What is Piyo?

I have referenced the word "PiYo" a lot in my blog. Some of you may be wondering "What is this PiYo that she speaks of?" or some of you may just think it is typo.

This post is to give more incite into my fitness program for these 60 days. Note: this is not to sell the program, but to educate and inspire!! 
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I used to be cautious of lifting weights in the past, or doing any type of high-intensity workouts. "I just want to be skinny." Boy, was I dumb!? That is probably why I have no muscle definition hahah (until PiYo obviously) Muscle is sexy!! 

PiYo is a low-impact, high-intensity body-transformation program by Beachbody. It uses the most effective Pilates- and yoga-inspired moves set to a fast pace to help burn fat while sculpting long, lean muscles. And boy, do I feel it! I tell you what, these workouts feel amazing after a long day of sitting at a desk..or any day actually. It is so rewarding knowing that I worked out HARD and never left my apartment. Since I want to stay really busy, I love being more efficient with my time by working out at home (the workouts are anywhere from 20 minutes- 40 minutes).

Low impact does not mean "low energy required"---these workouts kick my butt!!! My legs have never felt so toned and strong before!! Like pilates and yoga, I use a lot of core muscles through these workouts. I mean , A LOT. I have noticed that my stomach and back have really toned up through these 30 days (half way done! )

I had issues in the past with yoga and pilates. I know these fitness programs are amazing, do not get me wrong. But I have a need to always be moving and I just could not sit still long enough to finish the yoga workout! I enjoy these PiYo workouts because they are so fast paced. There are various times through out the fitness workout which I can do "down dog" and "up dog" (typical yoga poses; allow my body time to rest for about 30 seconds from the intense sweat storm that is happening!)

My fitness program came with 3 dvds of 8 high intensity-low impact workouts (and 1 bonus dvd!) * workouts allow for variety so I do not get bored with the program. Because I do get bored with things!! Variety gives my body something new to adapt to so I will actually see better results.

I have 30 days left. (That is the timeline I set for myself. People can do this for a year, people can do this for a month. But the program is designed for 60 days so that is what I am doing) I can not wait to see how this program has transformed my  body!  Note: that is not me in the photo...but that is my goal-!!!!