On August 1st, I started the new #mbf Muscle Burns Fat Beachbody program with Megan Davies and all of the people who joined her remotely from their homes via Zoom. The following is my experience.
I started July 31st actually with the #mbf Muscle Burns Fat free sample workout and loved it so much that I bought the #mbf Accessories Bundle. Since I already have Beachbody On Demand and #mbf doesn’t come out until October. The bundle comes with VIP Early Access to stream #mbf and #mbfa™, the #mbf and #mbfa Get Started Guides with Workout Calendars and the BOD® Rope, the Cordless Indoor Jump Rope. Unfortunately, the program was successful far beyond pandemic projections and the BOD Rope will be out of stock for a few weeks. I will have it in time to do #mbfa (Muscle Burns Fat Advanced) though.
#mbf Muscle Burns Fat – Week 1
The Week 1, Day 1 workout is Lower Body Burn and since my legs are strong from running and walking, it was quite doable. It is 35:00.
Day 2 is Core Circuit, so I went from my strongest muscles to my weakest. I was thankful actually to have that workout right away in the program. It is 30:00 of cardio and core blocks maximize the fat-burning.
Day 3 is Upper Body Burn and Megan focuses on one muscle group at a time, so I am definitely feeling the workout. It is 32:00 and hits your chest, back, shoulders, and arms with more classic weightlifting and asymmetrical training.
I should add my embarrassing before picture now as well as let you know that I am fueled pre and post workout every day with Vegan Chocolate Shakeology. Most of the time, I make it the same way but if there is fruit that needs to be finished up, I add it. The basic mix is Vegan Chocolate, baby spinach, a banana, flax milk with protein and coconut milk.
Day 4 is Core Circuit again with new moves and a new AMRAP (as many rounds as possible).
I am very sore and tired today, so I just did a 52:00 walk and listened to personal development listening to the video, “I’m Going to Make It” and taking in some beautiful scenery.
Day 5 is Full Body Burn and it is a head to toe workout. I started it greeted with the very energetic and lively crew that works out along with Megan!
I’ve decided to alternate walking/running and #mbf, so today, I did a 52:00 walk and tomorrow I will finish the first week of #mbf. Next Wednesday my daughters start online school and I will have less flexibility in the morning, so I need to take advantage of the few last days that I have to walk.
Day 6 is Power Ignite and it is a 25-minute EMOM (every minute on the minute) workout that challenges you to do a specific number of reps during each minute. The faster you finish, the more rest you get.
Day 7 is Dynamic Recovery and it is an active stretch and flow recovery class that will help ease tension, boost mobility, and optimize your recovery.
#mbf Muscle Burns Fat – Week 2
August 11th means the last day of summer break (5 months long) for Albuquerque students so I did a 52:00 walk in the cool of morning while I still could.
Rich Dafter is the founder of HowToBeFit.com, a lifelong runner, former ACE Certified Personal Trainer, BODi Coach since 2007, and Polar Athlete and Ambassador for 39 years. At 75, he continues to run, hike, strength train, and share practical strategies for healthy aging, fitness, and longevity. Learn more about Rich Dafter on the About page.
