YouV2 : Week One

I mean how appropriate is this??

PHEW! I have officially ended WEEK ONE of the newest Beachbody program, YouV2!

If you are curious about the program, go here for my rundown!

I thought it was important for me to document my journey with this program, especially as an already "fit" person, because I think people tend to get it in their head that Beachbody is all about BLOOD SWEAT AND SHAUN T!

And even though that is a lot of it, there are lots of programs and workouts for beginners. 

And thankfully, this newest one, is probably the biggest front door to the Beachbody World.  

Week One looked like this:

Each week you do one dance routine (30 minutes each) for all 5 days (Monday through Friday). Week One is Move Your Body. This is by far the easiest of the 3, with the lowest impact and easiest arm movements. So for this non dancer, it was perfect.

I could totally see how someone could get bored with doing the same workout for 5 days straight, but for a beginner, this is so key.

You will master each move, start to really get to know the moves, add some flavor, and have fun by day 5. 

Because I have no idea how to stop, I decided to do the other 2 dance routines on Saturday and Sunday, as a preview! And they get so much more fun from here! Week 4 is all about the strength exercises: Sculpt Shack, Sweat Sensation, and Believe Achieve Tone.

Are the workouts challenging enough for a fit person? YES! The arm movements alone in the week one routine made my shoulders ache by day 3. So I was for sure getting in a workout. As I learned the routine and got comfortable, I allowed myself to jump a little, go lower, and really get into the moves. So yes, I was sweating by the end of the 30 minutes!!

What I love most about the program is the constant LOVE! The positive language, fun messages on the walls, and the ladies WOOPing it up while dancing really kept me going and put a big smile on my face! Something that I honestly lack in my workout programs!

There's zero focus on "form" so don't expect to really learn how to squat or do a lunge... he focuses more on the fun factor and you doing you. Which is why this is such a great doorway to fitness. After this program I would probably suggest P90, and allow Tony to educate you on functional movement patterns, and gain more strength. Still very low impact, but a challenge!

I have been using my Journal that comes with the program and reading the 37 page meal guide as well. They load you up with some good info for such a "beginner" program! 

I am so excited to move onto Week 2 and a new routine! 

YouV2 :: You but Better!

Introducing: Youv2!

I know that is is pretty easy to look at my Newsfeed over on Facebook or Instagram and think that the only kind of workouts that I do, are high energy, intense, and require jumps and burpees. 

And that is sometimes very true. When I teach, I like to BRING IT! But when I'm at home trying to get in a sweat session, it's a completely different story.

You will always hear a health coach preaching balance and that is exactly what I look for when I am pushing play at home. I love to get intense while at the gym, whether it's in my P90X Live classes, Insanity, or Turbokick, and hitting the weight room afterwards. 

But when I'm home, I want to HAVE FUN and not worry about drills or maxing out. Yes those programs work, and yes I absolutely love them, but BALANCE has been key for me lately. We can't be INTENSE 7 days a week!

So this fitness instructor is pumped to push play for 21 days on this BRAND NEW workout program by a guy who honestly doesn't get enough credit and love in the Beachbody community.

Get ready to DANCE and SHIMMY your way to fit with Youv2!!!

HOW MUCH FUN CAN YOU HAVE IN 30 MINUTES?

EASY WORKOUTS

Get moving to party songs from the '80s and '90s. Trainer Leandro Carvalho takes you through each 30 minute, easy-to-follow routine, step-by-step. There are 4 cardio-dance routines and 2 body-sculpting workouts.

4 WEEKS

Stream your YOUv2 workouts at home five days a week on Beachbody On Demand or play your workouts on DVD. Then, take the weekends off to grocery shop for the week. In 4 weeks, you'll be surprised how far you've come.

BETTER HABITS, BETTER RESULTS

Losing weight is never easy. YOUv2 is more than a beginner workout—it's a fun and easy fitness and nutrition program designed to change how you approach weight loss and your overall health.

I am NOT a dancer. I am a burpee loving, high knee running, dumbbell curling machine. But... let's circle back to that word... I understand that to truly get results and feel complete with your health journey, you need balance. Whether it's nutrition or fitness, it is so important to mix things up. 

Just because I am not good at something, doesn't mean I should say NO to it!

So for 21 days I am going to go on a dance journey with some wonderful ladies! We are going to literally dance our way into summer!

(What is a Challenge Group)

And I want to invite YOU to join us!

Youv2 is for beginners, or vets like myself! There's no jumping or high impact movements, just dance and smiles!

You can stream it via the Beachbody OnDemand service or you can purchase the dvd set. 

My personal reccomendation is to do it with the OnDemand service. You will gain instant access to all the materials that come with the dvd set PLUS have access to every single other program that Beachbody has to offer. So when you are ready to graduate from Youv2, other programs are right at your finger tips!

Nutrition: The no brainer for getting the BEST results with this program will be your secret weapon, Shakeology! 

I don't say this because I sell it, because that would be too easy. I say it because for 4 years in a row, I have yet to miss a day with my shake. Every single day, no matter what is in store for me, I drink my shake to make sure that I am getting at least one essential meal in my body. It is brain and muscle food! 

Everyone always asks what the secret sauce is, and my answer is always the All Access Pass Challenge Pack. You get every single workout program right on your device or tv PLUS you get Shakeology delivered to your door every month. Consistency. That is the key. And Beachbody makes it EASY to stay on track.

Especially with me as your free coach!

So if you are ready to push PLAY with me on Youv2... then what the heck are you waiting for?? Let's do this together! 

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