PiYo - Define Yourself Like Never Before

I wanted to write this blog post about PiYo because I just loooooove this program.  I love everything about it - the workouts, the trainer, and the results.  It is literally one of the best workouts I have done in my entire life because it gives you everything you need all at once – stretching, strengthening, and cardio- and it makes you feel AMAZING on the inside and out. 

I tend to get a lot of questions about this particular program so I wanted to put together this review to share some basic information about the program,  so you can decide if this would be a good fit for you. 

What is PiYo? 

PiYo is a low-impact, high-intensity home workout program designed by top trainer Chalene Johnson.  It uses the most effective Pilates- and yoga-inspired moves set to a fast pace to help you burn fat while you sculpt long, lean muscles.  You’ll carve every inch of your body without jumps, without weights, and without straining your joints.  It’s a highly efficient workout because you get your strength, your cardio, and your flexibility training all in one program.

The program comes with a 60 day schedule to follow.  Chalene designed the workout  schedule to make sure you progress each week as you build up your strength, flexibility, and stamina as you go along.  The workouts aren't long either.  Most are 30 minutes or less, with the exception of two longer ones- Sweat (35 mins) and Drench (45 mins).   

Who is Piyo for? 

In my opinion, PiYo is truly a universal program.  I think anyone and everyone can benefit from this workout (as long as you are healthy enough to do low impact exercise)!  No matter if you are new to exercise or a hardcore athlete, PiYo will make you feel great and get you results.  Each workout includes several variations of each move to show a beginner, intermediate and advanced option.  

If you are like me and you like workouts that make you work up a sweat, you may not typically enjoy doing the slower paced workout like yoga.  BUT… if you aren’t getting enough stretching you can really do some damage to your body.  PiYo is great because you get to stretch during your workout.  It's dynamic and fast-paced, yet still gives you the healing and restorative results of a yoga workout.  

What is included with PiYo? 
The base PiYo package includes the following: 

• 8 PiYo workouts, plus 1 bonus workout
• PiYo Quick Start program guide
• Workout calendar
• Get Lean Eating Plan
• Tape Measure

You can upgrade the package to include the Strength workouts and the PiYo Strength Slides.  I highly recommend adding these in once you complete the 60 day program because the slides are totally awesome to boost your results.  They may look simple but they work your body in a truly unique way. 

As with all Beachbody programs, you have the option to upgrade to a Challenge Pack.  The PiYo Challenge pack will include the full base package as well as an entire month supply of the super-food meal replacement – Shakeology.  This is a great way to try both and get them at a discounted rate. 

What type of results can be expected from PiYo?   

When I started PiYo I was feeling somewhat broken.  My body was incredibly tight, and I was battling with lower back and knee pain.  After a couple of weeks of PiYo all of my aches and pains went away.  The functional stretching was so healing for me.  Many of the clients and fellow coaches I work with have experienced similar healing results from PiYo.

After completing Piyo, I was most impressed with the definition and slimming I saw in my waist and arms.  It seemed like the results kind of crept up on me.  I didn't quite notice anything dramatic right off the bat, but little by little I could see my pants getting looser at the waist and I noticed my upper arms were slowly toning up. 

Check out these impressive results:  Rachel G. lost 42.9 lbs in 60 days of PiYo!  She says "PiYo focuses on every aspect of fitness: flexibility, cardio, balance, strength, agility and stamina. PiYo changed my body drastically in just 8 weeks, and is something I will continue to do for the rest of my life." 

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Check out the video below for a sample of PiYo to see what its all about. 

If you would like to try PiYo you can order here or email me at fabfitfunjen@gmail.com.  I can get you set up in one of my monthly challenge groups to provide you with support, motivation, and accountability that will greatly improve your results and make your journey a lot of fun!