The Lyss Method V2 4+

This app is overly complicated and the program is non refundable. Learn from my very expensive $225 lesson.

I had three months of access to The Lyss Method (TLM) and, as a seasoned and consistent exerciser who has tried many different programs, I couldn’t make it past four weeks. I tried two of the programs offered—METCON and LIFESTYLE—but neither met my expectations.

Although TLM is marketed as an “at-home workout” program, it requires an extremely robust home gym setup to follow along properly. Equipment like barbells, lots of plates, hex bars, benches, and other items are often necessary—none of which I have. I own 12 sets of dumbbells and a bench, which I believe is a solid foundation for home workouts, but it still wasn’t sufficient for these programs.

The cardio programming was another letdown. For the METCON program, the “cardio” warmups often consisted of a 5-minute video of someone biking on a stationary bike or similar instructions like “ROW for this long” or “RUN for this many minutes.” The cardio “library” was similar—while there were a few actual follow-along cardio classes, much of it was uninspiring and felt like filler. Watching someone bike for five minutes as “programming” felt underwhelming and unhelpful.

The LIFESTYLE program also felt inaccessible without all the equipment required for the at-home version. Despite the hype surrounding TLM, I found the programs overcomplicated for a home gym setup, overhyped in terms of what they deliver, and overpriced for what you actually get.

Overall, I was disappointed with TLM and would not recommend it, especially to those looking for truly accessible and functional at-home workouts. There are other programs out there that offer much more value, flexibility, and thoughtfulness in their design.