By Monica Ciociola
Lack of time is one of the main excuses people give for not exercising regularly. Even those of you who have discovered the wonders of in-home fitness still find it difficult to juggle work, family, and fitness. We hear you asking for help, so here are six smart ways to find more time for your workout, whether it’s Slim Training® with Slim in 6 or Tilting, Tucking & Tightening with Hip Hop Abs. With these tips, you can maintain any fitness resolution you make all year long.
Shop online. Now that you can basically order anything and everything over the Internet and have it delivered, consider doing some of your errands and shopping this way. Most major retailers have online stores, and provide shipping options. So there’s no need to go to the mall or the post office.
Farm out some chores. Try dropping off your laundry for fluff ‘n’ fold—especially if you’ve already been spending money at the laundromat. You’ll find that it doesn’t cost that much more. Also, check out your local maid service. For a little extra money, you can save a couple of hours cleaning your home, not to mention the dozens of hours of procrastinating!
Wake up 30 minutes earlier. Work out before heading to the office. A little trick for waking up faster is to touch your toes as soon as you open your eyes—this brings blood to your head so you feel alert quicker. After your workout, you’ll be more energized for the day ahead and hardly notice the lost sleep. Working out in the morning as opposed to midday or at night also saves you the double cost of showering, getting dressed, and making yourself beautiful.
Prepare meals in advance. Try to get most of your meal preparation for the week done over the weekend. That means washing all your lettuce, veggies, herbs, fish, and poultry up front, and stocking complete salads-in-a-bag to take to work. You can also prepare individual slices of poultry and fish and various veggies for dinner. Also, make vats of soup, pasta, and brown rice that you’ll be able to microwave throughout the week. Filling up on healthy meals and having low-fat, good-for-you snacks readily available at work will reduce the temptation to sample the goodies from the office vending machine.
Take your DVDs with you. If you’re traveling, make sure you pack your favorite fitness DVDs along with your laptop so you can work out wherever you are, whether it’s at your in-laws’ house, your friend’s house, or in a hotel room.
Pop in a 20-minute workout. Beachbody makes some superfast and effective 10-to-20-minute workouts for when you’re seriously short on time. Try the Turbo Jam® 20 Minute Workout for an excellent calorie-blasting session, any of the 10-Minute Trainer® workouts for excellent muscle-toning and fat-burning results in as little as 10 minutes, and the Great Body Guaranteed!™ collection to focus on specific trouble areas in even less than 10 minutes. It’s only about 10 to 20 minutes, but the rewards stretch far beyond that to stronger bones and muscles, a sharper mind, and a lower risk of developing cancer and diabetes. And remember, working out reduces stress. You’ll enjoy your free time much more if you’re healthy and energized.
Scott Colvin is an Independent Team Beachbody Fitness Coach
Looking at all of the promotional information for theP90X training system can be somewhat intimidating. There is no doubt that this is an extreme training system that seriously challenges your body. You may be wondering if this system is right for you. The short answer: yes. While the full routines will have most people working harder than they ever have, modifications can be made to make your work out fit your level of readiness. Of course we wouldn’t want you doing something that would hurt you or push your progress back in anyway. If you have doubts about your abilities, start slow or consult your doctor. Although90Xcan and does help people lose weight, it was not designed as a weight loss program. The P90X training program was designed to get people in shape and build muscle, stamina, and overall agility. What this means is that, yes, even skinny people can benefit from P90X.
Because of the flexible nutrition plan, people trying to avoid weight loss can modify and customize their eating to create a plan that works the way they need it to. By shortening one of the three phases or skipping the Phase 1 Fat Shredder altogether, individuals in this same situation have been able to get the results they want.
The 90X training plan is also for women as much as it is men. In every workout routine you will see both men and women “bringing it”. You will see some of the participants doing variations of the moves to help you get an idea of what modifications will work for you. The P90X training system allows you to choose the amount of weight and number of reps you do to help you customize as your ability improves.
Another benefit that is popular with P90X women is theP90X Lean Approach. This program (included with P90X) is slightly more focused on cardio and less intensive. It is focused on developing lean muscles, not on bulking up. Despite how it sounds, however, the Lean Approach is still P90X through and through and will have you working hard!
Although the P90X training system is designed to transform bodies, it is extreme. Possible modifications to each exercise make it easy for people at virtually all fitness levels and ages to customize an appropriate workout session.
By reducing reps or resistance, individuals who aren’t quite ready to ramp it up too much are able to start slow and bring it harder and harder as they progress in ability and fitness. For those who are nervous about beginning an extreme fitness program, the original Power 90 series is an alternative starting point. Many 90X participants finished 90 days of the originalPower 90 before starting the P90X.
The P90X training system is a customizable extreme fitness program. It allows you to grow with it and modify your workouts as your needs and your body changes.
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So you’ve either recently started P90X, or you’ve ordered the program and waiting for it to arrive. You’ve seen the infomercials on TV and are totally “JACKED UP” about the possibilities. You’re anxious, but excited at the same time. Believe me, I know how you feel. I was in your shoes in September of 2008. When I started P90X, I was lucky to have a great coach to coach me. . My goal is to do the same thing my coach did to help you shorten the learning curve and obtain results with this program that you could have only dreamed of.
So Who am I?
Ok, a little about me. My name is Scott Colvin and I’m an Independent Team Beachbody Fitness Coach. Team Beachbody is a branch of Beachbody, the company that produced P90X. It was created to give people a network of support for all of the Beachbody. Beachbody has quite a line of workouts, supplements, and equipment. You’ve probably seen their infomercials all over TV: P90X, Hip Hop Abs, Yoga Booty Ballet, Turbo Jam, Power 90, Slim In 6, etc. Because of my excitement with P90X, I decided to become an Independent Team Beachbody Coach and share my success with others.
I’m going to post some links from my blog that will give you more information about me and my own journey through my first 90 days:
Be sure to bookmark the Team Performance board. This is where you can come to ask me any questions about P90X.
You got questions, we got answers!
Now, let’s get started!
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1) If you’d like to take advantage of my FREE personal coaching, use this link to sign up for a free account at Team Beachbody. The link is coded with my coach ID and Team Beachbody will immediately assign me as your coach. You’ll be listed in my coach’s dashboard as a client. Again, this costs you nothing except about 20 seconds. Be sure to make note of your username and password. Besides my coaching, you’ll also receive free access to Team Beachbody’s online gym (WOWY) and be able to win up to $1,000 each day just for working out, plus you can login and shop for official Beachbody products from the Team Beachbody store.
2) Please send me an e-mail letting me know you have signed up with me as your coach. I’ll then be able to send you all news, tips, and advice that is P90X.
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“What Do I Need To Do This Right?”:
1) P90X Extreme Training System
The first thing you’ll need is the P90X 12 DVD workout program. You can purchase it in the Team Beachbody store by clicking here. It will be listed under “video”. When shopping the Team Beachbody store, be sure to login with the Beachbody username and password you registered with just now.
2) A Place To Do Pull Ups
Beachbody has a pull up/chin up bar designed especially for the P90X program. It mounts to any standard size interior doorway. I believe it’s approximately $49 plus shipping. It’s really nice and a good deal for the money. You can check it out in the Team Beachbody store by clicking here. When shopping the Team Beachbody store, be sure to login with the Team Beachbody username and password you just registered with.
