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Focus T25 is a completely focused workout where you will be focusing on specific muscles and body parts hard. Now if you are more asking, is Focus T25 fun like Insanity, I would have to say it is more fun than Insanity because you will be covered in sweat, but at the same time you will only need to work for 25 minutes. Focus T25 Gamma Speed 3.0 Full Workout - Hello friends, loyal visitors Martial Arts Workout, On this occasion we will provide information on the latest collection of easy drawing tutorials that are about Focus T25 Gamma Speed 3.0 Full Workout, previously we have prepared this information well for you to see and also take the information in it. Wrapping Up This Focus T25 Review. Focus T25 isn’t Shaun T’s best program, but it’s hard to top a program as successful and well-liked as Insanity. This program is decent for anyone looking to lose weight, with some training experience (ideally a late-beginner or intermediate), and do it all with just five 25-minute sessions a week.

T25 Alpha was done and dusted so it was time to move onto the Beta round. I thought Alpha was pretty darn good, so I was looking forward to picking up the pace and continuing to get strong results.

Approach

Once again it is worth noting that I started the program in reasonable shape. I can run >10km without a break and I live a pretty active lifestyle. The goal for the Beta round was to lose a couple more pounds and hopefully improve the definition on my body.

I again stuck to the program closely and only missed one day after finishing a Tough Mudder event (fair enough I thought!). I have not been using any special diet or supplements, but I generally run a tight ship in that regard so you could consider that I’m always eating well.

General Thoughts and Results

First, final before and after shot of the entire T25 program:

It would be easy to look at that and be a bit disappointed. Of course taking a before and after shot that isn’t complete bullshit is a bit of an art, but I’m telling it like it is here. In terms of weight, I’ve dropped from 91kg down to 89 or 88 on a good day. It isn’t a whole lot but it is in line with my expectations given my starting point.

Fitness wise I am feeling a lot better cardio-wise. As mentioned previously I got through my end goal of Tough Mudder without too much difficulty, which is a great endorsement for the beachbody products. These programs will do a job for you, albeit one that could also be done elsewhere.

In short, Beta was an inconsistent program for me. There were some high points in the workouts, but also some much lower. Where as Alpha felt like it did a great job of getting the body ready for Beta; Beta really suffered from the same lack of focus and ultimately didn’t deliver quite what I was after.

Some general thoughts:

• Production is still top-notch and Shaun and the supporting cast are great. Even Tanya picks things up this round and there is a lot less modifying to be done (useful for those modifying to date).
• Like Alpha, the program is too long, if only by about a week this time. The last week in particular felt like a waste of time (more on Rip’T circuit later) so it might be an idea to wrap it up early.
• Of the five workouts, only Dynamic Core and Upper Focus are of any great value. I feel they make Core Cardio and Rip’t Circuit largely redundant, which is something that didn’t really happen in the Alpha round.
• The lack of focus on stretching is a real weakness of the program. In particular in Beta, stretches are recycled from the previous rounds. Whilst Shaun telling you that you are working your neck during lower focus makes sense, the exact same thing during an upper body workout just stands out as sloppy production.

That all sounds a bit negative. Let me be clear right now in saying the T25 Beta is not a “bad” program or a waste of time, it is just an unfocused one. You’ll get fitter, no doubt about that, but with increasingly diminished returns. For example the addition of weights into upper focus is welcome, but they are really only used for a couple of bicep and shoulder exercises that will be nothing compared to lifting real weights at the gym. Personally I’d rather do Speed 2.0 and then hit the weights before or after to get some real gains in that regard.

Similarly the cardio workouts are difficult, but don’t feel like they build on Alpha. Often they are just the hard moves all over again, the same moves you have already got used to and have mastered. What this means is that the “next level” just never eventuated. You’ll certainly keep your fitness up, but you will not be expanding too much on anything here.

Where I think T25 Beta has real value is in being inserted into other similar programs. Once you have the moves down over a few weeks, you could easily start to use one of a morning before your later workout or sport. This is because they all do a decent job in their own way, it just all doesn’t come together as a whole.

Workout Reviews

• Core Cardio: Basically this workout is air planks (ouch) and shuffle burpies (ouch, ouch) and not a lot else. You’ll barely get the heart rate up through most of it and if you can push through the two hard sets (which you should be able to after alpha) the rest is really clear sailing. To me the poorest workout in T25.
• Speed 2.0: This workout is way too easy. On the other hand? It is also the most fun of the entire T25 program. It will not change your life, but it is a keeper and one to work into other programs.
• Ript’t Circuit: Replaces Total Body Circuit as the “hard one” that you need to do three times in the last week. The catch is that it really isn’t that hard at all. You do a bit of everything, but not much of anything and it’ll leave you wanting. It isn’t terrible and is still a decent all-around set of moves, but it is nothing like the Alpha equivalent and should have been a lot tougher.
• Upper Focus: Takes the upper body moves of Ript’t circuit and really ramps it up. It isn’t a real upper body workout, but it is good enough to keep you going or as a warm-up to something a bit more intense. A good all around workout and one to keep hold of.
• Dynamic Core: The abs workout, which ironically has more cardio than core cardio. It has a lot of tough moves during the great middle section, but suffers a bit during the side plank sequence. Superman is a good move, but the added pulses just seems like adding something for the sake of adding something. Still, the ending is tough and it will leave you feeling like you put in the work. Probably the best all around workout of Beta.

To summarise all that? Upper Focus and Dynamic Core are the keepers with Speed 2.0 representing a fun little diversion to do here and there. Core Cardio and Ript’t Circuit are decent workouts, but you can do a lot better with your time in T25 alone, let alone other programs.

