After I finish Insanity, I will have 9 weeks until our cruise. Fitting in a 10-15 minute ab workout twice a week is good enough to keep your gains. Thank you.  So is it worth the extra cash and thus forcing you to pick beer cans in a northern Canadian ditch so your kids donât have to eat a steady diet of Kraft Diner for a month? So if you have done P90X, have that pull up bar ready. I think that was Shaun T’s intent for post T25 plans. I did the T25 Beta/Alpha/Gamma program in 2015 & enjoyed it because it was quick but effective & I’m a big fan of Sean T’s training style. Looking forward your Insanity Max 30 review!! You will get more out of the back work if you are using a pull up bar. So many ab workouts to choose from I almost have option paralysis! I’m not sure if that is a good idea or if you think that just doing a couple rounds of Pure Gamma would work? While the GAMMA cycle is designed to be integrated into FOCUS T25âs ALPHA and BETA workouts, itâs also exceptionally effective as a stand-alone workout program as well. This is an issue that I address in my P90X2 Review ⦠This workout has more basic lifts but they are all back to back to back to back and that makes it BURN! Gamma gives you a great option to keep improving and to grow even stronger with T25. Good review. I used to always go down the gym to do a workout, but this took me around 2 hrs per day, 3 times a week. Asylum and Max 30 are quite different. ), BOOK REVIEW: STEVE JOBS by Walter Isaacson, Urban Disaster Survival: WASTE MANAGEMENT, H1N1 Vaccine Shortage Plays On Human Nature. Do you think T25 fits in here somewhere? T25 is divided in 3 phases, Alpha, Beta, and Gamma. Before I get into what all Focus T25 Gamma includesâ¦I want to address the question of whether or not you should even move on to the Gamma Phase. The Focus T25 Nutrition Guide is ⦠You do not need to have the rest of Focus T25 (Alpha/Beta) to do the Focus T25 Pure Gamma workout, but you will find it VERY TOUGH to just jump in without knowing the workout from doing Alpha and ⦠How many medicine balls do you need though to perform the exercises as you should? You will burn a lot of calories even in such a short workout because the ⦠But if you like more weight it is a good thing to add to your library for sure. Is that a better bet than Max 30? Then I thought of doing the 2nd 2 phases of Body Beast (that will bring me right up to the cruise). by Coach Wayne | Jul 22, 2013 | Workouts | 75 comments. T25 is a home workout routine designed by Shaun T and produced by Beachbody.  My opinion? I prefer bands for this reason; for me, I have enough experience with them that one band can serve as the equivalent weights for a huge variety of weights and allow me to get the resistance I need for whatever workouts I’m doing. However, I will combine the alpha an beta workouts with the gamma workout.  And it is a killer! It also uses the stability ball/medicine ball/foam roller…but you can modify around those. Hey, I just started to take this Shaun T T 25 Seriously.  If the clothes stand out it universally means your clock is about to get cleaned. Don’t let your mind tell you that you can’t because you CAN! For example the weighted squats if you use the dumbbells you get resistance as you go up and down equally, while with the bands you get resistance while your up then as you go lower the band has less resistance because its not stretched out as much. Hello everyone I had a a couple of quick questions. Twitter I decided to do it again & just finished my third week of Beta. cocobongo Member Posts: 186 Member Member Posts: 186 Member. Youâll be amazed by each oneâs before and after pictures. You start with a great cardio warm up section and your HR is already starting to scream.  To be honest, using resistance bands with this program will be horribly inconvenient. Itâs all about getting you ready to really bring it in the next phase of Focus T25⦠hey, I am about to finish beta phase and I still need to lose more weight, is gamma phase going to help losing weight or should I skip it and start with Insanity -or any other program-? Appreciate your advice. Thank you!  It has the same format as Speed 1 and 2 but many moves are replaced with harder ones such as much more push-up varieties. Thanks for the reviews! The Focus T25 Gamma cycle is the third phase of the workout session. By the way, I’m about to finish Insanity Max:30 and I’m worried once I go back to school I will not be able to do another round. I just finished my third week of Alpha (not Beta). DP, first, love all of your honest reviews!  