason alone there will be no T25 results or before and after photos from me.
It’s not that Focus T25 is not a great program. There were many times the first month where I couldn’t get through a workout or two for sure. My issue comes with me already completing other Shaun T workouts like Insanity and The Asylum. Focus T25 is no where as close to being as intense as those workouts. Let me break it down for you.
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Even not doing that much cardio the 6 months prior to starting T25 I was able to do almost 85% of the moves at the same pace Shaun T and the crew behind him were going at in the first week. By the end of week 2 I was able to do almost everything. I guess the muscle memory of all those rounds of Insanity and Asylum years prior showed up. Rarely did I get sore and most of the times I was just getting warmed up by the time it was over. If anything, I was ready for the workout to begin at the end of 25 minutes.
This is when T25 starts to become a workout. The pace picks up and you start using dumbbells or resistance bands. But again, even not being in what I would call cardio shape I was able to keep up nearly 80% of the time. I’d build up a bit more of a sweat then the Alpha phase but I’d still be wanting more at the end of the 25 minutes.
After not seeing or feeling any real results or changes at day 45 of T25 twice I ended up quitting. I didn’t really see the point of spending anymore time doing T25 without getting the results I normally can feel or see at that point of any Beachbody workout I had ever done. Still not trying to give up on T25 all together I decided to buy the Gamma Phase.
The Gamma phase of T25 does move faster and is well put together. I’d say this is what T25 should be about right from the get go. Started sweating in less than 10 minutes and could only do about half of the moves at Shaun T’s pace. When I think of a Shaun T workout the Gamma Phase is what I think of.
For me the workout is over before it really starts. Its not that the first 15 minutes aren’t challenging its just that for me it takes those first 5-10 minutes to just get warmed up. Plus there isn’t that second half of the workout to look forward to where it usually starts getting much harder.
But the real reason why I’m not fond of T25 is because I’ve already done Insanity and Insanity: The Asylum. T25 comes nowhere close to the intensity and overall workout efficiency that Insanity and The Asylum come to. The Insanity Fit Test at 15 minutes long is a tougher workout than any Alpha Phase workout (Month 1) of T25.
I understand the push from Beachbody to develop new programs to serve different fitness niches. But if you’re somebody who is already use to working out for 45 to 60 minutes and can do it well then why would you scale back to do just 25 minutes? You’re just not going to get any new results from working out in half the time while doing what are essentially the same moves that are in Insanity at half the speed.
The only way I could see people getting better results from T25 over Insanity or The Asylum is if they were 100% spot on with the diet. Thats it. Otherwise it is my opinion that you are going to be doing nothing more than a maintenance program or giving yourself a break from hour long workouts.
I could also see T25 being a good filler program between Insanity and another Beachbody program. Reason being is T25 is not as high impact and will give your joints some time to heel up from the beating they take during Insanity. I’m not saying that Focus T25 is a bad program. What Im saying is that people who have completed other Shaun T workouts should continue doing those and getting better at them.
Is that its 25 minutes and you do not need a lot of equipment. From a workout program point of view, T25 is great as it fills a niche. For me, I am conditioned to longer workouts with a warm up and cool down period.
Seeing how you just need some dumbbells or resistance bands laying around for month two is nice too. Most people who have completed other Beachbody workouts have those in the house for sure.
Focus T25 is best suited for people who are just starting their fitness journey or really have no time to workout (lets be honest – if you’ve done other Shaun T workouts then you know how to make time for them). I can’t see people who play sports or are looking for a program to get them in shape for their activity getting anything more out of T25 then they could with Insanity or Asylum. Those two workout programs are very performance/athletic focused and T25 is more general health and fitness.
I do think that Focus T25 would be a great program to do a hybrid with. And when I say hybrid I mean doing it along with another workout every day. Not T25 one day and something else the next day. Im talking two workouts every day. T25 and Body Beast everyday sticks out in my mind. This way you’ll be done in about 80 minutes.
Shaun T – If you are reading this please do not take it the wrong way. I get it, Beachbody is trying to fill niches now and T25 does just that. Working out at home and working out in person with you are two different things.
Certainly a live T25 workout with you would be a great workout because of the intensity in the room. I have worked out with you in person a number of times and its always crazy. At home following along is a different thing.
I’m sure most of you landed here seeing the beachbody commercial for T25 and you are wondering what it is all about. Below I’m going to share my personal experience with you so you have an idea if it is right for you.
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After my wife saw an infomercial on tv about it, I was exactly in your shoes where you are now looking for more information on focus T25. I was out of shape at the time and busier than heck with work and kids. I was looking for an affordable workout that would produce rapid results and it was not going to take a lot of my time each day to do it. I had cancelled my gym membership so it had to be possible to do at home.
