Gym Membership vs. Beachbody

Gym Membership vs.

Beachbody Programs

 

When I was in my teens and early twenties, I did what most people did - waited until the New Year's deals on gym memberships, joined the gym - went faithfully for a month, then as time went on I went less and less... Gym memberships, especially this time of year are surely tempting, or so you think! Let's break it all down, because ya'll know, I am all about saving a buck!

 

 

 

Gym Membership Costs:

• LA Fitness: $9.95 per Week, $517.40 per YEAR!!
• Fitness Works: $29 per month, $348 per YEAR!!
• Gold’s Gym: $29.99 per month (2 yr contract), $359.88 per YEAR!!
• 24 Hour Fitness: $36.99 per month, $443.88 per YEAR!! OR one year contact for full price of $299.99
• Bally Total Fitness: 2 yr contract- $479 upfront, OR $14.99 bi-weekly, $389.74 per YEAR!!

Take that price and add - gas to and from, cost of a fitness class, gym bag, personal trainer, pricey drinks sold at the gym, child care at the gym and for me the biggest price of going to the gym is MY TIME!

In the past when I used the gym, I really only took a spinning class and maybe used the occasional weights. I was unsure about how to properly train my body, I didn't learn anything about clean eating and I really didn't get results.

Beachbody:

Beachbody programs (you are only spending a ONE TIME fee): 

21 Day Fix: Retail - $60.00, Beachbody Club member - $54.00 (Two sets of weights needed)

 

Focus T25: Retail - $119.85, Beachbody Club member - $107.87 (Equipment included!)
Brazil Butt Lift: Retail - $59.85, Beachbody Club member - $53.87 (Equipment included!)
ChaLean Extreme: Retail - $89.85, Beachbody Club member - $80.87 (Equipment included!)

You can also get a bigger discount when you pair these programs with a challenge pack (which combines a program with a month supply of Shakeology). Plus I can help you get an ADDITIONAL discount off Beachbody products by becoming a preferred customer (25% off)! I can share with you how to do that!!

 

Pros of Beachbody v. Gym:

• One time cost for program that is yours forever rather than a monthly fee (Which can add up over time)
• Free personal coaches to help you stay motivated, accountable and a great resource
• No time restrictions on when you can workout
• You can workout in whatever clothes you want, you know me - I workout in my boxers
• No drive time (Especially great in less than desirable weather)
• No getting kids in and out of the car
• More likely to stick to your workout (even while on vacation, traveling, during times of stress).
• Can be done in the privacy of your own home.
• No excuses for not working out
• An online community that you can ask questions to

When I think about when I started my weight loss journey, I did consider joining a gym. But then I thought about the logistics of the gym with two little girls. Putting them in the car, driving there, getting them out, dropping them off at a gym daycare (assuming it wasn't over full and that they would take a newborn), working out - 20 minutes of cardio, 20 minutes of weights - pick the girls up, they would probably be hungry, stop and pick up lunch, spend money, in the car, drive home, out of the car... and pray I was home before Kate's nap time.. phew that was exhausting, and what about days Aubrey had school, and what about if the girls were sick, what if the weather was bad??? Plus I hate to drive... it clearly wasn't going to work... All of that would've taken an hour and a half on a good day..

So I took a leap of faith and decided to try something at home... I learned about clean eating (something a gym couldn't teach me about), I learned about portion control (gym couldn't teach me that either) and I got an amazing workout in 25 minutes from start to finish.. I can't imagine that I would've gotten those same results at the gym and I can't imagine that I would've stuck to that routine of going to the gym.

If you like the social aspect of the gym, you can tailor your workout for you. You may choose to workout with a Beachbody program, but get a gym membership for the ability to use their pools or play basketball. For those who have time constraints, a home workout program seems to be the better choice because it can worked into one’s own schedule. Individuals need to find what works best for them and their needs. If saving time and money are a primary concern, starting Beachbody programs may be a better option.

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Les Mills Combat

 

LES MILLS COMBAT PREVIEW

 

What makes LES MILLS COMBAT so exciting?

•  LES MILLS COMBAT is the first home-based mixed martial arts–inspired workout program designed to get you a lean, chiseled body—in just 60 days!
• Trainers Dan Cohen and Rachael Newsham are incredibly fun to work out with! As experts in a great number of martial arts disciplines, they will teach you, challenge you, inspire you, and keep you accountable in your quest to unleash your inner warrior—and build an outrageously strong, sexy body.
• All of these fat-burning, strength-building martial arts sequences have been carefully choreographed to some of today’s most popular, energizing music—motivating you through the highs and lows of the workout, and driving you to achieve your absolute best results!

 How do you start the program? Do you have to be in great shape?

LES MILLS COMBAT is designed to work for people of all fitness levels, and also can be used as an excellent complement to any other workout program. A 30-minute Basics DVD is included that provides instruction on how to perform each of the 6 martial arts disciplines used in the program. Additionally, the Stay With the Fight Fitness Guide includes three workout calendars, so you can tailor your program to your own individual needs.

Why is LES MILLS COMBAT so effective?

The secret to the program’s proven results is Fast Twitch Integration Training. LES MILLS COMBAT works your fast-twitch muscle fibers—the ones with the greatest capacity for change—like crazy. It’s a breakthrough fusion of the most dynamic moves from karate, tae kwon do, boxing, muay thai/kickboxing, capoeira, and jiu-jitsu, arranged in explosive, escalating patterns—all designed to help you burn massive amounts of calories, amp up your strength, and maximize your lean-muscle definition, fast.