This is bar none my favorite of the batch.  Donât bother with the deluxe version unless youâre a member of the 1%. Just keep improving. I have even given you a complete picture of the program and guides. This just keeps your HR up and you need to keep your focus. All in all a great workout! of weight for the gamma workouts? just follow the schedule as it’s written. Hi, apologies if this has been discussed before but I've used ⦠Thank you for your answer. The way I see it is do what works for you and if you like bands better get them if you dont get weights. So I was wondering if gamma could help me gain muscle so as to look lean or if I should switch to another program, And if you think I should switch, do you have any suggestions? That said, the resistance band work in T25 ⦠fits the theme in terms of runtime and pain level, and balances it all out more, Your email address will not be published.  That means I alone am not a Beachbody Coach reviewing their own product. Great review – thanks! Iâm going to break with my traditional single workout review and combine all the workouts in Gamma into one Focus T25 ⦠After completing the alpha and that beta phase, I lost weight but I did not get the result that I wanted. Because Gamma is optional Iâm reviewing ⦠The Focus T25 Gamma is an optional workout set that is not part of the main Focus T25 workout but is included with Beachbody on Demand. I’m going to be starting T25 next week. Focus T25 guarantees results in under 5 weeks per phase by dedicating only 25 minutes a day to working out. Thanks in advance! Is it a good idea to switch to T25? I don’t have the “dance in the soul,” lol unless there’s some good tequila involved! I wasn’t sure whether to order it or not. These Speed workouts are really my ideal cardio. I appreciate the non-coach perspective and honesty. Therefore, this Focus T25 review covers the results I got from two months out of which one was the alpha phase, and the other beta. Focus T25 Review â The Overall program.  Christine has that look on her face at the end that betrays her muscles imminent failure. Do you have any suggestions for a a good ab routine I can supplement in? That would be a great pyramid to see how big of a pyramid you can build. In the meantime, here’s my Diet Coke review of Core Speed: It rocks. Love your reviews! I also wish they would have done a Delta series but alas for the time being we will have an Insanity sequel. Shaun T’s weight training is always intense. I do disagree on one point, however: I think that bands are as good (maybe even better) than weights for 4/5 of the weighted T25 workouts, mostly because it means that you can use a larger variety of weights. That sucker is a monster! I was able to get away with one 8lb medicine ball and a basketball.  At least in Insanity you get a water break but not here pal. The gamma phase is really â as Slavko says â a ticket to the Insanity ⦠The workouts in the T25 base kit basically take the formula Shaun T originally developed for the Rockin' Body DVD series and adapt it to boot camp style exercises rather than dance moves. Asylum workouts are also longer and last in the 45 minute range. It’s like Speed 3.0 only as expected, you utilize your core a bit more. :) Hammer and Chisel is also a good option but you might find the style of cardio you like to be lacking in it compared to what Shaun can dish out.  This one is on par with some Asylum routinesâ¦seriously! You could easily substitute Speed and Agility or Insanity Cardio out for this and not loose anything. It’s because the whole workout requires you to find your rhythm. Please help! It spells that out from the start of the workout calendar… FOCUS: STRENGTH. REVIEW: Tony Horton’s The Next Level – Season 2, REVIEW: Tony Horton’s The Next Level – Season 1, Covid-19, Mental Health, and How Not to be a Dork, Hallelujah Diet: 5 Things You Better Know, 5 Ways to Enjoy Your Coronavirus Quarantine, Workout Clothes that Every Man Needs in His Life, Parrot’s Guide to Chest Shaving and Waxing, PARROT REPORT: McCafe vs. Tim Horton’s Coffee, REVIEW: Line 6 POD Studio GX and Pod Farm, Review: Killer Guitar Components – Brass