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1. What Is It?
2. 25 Minute Workout
3. My Review Of It
4. Perfect For Busy People
5. Start Even If You Are Not In Shape
6. The First Workout
7. What’s Included With It?
8. Workout Schedule
9. What Equipment Do I need
10.Testimonials
11.Personal Tips
12.Where To Buy It?
When she told me about it, I was skeptical. As a former college athlete who has literally worked out his whole life trying every workout under the sun, I can call BullS@t pretty quickly.
So my workout radar went off right away when she asked me about it. Once I personally saw the advertisement on TV, I realized it was by Shaun T at beachbody.com a well renowned personal trainer. He was responsible for developing one of the most popular cardio programs online called Insanity. He literally has helped tens of thousands of people to lose weight and get in the best shape of their lives.
My whole perspective changed because I knew this guy was the real deal and I had done Insanity before with great results! The only downfall was that is was hard as heck and really long. When I saw it was only 25 minutes, I thought man I have to look at this T25 program now.
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In a nutshell, Focus T25 is a high intensity cardio/strength training program that last 25 minutes giving you the same weight loss results as the old insanity program that was 45-60 minutes. It’s all about burning fat and toning muscle. This is not a bulk up type of program.
It was developed from the ground up by Shaun-T, a world-renowned personal trainer and fitness expert. You may have heard of Shaun-T for his extremely popular Insanity Program. Which has also received rave reviews across the board.
The Insanity Program was extremely hard and long. It was really effective if you stuck with and fought through the first few weeks. Most people struggled to find the time to get it in and generally just quit doing it.
Beachbody listened to its customers though and created Focus T25. After a significant amount of case studies and research, they found out the first 30 minutes of a workout, was where participants were burning the most fat and toning muscle.
So, they redesigned it to incorporate the best exercises and moves that will burn fat and tone muscle in a structured 25-minute workout session. Each workout is followed by a brief 2-5 minute stretch period to cool down so it is a 30 minute total workout.
With this workout you don’t need to spend hours in the gym, buy expensive equipment, or starve to death. By doing T25 you can lose weight in the comfort of your home. The program still incorporates the best high-impact moves to engage all core areas as well as major muscle groups that insanity was so good at. These include the quads, calves, core, upper body and hamstrings. It also includes a total body workout DVD that thoroughly focuses on the upper body to give everyone options to do a full body workout.
This program was designed for anyone that is wanting to shed pounds and doesn’t have a lot of time to do it in. Beachbody literally condensed an hour’s workout into 25 minutes so that ANYONE could find time to workout. Busy mom’s, people working 40-60 hour weeks or anyone out of shape and wants to workout at home in private, it’s 4 YOU! 🙂
The Focus T25 got its name from Shaun-T’s desire to incorporate the most effective exercise combinations to loose weight. Particularly those that build the most muscle while burning the most fat possible within an intensive 25 minute session. In fact, it’s so focused, you literally hit the ground running starting minute 1 of your first session, and literally do not stop until it’s over.
There have been several studies done over the past few years, which actually favor the short intense workouts vs. the longer ones. Especially when the goal is to burn fat. I believe that they both have their purposes and advantages.
For example, if you’re seriously into endurance sports such as long-distance running or triathlons, then you definitely need those intensive 60-90 minute workouts. Short workouts, no matter how intense just won’t cut it.
This program’s goals are very clear: – Shred fat, get you eating right and get you either toned up, or ripped!
Listen to Shaun-T here in his video to see why you can loose weight doing this program in 25 minutes a day.
In case you’re new to this blog, let me introduce myself. My name is Eric Ellis (my “about us” page), I’m a long-time athlete and lifelong sports/fitness enthusiast. I started this blog to cover all the topics that are near and dear to me within that realm. So, I wanted to give you my honest review of Of T25 to help you get in shape.
Most of you probably never heard of beachbody’s products and the fact that you probably saw the infomercial for T25 you are thinking it’s a scam or another fad. So, I figured why not let people know this is real and it works and tell them why. Plus, there is nothing better than hearing from someone with “hands on” experience with the product.
(By “hands on” I mean I actually use the program myself. I am not just some website talking about something I have never tried. I am a real person just like you. And I have finally found something that works, for men and women
As soon as I saw that it was a BeachBody product developed by Shaun-T, I already knew it had to be a winner. Having gone through most of the major intensive workout programs out there, including Tony Horton’s P90x, 10 Minute Trainer, P90x3, as well as Shaun-T’s Insanity Program, let’s just say I have some experience with how effective these types of programs are by beachbody.
Whether you’re a workout addict like me looking for an intense weight/cardio program, or even just someone looking to lose weight while getting in shape fast, this is your lucky day.
