“Experience this total body “plateau proof fitness formula” workout, utilizing resistance and cardio training, which masterfully combines Resistance, Intervals, Power, Plyometrics, Endurance, and Diet components of R.I.P.P.E.D. to help you attain and maintain your physique in ways that are fun, safe, doable and extremely effective… This captures what is reflected on the R.I.P.P.E.D. website.

“It’s a pre-choreographed, athletic based workout that incorporates weights and cardio and its set to some awesome music!” I also like to mention that there is a kickboxing section because that seems to be most people’s favorite section. If I read and explained to you the acronyms that make up the term R.I.P.P.E.D. you’ll probably fall asleep so I’m going to give you a more fun version of what I have experienced about R.I.P.P.E.D.. But I still want to give you a short breakdown plus what we do for each segment:

R – Resistance – we will be using 3-5 lb weights depending on what you feel like doing that day. This is when you focus on your sexy muscles. We will hit most of your biceps, triceps, back, shoulders through reps. Tons of reps that you will soon realize why I say 5lbs and NOT get right into 10lbs. each side.  The free weights can be substituted with resistance bands depending on the space and the equipment you have.

I – Intervals – this is when we get your heart to start pumping with a series of repetitive burpees, skaters, high-knees, knee kicks, tabatas, etc. This is where we focus on cardio. There is choreography, but no worries, we will not be dancing (unless you want to) and you can increase your intensity the way you want to increase it.

P- Power – this is when we get into the push-ups, flys, rows, lunges, squats and typically your bigger muscle groups using the dumbbells as well as your body weight.  It also incorporates either free weights or resistance bands and focuses on the big muscle groups; our legs, glutes, back, etc. It typically has a lot of push-ups and squats. But, the format always varies.

P- Plyometrics – I’d like to say this almost reminds me of INSANITY (as I also teach this format) but think High Intensity Interval Training. But not only that, we will be concentrating on ACE, (I know, I know, more acronyms), but they stand for Agility (typically sport specific), Coordination (no worries, despite being a Zumba instructor and dance choreographer I still find myself uncoordinated most of the time) and Explosion in which I am going to ask you to give it all you’ve got. Whatever you have left. Sky is the limit☺.

E – Endurance – these are typically kickboxing cardio skills and mixed martial arts in which it both requires you (or me mostly) thinking and then unleashing your inner warrior. I know I like saying that a lot! It will challenge both physical and mental endurance. Making sure we maintain correct form at all times to avoid injury.

Bonus C – Core – If there is extra time, we usually will do a bonus core section. A normal class is about 50 minutes.  I will constantly be reminding you to always make sure your core is engaged when it needs to be and your spine to be neutral throughout the workout, but this part of the R.I.P.P.E.D. workout is meant to concentrate on your core even more. To a point in which I want you to feel that you really worked out your core days after attending R.I.P.P.E.D..

D – Diet – this is one segment that you think is already completely understood by most of us, but surprisingly through learning even more on the website, we don’t realize the importance of learning even more on the topic on top of what we already are aware of.

All in all, the segments will always have a re-occurring piece to either give us a break or work on a specific area over and over again.

Although my full time job is in science and the labs, I am in no way knowledgeable about scientific formulas.  But the R.I.P.P.E.D. formula has been proven scientifically and you have probably heard this before but this truly makes a difference. You will really see results that you will initially not even expect because of the music that is put together by Tina and Terry Shorter and the whole R.I.P.P.E.D. team responsible for making R.I.P.P.E.D. a truly effective but super fun workout.

FAQ’s:

Do we do the same order every week?
Definitely not! I do R.I.P.P.E.D. shuffle, R.I.P.P.E.D. reversed, and whatever and however you want to want it to be to your own advantage. But know that you will NEVER be bored. However, you will ALWAYS be challenged.

Do we do the same moves every week?

Not necessarily, but I try to change it up so we also ignite other muscles of your body. We will do repeats of your favorites as well as the ones that we will need to master the choreography for you to be successful next time.

I have an injury, will I be able to do R.I.P.P.E.D.?

Absolutely! They mean it when they say “R.I.P.P.E.D. is for everybody!” Modifications are always shown right after the higher intensity is demonstrated. Also, before a class, I will be asking you If you have any injuries I should know about.

Are there R.I.P.P.E.D. classes in my area?
Just go to Find a Class on R.I.P.P.E.D.’s website and search in your area!

Do you guys have any other questions about R.I.P.P.E.D.?
Leave your questions below, and I’ll do my best to answer them!