While searching the Beachbody website for a new workout program, I came across this Brazilian Butt Lift workout by Team BeachBody. I was actually looking for some type of fun cardiovascular workout to replace one of my old Beachbody fitness programs;however, this one actually caught my attention. It does have cardiovascular routines, but with an emphasis on lower body sculpting moves.
I noticed another booty transformation plan while I was doing some research on the Beachbody Brazilian dance cardio workout. My sister-in-law also told me about Zumba. Since I only want to buy one at this time, I decided to do a comparison between these three dance cardio workouts.
If you want an in depth review of only the brazil butt lift workout I’d recommend this post on home exercises.
Comparison Brazilian Butt Lift Reviews vs Zumba vs Booty Slide
| Features | Brazil Butt Lift | Zumba | Booty Slide |
| Concept | Tri-Angle Training | Latin Dance Fitness | Various |
| Creator | Leandro Carvalho | Alberto Perez | Rebecca Kordecki |
| Program Length | Continual | Continual | Continual |
| # of Workouts | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Nutrition Plan | Yes | No | Yes (additional purchase) |
| Fitness Guide | Yes | No | No |
| Equipment | Strength band, resistance bands, ankle weights | Toning Sticks | Booties, knee/hand pads |
| Cost | $59.85 (+s/h) | $120 (+s/h) | $19.95 (+s/h) |
| Money Back Guarantee | 60 days | 30 days | 30 days |
Brazil Butt Lift Review
This lower body sculpting workout is designed to reduce your hips, slim your thighs, and lift your booty without the bulk. Many butt lift workouts tend to bulk up your thighs. This Leandro Carvalho workout uses the Tri-Angle Training method. This proven Tri-angle Training technique consists of signature lower body moves. World famous supermodels have taken on the challenge and received personalized booty transformation training with excellent results.
Tri-Angle Training involves working the three major muscles (medius, maximus, and minimus) of your buttocks. The muscles are worked from many different angles, which is the basis for the entire technique. Working these three major muscles actually works the heads of the muscles that are attached to your pelvic bone and your hamstrings. This is how it lifts and shapes your buttocks.
This booty transformation plan provides a unique fat-burning guide filled with easy to follow Brazilian recipes. This meal plan was created by a nutritionist allowing you to experience the Brazilian flavors without sacrificing your weight management goals.
Carvalho combines Brazilian dance cardio with these signature lower body moves to create a complete booty transformation. There are six workouts, which include:
- Basics (20 minutes)
- Bum Bum (35 minutes)
- High & Tight (35 minutes)
- Sculpt (50 minutes)
- Cardio Axe (30 minutes)
- Tummy Tuck (20 minutes)
Bum Bum is actually pronounced as boom boom and is a nickname for butt. The program also includes a bonus DVD Bum Bum Rapido (10 minutes). In the High & Tight workout program, you will need ankle weights and resistance bands for this particular workout routine. These items are not included in the program.
Visit the official Brazil Butt Lift page here.
Brazil Butt Lift Schedule
The BBL workout has four schedules that varies based upon your body type and goals. Each of them are 5 or 6 days a week and designed specifically to meet your needs.
- The Lift and Shape Schedule will help you lift and shape your booty!
- The Slim and Lift Schedule is setup to help those lose weight and also lift your booty.
- The Slim and Shape Schedule is for those be slim, get toned and add some shape to your booty!
- The Classic Schedule will lift, slim and shape! Most people who do this workout will be on this schedule.
Brazil Butt Lift vs. Zumba
I was excited to compare these two, as I was actually planning on purchasing Zumba until I came across the Beachbody website. Both are cardio conditioning workouts and both do have an emphasis on your booty; however, Zumba does not have a proven technique designed specifically as a booty transformation plan.
While they both have the same amount of dance cardio workouts, it appears that Brazil Butt Lift has a more solid program designed specifically to tone, firm, and lift your buttocks. Zumba does not come with a nutrition plan or fitness guide, while Brazil Butt Lift does provide both. I firmly believe that it takes an effective exercise plan combined with a healthy eating plan to achieve optimal health.
