Review – Jamie Eason LiveFit Trainer from Bodybuilding.com
Posted on Mar 26, 2012 in LiveFit | 46 comments
Hiii!! So I finally finished Jamie Eason’s LiveFit Trainer!! 
I cannot believe that I was able to stick it out for the full 12 weeks and I am really excited that I did. It was kind of weird because my last two days of the trainer we were traveling so they weren’t in our own gym – for the first time!
I made a video for you guys instead of just writing my review so I hope you like it! I was really nervous because I HATE talking in front of people so sorry if I’m a little awkward. I also realized watching it back that I say “really great” a lot, but oh well also – if you love my shirt (like me!) it’s from Firedaughter Clothing.
That’s it! Feel free to email me any questions you have at info@fitfoodieshealthylife.com.
A lot of people have been asking me what my plan is going to be now that I am done with the trainer and I have decided to just kind of do my own thing until school is out in may. I need a break from the strict routine and I really want to focus on building my hamstrings and getting my abs out so I am going to do something similar to this workout from last year:
- 21s
- Cable Push Down
- Hammer Curl with Twist
- Single Arm Tricep Pull Down (reverse grip)
- Preacher Curls
- Dips
- Reverse Curls
- Double Tricep Pull Down (reverse grip)
- Cable Curl
- Cable Crunch
- Cable Tuck
- Hanging or Captains Chair
- Ball Crunch
- Side Crunch
- Russian Twist
- Seated Leg Curl
- Lying Leg Curl
- Super-Wide Barbell Squats
- Single-Leg Seated Leg Press
- Stiff-Legged Deadlifts
- Plie Squats
- Seated Abductor Machine
- Smith Machine Split Squats
- Calves/Shins
- Cable Crunch
- Cable Tuck
- Hanging or Captains Chair
- Ball Crunch
- Side Crunch
- Russian Twist
- Bent Over Single Row
- Lat Pull Down
- Seated Row
- Pull Ups – narrow
- Supermans
- Back Extensions
- Seated Leg Extension
- Stationary D.B. Lunge
- Smith-Machine Squat
- Incline Leg Press
- Wall Squats (with ball)
- Wall Lunge (with ball)
- Split Squat (with ball)
- Hip Extension (with ball)
- Leg curl (with ball)
- Calves/Shins
- Cable Crunch
- Cable Tuck
- Hanging or Captains Chair
- Ball Crunch
- Side Crunch
- Russian Twist
- Arnold Press
- Front Raise
- Cable Lateral Raise
- Front Row
- Rear Fly
- Overhead Press
I realize that the ab days seems like a lot, but this is what I did last summer and saw the best result so I am going back to it. On the days where I have cardio and plyo listed I will choose between one of them.
As for food I am still going to be eating clean but in order to gain muscle I will be trying to eat around 2000 calories on my heavy leg days. I will probably shoot for 1600-1800 on other lifting days and 1400-1600 on rest or only cardio days. As I have mentioned before I do a 40/30/30 so 40% proteins, 30% carbs and 30% fats for my macros. I will try to track it on MyFitnessPal and I will be doing coolers more so you guys can see what a typical day will look like.
Once school is out I think I am going to try James Wilson’s 12 week plan because I have really liked his knowledge and advice that he gives out on his page.
I will be doing Sunday’s workout today (since I couldn’t do it yesterday) and just taking a rest say on Wednesday this week.
I am extending the Endorphin Warrior give away until 5pm tonight so take advantage!!
What are you thoughts on the trainer if you are in the middle of it or just finishing?
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I finished the trainer on Saturday. I think the one con that you don’t address is the amount of time that some of the days took. The first 4 weeks are fine. But, especially weeks 8 and 9, it seemed as if the whole thing from arriving at the gym to walking out the door could have taken 2 hours. If you have kids and work that is just a crazy amount of time to spend at the gym multiple days a week. There were also times during the trainer where I felt literally exhausted. I don’t know if it was the reduced calories or being at the gym 6 times a week, but for me it was too much. I am really glad I did it. I am glad I got through it, but I wouldn’t do it again. Now that I am done, I just feel like I need a big break from the gym.
