T-Tapp Workout Video Review

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I’ve been experimenting a lot lately with at-home workout options since it can be difficult to make time to get away to a gym with five kids. I recently tried a workout called T-Tapp at the recommendation of a friend.

If you aren’t familiar with T-tapp, it is a short workout system that *looks* very easy and makes claims to boost weight loss, lymph function, flexibility, and more.

I’d heard T-Tapp mentioned in several places online before and was skeptical. When I saw “bio-hackers” like Bulletproof Exec mentioning the T-Tapp system and claiming that it:

  • “Is the fastest weight loss workout we’ve ever seen
  • Detoxifies the body
  • Increases insulin sensitivity, which promotes loss of excess weight
  • Reduces stress
  • Skyrockets energy levels and mental clarity
  • Boosts metabolism
  • Improves cardiovascular function
  • Helps the brain gain better control over the body (builds neurokinetic function)
  • Takes just 15 minutes”

I was intrigued. To be perfectly honest, my first impression of the T-tapp system was that it was kind of an aerobic class type system that most men wouldn’t be caught doing. These bio-hackers specialized in finding the systems for health and wellness that take the least amount of time and produce the biggest results. These are people who are in excellent shape and who I’d expect to be focusing on lifting really heavy weights… and they were doing Hoedowns with Theresa Tapp.

I decided to at least try T-Tapp, though I was still skeptical (again with the whole “looking like an aerobics class” thing). I resolved to actually try the system the way she recommends and post my results.

T-Tapp Claims

T-Tapp claims to be an anti-aging weight loss and fitness system. While many forms of exercise can have weight loss benefits and muscle building effects, some of them can actually speed up aging (especially endurance activities done for long periods of time).

It claims to be low-intensity, muscle toning and good for hormone and insulin levels. For reference, Theresa (the creator of the system-pictured above) is 55 and claims to have done no other forms of exercise for the last 20 years. It also be claims to be gentle on the joints and to tone even the inner core muscles that are often very hard to target.

The T-Tapp System

The T-tapp System was created by Theresa Tapp through her work with rehabilitating patients with joint problems, edema, swelling due to medication, and more. Theresa has a back injury herself that she got as a child and that resulted in three fused disks in her back. She found that proper alignment and posture were vital for her to be pain free and her system focuses very strongly on form and posture.

The T-Tapp system is no-impact and truly anyone can do it. I’ve been doing it during pregnancy and it has been both the easiest and most effective pregnancy workout I’ve ever tried.
T-tapp wellness system review- why you should be doing this workout

The basic system truly only takes 15 minutes and while it takes a little while to get the coordination down, it isn’t physically straining, though it does get the heart rate up and stretch muscles!

The focus is on proper alignment and core muscle strength rather than high impact and endurance. I think many people can benefit from this system and that it is particularly valuable for anyone with adrenal exhaustion or medical conditions that prevent them from doing most physical activity.

The system basically involves doing a series of careful movements with a focus on posture and holding a particular form during the entire workout. The most “difficult” part of the workout is “hoe-downs” which really do raise the heart rate and which she has found to help regulate blood sugar levels, balance hormones, and boost weight loss. As crazy as it sounds, I was amazed at how great they work. Here is a preview of hoe-downs:

Without watching the instructional, the hoe-downs don’t make much sense, but she explains the reason for the posture and how to do the exercises correctly.

My Experience with T-Tapp

As I said, I tried the system somewhat skeptically. I thought that the system seemed too easy to work and that it looked rather strange. I tried what she recommends for the system: Doing the basic workout for 4 days in a row and then every other day for a month.

I measured myself before and after to see if there were any size results. Theresa is not a fan of using a scale to measure progress (I’m not either) since increased muscle (or *ahem* being pregnant) can skew weight measurements. I lost 1/2 to 1 inch in most areas of my body (stomach aside). I’ve definitely become a big fan of the system, especially during pregnancy, as I back off weight training and really high intensity during this time, T-Tapp seems like a great way to keep in shape.