I really believe both of these fitness programs will be fun to actually complete;however, Brazil Butt Lift does seem to be the better choice if you are expecting a booty transformation. However, if all you want is a fun workout that will likely help in weight loss, Zumba could be a possibility for you. Both are energetic and have some amazing music that will keep you motivated.
Brazil Butt Lift vs. Booty Slide
I was particularly interested in comparing these two because they are more similar. Both focus on lower body sculpting moves through dance cardio. However, they have different techniques used to create that booty transformation.
While Brazil Butt Lift uses the Tri-Angle Training Method, Booty Slide uses a number of concepts combined to create a unique dance cardio workout program. Both provide total body conditioning with an emphasis on the lower body.
The Booty Slide concepts used are supposed to have zero impact, which can be beneficial to arthritis sufferers. These concepts include body weight resistance, yoga, Pilates, slide training, aerobics, dance, and high intensity interval training.
While Booty Slide is significantly lower priced than Brazil Butt Lift, there are only four workouts included in this fitness program. It also does not include a nutrition plan or fitness guide with the program;however, you can choose to purchase a nutrition guide as an add-on.
Booty Slide has unique equipment. You will be wearing special high performance booties along with knee and hand slider pads. These pads are designed to shape and tone your legs. You can purchase intermediate and advanced resistance bands, which leads me to believe you may need them for the workout at some point.
Final Thoughts
This was a very close decision. In the beginning, I intended on purchasing Zumba basically because my sister-in-law loves it and has seen some results. However, when I was considering Zumba, I was not really thinking about a booty transformation. I was just in the market for a fun dance cardio workout program that would help me lose weight and tone up some areas.
In fact, I did not realize there was such a thing as a booty transformation plan. I was actually intrigued by the Tri-Angle Training Method. While Booty Slide and Brazil Butt Lift are very similar, I like the fact that Brazil Butt Lift has signature body sculpting moves with a proven technique. I also like that it comes with a meal plan filled with Brazilian inspired recipes. So, I have decided to try the Brazil Butt Lift. I am excited to try it and see if it works for me!
My cousin just got BBL and I’d love to do the workouts with her. I want to give 100% and lose 14 pounds before my winter school break as we are going to Daytona! What is the average weight you lose in a month? How many inches would that be?
Hi Dona,
That would depend how much weight you have to lose. If you are 30+ pounds over your target weight the odds are real good. If you are only 14 pounds above, then it’s a bit more difficult. Also your diet, weight, age, and the level of intensity you bring to each work out have a huge impact on how much weight you lose. Same answer to inches lost. Sorry I couldn’t be more specific but your question is very difficult to give a clear answer on.
I am 24 and have plenty of size but not fat. I just have muscle. I don’t want my thighs, calf or butt to get any bigger. If anything I want to get it smaller. Will the brazil butt lift workout help me?
Hey Karin,
I am 23 and have been doing brazil butt lift for about a month now. I was in shape to begin with and have a large muscular butt just wanted to shape it up. This was the perfect workout for it. I haven’t gotten bigger or bulky I’ve slimmed down the outside of my thighs and lifted my butt completely. I was not following any meal plans just workouts to a T. You will see excellent results if you’re willing to put in the work. I can’t wait to see my body after 2 months.
Thanks so much Jacquelyn! This sounds perfect for me and going to order today.
Hey everyone,
I am 20 and recently had a baby. before the baby my weight was 95 lbs and am 5’4. i had a very small body which i liked. i didnt gain much after the baby but now i weigh 106 and most of the weight went to my stomach, i now have love handles, and well my butt n thighs also have gotten slighty bigger. i was wondering if BBL would help me get bak to my old body? i would like to lose my tummy n love handles and tone my legs n butt…
Hi Sharon,
Sorry for the delayed reply, I missed your post somehow. Yes it will definitely help you. Just follow the program strictly!
Hey, im 17 years old. I have, a flat Bum. How long would it take for The Brazilian Butt Lift to show results on me.