3) A Good Yoga Mat
A good yoga mat is pretty important. You’ll be using this for yoga, “Ab Ripper X”, and some of the other workouts. A poor mat can leave your tailbone exposed to a hard floor. Speaking of tailbones, some people will even want MORE padding when doing Ab Ripper X. I know some folks that fold a towel a few times and lay it under their tailbone. I have carpeting in my living room so I was not in a rush to get a mat but I can really appreciate having one! Your tailbone will thank you!
Check out the Manduka Mat that Team Beachbody carries. You can see it in the Team Beachbody by clicking here. It will be listed under “accessories”. When shopping the Team Beachbody store, be sure to login with the Beachbody username and password you registered with earlier.
This mat is also made to take the pounding from the Plyometrics workout.
4) Dumbells and/or Resistance Bands
People ask me all of the time, which is better, dumbbells or resistance bands. I tell them both. Each has advantages. You will need a good quality set of dumbbells ranging from 5 to 50 lbs or more if you are able to handle the larger weights (maybe after round one of P90X!) If you get the dumbbells with plates, I would highly recommend getting a type with quick connect collars to make switching plates faster. Mine are screw on and they come loose easily and hard to switch plate out of quickly. I also alternate between using the dumbbells and the B-line resistance bands for variety in my workouts.
For those who want to absolute best there are the Bowflex Selecttechs . These dumbbells are selectable/interchangeable. You can turn a dial and instantly be lifting a different amount of weight. Click the banner below and check them out.
These dumbbells are the ones recommended and approved by Beachbody. They are also the dumbbells used in the latest P90X workout videos. Save lots of space.
Resistance bands can be used throughout P90X in place of the dumbbells. In fact, one of Tony’s “kids” (as he calls them…his workout buddies in the P90X workouts) will be demonstrating the exercise using a band. Beachbody carries “B Lines” resistance bands. I use them and like them a lot. I’ll work in and out of exercises using both dumbbells and bands. The Bicep workout is a good example. Most of the exercises are ‘repeats’. This means you’ll do 3 or 4 sets and then come back and repeat the sequence again. I’ll do the first set with dumbbells and then use the bands on the second round. In bicep curls, one thing I like about the dumbbells is that you can really turn the wrists inwards and SQUEEZE the muscle. It’s hard to turn the wrists using bands.
You can check out the B-Lines resistance bands in the Team Beachbody store by clicking here. They will be listed under “accessories”. When shopping the Team Beachbody store, be sure to login with the username and password you registered with earlier.
5) Heart Rate Monitor
Beachbody recommends that you use a heart rate monitor to gauge your intensity and progress during workouts. I have an older Reebok heart monitor with a chest strap. They sell new monitors without the chest straps too. They have a nice monitor made by Reebok in the Team Beachbody store.
6) Yoga Blocks
These are also recommended by Beachbody to use during Yoga. The blocks offer added support to assist with balance while holding certain poses. The Team Beachbody store carries them.
7) Body Fat Tester
This will give you an accurate reading on your body fat throughout the program. These are available in the Team Beachbody store.
8)Push Up Stands
I love push up stands. The stands take all of the pressure off your wrists and allow you to get full range of motion doing pushups.
I personally already had the “Perfect Push-up” type of stands with the rotating handles. The Team Beachbody store carries “Tony’s Powerstands” that work very well.
Supplements I Recommend:
1) Beachbody Peak Recovery Formula: Very Important! Don’t Miss!
I’m yet to find another product on the market comparable to the Beachbody Peak Recovery Formula. We know from extensive scientific research that there is an approximate 60-minute window of opportunity following exercise when muscle cells are primed to repair, rebuild, and adapt from a hard workout. The P90X recovery drink was designed to provide the precise nutrients you’ll need to achieve maximum results from your p90X workout. Proper post workout nutrition is a KEY FACTOR in your success with P90X! Folks, these workouts are WAY too hard to be skipping here!
I’m yet to find another product on the market that is better suited to provide maximum glycogen replenishment and muscle re-synthesis. And this stuff tastes unbelievably good!
Ingredients include protein, creatine, L-Glutamine, and L-Argenine. Ladies, don’t worry about the creatine making you “bulky’ either. It’s only about 500 mg.about 10% of a normal serving of creatine. It’s there to enhance performance without adding bulk.
I know some people who are trying to mix up their own concoctions using whey protein powder, Gatorade, creatine, L-Glutamine, etc. Well, #1…these concoctions PROBABLY don’t taste that great. #2, they probably take a little time to mix up. #3.. Why try to re-invent the wheel? We’re talking $39.95 for a month’s supply. Actually…since you only need the recovery formula after HARD workouts (I don’t take it after Yoga or StretchX) it lasts longer than a month. When you add up the prices of ingredients for the homemade drinks, the Beachbody Peak Recovery Formula really is a no brainer. I love it. This stuff is worth working out just to reward yourself afterward!
You will find the Peak Recovery Formula in the Team Beachbody store by clicking here. Click on the “Nutrition tab”. When shopping the store, be sure to login with the username and password you registered with earlier.
2) P90X Peak Health Formula Vitamins: Very Important!
These vitamins are pretty incredible. You take 6 “easy to swallow” pills each day. It’s a high potency multivitamin + so much more. It has immune support, energy support, cardiovascular support, memory and nerve support, anti-aging support, anti-stress support, & support for skin, hair, and nails.
I’ve taken these performance vitamins since day 1 of p90X. They have made a world of difference in my days. Prior to P90x, I had this period between 5 to 6pm that I would get tired and feel as though I needed a nap. Since switching from a regular multivitamin to this mega-pack…I’m yet to feel that late afternoon “lag”. I’m energized daily. This allows me to plow right through the workouts and still have energy to answer all of your emails!
You will find the Peak Recovery Formula in the Team Beachbody store by clicking here. Click on the “Nutrition tab”. When shopping the store, be sure to login with the username and password you registered with earlier.
3) Whey Protein Powder: Very Important!
P90X demands A LOT from your body. You have to fuel it with enough protein. Protein is a key component in your first 30 days of p90X. Protein is harder for the body to break down. As your body is working harder to break the protein down, it has to burn more calories. There’s a novel idea…Have the body burn calories while you’re doing nothing! Brilliant!
You will find the Beachbody Whey Protein Powder in the Team Beachbody store by clicking here. Click on the “Nutrition tab”. When shopping the store, be sure to login with the username and password you registered with earlier.
4) P90X Peak Performance Protein Bars
The P90X Nutrition Guide calls for performance bars during your first 60 of the 90 days. They are phased out in the last 30 days. My opinion is that the bars are good for filling in the gaps if you are on the go or at work and don’t have access to a healthy snack/meal. The main thing with an energy protein bar is to find something you like. Many of the bars you see in stores don’t taste that good. The Peak Performance bars from Beachbody are pretty good. You might try one of each of the store brands to find one that you enjoy,
You will find the Peak Performance Protein Bars in the Team Beachbody store by clicking here. Click on the “Nutrition tab”. When shopping the store, be sure to login with the username and password you registered with earlier.
Other Supplements
Above, I’ve listed all of the supplements you can use with P90X. Other highly praised supplements include their Activit Fat Burning/Toning Formulas, Meal Replacement Shakes, and Slimming Formula. I know others that use and love all of these. Shop the store and see if these may be for you. You will find all of these in the Team Beachbody store.