Tremolo Block, BOOK REVIEW: Mocking Jay ( aka. I am wanting to focus more on muscle building (not huge, just better definition). Shaun is having some real fun here messing with all our heads right from the slow counts to the comical “Awwwwww SHIznizzy! Over 2,500 people have submitted reviews on Amazon.com and the T25 Workout Program has received 4.5 stars out of 5. A lot of times I just watch an episode of Dr. Who on Netflix and do my own thing! There are two options of packages for T25 Gamma. --- T25 Alpha was done and dusted so it was time to move onto the Beta round. Once you’ve done it a couple of times, you know what to do without him. I really liked the Push Ups + Child’s Pose. With all of these lifting workout (as I said before), have a bunch of dumbbells around to find the right weight. Two rounds of 3 moves with a final round going from start to finish. With the bands you either are grabing different bands or you are looping it and/or standing different distance which can be hard to improve and measure. If your good with the bands and know how to loop and make them give you more resistance go for it however, to people not well versed I wouldnt do that as it can become hard to remember how big you looped it or did I stand this far apart. At the least after collecting enough coins it will be a great addition to the library! It will limit how much weight you can use on each lift because the pace is so fast. You’ll need a chin up bar and maybe a heavier set of weights. You will burn a TON of calories in this workout.  Pretty darn good I would say. What I Thought of the Workouts. Below you will find my detailed reviews! You have a lot of ⦠My bad…you’re not a bad parrot at all, you did, review it on part 2. So basically it's a boot camp version of Rockin' Body. * The advanced FOCUS T25 Gamma Cycle helps you burn more fat and carve lean muscle in record time! T25 Dynamic Core.  If you have Focus T25 already and the program is clicking with you then Iâd say by all means go for it.  You will also use lighter weights for more reps so choose your weapons carefully as some postures are just plain excruciating. There are 2 schedules with gamma. Nov 27 2013 Focus T25 â Gamma Review Following on from my reviews of T25 alpha and beta is my review of the final part of the program, T25 Gamma. Very entertaining and informative. You can do a pure Gamma phase or a Pure Strength Hybrid that incorporates some Beta workouts as well. We always get better at what we practice. Maybe the Gamma cycle for variety, days where I’m pressed for time or doubles? Although in all fairness, the best abs are made in the kitchen! Required fields are marked *, Copyright © 2020 Dysfunctional Parrot Productions. Go slowly and make it count. It brings it home and itâs great! If you can use 20s, great! 4 DVDâs and a calendar available in a regular or deluxe package. hello, I post before talking about a hybrid between P90x3 and beast workout but after this review i decided to use just T25. Facebook Right to the point, intense, great music, and challenging. Pick too heavy of weight and your forearms and grip might give out before the 25 minutes are up. I am totally going to fix that in the next day or so. You are most correct…correction made! If you’re looking at developing muscle to a greater extent then another program might help such as P90X3. Both can be checked out on the T25 Product Page. I’d only go for CIZE if you have the “dance in your soul”. The premise of T25 is to work smarter in only 25 minutes a day, 5 days a week. The focus of T25 Gamma phase is strength. For example, the first set is a Hummer Curl – Squat. The music is excellent, the tempo perfect, and the intensity on par with Asylum…albeit for 25 minutes. I have done many of these workouts and own a few that I’ve been waiting to try. I completed the original Alpha and Beta package, and I wanted to step up my game a little ⦠Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2015 I am currently halfway through Focus T25 Gamma Cycle. Just like TurboFire or X2, Focus T25 has an advanced phase called Gamma. And yes, while Gamma is pretty good, you’re almost better off saving the few extra dollars and getting Max 30 instead. Bad Parrot. When would you recommend using the chin up bar? You can get the workouts only in the DVD Only package or get the Deluxe Package if you want