Chances are pretty damn good that it will be a great choice for you!
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It will help you loose weight so you can fit into those jeans sitting in your closet and it will absolutely help you with your cardiovascular. This is great for runners, cyclist or anyone wanting a short workout to work on their speed as well.
Most people workout because they want to stay healthy and fit. I, however, have a rather unconventional motivation. See, over the years, I’ve beaten my body up in various ways in my athletic career which leaves me with nagging aches and pains when I do not stay in shape.
So, I made fitness, nutrition and staying healthy a way of life, of course with a balance. I still go out for drinks and eat pizza. I’m not that crazy. 🙂
Over the years, I found myself wanting to optimize my workout time to progressively shorter sessions as I went along. I wanted them to be as fast, simple and effective as possible. To put it plainly, I do not want to spend couple hours each day working out.
This is obviously a common problem. Who has that kind of time when you are working full-time and have a family?
If you’re one of those people too, take my word for it. This is the workout foryou!
Just a half hour, no major equipment needed, that you can fit it in anywhere in your day, five times a week. Boom.
You can even do it during your lunch break! Quite simply, you no longer have an excuse for not being able to do a quality workout.
While my expectations were high when I bought the Focus T25 package, I was also a bit reluctant to start. See, at the time I was not in prime shape, so I didn’t think I was quite ready to try a new program yet.
Then again, after seeing all the results people had with Focus T25, I knew I had to give it an honest shot. My reluctance kept telling me to start off easy.
Yet on the same token, I realized that I was out of shape due to holding back lately. So despite having doubts I jumped right in. My wife said she would do it with me, and would be a great source of motivation and accountability.
If you are in a place where you are overweight, have not worked out for several weeks, months or years then I can relate.
How about today you decide to take the first step and get back on the road to getting back in shape.
The first step is the hardest but if you do not take it you will never get there. I know you can do it if you just give it an honest try and give it a try here.
Why does the first workout need to be cardio?? Crap!! This was my wife’s first BeachBody program, so I asked her with a grin… “are you ready?”.
She had no idea what a workout with Shaun-T would be. 🙂
10 minutes into it she was dripping with sweat saying holy cow this is awesome. Well and a few swear words. 🙂
Right out of the gate, Shaun-T sticks to what he’s famous for. Due to my experience with his Insanity routine, I knew he was going to start with cardio, but wow!
Shaun-T maximizes 25 minutes in ways I have never seen before.
By far the most intense 25 minutes I have spent on a workout in a while! I knew this was the real deal at this point.
Update: 01-05-2017: So, I started T25 again this morning combing it with PiY Video in the afternoon or P90x3. It reminded me of how challenging the first workout will be.
Right out of the gate you will get your heart rate up and your legs moving.
If you have not worked out for a long time, follow Tanya the modifier.
I say this because he will have you running in place and jumping side to side within minutes. 🙂 It will be really easy to get discourage. So, set yourself up for success the first time by taking breaks and following the modifier for the first 25 minutes.
You will get your first break at 13 minutes and then another change of pace with 9 minutes left. Fight to stay with him at least until then.
When I was done, I felt so damn good the whole day, it reminded me that commitment, hard work and never giving up will always pay off. I am really looking forward in getting t25 results.
The pattern establishes itself quickly as you go through the subsequent routines. Start with a short warm up, then jump right into burning fat and building muscle over the next 25 minutes. It’s a sweat feast and work, but worth it!
If there is anything you can possibly call a downside in this program, this may be it. Like Shaun’s Insanity program, you really need to be careful about the jumping aspects of the routines! Especially if you have any lingering knee or back issues.
Let me repeat that. You need to modify the workout if you have current knee problems. You will do lateral jumping side to side. I struggle with knee issues, but I am smart about it. If anything puts me at risk than I do what I can or modify if. You should do the same.
Fortunately, Shaun-T thought about this and includes a modified version for people like you and me. This is great for people who have not worked out in a long time. When you feel like you are not keeping up do the easier version. Eventually you will do the harder one with him.
I know you may feel like you are cheating doing the modified version. This is farthest from the truth. Don’t worry, you’ll burn plenty of fat even with the modified version, I can assure you of that! 🙂 Ok we are almost done.
The program includes the very detailed Nutritional Meal Plan as well as a Five-Day Fast Track Meal Plan. These plans are easy to follow, tell you what to eat and exactly when to eat it. There is literally no room for error and helps you keep focused.
Bear in mind that this element is critical to your success. If you’re like most people who eat the standard three meals a day, prepare for a change. Because with this program, you’ll be eating five to six smaller meals a day.