Hi, I had a small booty as well..I followed the small/flat booty program strictly & gave 100% & I take pics & measure every week..after 1 wk I def felt results, muscles in my butt starting to “grow” lol..but even better than that…I could see results after a full week!!!! Iam going on week 4 & continue to see & feel results, never thought I would ever have a cute bum bum..my husband can’t keep his hands off haha..I love this program & actually look forward to working out b/c of how much u can feel/see it working SO fast!!!
Brittany, it takes 4 -6 weeks until you see results.
Would it help lose “saddle bags?” Which exercise works best on this problem area?
There is no exercise that gets rid of body fat in one area of your body. The way to get rid of saddle bags, a big belly, and any other excess body fat is proper nutrition and exercise. My advice is don’t begin until you are ready to work hard for 90 days. To expect anything to happen in less time is not realistic. Use forums/community groups/facebook groups or any similar social group with a common cause to help you stay motivated. The other big factor is keep a food, exercise and mood diary. Journal everything you eat, exercise and how you feel that day. Share your ups and downs with others, it does help. Good luck!
Hi Janelle. “Admin” offered solid general advice on fitness & it is correct that you have to be committed to the program in order to see results. BUT I would answer you by saying a resounding YES! Following this program will definitely zap off those saddlebags since it is specifically designed for this as well as targeting booty issues. And with the 6 day slimdown pgm, you are guaranteed to lose at least 6 pounds in 6 days. On average, a commited female loses at least 10% but usually 20% of her body weights within 60 days. So, if you are 150 lbs, you will likely lose about 30 lbs. If you are only 110 lbs, you’re more likely to lose about 11 – 15 pounds. Drink PLENTY of water to see fastest results. Be sure to eat properly & good luck!
How much time each day do you devote to the bbl work outs?
There are two workouts most days. You can do them back to back or split them up anyway you want. You can do 1 a day in if too much and also some of their schedules (lots of variety) allow more of the single workouts.
I only do 35 to 45 minutes a day (that’s one workout) plus eat right & drink water & i am astounded by my results. I can’t wait to show off my new rockhard booty next beach season! (Of course, i imagine you would see results faster the more you exercise provided you do NOT overdo it & make your muscles so sore that you can’t use them the next day!) It doesn’t take a lot, just at least one or 2 workouts a day plus healthy food & water. The water really helps your muscles stretch further & washes the calories out fast! Buena suerte! (Good luck! But you won’t need luck, just daily commitment!
I have a flat butt and would like some shape. I bought Zumba, unfortunately I don’t have a lot of room to dance around and I stick to the carpet trying to do the moves. Do I need a lot of room or a smooth surface (not carpeted) for BBL??
You don’t need much space and carpet is fine. You should love it!
Hay, im from Indonesia, and how can i get this BBL?
Hi Kei,
I believe if you follow the links I have in the article to the official team beach body BBL page and you go through the cart it should let you ship to Indonesia? Did you try this?
hi, is there any possible way that maybe you could post the diet plan or just tell me the types of food i should eat ? i would really appreciate it <3 thank u anyways
I just started BBL this week (just finished day 3) and am wondering about your results since you’re ahead of me timewise. (I’m 51, fit, slender, and doing the same Lift & Shape program you are. My goal is adding a little volume and shape. Keeping things firm takes a bit more effort at my age!) Are you seeing results? If so, when was a change noticeable to you? Is it what you hoped for? So far, I’m really enjoying BBL. The workout is fun and the right amount of tiring. I’m optimistic that it will deliver results so hope your experience has been positive. Thanks for posting your review.
Hi Tamara,
Watch your calories… I noticed when I watched my food intake the better the results I had.
Thanks. Do you mean limiting calories or adding protein, etc.? I don’t need to lose weight (5’7, 116-118 pounds); it’s more a matter of wanting to build muscle and lift/firmness for me. What was your timeframe on noticing those results? Again, thanks for posting.