I also got some Creatine powder and have started drinking a dose first thing in the morning everyday and again after the resistance exercises on Monday. Wednesday, Friday. I have been able to feel a bit of a difference while working out and seem to have made more gains in size and strength the last 2 or more weeks I have been using the Creatine . The P90X Recovery drink has a very small amount of Creatine in it. I would only recommend the Creatine to a male trying to increase muscle mass. Remember to keep those reps in the 8-10 range with MORE weight to build mass. Ladies, go with lower weights and higher reps to build lean muscle.
What To Expect During Your 90 Days
DAY 1 – 30 (PHASE 1 – APPROXIMATELY)
1.) This is the adjustment period. Your body is getting into the schedule and tempo of your workouts. It is adjusting to your new nutrition habits. Expect some differences, perhaps not the drastic visual differences you crave, but your clothes will become baggier.
2.) Stay the course during this period. I have had allot of people say to me “Something is not right, I’m not getting as lean as I should be.” This is normal; during Phase 1 you are priming the body and stoking your metabolic fire. Remember, your body will not ’spot reduce fat’.
Your body will take body fat off in “sheets”. What I mean is that it will reduce your overall body fat evenly. Where we hold the largest amount of body fat largely depends on genetics and gender. Women tend to hold their body fat in their behind, leg, & hip region. Men generally hold their body fat in their waistlines. This is what to watch for in this Phase: loosening of your clothes. Stay off of the scale and above all, remain patient and continue to work hard.
DAYS 31-60 (PHASE 2 – APPROXIMATELY)
1.) This phase is where your body kicks into high gear. You are getting stronger and leaner. Expect dramatic results during this Phase as long as you remain disciplined and workout hard.
2.) You will start to see that your outer extremities, (Forearms, calves, upper back, and shoulders) generally where people hold the least amount of fat, will start to get leaner.
3.) Where you hold the most fat will improve but not to your impatient satisfaction. Why? Because as your body removes the fat in “sheets” naturally the leaner sections of your body will show definition the quickest.
4.) REMAIN PATIENT AND STAY THE COURSE!
DAYS 61 – 90 (PHASE 3 – APPROXIMATELY)
1.) This is the Phase to let it all hang out. It’s an all out assault on body fat. Your metabolism is in high gear, you have noticed a drastic improvement in definition throughout your entire body and your most stubborn pockets of fat are carving away.
2.) This is the time to do some extra workout sessions. Walk after dinner, take an extra bike ride. Skip rope, box, and do something extra to burn more calories and more fat.
3.) At the end of this Phase you want to be standing tall on Day 90, proudly take your after pictures and be able to say, “I worked as hard as I possibly could have during the past 90 days, I BROUGHT IT!”
So there it is, what to expect during a Phase of P90X.
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That’s it for now. BOOKMARK THIS PAGE! More P90X information is coming soon! My door is ALWAYS open to anyone with questions. I hope P90X becomes as big a part of your life as it is in mine. As I said…It’s no longer just an exercise program to me, but a new way of life. I’ll never go back to the person I used to be.
Always consult your doctor before starting any exercise program. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions about HIT, or P90X. These can both be intense workouts. If you experience any pain or difficulty with these exercises, stop and consult your health care provider.
A question about overtraining and adding Plyometrics to a busy workout schedule
I recently recieved this question via e-mail and thought I would share it and my answer with everyone.
I was wondering if i am over training. Currently im doing two a days from monday-friday for football at SST which is proffesionally designed for athletes. I am also doing Ab ripper X and now i want to do P90X PLYO. If you have any suggestions please tell me. R.
R,
Great to hear from you! You are the man! Two a days are rough enough and you are throwing Ab-ripper and Plyo in there too? You slightly insane dude, and I like it!!!
Proper rest and nutrition are VERY important. You don’t want to burn yourself out and wear yourself down. I would suggest a Shakeology shake once a day to make sure you have all the nutrition your body needs to re-build after working out. One session of Plyometrics on Sat would be a great addition to what you are doing now and will help build that explosive quickness that will really give you an edge on the football field (and any other sport.) How long do you have left of Two a Day’s? I am sure you will move into a regular schedule of weight training and football practice sometime soon. Depending on your schedule, you may want to keep doing Ab-ripper and Plyo and maybe KenpoX & Core Synergistics into you schedule to develop a strong core.. Key is LISTEN to your body and DON’T wear yourself down. Make sure you get plenty of rest. I like Shakeology because it is one shake that gives you all the nutrition you need for one day so you KNOW you have covered all you bases. Your body needs LOTS of fuel to get though everything you are putting in though.and You need to make sure you give it the proper amount of sleep and rest too.
Please let me know if I can help you in any way, I would like to hear back from you on what you decide to do and how it goes. Once football season is over you may want to start doing the regular P90X schedule in the off season to keep in fantastic shape. When you come back, you are going to have a edge over all your teammates!
Send me back some details about yourself and what position you play, Hope to hear back from you soon!
Coach Scott
coachscott@scottcolvin.com
Key Points
1. Proper nutrition becomes even more critical when you are exerciseing like this guy.
2. Proper rest is also critical for your body to recover between workouts. Make sure allow for PLENTY of sleep between workouts and take Sunday off to give your body plenty of rest. Your body needs rest and nutrition to re-build your muscles and fuel your body for the next workout.
3. Listen to your body and know when you are pushing it too far. You WANT to push your body out of it comfort zone, but not to the point of making yourself sick or injuring yourself.
Any comments? Questions? Feel free to contact me at coachscott@scottcolvin.com or comment below!
Scott Colvin is an Independent Team Beachbody Fitness Coach
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Don’t Get Ripped Off On P90X (or any Beachbody product) On EBay
WARNING! Many people look on EBay or many website for deals on Beachbody Products like P90X.
If you are looking to pick up a copy of P90X or any other Beachbody product for yourself or as a gift you need to be a aware that there are a LOT of people hawking counterfeit, bootleg and incomplete copies of Beachbody programs on Auction sites such as EBay and many other websites. I regularly see websites advertising P90X for a ridiculously low price of $33.00. All Beachbody products are either sold ONLINE or from a Beachbody Coach. Beachbody coaches are prohibited from selling any Beachbody product on any auction site like EBay or Craigslist. Please read the fine print carefully before you buy from these sites.
If the ad says “No Booklet, no workout calendar or no nutrition guide” WATCH OUT!, it is a bootleg or used copy. You need these items to get the most from the P90X program and Beachbody will NOT sell you the program without them. Many of these are bootleg copies made in China. They will be poorly made copies and will not be a complete set.
If you want to buy P90X and be sure of getting a legitimate copy you can go HERE to my Beachbody store or any other coaches website. All our products come to you direct from Beachbody at our great price! And have a 100% “Satisfaction Guarantee.” If you are not happy return it in the first 30 days and get your money back minus shipping. Don’t waste your hard earned money. Get it new, get a better price, and get the free support and help that comes from an authorized Team Beachbody Seller.
You can get a 10% discount on ANY Beachbody product by joining the Team Beachbody Club (a low $39.99 for a quarterly membership) and a 25% discount by becoming a Coach. (e-mail me for more details)
Here is an example of the fraud on EBay with P90X. I have put a picture of the listing here for you to look at. Here is what they are doing. They are selling all the guides and one DVD as a package for about $75 dollars. My guess is they are taking the Ab-Ripper Disk which is a free gift from Beachbody and selling it with the books….Then they sell the other DVD’s on eBay as a complete P90X set without the guides. So they are making close to $170 dollars by splitting it up. Unfortunately people who don’t read the fine print and don’t realize they are getting tricked. Some of the people have written in this persons feedback “Read the listing, BEWARE!” In the listing it states comes in original box then a little lower down it says it doesn’t.