Conclusion

Focus T25 Beta is an enjoyable program even if the pieces don’t really come together. Beyond the lazy stretching, the production values are high and Shaun T is amazing and in even better form than Insanity. But even more than Alpha, it’ll leave you wanting to move on quickly to something more challenging or focused.

In a sense, this sums up T25 as a complete package. It isn’t an end to your fitness, or even a clear step on the path like P90X. I feel it is something you will do, enjoy and then move onto something completely different whilst adding a few good workouts to your new routines.

There are great workouts to be found here and you will get fitter, but the lack of focus is T25 … umm … focus’ major issue. If you are looking for something to fill a gap in your repertoire or to just keep your fitness up during the off season? Check it out.

To read my other beachbody reviews and thoughts check out:
T25 Alpha Review
T25 Beta Review
T25 Gamma Review
P90X Review
Body Beast Review

When you do a Shaun T workout, you can take a few things for granted: Your sweat will pour, your heart will thunder in your chest, your muscles will feel like they’re on fire, and (likely more than once) you’ll question whether you’ll be able to cross the finish line.

In short, Shaun T’s workouts are tough. Some might even say insanely tough.

But they’re tough with a purpose: to get you in the best shape of your life. And as thousands of success stories confirm, his workouts deliver on that promise.

For many people, INSANITY was their introduction to the sweaty, muscle-burning, fat-incinerating, HIIT-focused world of Shaun T.

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Since its release in 2009, Shaun T has expanded that hugely popular workout and nutrition program into a series that includes INSANITY MAX:30 and INSANITY: THE ASYLUM (Vol. 1 & 2).

Those aren’t Shaun T’s only programs in the Beachbody On Demand library, but there are only a couple of others not in the INSANITY series — that aren’t kid- or dance-focused — that are also rooted in high-intensity cardio.

The most notable one is FOCUS T25.

So how do you choose between INSANITY and FOCUS T25?

Which program will deliver the total-body transformation you want in the least amount of time?

Read on — the answers to the following frequently asked questions will help you decide.

What Are the Key Differences Between FOCUS T25 and INSANITY?

As mentioned above, both INSANITY and FOCUS T25 offer high-intensity workouts designed to torch fat, enhance muscular definition, increase endurance, and boost overall athleticism.

But they go about it in different ways and are designed with different audiences in mind.

Time

The first and most obvious distinction between FOCUS T25 and INSANITY is the duration of the workouts.

With INSANITY, you can expect to sweat between 40 and 60 minutes most days of the week, and longer on days that include an additional core workout. With FOCUS T25, you’ll be done in 25 minutes every time.

Does that mean FOCUS T25 workouts are easier? Not necessarily. It all depends on your current fitness level (more on that in a bit…).

Intensity

INSANITY has the edge in this category. It’s one of our most advanced programs, and it’s designed for people who are already in good shape and want to take their fitness to the next level.

It is, in a word, grueling.

So heed the warning on the label: “If you can get through it, it will get you in the best shape of your life. But you must check with your physician before starting this program.”

That’s not to say FOCUS T25 isn’t tough, or that you won’t have to dig deep to complete each and every workout. It’s just designed for a different fitness level. If you’re an “intermediate” exerciser, you’ll be just as challenged by FOCUS T25 as an “advanced” exerciser will be by INSANITY.

Workout Design

At first glance, INSANITY is the definition of high-intensity interval training (HIIT), which alternates between bursts of all-out effort and brief periods of rest.

Except INSANITY takes that concept a bit further, making the work periods longer and the rest periods shorter than in a typical interval workout. That’s why we call it “Max Interval Training.” It’s HIIT to the extreme.

The cardio sessions in FOCUS T25 embrace the concept of HIIT as well, but unlike INSANITY, the program also includes strength workouts, so there’s more of a balance between cardio and resistance training. As a result, you’ll need more equipment to do FOCUS T25, which brings us to another FAQ.

Can I Do Either Program Without Weights?

Since FOCUS T25 includes strength training, you’ll need resistance equipment to do it. We recommend dumbbells, but resistance bands will also do the trick.

Either way, you’ll need a few levels of resistance (i.e., a range of different weights or bands) to effectively work different muscle groups.

INSANITY, by contrast, requires nothing more than your own body weight. And because it’s such an intense program, that’s more than enough to help you build muscle, increase definition, and incinerate fat.

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Trust us — you don’t want to be weighed down during INSANITY, which requires (and helps increase) strength, endurance, explosive power, and agility.

How Long Does It Take to Complete Each Program?

INSANITY lasts 60 days, including a recovery week halfway through the program.

FOCUS T25 lasts 10 weeks (70 days) if you follow the basic calendar, and spans two phases: ALPHA and BETA. The former one focuses almost exclusively on cardio while the latter encompasses both cardio and strength training. Doing the optional GAMMA phase tacks on an additional four weeks.

Is INSANITY Better Than FOCUS T25?

That’s a bit like asking if a marathon is better than a 10K.

If you’re relatively new to running and you’ve never logged more than seven or eight miles at a time, you shouldn’t race 26.2 of them, as that might very well wreck you. First, do a 10K, and then build your way up to a marathon.

The advice is similar to FOCUS T25 and INSANITY. The latter program is designed for people who are in excellent shape and want to take their fitness to an elite level.

If you’re still relatively new to working out, or if you don’t have any experience with HIIT, try FOCUS T25 first.

The endurance, power, strength, and mental grit you develop will prepare you for the even greater challenge of INSANITY.

Whichever program you choose, it’s important you also follow the eating plan that comes with it.

To maximize workout performance, recovery, fat loss, and fitness gains, you have to optimize your nutrition and calorie intake.

Fortunately, Shaun T makes it easy — just follow the simple instructions in his nutrition manuals to fuel your success!