Kayla Itsines BBG Update
Hi friends! Welcome back to my blog. I have a new fitness post for ya’ll! I fit(nessed) my Kayla Itsines BBG update into one blog post in the paragraphs below along with a few goofy pics. You can read my earlier post on Kayla Itsines BBG 1.0 here. After doing a poll on Instagram, I noticed that quite a few of you also do the BBG workouts! I’d love to hear your thoughts on the program. Keep scrolling to read my review, and feel free to leave a comment about your BBG experiences!
The Sweat App
I purchased the SWEAT App and it honestly makes a big difference in the effectiveness of the workouts. If you don’t have the app already, it’s a monthly membership ($19.99/month or you can pay for a whole year and save a few bucks) where you get access to meal prep ideas, a workout planner, how-to’s for each exercise, recovery stretches, and more. I did a one month trial and really liked it so I kept it. Initially, it didn’t seem like it would make a big difference, however after playing around with it I found that it holds me more accountable. I alsoreally enjoy the how-to’s with each exercise. I feel more confident that I’m doing the exercises with proper form and I can schedule ahead of time which workouts I can weave into my schedule that day.
I’m seeing results, particularly in my shoulders and abs, which makes me feel amazing. I could be seeing a lot more results if it weren’t for the fact that I eat like a truck driver sometimes. But what can I say, we all have our weaknesses! Luckily the SWEAT app comes in handy for those with a similar diet. The meal prep feature is so helpful because it provides ingredients in a printable list, step by step directions, and all of the meals actually look really tasty too! I’m excited to get more use out of this feature.
Switching Up Workouts
One thing that I struggle with during these at home workouts is the repetitiveness of them. Sometimes I feel so sick of doing the same exercise that I just want to quit. But again, there’s an answer to that in the SWEAT app; you can select another workout routine from a different trainer. They have the Kelsey Wells PWR programs in there along with a few others! Another thing worth mentioning is that the later BBG programs (2.0, 3.0, and so on) do require a little more gym equipment. Although I could make do without gym equipment, I prefer doing the exercises exactly as they are with the right equipment because then I know that I’m working that muscle in the way I’m supposed to.
Finding A Routine
One last thing that’s helped me make the most out of the Kayla Itsines BBG workouts is finding a good routine. It took a while, but I’ve finally nailed down a routine that works for me and keeps me going. I’ve tried mornings, evenings, middle of the afternoons (before I had a 9-5), along with working out before verses after meals. After years of experimenting, I’ve finally learned that going to the gym directly after work is the best time for me. Why? Well for starters, if I go home first, I’m not very encouraged to want to go back out. Secondly, it tricks my brain into reliving my high school routine where I went to cross country or track practice everyday after school. In theory, it seems super hard and inconvenient because most of us just want to lay down and relax for a bit after a hard day, but somehow this routine just works best for me. I can sweat out all the stress of a long day and when I get home, I’m home for the night.
And that’s all I have for this blog post! I’m going to keep up with the BBG workouts and see how long I can do it before I switch things up. Would you guys want to read another update in the future? Just curious!
Thanks for reading!