As for how it stacks up to the claims:

  • “Is the fastest weight loss workout we’ve ever seen (I didn’t weigh myself but did notice a difference in inches and my posture)
  • Detoxifies the body (Logical after trying it, especially since I had some die-off symptoms the first few days including congestion along with the sluggish lymph-drainage feeling)
  • Increases insulin sensitivity, which promotes loss of excess weight (Tested this and it does)
  • Reduces stress (I found that it was a great stress buster and looked forward to it each time)
  • Skyrockets energy levels and mental clarity (surprisingly, yes)
  • Boosts metabolism (check- I was already more hungry from being pregnant, but I noticed I was eating a lot more on T-Tapp days but didn’t gain size)
  • Improves cardiovascular function (Increases heart rate, so this makes sense)
  • Helps the brain gain better control over the body (builds neurokinetic function) (Yep, but takes a while to get the hang of it and not look ridiculous while doing the exercises!)
  • Takes just 15 minutes (Really does!)

A couple things surprised me… I actually really enjoyed the T-tapp workout, even though I did feel rather dumb doing some of the exercises, and I looked forward to doing it. I love that it focuses on alignment and posture and have noticed improvements in my own posture (even when sitting at the computer) since starting it. I broke my leg as a child, and it was set with my foot pointing out, so my muscles have been trained that way and my left foot has always pointed slightly out. The other day, I was walking at the grocery store and noticed that my left foot was pointing forward, which I attribute partially to these exercises.

What surprised me the most though, was the blood sugar benefits! T-Tapp claims that it can drastically reduce blood sugar instantly. I found a lot of people who had first hand experience with this on diabetes and gestational diabetes forums, but wanted to test it myself. I monitor my own blood sugar periodically during pregnancy (instead of doing the glucose test) so I had a glucose monitor on hand.

To put the blood sugar lowering claim to the test, I purposefully ate a sweet potato, fruit, and honey in one sitting (I don’t normally eat this much starchy foods at one time!) and did a blood sugar reading about 10 minutes later to get a reading in the 140s. I then did the basic workout with the hoe-downs and took another reading immediately… this reading was back to my normal fasting level of 83! While I don’t have any blood sugar issues, it usually takes me over an hour to get back to a fasting level, sometimes longer with as much starch as I consumed, and I was able to do it in less than half an hour with the T-Tapp exercises.

I can definitely see the potential benefit for diabetics and pregnant women hoping to avoid gestational diabetes. I actually found accounts by diabetes who had been able to go off insulin by doing hoe-downs after every meal. At the least, normal low-impact exercise would not be harmful to diabetics and could only help.

My other favorite thing about T-Tapp is that it can be done in such little time each day and has no recurring cost like gym membership, making it an ideal system for people like me who stay at home with kids and have trouble making it to a gym each day. It also requires no equipment, extra room or fancy clothes (PJs work best in my opinion!)

I went from a skeptic to a T-tappvangelist after trying it myself. It literally costs as much as one month of gym membership where I live and takes less time. Even if a person wanted to buy all of Theresa’s materials, it would still be less than $200, which is the registration fee at the gym near me. Her products include:

If you struggle with weight loss, hormone problems, blood sugar, fatigue issues or joint pain, I’d definitely encourage you to try the T-Tapp system for 30 or 60 days to see if you notice the same benefits that I did! Not into T-tapp? Here are some other at-home workout ideas to try.

Have you ever tried T-Tapp? How did you like it? Please let me know below!

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About Katie Wells

Katie Wells, CTNC, MCHC, Founder of Wellness Mama and Co-founder of Wellnesse, has a background in research, journalism, and nutrition. As a mom of six, she turned to research and took health into her own hands to find answers to her health problems. WellnessMama.com is the culmination of her thousands of hours of research and all posts are medically reviewed and verified by the Wellness Mama research team. Katie is also the author of the bestselling books The Wellness Mama Cookbook and The Wellness Mama 5-Step Lifestyle Detox.