Ahh then caloric intake isn’t much an issue for you. Then yes just do the program and take pictures and measurements. Lots of them to start! You will see results in about a month just go hard on each workout.
do you ship to australia?
Hi Lynn,
We don’t ship the product we just have a comparison of products. Which product are you referring about and I can try and found out for you.
Hello everyone. I am 21. Just had a baby 8 moths ago and I’m barely ready to get into shape. I’ve wasted a long time and I regret it. I’ve never really been small before my son I was about 180 now I’m 195. When I was in high school I was 150. I’m not fat just really thick. And I have a huge saggy belly that just looks awful now! It’s never been this bad. I’m wondering if brazil butt-lift will work for me. Slim and tone my lower body and help me loose my belly while toning it as well. Is this possible? Or is it just wishful thinking. I have the workout, I tell myself to use it but idk if its rite for me. I’m scared if I commit that the end results will be the same…tears when I look in the mirror
Hello Kyro’s Mommy,
I really like a book by Chris Powell that may be of help to you. You are running into a program of wishing things were better instead of choosing them to be. His book is called Choose to Lose: The 7-Day Carb Cycle Solution. I just read about it here: http://www.wimausa.org/will-chris-powells-choose-to-lose-diet-plan-work-for-you/ and you should read that. It was just on Dr. Oz and other national shows.
I suggest you read that and then you choose your life’s path. Good luck.
How much dancing does this program have? I am about a year after knee surgery due to a torn ACL, MCL and meniscus and was told not to do zumba and other “dance workouts.” I would not do the cardio workout they include, instead I would most likely just substitute that day with cycling or the elliptical. I figured BBL may be good to purchase since some of the exercises on the dvd I do in PT and I can do in a modified form and work my way up. what do you think? I just don’t want to waste my money on a program that I can’t do.
Hi Brittney,
I’d hate to say you can handle it and then have something happen. There are definitely workouts like the Bum Bum which will make every muscle in your legs and booty hurt. Places you didn’t know existed! With that said, I would have to say don’t do that workout. BBL is a great workout series and if you can modify to fit with your doctors instructions go for it. But regardless, talk to your doctor first!
Purchased today! Can’t wait!!!
I just started my third week of BBL, but because I had such a hard time keeping up with the first week, I did week one twice, so on the schedule I’m actually on week 2 of Lift and Shape. I’ve definitely already seen a difference in the way I look, and even though I feel like I’m dying when I’m working out, lol, I can’t wait to keep up with this program to see how I turn out after 4-6 weeks. My question is—if after I complete lift and shape, can I continue with only lift and shape to maintain? Or is it absolutely neccesary to move on to the classic routine?
Hi Lyria,
I am so happy to hear the good news! Whenever I am in a new program I often repeat the first week or so because it takes a while to get used to the workouts as you now know! As far as maintenance mode, I see no reason you can’t keep with lift+shape. I hope you took measurements/pics before you started and journal things? Keep up the good work!
I am pretty thin 5’4 and 103 pounds and i would like to gain 5 pounds as well as tone my entire body and get a bigger butt, will this help me?
Hi Cat,
Lift and Shape would be good. I would add a bit of weight training to gain a bit more muscle if you want to gain weight. The average big league body builder can only gain 15 lbs of muscle mass a year, so it won’t be a short term thing for you.
hi everyone i was thinkin about this i have a bit of pudge on the front of my stomach an sides love handle area does the brazil butt life workouts also help with that?
Hi Brittany, it sure will… but you have to follow the diet plan.
Is this really a legitimite review or just an ad for the program?
Hi Julie,
It is very legit and did my homework in comparing all of these products.
I have been interested in this program for some while but I have been a little hesitant because I am 5’8 and weigh 205 lbs so I guess what I am asking is can this program help lose a significant amount of weight off my abdomen as well as my butt?
Juanita, absolutely! Both of these programs are great. Brazil BL is really taking off and a lot of people are posting great results. You will lose weight and trim your hips and of course lift your butt.
