Hello and happy Friday! This post has been much requested ever since I started sharing on social media that I had switched over to the Sweat App from the BBG PDF guide. Exactly one year ago, I decided that I wanted to try BBG by Kayla Itsines but didn’t want to spend $20 a month for it. So I purchased the PDF version and committed to completely a full 12 weeks of it. It honestly changed my life and the energy that I had to complete daily/monthly goals in my life.
A quick overview of BBG PDF Guide (Beach Body Guide): It is a 12 week workout program that has 30 minute works 3x a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday). The PDF has pictures of each work out and tells you how to complete the exercise. You get 7 minutes to complete a set. You do 4 exercises as many times as possible within those 7 minutes then take a 30 second break and start a new 7 minute set. Along with the exercises there is LISS (Low intensity workout) and HIIT (High intensity workouts). Overall, it was a great start for me but in the end I felt like I wasn’t pushing myself because I kept forgetting which workout I was on or what week I should complete. Hence why I switched to the Sweat App.
The Sweat App has multiple different work out plans that you can do (BBG Beginner, BBG Stronger, PWR, Body and Mind, and Post-Pregnancy). I am starting with BBG Beginner and then after I complete the 12 weeks I am going to move to BBG Stronger! Here are my 6 thoughts on the app:
- Overall the interface of the Sweat App is amazing! It is very easy to navigate as well as track your daily workout, meal plan and picture progress. I am not doing the meal plan because I eat relatively healthy anyway.
- During the work out there is a video of Kayla Itsines doing the moves so you know exactly how you should be doing it. When you have completed your reps for that exercise. You click next to move on to the next exercise. This is so helpful because having a good technique is key to having a good work out!
- Actually seeing my progress and things I have completed in a week is a huge bonus to me. I am a very visual person so seeing it all on the app helps motivate me A LOT.
- The app is $20 a month which for me is not bad because I do not pay a gym membership. If your going to the gym and paying $20 a month it can be a little bit pricey if I am being honest.
- With that being said, I find this app so easy to use at home! I have weights that I bought at target, a yoga mat, jumping rope and a chair. There are other pieces of equipment that you might need but I normally just switch them out for what I already have. This works great for me because I hate getting in the car driving to the gym just to do a 30 minute work out. It is more convenient than anything!
- Above all else my favorite thing about Kayla Itsines is she truly believes in the power of how you feel rather than the weight you are losing. I have been following her since high school and she always stressed the importance of how you feel about your body and transformations rather than focusing on a number. I will say it takes a while to see anything change. The first time I did it, I didn’t feel better until 6 weeks into the program when I used the PDF. Which is half way through so don’t get discouraged!!
Below is my work out routine that I have been trying to stick with for the past 3 weeks!
Mon: Sweat App – Resistance Training (Legs) 30 minutes
Tues: Sweat App – LISS Cardio (Elliptical) 35 minutes
Weds: Sweat App – Resistance Training (Arms & Abs) 30 minutes
Thurs: Sweat App – LISS Cardio (Bike) 40 minutes
Fri: Sweat App – Resistance Training (Full Body) 30 minutes
Sat: Recovery Day
Sun: Sweat App – LISS Cardio (Elliptical) 35 minutes
I hope this is super insightful because I know it was super long! If you have questions please feel free to reach out to me:) I love sharing information on my lifestyle!