This is what a Real P90X should look like in it’s original box.
Bottom line is that there are many people out there looking to rip people off on the hottest, most popular home fitness program on the market. I realize these are tough times and for many, money is tight, but it never pays to try to get a cheap, rip-off version of P90X for you, or as a gift. (How cheap is that to get someone a ripped off version of the program without all the materials????)
I urge you to do the right thing and get your copy of P90X from an Independent Team Beachbody coach. WE WANT TO HELP YOU GET THE RESULTS YOU ARE LOOKING FOR! When you buy from me and my store you get my free coaching and I am available at all times to help coach and mentor you to get the MOST from your 90 days with P90X! You get a 130-day, 100% money back guarantee from Beachbody and support from your very own Beachbody coach!
Scott Colvin is an Independent Team Beachbody Fitness Coach
When you started the P90X program you received the fitness guide. In it is the P90X workout schedule that laid out your plans for the 90 days to follow. What may have seemed intimidating at first is likely flying by as you work your way to a fit and sexy body.
Whether you are doing the Classic Approach, Doubles Approach, or the Lean Approach, you have your work cut out for you. Ninety days may seem like a short amount of time to get the body of your dreams. However, when you are in the midst of the P90X workout schedule, that 90 days can feel like an eternity.
Each P90X workout schedule consists of three phases. By gradually changing your routines and increasing intensity, you consistently push your body to improve. Continuously raising the bar causes your body to continuously meet your higher expectations.
Phase 1 of the P90X workout schedule is to essentially introduce you to the workouts and get your body accustomed to the work. This stage is marked by learning good form and just how much weight is appropriate for you.
Phase 2 continues to raise those standards you have set for yourself. In this stage of the P90X workout schedule you will add more weight and max out at a smaller number of reps (if you are looking for mass muscle gain). If you want to maintain leaner muscles, aim for 12 to 15 reps.
When you reach Phase 3 of the P90X workout schedule, the end is near. According to the fitness guide, this stage is all about “extreme muscle confusion” and giving the workouts your all. This is what you have been working towards and this last stage marks the final approach to a new you.
The P90X workout schedule was designed to give you maximum results. Using the workout DVD’s the way they were intended will give you results like you see on the P90X infomercials and around the internet.
Scott Colvin is an Independent Team Beachbody Fitness Coach
There is nothing that can get your weight off track faster than starting a family. Whatever workout schedule you used to have is truly a thing of the past. Sure, you love your husband and your kids more than anything in the world, but all day long it is one thing after another till the kids are in bed, and you collapse, exhausted at the end of your long day.
It doesn’t have to be that way. There are little things that you can start doing in terms of eating and exercise that can really have you back in your old jeans in no time. There is a way to have an exercise workout schedule no matter how busy you get as a mom. You can lose some of that weight that didn’t disappear when you gave birth, and you will start having more energy and look sexier than ever.
There are actually several exercise programs that are designed with you in mind. Each one is a little different and may target your body in a different way, but each one of them is designed get you eating healthy and fitting an exercise workout schedule into your daily routines.
To start with, all you need is 10 minutes. And then later you can start to work up to 30–40 minutes a day. Ten minutes is do-able and flexible. If you’re an early morning person, get up and workout before the kids wake up or when they’re down for their naps. Another solution is to let dad spend some quality time with the kids after he gets home from work, or exercise after the kids have gone to bed for the night.
The perfect program to start with is Ten Minute Trainer. It’s especially designed for people that are simply too busy for long workouts. In ten minutes a day you can lose weight, tone every muscle group, and sculpt your body into the way you wish it looked. Join Tony Horton as he takes you through a fun workout that will have you burning off fat, toning your entire body and working on those abs all at the same time. Ten Minute Trainer uses resistance band exercises to strengthen and tone. Combine these with an eating plan that’s all laid out for you and you will be wearing smaller jeans in as little as ten days.
You can have an exercise workout schedule that fits your busy life. Start out with Ten Minute Trainer—every mom needs a little time for herself!
Scott Colvin is an Independent Team Beachbody Fitness Coach
P90X is a serious workout program. Not everyone can jump right into it. If you are seriously overweight or just not accustomed to regular exercise, Power 90may be a better starting point for you. Using Power 90 results in better overall health and fitness. Still a intense workout system, Power 90 is slightly easier than P90X, making it a great stepping stone.
You can prepare yourself for P90X and get results in the meantime with Power 90.
You will see Power 90 results in just 30 minutes a day.P90X requires 60-90 minute workouts, so this cut in time will definitely be easier for those who aren’t accustomed to intense fitness training. Sectional progression works to get you in shape and feeling better with Power 90.
Using Power 90 and working out with Tony Horton can be challenging for beginners, but it’s supposed to be! We get results when we push our bodies and our bodies respond to the effort. What I mean is, when we raise the bar our bodies rise to the occasion. Power 90 results ware evidence of this.
With Power 90 you get 7 workouts, each designed to get you closer to your fitness goals and closer toP90X. Even if you choose to do this system for its own benefits and not as a precursor to P90X, you will be pleased with your Power 90 results.
This is the system that started it all. This is where Tony Horton really rose to home workout stardom, because you will be amazed when you see your Power 90 results. You will lose fat, gain muscle, and improve your attitude in the process.
Whether you are preparing for P90X or just wanting a great 30 minute workout system, Power 90 is the perfect answer.
Scott Colvin is an Independent Team Beachbody Fitness Coach
If you’re looking for a great new fitness program and you’re wondering, “Does P90X work, really?”, wonder no more. The answer is an absolute yes; however, as with any fitness plan, you have to commit to the program, set realistic goals and follow the nutrition plan that’s provided with the P90X workout plan. The following FAQ’s will give you more insight to the question; does P90X work?
Does P90X work to burn fat quickly?
Yes, P90X does work to burn fat quickly – If you stick to the P90X nutrition plan, as well as the exercise plan, you’ll see a noticeable reduction in your body fat percentage well before the 90 day program is over. Those people who throw themselves into the exercise program and ignore the diet will not see such impressive results.
How does P90X work to burn fat?
The P90X program is designed around muscle confusion. It provides workouts that target all areas of fitness. The variety provided in this program keeps you from hitting the weight loss plateau, which generally occurs after the first month of training, when your body becomes accustomed to your workout plan and results become less noticeable. P90X also increases lean muscle mass and it’s been proven that each pound of muscle in a person’s body burns more than 10 calories a day while at rest. Throw in a proper nutrition plan, and you’ll become a fat burning machine! However, if you decide to only perform the workouts you enjoy the most, or you choose not to follow the nutrition plan, you won’t get the results you were hoping for when you purchased the P90X program.
Does P90X work for all ability levels?
P90X can work to help people of all ability levels achieve higher standards of fitness. Of course, if you’re new to fitness, you will need to modify some of the exercise programs to make them suitable to your abilities. If you’re already in great shape, you’ll likely train with increased intensity to get maximum results from the workouts provided. Regardless of your level of fitness, you’ll get better results from any program if you set realistic, achievable goals. One of the biggest pitfalls in following a program like this is having unattainable expectations, which may lead to burnout and ultimately, failure to complete the program.
Does P90X work to improve athletic abilities?