Ok…. I am 35 yo with 2 small kids. Is this really going to work for an older mother of two that is pear shaped? All the reviews I’ve seen are twenty-somethings and they look great. I completed the insanity workout twice and did not lose a single pound. 5’8 165 lbs.
Hi Justtrying – I don’t get how you have done insanity twice and not lost a single pound. Are you all muscle?
Hello,
I was wanting to lift and sculpt my buttocks but not lose any of it. Can I keep my butt size and shape it or will I lose it doing BBL?
Latoya, Absolutely!! It will firm and lift it. You won’t lose anything.
HI, Everyone
I’m 18 and had a baby 11months ago, and i am very interested in BBL, I want to know which program on BBL would be the best for me to do, i have a pudge belly i want to get rid of and i want to add more def and shape to my butt but i love my hips i dont want to lose them, because i want a nice hourglass shape.
Can u help me??? Thank u!
Hi Ashley, Do you mean which program is the best? I love, love, love BBL and I’m still doing the program. I do however do a few Zumba classes every once in a while to change it up a bit. BBL will make your booty more defined and lifted for sure and you can lose that pudge as long as you watch what you eat.
today was my first day on the bum bum video, it was a little hard for me to follow. Kinda discouraged me, gonna keep trying though
I am joining the Air Force. I am required to lose 20 lbs. Im17 & the area that needs work Is in fact, my lower body. Im aiming to lose 2-4 lbs per week
This could work for you but to lose 2-4 lbs a week could be difficult. 2 lbs a week is doable but 4 is iffy and could be unhealthy. You really and I mean really need to watch your diet.
Hello, I just had a baby 2 and a half months ago i am 5’6 and i now weigh 222. I also have two other children. I am really interested in this workout but the thing is time. Its hard at times to dedicate an hour of workout time almost every day. But i am willing to try it, but after i do dedicate 3 months of this workout after ward will i gain a ton of weight back if i go to working out three times a week?
Hi Amber,
That depends on a lot of factors. Will you be sedentary all day, eat pizza, cheeseburgers, etc. and otherwise not make a lifestyle change? If no, then no you won’t gain it back.
Hey everyone read most comments but mine is a bit different, about 5 years ago I had gastric bypass and went from weighing 285lbs to 109lbs that due to several complications to an intestine not bypass, anyhow I regained some weight forced by dr and now I weigh 158lbs I’m 35yrs and 5’7 my only problem is that I ended up with some fat in my inner part of the thighs. I have the body but hate the inner thighs I have thought that my only way is cosmetic surgery but i saw infomercial and this truly caught my attention, would this work for me, i do eat quiet healthy but that isn’t a factor to get rid of the situation I need to try something and I would like to know if this is an option for me
Hello,
I am very interested in purchasing this DVD but I am an African American woman and I say that to say most of us, myself included, LOVE for our “Bum bum”‘s to be on the bigger side. I dont really want to lose anything. I want a bigger rear end thats lifted and possibly gain weight as well? Will this make the buttocks bigger? Which DVD in particular works specifically on those 2 things mentioned above? Thanks for your feedback;)
Hi Saasha,
Is your booty flabby or pretty firm now? What will happen is you will lose body fat. It is a misconception to think you lose body fat on only the areas you work out. You lose body fat through your whole body equally. However, this workout will also help lift and make your booty firm. Some people are more likely to gain muscle mass than others (ie a bigger bum but with muscle now instead of fat). If you are the body type that has some muscle mass to your body parts than this would be true for your butt workouts. It has muscles just like other parts of your body! Did this answer your Q?
Yes, part of it. I had been hiding my muscles under a protective layer or 2.
are the workouts, High Impact? I have had 2 knee surgeries and don’t want to re-injure.
thank you for your time.
I am 38 yrs old 5 ft 2 and weigh 96 lbs, lost a lot of weight after getting teeth pulled. I also am disabled due to being legally blind and having symptoms of MS. I have not worked in 8 yrs and have been sitting on my butt for about the last 3 yrs. I have decided to get back into shape and be healthier. I have been working out for the last 3 weeks and have not noticed much change in my booty/muscle tone, which i have NONE of. I think i am the only skinny/fat person around lol. will this program work good for me? I want to be toned and lifted, not anorexic looking.
