Rev Abs

Do you like Capoiera?  Rev Abs may be the program for you!  International fitness expert Brett “El Capitan” Hoebel teams up with Beachbody to launch REV ABS – a complete training and nutrition system aimed at getting anyone a lean, toned body and unforgettable abs.

UPDATE 4/10:

I’ve been doing Rev Abs for just under a month now.  I did follow the 14 Day Quick Start eating plan and I have to say that I am VERY impressed with the results I have had.  After our move and 6 months of doctor’s tests they found I have an abnormal level of progesterone (too loo) and estrogen (too high) which maqueraded as a thyroid issue.  Since I’ve been treated, the weight wouldn’t seem to come off (about 20 lbs to lose again).  Trainers hadn’t been able to help, dieticians, friends…no one had answers.  I was working out 2+ hours a day (at doctor’s orders) and eating around 1300-1400 calories a day with every single bite written down.

Because I had finished the Insanity program (and at Brett Hoebel’s recommendation) I started in the second “phase” of the program on Day 46, purchasing the Deluxe package.  The first workout, Fat Burning Abs made me want to cry the next day!  My low abs were soooooo sore!  But I was thrilled that something would target them so well!  So far, I’ve been able to keep my intensity up with each workout by using weights.  The only workout that seems a bit “easy” after Insanity is Rev It Up BUT with a few simple modifications to make it harder (eg. making them jumping taps instead of toe taps, deeper squats, or using the weighted gloves) has my heartrate in the same range as it did with Insanity.  Unlike Insanity, Rev Abs uses weights (or bands) more often.  5 of the workouts use weights for interval training.

But what I like best about RevAbs is that anyone can do it.  A beginner could start with the first phase and see results, even if you needed to modify those moves.  Or, a seasoned person could come in after doing a program like Insanity and get results as well.  Did I mention that weight that I couldn’t seem to lose?  So far, with one month left in my program (phase 3), I have lost 15 lbs and 12.5 inches (2.5 on my waist and 3 on that pooch area women hate so much!).  Even better, my body fat % has dropped again and I can fit in my skinny clothes…in only 1 MONTH!  I can’t wait to see what the second month brings!   Oh, and I don’t have to workout for 2 hours any longer.  These workouts are only about 30-45 min each.

Keep in mind, I AM following the diet plan they set out (which is pretty simple) but I do stray from it occasionally.  I’ve cut back on my grains and replaced many of those with vegetables but to see my weight come off and my abs flatten and get toned is more than worth it to me

UPDATE 10/09:

So I got a preview workout from Rev Abs with my One on One video this month – Fire Up Your Abs.  This is one of the “Phase 1″ workouts when you begin the Rev Abs program.  It appears to be a 90 Day program (similar to ChaLEAN Extreme or P90X) and if this video is any indication of what the 90 Day program will be like, you will LOVE this!

There was not a lot of Capoiera in this workout but it did definately “fire up” my abs.  It was more of a circuit training workout targeting every angle of the core with some intense cardio mixed in.

Brett Hoebel has a great personality and seems fun (like a mix between Shaun T, Chalene and Tony) and I love the fact that he tells you WHY you do each move, how to get the most out of each exercise and how to modify if necessary.  He definately motivates you to want to do more.  I am really looking forward to this workout now!!!