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287 responses to “T-Tapp Workout Video Review”

  1. Mary Bourne Avatar
    Mary Bourne

    I have never heard of this system but after reading your review would love to try it! I have struggled with hormone issues and autoimmune problems for years, but especially in the last 18 months. My eyebrow is turning white (I am 32), I struggle wth moods, fatigue, weight gain (despite running my first marathon this year and 2 1/2 marathons in the last 3 years). I am looking for a non-medicinal way to find balance in my body and mind. My diabetic father and sister have both started taking Adderal for adult ADD and I refuse to go that path. I know there are ways to increase my focus and lose weight without resorting to amphetamines and I would love to be a good example to them and my 2 children on how to do that. For these reasons, I would love the opportunity to try T-Tapp!!

  2. Pagan Overton Avatar
    Pagan Overton

    I was recently diagnosed with lupus and fibromyalgia and thyroid issues. After years of suffering I feel like I can finally get the help I need… but the doctor has really been on me to start moving and losing the weight I need to lose. It’s so difficult with the pain I’m in and my joints being so stiff! I’ve heard about T-Tapp before and would really really love to try it, we just don’t have the money right now. I’m 23 and want to live my life to the fullest but my inability to move, stretch, and get my weight down is really affecting my lupus and I fear I’ll never get well. Here’s hoping to a better future for us all!

  3. Hope Friese Avatar
    Hope Friese

    Thank you for the opportunity to win this system! I would greatly appreciate this system because I have trouble with lymph drainage and I know this because I carry alot of cellulite and have the hardest time getting rid of it. I am a homeschooling Mom of four and would also love to win this system both because of the money factor & the short time it takes to do the workout. TIme & money are at a premium these days!

  4. Regina Doucette Leitz Avatar
    Regina Doucette Leitz

    I have struggled with my left leg due to vein issues. I had sclerotherapy a year ago and the leg has remained swollen and hot. I also suffer from sugar issues and am overweight which does not help the situation. I have a job that demands I stay on my feet the entire time so a workout that runs 15 minutes and gives an optimal workout sounds ideal to me.

  5. Autumn Ferguson Avatar
    Autumn Ferguson

    I just red your article in the T-Tapp. I usually don’t enter contests but this workout system caught my attention. When you said it is “easy on the joints”, I thought maybe I could do this. I’ve had 3 knee surgeries on one knee. This has left little cartlidge and exercising usually makes the joint inflamed. I have gained weight since the surgeries because exercising just hurts. The T-Tapp program sounds like it would work for me. I would love to get back into exercising minus the pain it causes with my knees! All the other benefits this program offers is an awesome benefit too!

  6. Karin Schmidt Avatar
    Karin Schmidt

    This surely sounds like a program for me! I have limited time and need to shed the 20 lbs. from my second pregnancy. With winter coming, I’m worried how I can run or workout in the colder weather. This sounds perfect! I want more energy and I have no equipment at home to run or work out on. Thanks for this opportunity! I have subscribed to this thread and your blog. I love your articles.

  7. Rachel Tatner Avatar
    Rachel Tatner

    Have several friends who rave about her T-Tapp, also Sit and Be Fit. Have been trying desperately to get well after a year of pain and not being able to move.

    Am seeing a specialist who’s got me on Candida Diet (no sugars & little to no carbs), allergy drops, Thyroid meds, bp meds, gabapentin for Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN), no diary diet, & decongestants. I’ve also added the Paleo Diet as I’ve noticed I feel better cutting out those foods it excludes.

    This has enabled me to be a little more active but not much. I’d love to add something that would help with blood sugars as I show close to or pre-diabetic readings. Plus I just can’t seem to get my bp down even though I don’t use salt and have lost 70lbs (from cutting out diary).

    I’m on disability due to PTSD, Severe Chronic Depression & Social Anxiety so I’m on a limited budget.