I do agree though that everything is mapped out for you in great detail, which makes it very easy to follow. And for people just learning about clean eating, she really does make it easy to follow along. Bodybuilding.com does a great job with showing how all the exercises are done.
Thanks for your input Allison
I agree that it can be time consuming and I actually broke my workouts up and often did cardio in the evenings on my way home from school. For me time wasn’t a big con but I do see how it can be for a number of people depending on what they have going on in their life. Also I noticed fatigue a few times and just adjusted my intake accordingly on those days – I did mention it on the days I felt tired.
Congrats on completing the trainer – that it awesome!
I LOVED the first video and review!!! You’re adorable! Congratulations on sticking the entire trainer out! I’d love to hear what you thought about cutting cardio completely in phase one. Your plan going forward also sounds great. You rock girl!
Thanks Electra
you are too sweet! I actually didn’t mind cutting cardio to build but I am leaner when I leave it in. I am going to try to build without cutting it – which I was able to do last year – and see how it goes.
Thank you so much for the review! I like the video review actually, better than the written. I’m so glad you addressed the food plan at the end – I’ve been finding that carbs make me sluggish too, so I’m needing to adjust some of the clean eating a bit to make it sustainable for me. I want a food plan I know I can stick to, not be miserable for 12 weeks. Anyways, glad to hear that you enjoyed the program, and that you’ll be doing your own thing for awhile. I’m a little nervous my quads will take over too…I’ll have to keep an eye on that.
Thanks Caitlin! I’m glad you liked it
I was nervous. If you find that carbs make you sluggish try to play around with your macros and consider trying different carbs on different days to see if it is only certain foods that do it to you. For me it is wheat. Good luck with the trainer!
Congrats on finishing the program!!! Thanks for the great review!!! I’m on week 7 and I love it!!!
Can’t wait to hear about the winner of the Endorphin Warrior bracelet!! Keep up the amazing blog!!
Thanks Amanda! Keep it up you will be so excited when you finish
Nice review! I’m impressed you finished it. Thanks for doing this review, I’m going to think about if I want to put the time in for this challenge. Looks like it went well for you though!
Thanks Lisa! It was definitely a time commitment and I was a little edgy at the end to do my own thing, BUT I am glad I stuck it out
Hi Monika, Thank you for this great review. It is nice to hear comments from someone who actually did it and doesn’t have anything to gain from it like I see on the infomercials. Thanks so much for doing the video. I am going to try it. I love your website and your facebook page. Thanks for sharing all that you know!!
Thanks Colleen!! I’m so glad you liked it and I hope you like the trainer
I really do think it has something for everyone. Good luck with it!
Great Review! I was doing the trainer, but had to take a braek because I started to travel for work and I am moving to a new place. But, I am going to start it up again, because I think I can see real results if I stick to it.
What is your MyFitnessPal name, I want to follow you and see your daily eats?
Traveling and moving is hard but good for you for restarting it once you get settled
my name is monika_fit on MyFitnessPal.
I think the livefit trainer is a bit more intensive than Body for Life. And as you mentioned… these programs are great to help you get started on a path. I also have slightly customized my workout to fit for me. And can’t wait to review the program on Friday.
3 months is alot. At the same time its short too. Great job on the program. I am loving those plans available on BodyBuilding.com.
I’m excited to read your review too! Thanks for stopping by
First and foremost, I love your website and your review was “great”! I am on day 45 of the LiveFit trainer. I haven’t been able to follow it as strict as I would’ve liked to. I signed up for a half marathon before I started and am too cheap to not run it and suck up the registration fee loss. I am loving this program! I’ve never been into lifting before and the first few days at the gym in the weight section I was petrified, nervous, and uncomfortable. I am gaining confidence in knowing what to do, how to do it, and that I belong in that area of the gym. Clean eating is also very new to me and its been an adjustment but I feel that it is something that is sustainable. I feel so much better when I eat clean! Eating 3hrs is also another practice that I’m loving. For years, I was beating up my body and not eating correctly or enough. My strength has really increased since the livefit trainer and I’m finding that my shoulders are my weakest point. I’m definately sold on weight lifting and clean eating! Thanks so much for this blog and all of the information, recipes, etc.!
