Want a rockin’ bod? Try Jamie Eason’s 12 week trainer!

I’ve mentioned here and there that I’ve been doing Jamie Eason’s 12 week trainer. I’ve reviewed other fitness programs here on my blog, like Bob Harper’s Dvds, BodyRock.tv, Body For Life, etc. I love trying new workouts that get me motivated to workout, whether it’s at the gym or at home.

I read about Jamie Eason’s trainer from Janetha about 7 weeks ago and decided to give it a try. Basically Jamie lays everything out there for you and gives you explicit instructions what to do and how to do it. She also gives you a basic eating plan that you can follow if you are looking to really trim, slim and tone. It is complete with pictures, videos, number of reps, sets, detailed explanations and more.

Personally for me, I am not following Jamie’s suggested food plan. My food is my food and I’m not looking to lose weight. My diet is made up of lots of veggies, fruit, beans, some meat and healthy fats. I didn’t want to change up how I eat but I do make sure I get protein at every meal and most snacks….even if the protein is the peanut butter in my granola.

So, the program. It’s broken up into 3 different phases. Right now I’m right smack in the middle of phase two. Phase one is 4-5 days of weights and NO cardio. Jamie breaks it down into chest & triceps, back & biceps, legs & calves, and shoulders & abs for phase 1. In phase 1 your “body is adding the muscle you want, and not using up too many calories for immediate fuel rather than muscle building.”

Phase 2 adds back in medium intensity cardio and add in a 6th day of weight training. In phase 2 “the focus continues to be building muscle, courtesy of a 6-day workout split.” An example of how phase 2 is broken down by  back & cardio then chest, abs & cardio then legs, then arms, abs & cardio, then shoulders & cardio, and last for the week is legs. It does change by week though, so make sure you go check it out for yourself.

Phase 3 gets intense. I’m scared and I’m not even there yet. Not only are you training different splits of body parts, but you are also adding in high intensity interval training (HIIT) to really get your heart rate up and BURN. In phase 3, “the training goal changes from muscle building and fat burning to strictly fat burning, while preserving as much muscle as possible.”

Jamie’s program, without a doubt, gets you amazing results.

What you should know: Most of these workouts include at least 1-2 exercises that require machines at the gym. Some days you’ll be able to get away with doing the workout at home ,if you have heavy enough weights, on say a shoulder or chest day. I usually like working out at home, but I’ve enjoyed doing these at the gym. Most of the workouts take anywhere between 30 -60 minutes depending on the day. You should make sure you’re familiar with the moves before, although there are videos linked to each one if you’re stuck on a move. I’ve watched a couple in the middle of my workout on my phone.

What I am doing: I am doing the lifting workout’s exactly to the T. I’ve never in my life done so much weight lifting. 5 days a week of lifting weights is just something I’ve never done before and I have to say I am loving it. It makes me feel strong, which I love.

What I’m not doing: following the eating plan (although I eat very well, I eat more carbs than she suggests.) I also didn’t follow the no cardio rule during phase 1. I love running and didn’t want to give it up. I did cap my runs at 3 or 4 miles instead of doing 5 mostly every run. Not doing the eating and the extra cardio, I’m sure, made me have less results than I would have if I followed it strictly. Also, when it gets to 6 days of weights in Phase 2, I did 2 days of weights and combined them in 1 so I didn’t have to do a 6th day of weights. I may or may not do that this week. Last weekend I was away and was not getting to a gym to lift weights, so I doubled up. I made sure that it worked and I didn’t work the same body part twice.

What I love: I LOVE this plan. I love how Jamie switches things up daily and it doesn’t get old or boring. I also love the extra  definition I’m seeing in my abs, back and arms. I don’t really feel the need to show you all pics of my “rockin’” abs, back or biceps (KIDDING) so you’ll have to trust me on this one.

If you are in the market for a new fitness routine, I highly recommend this one. You get the feel of a personal trainer without shelling out the big bucks. Check out Jamie’s program because you will fall in love!

Disclaimer: I am not a personal trainer, just someone who is into fitness and new workout routines. Don’t take this as advice, but take it as your friend sharing something she loves doing with you! I wasn’t compensated for this post at all, I just wanted to share what I love!

Check out other reviews from workouts I love under the Workin’ It tab!

What’s your favorite new workout you’ve tried?

P.S. A major THANK YOU to my virtual pal Janetha for not only introducing me to this workout routine, BUT for sending me an amazing care package. I now am complete with my own contigo to go mug that I’ve been lusting over for weeks! Major love to you! Virtual pals rock.

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