  8. Pb Rippey Avatar
    Pb Rippey

    I am on a quest to get back in shape after giving birth 4 YEARS AGO. I’ve tried Yogalosophy and the Tracey Anderson mat workout. I’ve gone Paleo. I’ve lost 20lbs, but stil have an extremely stubborn 10 to go. Perhaps this will get me over the hump. I’m always interested in anything that will help with health problems or keep me feeling strong as a Mama. Thanks for your review!

  9. Jessica West Avatar
    Jessica West

    I would LOVE to try this! We’re working on getting pregnant (possibly already there!) and I’d love another way (besides diet) to stay away from gestational diabetes (which I had during my first pregnancy). Thanks for the review!

  10. Kathi Petersen Avatar
    Kathi Petersen

    I would love to try this … I have fibromyalgia and I’m in the process of trying to get fit again! Seems like this might work for me!!

  11. Diane Avatar

    I am intrigued. I would like to try it for all of the mentioned benefits, but mostly to see if it will put me into a weight loss mode.

  12. Jeanne Greenlee Avatar
    Jeanne Greenlee

    I was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis 6 years ago, at the age of twenty-nine. I also have fibromyalgia and degeneration of the lumbar vertebrae and SI joints. I have limited mobility and chronic pain in my spine, hips and shoulders. I swim laps, but am in need of a good land-based, weight bearing exercise as well that is low impact. This sounds like a good program for autoimmune arthritis patients like myself.

  13. Paige Munday Avatar
    Paige Munday

    I would like to win the T-Tapp system, because it would help me with my COPD. The Meds ,which have been the same since2004, seem to not let me tahe off the poundage I need to lose no matter what I do off and back on. I eat healthy and portion control. It would greatly help me maintain and improve my breathing along with avoiding other problems that can arise with being overweight. I am 63 and like being active but my weight has slowed me somewhat. I want to be able to have fun again with my family and see my 2yr old grandson grow. I would love for my sons to have their Mom back.

  14. Sarah Koplen Bernard Avatar
    Sarah Koplen Bernard

    I would love to try this system but not just for me. I have a daughter that is having issues with her legs but doctors can’t find anything wrong. She is only 15 years old. Exercise seems to hurt due to pressure on joints. My dad is a type two diabetic. I have him eating healthy but it still seems like sugar will skyrocket. This would be great for him. My mom was told she will have to end up having to have knee replacement because she is having issues. She would walk but it hurts too much and so she is gaining weight. Last there is me. I do yoga and love it but even low impact yoga seems to hurt. I would love something I could do and enjoy without being in severe pain when I’m done.

  15. Tina Allain Avatar
    Tina Allain

    ..have sleep apnea for over 10 yrs and under active thyroid…i really need to lose the stomach especially..would love to try some thing that works..ty

  16. Mindy Zerby Metz Avatar
    Mindy Zerby Metz

    My husband and I have both been struggling with our weight and always feeling tired. Diabetes runs in both of our families and we’re both concerned with finding a way to prevent getting to that point. We’ve tried tons of diets and exercise programs but nothing seems to really make a difference for an extended period of time. I’m trying to find something that can be done long term that we’ll stick with that will fit in to our schedules.

  17. Bean Avatar

    This sounds like it has been sent from heaven for me. I am struggling with all of these issues. I would to have this to do everyday. Thanks for your honest review and a chance to win a copy.

  18. billi cummings Avatar
    billi cummings

    I just turned 56 and recently lost 30 lbs. I have been looking for an exercise program to give me all the health benefits you’ve described above. This system sounds like something even I could get the hang of. Thanks for the chance!

  19. Joyce Bergsma Power Avatar
    Joyce Bergsma Power

    I would love to try this-i have read good things about this workout for a long time now and recently have started to have a lot of back problems related to disk issues-this sounds like a workout that could work for me…

  20. Abby Avatar

    I’m 4 weeks away from having my third babe, and will be needing a quick and effective workout routine to squeeze into my daily routine. I’ve heard a lot about T-Tapp but was really skeptical until you wrote this review. You have never led me astray with your health and wellness advice, so now I’m all about trying out this program!

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