Actually, P90X is tremendously helpful to athletes who are seeking an edge. P90X’s unique program of weights, cardio, stretching and plyometric training provides athletes with all of the elements necessary to excel in sports. Strength, flexibility, agility and endurance are all highly valued athletic skills that are developed using P90X. Again, to ensure that athletes get the best results possible from the P90X program, they need to fully commit to the program for at least 90 days. Those who don’t commit; those who pick and choose which parts of the program they want to a follow typically don’t get the results they want to see.
So, to answer the general question, “does P90X work for everyone?” The answer is no, it doesn’t. P90X only works for those people who are dedicated to the entire program, who set achievable goals for themselves and who follow a healthy nutrition plan while following the P90X workout program. The better question to ask here is, “can P90X work for everyone?” Absolutely – as long as you are medically able to perform moderate exercise, P90X can be the path to achieving all of your fitness goals.
Scott Colvin is an Independent Team Beachbody Fitness Coach
Hey There! It’s Scott and I want to tell you about the absolutely funnest exercise video in the P90X lineup. Kenpo X! This is a great cardio workout that will not only burn a ton of calories but will teach you some useful self defense moves too. I always look forward to Saturdays and Kenpo X.
Kenpo X consists of Kenpo Karate punches, blocks & kicks and other moves at a pace that will definitely keep your heart rate up the entire workout.You start with some stretching, then work to a mild sweat with upper body punches and then downward to kicks, then blocks and finally combination. You need to remember to not hyper extend your joints as you punch and kick. Tony warns you of this near the beginning of the workout.
If you have never done a routine like this before, it may take a few times to get used to the moves. Especially when you get to the combination’s. You will combine about 3-5 moves back to back in quick succession, this can be a little tricky if you are not very coordinated . Don’t worry too much. You will get better each time you do the workout.
By the time you are done you are soaked in sweat and will be tired but you will feel energized too. It’s a tough workout for most people but it is by far the most fun! The P90X Kenpo X ROCKS!
When I workout, I DO use our fitness videos. I don’t like working out in the gym surrounded by people or having a trainer counting my reps. I prefer to go it alone, getting my training from the DVD player. The results I got in these photos are from exactly 90 days using P90X. That sometimes surprises people, that a guy really would use fitness videos sold on an infomercial to get those results.
Last night in a focus group for the Turbo Jam product there were men in the group who were proclaiming that they would probably never buy a workout video because “workout videos are for women.” It’s a common perspective which points out how far we have to go to promote that exercise videos are not ALL dancing and kickboxing.
Video is an incredibly efficient medium of delivering consistent professional training instruction to men and women – with emphasis on your goal whether it is to lose weight, get toned, or perhaps even get totally ripped.
That’s the case for Beachbody customer and college senior Jamie Roberts. I wanted to share an unsolicited email I got from him today relating his experience in just the first 17 days using Power 90. This is a great example of how a program can take the guess-work out of fitness, even for someone who has been working out for years. I will paste his email in its entirety below:
Hello,
My name is Jamie Roberts. I have been lifting weights and working out since my junior year of high school. In a few weeks I will be starting my senior year of college. When I started lifting I was around 6′0″ and 205 lbs, not very tone and not lean at all. I continued to lift and workout and when my sophomore year of college ended, I was around 6′2″ and 198 lbs. That is the least I’ve ever weighed and I still couldn’t get ripped. I was working out all the time and participated in many activities such as basketball and cycling. I changed my workout this past year of college, I became really dedicated to weight lifting. I seen my max bench press go from 250 lbs to 315 lbs in about 5 months. However, I also seen my weight go from around 205 lbs to 240 lbs. The day I maxed 315 lbs and weighed myself at 241 lbs, I decided to change some things.
I decided to put the dedication I put into strength training, into dropping the weight, getting ripped and in the best shape of my life. About a month into my summer vacation, I realized that I wasn’t doing anything towards that goal and the dedication wasn’t there. My diet during the months of power lifting was very poor. So I decided to order Power 90. I had always been skeptical of things I see on infomercials, writing them off automatically and not giving them any thought. Something drew me to Power 90. Upon ordering it, I changed my diet completely, I cut out all of the junk that I was putting into my body. When I recieved Power 90, I read the program guide. I also found the Michi’s Ladder card to be very helpful in building a great diet. When I recieved it, I stopped lifting weights and started Power 90, following all of the guidelines that were laid out. Having power lifted for 7 straight months, I have been through some pretty tough workouts, I seen after day one of Power 90 that it was for real. I honestly expected it to be something that I would breeze through, boy was I wrong. I have to admit, and being a very strong and somewhat in-shape guy, it kind of hurts, but I had to use my pause button a few times throughout the first several workouts.
Today I finished my 17th day of the Power 90 program. I remembered reading on page one of the guide that you wanted to hear feedback. I try not to look in the mirror often, but after todays workout, after just 17 days, the results are already showing. The results are very noticable in my chest. My arms are starting to get definition and become toned. I am seeing my stomach and waist shrink. During the weight gain I sustained during power lifting, I developed love handles and didn’t have very much firmness to my abs at all, I’m starting to see all of that go away and my abs are starting to shine through. I am on day 17 of Power 90 and I just want to say that this is for real. I made a promise to myself that I wouldn’t do this halfway, and I haven’t. I can’t say how excited I am that I already see results and it’s just day 17, I can’t wait to see what my body will look like on day 90. I have already had several people comment me on my weightloss and the toning of my muscles. That is the ultimate motivation, when other people notice your hard work and dedication, and now, I notice it too. To you, Mr.Congdon, and Mr.Horton I say thank you. Thank you for developing a program that along with dedication and hard work, really works. Thank you for taking the time to read this also.
Thank You,
Jamie Roberts
I emailed Jamie to ask him for permission to include that kind email in my blog, and this was his response:
Mr. Daikeler,
Hi. Yes, I would be more than happy if you used my story in your blog. I honestly think I’ve already influenced a few people around here. When I ordered Power 90, I heard from several people things like “you know that isn’t going to work” and things like “I would never trust a workout from a infomercial.” Now that they see the results that I am getting, they say nothing. I am very flattered that you want to use my story. Once again. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Jamie Roberts
I know for guys like Jamie, having the persistence to “push play” on the DVD player can be a tough hurdle to overcome -especially if you’ve been athletic in the past and look down your nose at videos. I know my own brother has found it hard to stay motivated after he lost 20 pounds using Slim in 6, whereas my 40-something year old sister gets into every video we produce and now has the body of a teenager.
So, to my brother, my attorney, investment banker and friends who have “convinced” themselves they cannot stay with it, I say – “stop making excuses and please, make the time in your day to push play!”
First, do it for yourself. That directly translates into a better quality of life with your kids. Your back will thank you. Your knees will thank you. Your mirror will thank you. And it’s highly likely your wife will thank you too.
Carl Daikleker
Scott Colvin is an Independent Team Beachbody Fitness Coach
Any of us regular Joes who have tried P90Xknow how the series can affect our bodies, health, and lives. However, those who haven’t tried it may still wonder if it’s worth the hype. While nothing would prove its effectiveness like actual personal results, a testimonial from NFL kicker David Akers might help a little.
According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Akers who plays for the Eagles, has greatly improved his game and his health with the P90Xseries. Like so many of us, he saw a late night infomercial, was impressed, and decided to give it a shot. Says Akers about the program: “…its not some gimmick. It actually involves working hard and changing the regimen all the time”.
After a less than impressive 2007 season, Akers was discouraged with his record and needed something to give him an additional push. In addition to seriously impacting his kicking record in training camp, Akers lost 20 pounds and 6 percent body fat on the program.