some bonus gear. What do I do as a double day on gamma Fridays? You can get that base without doing the other FOCUS T25 workouts. My issue now is that I know I will likely lose weight with Insanity, but my muscles will still be flabby and undefined. The result is FOCUS T25âand the name implies the intent: If you focus your intensity for 25 minutes, and you do it 5 days a week, you WILL get results." This additional phase really rounds out the T25 program. For example, Iâve done all of the above programs, and GAMMA is my go-to workout in the FOCUS T25 ⦠T25 Gamma Completes the T25 Package This additional phase really rounds out the T25 program. Thanks for your quick response. Do you have a review on the additional dvd Core Speed??  Shaun keeps bringing the intensity and Gamma will add a new and awesome dimension you your already purchased program. Beta for my stomach looking awesome, but I feel like I lost all those gains just 2 weeks into Gamma. If you get the optional T25 Gamma phase cycle, thatâs focused more on strength training. I notice that the schedule for gamma says do a double on Friday as always but doesn’t list two. Then you have the problem of how far apart you standing can have bigger impact compared to dumbbells. I finished Alpha and Beta and I’m ready to move onto Pure Gamma. Just watch out for Gamma Core Speed. The Gamma phase workouts are tough and challenging for sure, but imagine how gtreat youâll feel when they are done. As you can probably tell from all the Focus T25 Reviews out there now, Focus T25 has created quite the stir in the fitness communityâ¦even getting a ⦠Bands are good if you travel but you do not get the full range of resistance. Itâs like RipâT Up in a way, but has less of a cardio focus and more slow and controlled movements. Wanted to test drive one more from the Gamma phase before heading into the hybrid beginning Monday. I’ve done Insanity numerous times & LOVE it. T25 Gamma is not really designed for high weight/low reps. It’s more cardio-circuit so the weight would indeed be around 15-20 ( high reps/low weight ) as ktern suggested. My plan is to slowly increase the weight I use for the whole workout so initially this might cause you to have two weights or you may have to stop midway through certain exercises.  Youâll use light weights due to the high reps as do the cast, but I recommend using a variety as some moves are significantly easier than others.  The deluxe version includes a Beachbody miniMat and a couple resistance bands. Many of the sets are combo sets. I disagree they ,may be better in some instances for example if your are traveling its hard to carry tons of weight. The ab routines I generally go to are the original P90X, P90X+ Abs Core Plus, Max 30 Abs, and sometimes Body Beast abs when I’m in a rush. I took a few weeks off(waiting for a delayed shipment of piyo) and have just started Piyo but I’m afraid it won’t deliver on its promise. We challenged 6 women to do a T25 review, and their T25 results were amazing! These workouts are more focused on strength and muscle building. T25 Gamma makes you bring it! No, Alpha would be far too easy after a round of Max 30. I Always have my dumbbells close enough on the floor I can grab whichever ones I need. Therefore, My concern is that if you think it is safe to use 35 lb. Your email address will not be published. 100% mental and physical focus.  That having been said this is a good workout but might leave you wanting at the end for a little more grit if youâre used to hour long Asylum of P90X style routines. or my personal suggestion if you’re up for it (and happen to own it) is to tack on asylum 2’s ab shredder, because gamma is missing a good dedicated ab workout, alpha is pretty easy compared to the other phases, so cut it down to a week or two as recovery if you plan to cycle t25 continuously. What’s best to repeat for months and months? This Gamma cycle is the 3rd cycle of T25, I personally would recommend completing T25 alpha and beta cycles before attempting gamma. I’ve had to add some extra weight routines through the weeks to feel better. I did post a question the other day asking about a followup to Insanity. Thank you so much. In GAMMA, youâll strengthen ⦠i don’t know what your “regular workout” consists of. In your situation and for your age I’d go for Max 30. I’m on week 7 of Insanity Max 30 and I’m planning on doing Focus T25 Gamma after I finish. Ideally Gamma starts either after you’ve finished the program once, or in some cases as a replacement for Beta if you’re feeling like you’ve got Charlie Sheen in your veins. I believe it’s up to the person and what they want out of it. Do you think I should start from Alpha instead? Share this post with your friends and spread the teamRIPPED Nation.  