So glad you are liking the trainer and liked the review
it sounds like you are having great success and really loving your new lifestyle! Congrats on running a marathon too – I have also been envious of those who love running 
good luck!!
Hi Laura, I’m training for a triathlon now too, but just started the LiveFit Trainer this week. So far, I love it! I’m curious though. How often did you mix in running/cardio in the first month? I don’t want to lose my endurance, but also think I need to build more muscle to help carry me through the race, that’s why I started LiveFit. Any suggestions?
That’s amazing – congrats!! We have been thinking about doing one but just haven’t looked into yet
I didn’t really do cardio the first four week because it is really hard for your body to build muscle while you are running. The two activities are competing for nutrients. I would try to either run right after you lift or seperate them completely and most importantly eat ALOT. You will lose some muscle mass in Phase 3 so that’s why it is super important to gain in Phase 1 and 2. Or if you can run on your non-lifting days that would help too.
Good luck!
Congrats for finishing the livefit. I just started on Monday and I’m loving it. I was wondering about what cardio you do as the above just details the weght training you do.
I know your not meant to do any cardio in the first month but I might modify it slightly!
Good luck for your bikini comp aswell. You will smash it
Thanks Penny! I’m so glad you are liking the trainer. I usually do the stairmaster or the treadmill on an incline for cardio
BUT I would really try not to do any the first four weeks.
What a great review!! I just finished phase one and I am LOVING the trainer so far. I cannot wait to get onto phase two and three!!!
Thanks Brittany! I’m so glad you liked it:) good luck with the trainer!!
Absolutely LOVE your blog and the video! I am in Week 6 right now of the Trainer and am so impressed with the set-up and structure of the whole thing
Your insight was GREAT! Is there a specific reason you can’t post progress photos? Just curious… I am actually using myself as the guinea pig for this program to propose one very similar to it with my clients and the wellness center where I currently work. Thanks again for putting this out there!!!
Thanks Allyson! I’m so glad you liked it and that you are enjoying the trainer
I am in law school and was advised not to post progress pics by basically everyone 
oh well, that’s life! Looking forward to hearing your results from the trainer 
Monika
I’m on week three of the trainer! Thank you for the review!! I’m loving the program!!
I’m so glad!! Keep with it
Hi,
I am thinking about starting the program and am really nervous about cutting out cardio for a full 4 weeks. What is your advice on this aspect of the program? Can I still incorporate cardio? If so, can I do as I am now with 4-5 HIIT and 1 day endurance cardio?
I would love to hear your thoughts!
Thanks
Hi Michelle! I think you can do it with cardio but you won’t get the full benefit of building lean muscle mass that you normally would with no cardio in Phase 1. I encourage everyone to try cutting cardio but ultimately if you don’t like the plan you won’t still with it so if you can’t give it up make sure you lift weights first and get enough calories to put on muscle.
I hope that helps
I’m just about to start phase 2 of this trainer and am very happy with it but,the real reason I’m commenting is because I wanted to mention why I started in the first place. I have been working out off and on for years and have had trouble keeping at it lately because my husband is military and we constantly move. We seriously average a move every 5 months!
Anyway, the military has great facilities and opportunities to work out but its hard to stick to it when you’re never in one place. At our past assignment I was working with a personal trainer and when we got to where we are now I realized I didn’t even know how to rotate body groups or what to work on what day. I had always just let my trainer do the planning for me! Jamie’s program really helps lay out a good workout and tell you why things should be done the way they are,especially how to tell how much weight to use. I really have soo much more confidence in the gym now, especially when I catch military guys with less muscle definition then me : )
So glad to heat that you are liking and leaning from the trainer!! I loved educating myself about different workout splits once I stopped having a trainer a few years ago and felt so much more confident in the gym on my own
good for you!!
Hi
Thank you so much for your quick response!
I think I am just afraid I will gain weight, but if you think that cutting cardio will benefit me more in building muscle (which is what I want to do) then I will try it. I am not really looking to loose weight, just tone up and build lean muscle. I was trying to understand why she says to cut out cardio, but cant really seem to understand. Do you have any further insight?