“There’s something to it,” Akers says of P90X. “It’s not like, ‘Hey, take this pill, you’re going to lose 40 pounds of fat.’ You bust your butt. It’s tough.”
The average American eats approximately 1,500 pounds of food every year. Of that, 160 pounds are primarily sugar. Of course, sugar is delicious, and I know I’m the happier for its existence, but of all the things we consume, it has the least nutritive value. In fact, except for the energy in its calories, there’s not much to recommend about sugar. It’s a prime source of empty calories, and for those of us who are trying to lose weight, sugar’s the first thing we should start trimming from our diets. But here’s the problem-despite our best intentions to remove excess sugar from our diet, the food industry has found more and more devious ways of slipping us the sweet stuff. Whether the food industry calls sugar by another name or adds it to foods we never thought would have needed it, our sweet tooth is constantly being bombarded. Fortunately, with stricter labeling laws, we have a fighting chance at cutting back on sugar.
Why does the food industry want to fill us so full of sugar?
It’s basically the same as any other industry. For the oil industry to make more money, it needs us to use more of its product by driving more miles. The food industry needs us to use more of its product by eating more calories. The problem is that the American food industry is already producing around 3,900 calories per person per day, which is way more than we need. One solution to this surplus is to sell the food cheaply overseas, which the industry does. The other solution is for Americans to eat more calories. And sugar and its corn sweetener brethren are great calorie delivery systems, as they pack a huge caloric punch, without causing much satiety, or feeling of fullness. Most people would probably stop eating steak after they reached 1,000 calories, because they’d be stuffed, but after you drank 1,000 calories from your Big Gulp cup, there’s still room for dinner. The other reason the industry pushes sugar so hard is that it’s cheap to produce, and the cheaper the calorie, the larger the profit margin.
Sugar in labels-hiding in plain sight.
One of the best ways to disguise the amount of sugar in a product is something the government already requires-printing the information in grams. Most Americans only have the foggiest idea of how much a gram is, because we’re unaccustomed to the metric system. So when we pick up a can of soda that contains 40 grams of sugar, we pretty much shrug our shoulders and pop the top. And that attitude is all right with the soda industry! But what if the label said that it contained over 10 teaspoons of sugar? If you saw someone ladling 10 teaspoons of sugar into their morning coffee, you’d think they were crazy, but that’s how much people consume in a typical 12-ounce can. In a 64-ounce fountain drink that you’d get at a movie theater or a convenience store, you get over 53 teaspoons of sugar-almost two cups! Naturally, people would probably think twice if the nutritional information on products was given in measurements that were meaningful to them. But until our heavily food industry-subsidized government decides to change its policy, it’s a metric world, we just live in it. But we can take note that four grams equals one teaspoon. So when you check out the label, divide the grams of sugar by four, and that’s how many teaspoons you’re consuming.
Sugar, by any other name, would taste just as sweet.
Another strategy the sugar pushers use to get us to consume more calories is to rename the offending ingredient. We know to stay away from sugar, but how about molasses, honey, sorghum, corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, glucose, fructose, lactose, dextrose, sucrose, galactose, maltose, or concentrated juices like grape or apple? Another path to profit that the food industry has discovered is that instead of harvesting relatively more expensive sugar cane and beets, the industry can produce sweeteners in a laboratory more cheaply and with just as many calories as beet and cane sugar. And with some sweeteners, especially the popular high fructose corn syrup, it is believed that your body will be less likely to reach satiety than with sugar, so you can consume more. Mo’ calories, mo’ money. Another advantage to these doses of -oses is that, aside from the fact that many people won’t guess they’re just different forms of sugar, they can be spread out in the ingredient list required by law, so that it won’t be as obvious that what you’re consuming is pretty much all sugar. When you look at a list of ingredients on a product, the manufacturer is required to list them in order of amount, from highest to lowest. So they can bury a quarter cup of fructose, a quarter cup of sucrose, a quarter cup of dextrose, and a quarter cup of corn syrup in the middle of the list, so you won’t be as likely to notice that when you add them all up, the main ingredient in the product is sugar.
Hide and seek. You’re it.
So, if you’re like me, you may have sworn off soda except for special occasions, and turned the candy bowl into an unsalted-almond bowl. No more sugar, no more problems. Except for this problem-the food industry has cleverly snuck its sugars and corn syrups into products where we never would have thought to look for sugar. It’s good for the manufacturer. It jacks up the calorie load, can enhance the product’s appearance (high-fructose corn syrup gives hamburger buns their golden glow), and can keep our sugar jones simmering at a low boil, in case we ever decide to go back to the real thing. Here are some types of products whose labels could bear more scrutiny.
Spaghetti sauce. A half cup of store-bought sauce can contain as many as three teaspoons of corn syrup or sugar. While some of the naturally occurring sugar in tomatoes and other vegetables will show up on the nutrition label, most of the sugar is added. Look for brands that don’t include sugar or its aliases or make your own from fresh or canned tomatoes.
Ketchup. Ketchup can be 20 percent sugar or more. Not to mention that you’ll get 7 percent of your daily sodium allowance in one tablespoon. Look for low-salt, no-sugar brands, or make your own, using pureed carrots to add flavor and texture to the tomatoes.
Reduced-fat cookies. Most brands of cookies now offer a reduced-fat version of their product. Nabisco even offers its own line of low-fat treats, Snackwells. But while you’re patting yourself on the back for choosing the low-fat option, check the label. The sneaky food manufacturers did take out the fat, but they replaced it with, you guessed it, sugar. Many times, the reduced-fat cookie is only slightly less caloric than the one you want to eat. And because there’s no fat to make you feel full, you’ll be tempted to eat more “guilt-free” cookies. And just because there’s less fat, it doesn’t mean you’ll be less fat. Fat doesn’t make you fat. Calories make you fat.
Low-fat salad dressing. Like the cookies, manufacturers have taken the fat out of the dressing, but they’ve added extra salt and sugar to make up for it. Check the label to make sure you’re not replacing heart-healthy olive oil with diabetes-causing sugar-because that’s not really a “healthy choice.” Your best bet? Make your own vinaigrettes using a small amount of olive oil, a tasty gourmet vinegar or fresh lemon juice, and some fresh herbs.
Bread. Most processed breads, especially white hamburger and hot dog buns, can contain a good bit of sugar or corn syrup. That’s what gives them the golden-brown crust. As always, check the ingredient label, and consider getting your bread at a real bakery or a farmers’ market-it’s the best idea since, well, you know.
Fast food. Needless to say, fast food is generally not good for you. But even if you’re staying away from the sodas and the shakes, everything from the burgers to the fries to the salads is a potential place to hide sugar. Check out the ingredients carefully at your favorite restaurant. You may be getting more than you bargained for.
Scott Colvin is an Independent Team Beachbody Fitness Coach
Home workouts are becoming increasingly popular as people’s lives become more and more hectic. Home workouts are a great way to save time that would otherwise be spent commuting to the gym while you still reap the benefits of following a regular workout program. In today’s stressful world, something as simple as a home workout program can actually help to relieve stress, increase energy levels and improve overall feelings of wellness.
For someone who is constantly on the go, ahome workout can be the therapy that’s needed to manage high levels of stress. For one thing, home workouts are convenient. They can be done at anytime of the day, regardless of what you’re wearing or what your hair looks like. Hey, you don’t even have to wear deodorant if you don’t want to! The point is, that a home workout should be something that’s enjoyed, not another errand to check off of your never ending to do list. If you have to leave home to work out at the gym, it becomes just another event to keep you on the go.