But you all know that. I lifted 15 lbs on this and 10 on that or eventually I did 15lbs on everything but some of the presses and deadlifts to squats i struggled. Originally I wasnât going to ⦠This is a whole gut-buster in cardio form. Speed 3.0: No gear needed for Speed 3.0 from T25 Gamma but if you’ve been through the Alpha and Beta phases, you know that you are in for even more fun! Which of those would you recommend the most? It should be very interesting. I enjoy lifting waits. The Pull Up Burpees were one of my favorites from this workout. I was new to fitness and did not realize I was skinny fat. * With FOCUS T25, you need to work out just 25 minutes a day to get in the best shape of your life * So push Play and focus for 25 minutes and get it done! Just give it all you’ve got and have fun with it! Start light and see if week to week you can up that weight. It is a step further from the Beta cycle, ⦠Now thanks to your review, I’ve got hold of a copy of the T25 workout videos and I’m saving myself hours per week. It brings it home and it’s great! Itâs doable, but it does burn the abs. Will T25 do the trick. Max 30 probably has more difficult cardio but less resistance. Check it out here: Focus T25 Gamma; FOCUS T25 ALPHA PHASE REVIEW. This is primarily an upper body circuit-cardio.  Nasty, grueling, circuit style strength. Nowâ¦is it worth the money? Get an hourâs results in just 25 minutes a day with T25 Gamma It is an optional session outside the basic package. Not $60 as quoted above…. If you stay focused you’ll be amazed at how much this will work your chest.  I like that, because it tells me I didn’t just buy a video of happy people with perfect teeth who donât sweat. FOCUS T25 GAMMA is an optional third phase in Shaun Tâs new fitness program. Should you just do the same one twice? I have reviewed the Alpha Phase and Beta Phase. Focus T25 Gamma:Pyramid Review done.  All-in-all a good 25 minutes of solid work. Andy uses the bands (as always), Scott uses the chin-up bar again, and Tania is the gal to follow for modified moves. Also, I was thinking of getting P90X2, but what equipment do you need to complete it? If time is your enemy and you want something with teeth then consider Max 30 over T25. I’ll be ordering Insanity Max 30 for sure. The Dysfunctional Parrot ) is a disgruntled Systems Analyst who wanders the Canadian wastelands saving small villages with the power of Kung Fu. His chair is also a little too close to the twenty year old microwave. As you can well imagine, this has had certain side effects. The 90 degree Shoulder Shrugs look simple but are an absolute nightmare but thatâs okâ¦thereâs plenty of push ups to take your mind off that agony. The cast are not sluffing off either. I used them to make the decision to purchase the entire set. Use that squat to take a break from your curls. Gamma:Pyramid is ⦠You could indeed go the Gamma route. I really liked the chest press progression. GAMMA is what Beachbody® refers to as a graduate program. However, I used dumbbells and got more out of it. Thought I’d clarify. Next comes BETA: CORE and a separately purchased GAMMA Phase for an ⦠I was still skinny with some fat at my abdomen area. Not enough grit.  Mrs. Parrot commented that such language alterations meant that he must have had a mother. Youâll move around a ton and do a ton of deadly ab work. Hey, I got the complete t25 package, alpha, beta and gamma.  10-12lbs for the average dude and 5-8lbs for the ladies. Iv gotten amazing results it is worth it and its only 25 minutes a workout. Red shoes and absolutely bitchinâ socks. The Child’s Pose lets you take the smallest of break to set it up for the next step of the pyramid. Yes, Gamma would give good results due to weights being used. Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress. The downside of X2 is that it probably has the highest equipment need out of any program.
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