Included in the package is a calendar that will tell you what day to do each workout. You grab the dvd for that workout, hit play and you follow Shaun T. through the 25 minute workout. Super simple!
In one word, no. However, if you have the extra cash, I highly suggest you go for the Shakeology shake! It’s a great solution for meal replacement and recovery drink. Low in sugar and carbs, packed with protein and it taste great. Definitely a contributor to the nutrition plan to lose weight. It’s a bit on the pricey side, but then again most of the quality products are. One trip to GNC or Whole Foods will tell you that. Also a yoga mat would not hurt. I helps keep sweat off the carpet and offers padding when on the floor doing exercises.
Here are a few people that are featured on the Focus T25 home page. Karen lost 19lbs during T25 and was rocking the bikini and saved monthly fees on not having to buy a gym membership.
I love this one. For anyone who thinks they are too overweight to start, Josh proves everyone wrong. This guys’ life will never be the same.
With T25 you will be working out 5 days a week doing extreme cardio along with following a detailed nutrition plan. T25 is focused on using cardio exercises to loose weight you will not be doing strength exercises with dumbbells like you would with p90x3 or the beadybeast bodybuilding program. You will focus on 25 minutes of fat burning exercises to shred that fat lead by your trainer Shaun T. The first week will be the hardest and it does get easier. The results will be amazing if you stick with it.
The first 30 days is the the Alpha cycle. Get ready because it will challenge you big time and will seriously get your heart rate going. This is your base phase to get your muscles in shape and your cardiovascular used to the workouts.
It’s designed to slowly get you in shape so do just that. Take your time, go at a safe pace and get after it.
Your Focus T25 Workout Schedule is below. We have typed it all in for so you can print it out or download the workout.
Week | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Double Fri | Sat | Sun |
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1 | Cardio | Speed 1.0 | RIP’T Circuit | Upper Focus Core Cardio | Upper Focus Core Cardio | Record Stats | Stretch |
2 | Dynamic Core | Core Cardio | RIP’T Circuit | Upper Focus | RIP’T Circuit Speed 2.0 | Record Stats | Stretch |
3 | Core Cardio | Upper Focus | Speed 2.0 | RIP’T Circuit | Dynamic Core Speed 2.0 | Record Stats | Stretch |
4 | RIP’T Circuit | Dynamic Core | Core Cardio | Dynamic Core | Speed 2.0 Upper Focus | Record Stats | Stretch |
5 | RIP’T Circuit | Core Cardio | RIP’T Circuit | Dynamic Core | RIP’T Circuit Speed 2.0 | Record Stats | Stretch |
Now enters the next phase of Focus 25 which is the Beta Cycle. At this point you have been working your butt off for 5 weeks and eating right.
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You will absolutely see results here if you are following the plan and not out drinking beer all the time and eating pizza. Ok, a few beers on the weekend is fine but get your workouts in!
Here Shaun-T Steps up the intensity, but don’t worry you are ready for it. Hang in there and just go after it. 5 More weeks of t-25 and you’ll be dropping more lbs and increasing your muscle tone and hopefully loosing another pant size or two. Stick to the plan and you will see results.
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Week | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Double Fri | Sat | Sun |
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1 | Core Cardio | Speed 2.0 | RIP’T Circuit | Upper Focus Core Cardio | Upper Focus Core Cardio | Record Stats | Stretch |
2 | Dynamic Core | Core Cardio | RIP’T Circuit | Upper Focus | RIP’T Circuit Speed 2.0 | Record Stats | Stretch |
3 | Core Cardio | Upper Focus | Speed 2.0 | RIP’T Circuit | Dynamic Core Speed 2.0 | Record Stats | Stretch |
4 | RIP’T Circuit | Dynamic Core | Core Cardio | Dynamic Core | Speed 2.0 Upper Focus | Record Stats | Stretch |
5 | RIP’T Circuit | Core Cardio | RIP’T Circuit | Dynamic Core | RIP’T Circuit Speed 2.0 | Record Stats | Stretch |
Focus T25 Online workout schedule Pdf Download
Lastly, if you are here still doing your research on the program and wanting more information see my review below for more information.
Make no mistake about it. This is a high intensity program. Even if you’re mentally ready, you also need to be at least somewhat physically ready to take it full-on. So please… follow these tips:
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Note: You will notice that BeachBody offers three different packages: The Basic(the least expensive), The Deluxe (their mid-range product), and The Challenge Pack(provides everything but the kitchen sink!). Pick the right package for you based on your needs and budget here!
Remember you can do this at the comfort of your own home, you don’t have to buy equipment and you are saving on a monthly gym membership to justify this. So, go ahead and get your package below and post back your comments on how you are doing so others can hear about your results too!