Home workouts, like most exercise plans, are also believed to improve overall feelings of wellness. Exercise in general is thought to increase levels of mood enhancing neurotransmitters called serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine. These are the same substances that are targeted by anti-depressant medications. Following a regular home workout plan and exercising everyday may also improve your moods by increasing your endorphin levels. Endorphins are produced in the brain as natural pain-relievers and are thought to improve overall moods. Duke University provided studies that showed that home workouts and exercise in general can be an effective antidepressant.
Home workouts will also increase your energy levels over time. Usually, once you complete a workout you’ll be on a post-workout high for an hour or two. If you workout at home, you can monopolize on this spurt of energy by getting organized for the day. Additionally, as you increase your fitness levels through your workout plan, you’ll also notice a significant increase in your energy levels. This occurs because regular exercise allows your body to run more efficiently, requiring you to expend less energy to complete ordinary tasks.
Some people shy away from home workout programs because they aren’t sure which ones to invest in, or they don’t think they have the discipline to work out at home. While it does take discipline to follow a home workout program, it also takes discipline to follow a workout program at the gym. Additionally, if you’re uncomfortable in a gym atmosphere, the home workout option may be the only way that you’ll be able to establish regular exercise habits. Following a home workout can be extremely rewarding and beneficial to your physical fitness and your mental wellness.
In the end, what do you have to lose besides a little bit of weight? Most home workout programs are more affordable than gym memberships and most of them have a 30 day money back guarantee (good luck finding that at the local health club). So, take that leap and give home workouts a chance. You never know, you may find it so rewarding you’ll be kicking yourself for not starting a one years ago!
P90X is quickly gaining recognition as the training program that can challenge anyone – regardless of how fit they already are. The P90X program is designed to allow users to perform to their own ability levels by encouraging individual goal setting for most of the exercises. Exercises in the P90X program are performed for a designated length of time. Within that time, users are expected to set repetition goals for themselves, keeping in mind that the key to a great workout isn’t how many repetitions you do – it is how well you do each repetition.
The muscle confusion concept that P90X was built around provides a versatile workout program that focuses on all aspects of physical fitness to include strength, endurance, flexibility and agility. Used properly, P90X will help even the most fit individuals achieve increases in their physical abilities. It’s important, however, to approach P90X with realistic goals and expectations. One of the most common reasons that people quit using P90X, despite the results they are seeing and feeling, is that they try to do too much too quickly. They don’t follow the advice of the P90X trainers who recommend performing fewer repetitions with impeccable form instead of higher repetitions with sloppy form. As a result, they don’t effectively target the intended muscle groups. This results in a training imbalance, an increased risk of injury and slower overall progress throughout the P90X program.
The P90X training system is much different than standard workout programs. P90X uses a lot of bodyweight exercises and explosive plyometric movements. As a result, P90X is a deceptively challenging workout. Physically fit individuals who are used to working out with weights tend to set their initial P90X performance expectations too high. They try to perform the same number of repetitions with bodyweight exercises that they use when lifting weights at the gym. Typically, this leads to improper form and eventual discouragement since it’s easier to perform clean repetitions with weights than it is using bodyweight.
So, regardless of your level of fitness when first beginning the P90X program, it is wise to watch each video at least once prior to attempting the workouts. Then, complete each workout prior to setting repetition goals for yourself. Find out what your capabilities are for each exercise. Using that initial workout as a guideline, establish realistic goals for future workouts. Make sure that you are able to achieve a full range of motion for each repetition performed and that you maintain recommended form throughout each movement, paying particular attention to safety cues. As you continue using P90X, and you grow more accustomed to plyometrics and bodyweight exercises, you’ll be able to increase the number of repetitions that you can complete with proper form. Be sure to check out the P90X Push-Up Stands and PowerStands Push-Up Bars (Pro) which not only provide a great range of motion but also promote proper form. Always remember that it’s not how many you do, it’s how well you do it and you’ll be surprised by how quickly you’ll notice gains in strength, endurance and coordination.
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We always talk about how we want to lose weight. But that’s not really what we mean. When we talk about losing weight, we’re really talking about losing fat, getting rid of the spare tire, turning the keg into a six-pack. It’s about more than getting ready for swimsuit season or squeezing back into your “skinny” jeans, though. (More importantly, it’s about having a healthy body fat amount so we don’t put ourselves at risk for myriad diseases.) After all, our bodies need some fat. Fat is responsible for regulating our body temperature. It insulates our vital organs. It stores energy that our bodies draw on to function. Not to mention, everyone wants a few strategically placed curves, and you can’t get them with just bone and muscle. So, what exactly is a healthy body fat amount?
What is body fat percentage? It’s simple enough. It’s the amount of adipose tissue (body fat) we carry compared to our weight. A 160-pound person who is carrying 32 pounds of fat would be said to have 20 percent body fat. We all want to be working toward an ideal body fat percentage, staying in a range wherein we carry enough fat to feel and look healthy, but not so much that we develop the health issues associated with obesity: hypertension, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and cancer. So what are the ideal ranges, and what are the best ways to get rid of unwanted excess adipose tissue, aka body fat?Most organizations classify a healthy body fat percentage as 20 to 25 percent for women and 8 to 15 percent for men. Women who have over 30 percent body fat and men with over 25 percent are generally classified as obese. There can be some variations that are healthy. Athletes will tend to have less body fat, for example; however, below a point, low body fat can be as dangerous as high body fat.There are various ways to calculate body fat percentage, with varying degrees of accuracy and expense. Many clinics offer what they describe as the only truly accurate readings, derived from water-displacement, ultrasonic, or X-ray tests. Much simpler than that are many home body fat scales. While simple, they are fairly inaccurate. The best home device is an inexpensive and simple test using skinfold calipers. These calipers measure folds of skin at various parts of the body and provide an estimate of body fat percentage based on those measurements.
Inaccurate or not, most trainers recommend using some sort of body fat calculation in addition to being weighed on a scale. For most of us, though, true accuracy isn’t that important, just as long as we’re sure that our body fat percentages are going down. We can starve ourselves and lose weight to reach that goal, but a lot of that loss will be muscle loss and won’t give us the healthy look or feeling that most of us seek.
Muscle burns fat. One reason we want to be so cognizant of our body fat loss, as opposed to mere weight loss, is because muscles burn calories, and if we lose muscle, it will make burning calories-and, by extension, fat-much more difficult. Because the more muscle you have, the more calories you will burn-even when you’re resting! So it’s important to follow an exercise program that combines resistance activities, like weight lifting, that build muscle with aerobic cardio activities that burn calories. This combination is key to the success of Beachbody’s programs, including Chalene Johnson’s brand-new ChaLEAN ExtremeTM.The really good news is that when you exercise, your body begins turning stored fat into glucose for fuel before it begins breaking down muscle for fuel. This is why high-level athletes can eat so much and still stay sleek. Take Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps’s 12,000-calorie-a-day diet, for example. Because he has such a low percentage of body fat, he has to provide his body with enough fuel or his body will begin breaking down proteins in muscle, since it’s pretty much out of body fat to go to for fuel. During newsletter chats and on the Message Boards, P90X® graduates often complain of an ammonia-like smell after working out. That smell is indicative of the protein breakdown that occurs when their new elite, low-fat bodies have begun tapping into muscle for fuel. It generally means that they need to start eating more to make it through the workouts-a problem most of us would love to have! Most of us aren’t dealing with the problems of elite athletes trying to get enough fuel; we’re just trying to get our bodies to approach that kind of shape.