Thanks again!
Of course! To be perfectly honest you might gain weight in Phase 1 but that is because you are building muscle. I would use measurements and progress pictures instead of the scale. The reason you want to cut out cardio is because that way all of your fuel (calories/food) is going to repairing and building the muscle. If you do cardio as well then your muscles don’t get the full benefit of the proteins and carbs you are eating because your body uses them to give you energy during your cardio. I would really give it the four weeks and try to focus on the fact the first you are going to build up and then when you enter Phases 2 and 3 you will lean back down
Thanks!
I think I am just going to have to give it a try. I have heard so many great things.
One more question: Sorry, just have to ask someone who has already done the program.
I already follow a 95% clean diet with only including 2 starchy carbs a day and 2 healthy fats a day. I eat five meals, every three hours with a complex carb (veggies usually, or some oats or quinoa or brown rice)
and protein (again a powder or veggies) and in two of those meals I add a healthy fat (nut butter, avocado, hummus) something along those lines.
However, I don’t eat meator dairy so I am trying to find new ways to incorporate protein and her meal plans use all meat/eggs/dairy.
If you or anyone else has insight into how to do this vegan style, I would be so happy to hear suggestions.
Also, did you stick to the program to a T? I know you said you did your own meal plans, but did they closely follow hers?
Sorry again to ask so many questions, just have to take advantage of your knowledge and educate myself before I start.
I don’t mind the questions at all! I know Christina at http://www.theathletarian.com is vegetarian and she is eating similar to this. http://www.healthfulpursuit.com is vegan too but I’m sure not if she does 6 meals a day. I know some great sources of protein are hemp, chia and quinoa – which I’m sure you know
I would also utilize plant protein powders if you like them. I already ate 6 times a day (clean eating style) and so I didn’t really have to change much until Week 7 (high and low calorie) and then carb cycling. I also ate a higher fat vs. higher carb diet because that works better for me and am going to do a post on that as soon as I am done with finals.
I hope that helps!
Thank you so much for your insight!
I am really excited/nervous to start. I want to keep eating a mostly vegan diet, but I do not want to emphasize carbs as much as it does (beans and grains for protein).
If anyone else has insight into how to adapt and include high protein in vegan forms I would love to hear suggestions.
Thanks for all of the information you have given me! Cant wait to read about the high fat vs high carbs because I feel like I am missing out on some serious energy lately and im wondering if it could be because of too many carbs?
I eat about 2 starches, 2 fruits, and the rest veggies for carbs, but still feel like I may be eating too many carbs? Anyway, any insight helps.
Thank you again!
I’m on week 9 and wondering what you thought about the carb cycling. I’ve heard it can mess with your metabolism. I dont need that.
I wouldn’t do it unless you are leaning out for a specific event (like a photo shoot) it just depletes your body of water so you gain it right back (and some bloating) when you stop and re-adjust.
Hi! I have read about the trainer for a while now. I recently stopped working out with a trainer and need some direction in the gym. I have also been working on losing some weight for about 3 months now. I want to do the trainer,but am worried about gaining when you dont do cardio for the first 4 weeks, especially if you don’t completely follow the diet. I don’t want to completely cut dairy out of my diet….any suggestions?
I don’t think you need to completely cut our dairy. I would just have it in moderation. While you might technically gain a little in the first phase, it is because you are building lean muscle and you will lean back out in phase 2 and 3. I think it is a really good program, especially if you are feeling a little lost.
Hi Monika! Your review is great, I really want to try LiveFit but due to the fact that I teach spinning 2-3 times a week, it is hard for me to cut out cardio
I read in one of your replies that you wanted to build muscle without cutting cardio, and that you successfully did it last year. This is exactly what I would like to do! I am just about to follow a lifting plan that is very similar to the summer workout plan you posted! Do you have any advice for me? I’d really like to build lean muscle and I love the Livefit approach but I cannot cut out cardio 
I hope I hear from you soon 
Hi Angela!
If you can’t cut out cardio just be sure to make sure you are eating enough to promote muscle growth
I still think the trainer is a great program!
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