 

Who should do this program?

• Men and women who are inspired by mixed martial arts.
• Those at a beginning fitness level looking to enjoy fun, energetic moves that ramp up their cardio, burn off their fat, and lean out their muscles.
• Moderately athletic people who wish to take their bodies to the next level.
• Extremely fit people who want to power beyond their limits, burn away their last few pounds, and get totally shredded in 60 days.

 

 

Challenge yourself with Combat Gloves... why??

•  By forcing you to contract and engage all the muscles in your forearms, biceps, and triceps, you get more from each workout.
• Improves focus on where your hands and arms are, so you can punch  harder, strike with more force, and build that lean, defined body even  faster.

 

Les Mills Pump

Worldwide phenomenon LES MILLS PUMP is here! It's the first-ever at-home version of BODYPUMP—the incredibly popular series of gym classes created by Les Mills International and taught in 80 countries across the globe.  I love this program - it is fun and challenging and I can see huge changes especially in my arms, shoulders and legs!

 What makes LES MILLS PUMP so exciting?

• Beachbody® and Les Mills International teamed up specifically to bring to the world the best trainers, the best chart-topping music, and the best body-changing PUMP moves, so the same results can now be achieved at home that millions of people get in gyms every day. 
• Done three times a week, this barbell-based rapid weight loss and accelerated strength-training program reshapes a person's entire body extremely fast! 

Why is LES MILLS PUMP so effective?

• It's all about THE REP EFFECT. Unlike traditional strength workouts, which feature heavy weights that bulk people up, this program features light-to- moderate weights used at a higher rate of repetition.
• The constantly changing tempo, body position, and speed of THE REP EFFECT breaks down more fat reserves, targets more muscle fibers, and burns more calories than traditional weight training. 

What are the workouts like?

• Muscles reach fatigue by performing 70-100 repetitions per body part. That's about 4 times more reps than one would typically perform in a standard gym workout.  

Do people really have to work out only 3 times a week? If they want, can they work out on other days too?

• I encourage anyone to engage in non-resistance training workouts (such as cardio or cross-training) on days that they're not doing LES MILLS PUMP. 

Who should do this program?

• People of all ages and fitness levels 
• Men and women who want to lose weight and get fit
• People who want leaner, stronger muscles
• Those new to working out
• Women who are afraid of getting bulky from lifting weights
• Fans of BODYPUMP gym classes who like to work out at home
• People who want to try something new
• People who do other Beachbody programs, such as: P90X®, RevAbs®, TurboFire®, 10-Minute Trainer®, and INSANITY®  
• Weightlifters who want to improve muscular endurance 

What's included in the LES MILLS PUMP kit?

 Les Mills Base Kit

1.  7 workouts on 7 DVDs (ranging from 20-55 minutes per workout)
2. Padded barbell with speed safety clips
3. Two 5-lb. weight plates
4. Two 10-lb. weight plates
5. Tape measure and measurement tracker
6. Get Lean Nutrition Guide
7. Lean, Strong & Unstoppable Fitness Guide 
8. Free Bonus DVD: Les Mills Pump: Core DVD

Les Mills Deluxe Kit - The Ultimate Cross Training Deluxe Kit is the perfect complement to the LES MILLS PUMP workout system, and includes everything in the Base Kit, plus:

1.  3 cardio workouts on 3 DVDs
2. Step platform plus 4 risers
3. Two additional 5-lb. weight plates  

 

P90

Tony Horton's new 90-Day Body Transformation is for EVERYONE features all-new workouts designed to deliver dramatic, visible results—regardless of your age or fitness level.

What is P90?

Introducing P90 - The On Switch to Fitness

•  P90 is the latest fitness creation by Tony Horton, who has now found a way to help people get dramatic, visible results without going to the extreme.
• P90 works because of a game-changing technique called Sectional Progression. Tony eases you into a variety of cardio, strength, and stability moves that work the back, shoulders, chest, biceps, triceps, and legs—and every move helps strengthen and flatten the abs. These routines don't get harder until you're ready for the next challenge. Then, just when you've mastered those moves, he ups the ante a little more.
• The all-new P90 workouts are arranged in 3 Progressive Phases designed to gradually ease your body past its old limits. So after 30 days of P90, you're leaner and more solid; after 60 days, you're seeing muscles you've never noticed before; and by Day 90 you can finally have that lean, strong body you could once only dream about.

Is P90 for someone like me? P90 is for...

• Fitness rookies who want dramatic, visible results without going to the extreme.
• People who used to be in shape but haven't worked out in awhile.
• Anyone who avoids extreme workouts because of chronic pain or a past injury.
• If you would like to do a Tony Horton program, but aren't yet capable of tackling his more extreme workouts.
• P90X®, P90X2®, and P90X3® grads who simply wish to maintain their current level of fitness while doing a less intense program.
• Power 90® lovers who want to try Tony's all-new, non-extreme, cutting-edge routines.

 

What do people love most about P90?

•  The easy-to-follow workouts designed to deliver dramatic, visible results.
• Anyone at any age or fitness level can do it!
• It helps you lose weight, increase energy, and feel better in almost everything you do.
• Plus, my challengers get a FREE Bonus Workout DVD, P90X3 Dynamix. It's Tony's secret weapon for helping you increase your range of motion, flexibility, and stabilization— all vital for maximizing your total-body fitness results.

Apply to be in the new, exclusive test group for P90 - hosted by some of the top coaches!