Body Beast is one of Beachbody's newest and hottest home workout programs on the market. Sagi Kalev, the BEAST trainer, focuses on providing a researched based program that is designed to create size. Of course, huge muscles are desirable to many MEN, but what about WOMEN? Here's the money question. Is BODY BEAST appropriate for WOMEN?
Here is my personal opinion and review. I believe that Body Beast can absolutely be used by women and SHOULD BE! There is no reason for women to fear bulking up with the use of a strength training program. I have discussed this a little more in detail in a previous blog post, so I am not going to go into detail. Here is what I have learned from my experiences with previous approaches and what I have experienced with the BODY BEAST program. When I am not consistent with a strength training routine and I am focused more on a cardio based approach, I don't see progress with my body. I am able to maintain, however I never see the improvements that I am looking for. I begin to feel flabby and frustrated. This is the way that I was feeling prior to starting Body Beast in January. I took my body fat with an electronic body fat calculator and found that my body fat was at almost 27%. I was really disappointed in myself and the thing the GOT me was that my weight had not changed. I had maintained at around 120-124 for months. Keep in mind that I came off a competition a year and a half ago where my body fat was probably under 15%.
3 week results
I decided to start Body Beast with a challenge group of mine in January. Here were my 3 biggest concerns with starting Beast:
1) Suggested caloric intake was close to 2000 calories (approximately 500 calories more than I typically consume).
2) Minimal cardio (only one day a week as opposed to my typical 5 days a week).
3) Equipment--Will I have the equipment necessary to complete this program?
I am currently 7 weeks into the program and have noticed SIGNIFICANT changes.
1) I am currently at 124 pounds and am down to 22.6% body fat.
2) My arms are tighter with definition in shoulders, biceps, triceps.
3.) Legs and butt are also tighter and showing definition.
4.) Cellulite is less noticeable behind my legs
I am super excited with my progress and cannot wait to finish this program. I am excited to get to the last phase where I can cut down on my calories, increase cardio, and shed more fat to reveal my newly sculpted body!
Here are some things to help you if you decide that Body Beast is for you.
Equipment
Here's a picture of the equipment that I use for Body Beast.
You will need the Body Beast Program, DVD player, TV, supplements (if desired), body ball or bench, appropriate weights (my hubby and I just purchased a set of PowerBlocks to make sure that we both have the weights that we need), bands or a pull up bar for back. A pull up bar is recommended. My hubby has had two accidents with bands :(
SAMPLE BODY BEAST MEAL PLAN FOR WOMEN
Do you want to achieve your goals, get started on the right path to your health and fitness? Join my next CHALLENGE group starting March 25th! You will be coached by me through the fitness program that together we feel meets your needs the best. I will teach you everything I know about clean eating, proper nutrition, exercise and lifestyle change!
No crash diet, just good clean eating!!!!
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