I went ahead and bought the Brazillian Butt lift cd’s even though no one ever answered my question.
Hi Shelly, Sorry I missed your question. I know BBL will give yo ua good work out and it should help tone yes. Please do let us know how it goes?
Hello, I’m a bit worried that my 43yr young, beaten-up body will not handle this workout to well. I changed my life last year and lost 40 lbs, (8 jean sizes). My T & A….also lost, just empty skin!? will I be able to refill, shape and not blow out a knee? I want to look as good as I feel!
Anisha, this is a great low impact workout. I highly recommend!
Hi, I just started BBL? I’m 5’1 and 104.
I decided to do this bc,I’m 23 and in 2 yrs I’ve noticed my thighs have grown sooo large-ughh. I’m what they call skinny fat.And I’m pear shape.
My question is how important is the booty bands,resistant bands,and weights.?ankle weights ?
I’m going home for part of the summer and there i don’t have dumbells like i do at my own apartment and don’t feel like spending money on them. All I have is a small 5 pound kettlebell at my family’s home?
I am borrowing the DVDs from my friend so I didn’t buy the whole set.
also my main interest in doing this is to slim down my thighs and have skinny legs again… My butt I think is lifted lol since no pencil stays there lol.
My thighs are 19′ and I would love if I can tone and shrink em.lol
Thank you
Hi Lisa,
If you can get some resistance bands it would be helpful. Is it required? No. But resistance helps tone muscles.
Hi
I’m 23, very tall and thin, but my hips are rather wide in comparison to my thin body and I do have some saddlebags and cellulite…which one of the workout programs do you recommend? I want to get rid of that extra fat, but I’m not a fat person overall and I don’t want my butt to become big through all the new muscle…I kinda feel like I’m neither here nor there! Thank you!
sorry, I’m talking about the Brazil BUtt-lift programme
Depends on your diet, body fat composition, age, and a lot of other factors such as intensity of workouts, etc. What I can tell you is if you commit yourself to 60 days of working hard and eating right you won’t be sorry with the results.
Hi all
I just completed week 4, and let me tell you, Braxillian Butt Lift truly works! I am 5’8″ and 200 pounds. I have actually been following Weight Watchers while doing this program. I only dropped seven pounds, but I dropped a whole pant size in one month!!! I am amazed at the results! And what I truly love about this program and think is key for continuing results is that Leandro mixes up the routine every week. It doesn’t seem to get much easier, but also your body doesn’t get used to it. I can’t wait to see what happens after month two!
Hi Petals,
Nice to hear back from you on your progress! You sound like you are doing things the right way. No short cuts, just hard work. So glad you are enjoying it too! Come back after month two and let us know how you are doing!
Hey Petals, just starting the program. I couldn’t keep up with the bum bum video, by the time I got the moves down they were moving on to the next lol. Was it hard for you at first, I guess today was my first day so I shouldn’t be discouraged
Hi Jaime
Let me tell you, in my opinion, Bum Bum is the most difficult workout! I am wrapping up my eighth week, and it is still the most challenging! But don’t give up. When I started, I made a commitment to stick with it for at least four weeks….eight weeks later, I have dropped two pant sizes and 17 pounds!! It is worth sticking with it! Nothing ever worthwhile is easy…but stick with it and you won’t be sorry.
That’s awesome, and thank u. I’m going to force myself to stick with it
Hi I’m thinking of trying BBL only thing is I’m 245 pounds and on steroids (chemotherapy ) and I am constantly gaining weight. With chemo there are some questions like do I have to be in shape for this program? Does it help with belly fat? Which is my main focus. Does it helps with upper body such as your back?
Hi Coco, BBL isn’t as hard as the other programs like P90X or Rushfit. You should be able to do this but it could be difficult at first. You can and will lose weight but you also need to watch your diet as well. There are some upper body building but it’s mainly geared to the lower body parts.
Thank you