One popular exercise myth is that if we’re trying to lose body fat, we should just do lots of cardio and sweat and burn fat, then build muscle later. That’s a sort of “lose weight now, get in shape later” approach. There’s some truth there. The more we exercise, the more calories we expend and the sooner our bodies tap into our fat stores for energy. But by building up muscle, in addition to doing cardio activity, we can burn a lot more calories, even while we’re at rest, and maximize the calorie burn during cardio. Plus, when the stored fat begins to melt off, there will be lean, sexy muscle in its place.
How diet affects body-fat composition. Something we’ve discussed before is the myth that dietary fat contributes to body fat. This is only half true. The fact is that body fat, or adipose tissue, comes from stored calories. Your body fat doesn’t care whether the calories come from fat, protein, or carbs. Don’t believe me? Try drinking a six-pack of fat-free beer every day-you’ll have a pony keg under your shirt in no time. The term “beer belly” comes by it honestly, and beer doesn’t have a gram of fat. Neither does soda, and it’s one of the main culprits behind the obesity crisis.Fat does have more calories per gram than carbohydrates or protein, so it is wise to monitor the amount of fat in your diet, but if it’s healthy fat, like the kind found in avocados, olive oil, fish, or nuts, there’s no reason to exclude it from your diet. It is wise to avoid saturated and trans fats, but that has more to do with lipids in your blood, not the composition of adipose tissue.
Can you target areas to burn body fat? There’s a French proverb that says that sooner or later every woman must choose between her face and her bottom. What this means is that it’s a myth that you can target one area of your body over another for fat loss. While we may mainly want to get rid of our guts or slim down our thighs, our bodies are largely democratic about where they take stored fat from-they take fat from all over.If you’ve seen Madonna lately, you can see the results of her latest workout regimen. She has incredibly low body fat, but her face has lost the fat as well, so that her bone structure is more prominent and has a more sunken appearance (although it looks like some cosmetic procedures have helped her fill it out somewhat). So if you ever see a product advertised that claims to burn fat off one part of your body and not others, it’s over-promising. You can target muscle groups specifically, but fat burning is general.
Any activity will go a long way toward reducing body fat percentage. And health professionals advise that even a modest decrease in body fat percentage will have extraordinary health benefits. So even if achieving your ideal supermodel weight seems impossibly far away, you can really increase your quality of life by making a few minor changes in your activity level and diet. Engaging in a comprehensive program like ChaLEAN Extreme, which encompasses resistance training and aerobic exercise, as well as a healthy diet, is a great place to start. Here’s to seeing less of us!
Scott Colvin is an Independent Team Beachbody Fitness Coach
Scott Colvin’s P90X Results. Video slide show of my before and after pictures..
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My 25th High School reunion is coming up in June of 2009! Excitement is already building though our reunion group on Facebook. Several people connected via Facebook and we started talking about the last reunion and how there were only about 30 people there and how much people had changed in 25 years. A lot of people had changed dramatically since I saw them 25 years ago!
One reason many people use as an excuse to avoid these reunions is that they may have gained a few (or a LOT) of weight since they were in High School.
I HAVE A GREAT SOLUTION FOR YOU!
(Not a earth-shaking surprise here!) EXERCISE!!!ALL IT TAKES IS 90 DAYS!!
I am going to be finishing my 2nd round of P90X about June so I am going to be in fantastic shape when I go to the reunion. Isn’t that the way to go to a reunion? Making all the ladies notice how fit you are and all your old beer-belly high-school buddies envious!!
The great thing is that it only takes 90 days to get in the best shape of your life, even better than when you were in High School even!
Beachbody has many different DVD based home fitness programs that cover many tastes and fitness levels. I talk about P90X the most because that is the program I am on now. If you like Hip Hop music and want to burn calories in a fun way, Beachbody has a program called Hip Hop Abs for you! Those pressed for time, we have 10 Minute Trainer, a complete set of exercise programs that run 10 minutes each. Got 10 minutes?, Do a program. Got 20 minutes, do two. Very quick and easy to fit some exercise into your day! Check out the Beachbody store here for a complete catalog of all the Beachbody programs.
One important part of the program is the P90X nutrition guide. (actually EVERY Beachbody program has its own eating/nutrition guide.) The basic fact is that to loose weight and get in shape is that you must BURN more calories than you take in AND supply your body with the right building blocks (food) to re-build your body after your workouts.
Everyone want to look their BEST for a family or High School reunion. Why not invest in your future health and make a resolution to start eating better and start a fitness program. Your body will thank you!
Facebook is a great social networking site that allows you to connect to hundreds of people you know, from friends, family to classmates to just casual acquaintances. I have re-connected with many people from my childhood and High School classmates using Facebook. I have started to connect with more and more P90X graduates, Beachbody coaches and lots more people via Facebook. Come check out my profile and get connected!
Post your P90X questions to my wall. Hook up with other cool P90X’ers and join the various P90X groups. It’s a lot of fun to interact with friends, family and connect with old friends.
Look forward to hearing from you over at Facebook!
Scott
Scott Colvin is an Independent Team Beachbody Fitness Coach
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It is a great way to meet and contact people who have the same interests as you and keep track of what your friends and associates are up to..
People think that they need to do extra workouts EVERY day to get
faster results. This is simply not true.
Realize that your body has a FINITE amount of energy to
repair/build muscle and recover from your workouts. If you are
applying the PROPER intensity to your workouts, you don’t need to
do ANYTHING else. Every time you do additional workouts during the
day you are taking away from your body’s ability to recover.
SIMPLE RULE: NO RECOVERY = NO PROGRESS… Make no mistake about
this.
How can you add muscle if your body can’t recover from 2
workouts a day?
RECOVERY is the key to EVERYTHING folks.
Think of your body like a Bank account:
Your RECOVERY is deposits in the Bank.
Your workouts are withdrawals from the Bank.
What happens when your withdrawals outnumber your deposits?
We need to be stronger EVERY day. You can’t get stronger if you
can’t recover from your workouts.
**Realize that building metabolism enhancing muscle will get you
leaner FASTER than tons of EXTRA cardio will**
Emphasizing getting stronger, building muscle, and RECOVERING has
made all the difference in the world for me personally.
Here are some thoughts on RECOVERY:
Workouts provide the stimulus for change; the change itself (an
improvement in fitness level) takes place during the periods
between workouts. How quickly and completely this recovery takes
place is result of many commonly overlooked factors, including
specific dietary habits, supplementation, age and personal stress
levels, just to name a few.
Factors That Effect Recovery Rates
Age – Older individuals will need longer recovery periods than
their younger counterparts. It is suggested that around 25 years
old is when most trainees will need to start to allow for longer
recovery periods.
Experience – More experienced trainees will need less recovery time
than new trainees will.
Psychological Factors – Never underestimate the power of the mind.
Work, finances, personal relationships and basic everyday life can
all cause stress. If left unchecked stress can have very powerful
physical manifestations – headaches, insomnia and an increase in
catabolic hormones such as cortisol, just to name a few.
Replenishment of Nutrients – The availability of key micro- and
macronutrients in a person’s nutrition will have a large impact on
recovery.
While not usually considered therapeutic, nutrition plays a huge
role in the speed and completeness of recovery. Your body needs raw
materials to repair and restore bodily systems stressed by training
and without adequate nutrition those materials will not be
available. Vitamins, minerals, water, protein, carbs and fats must
all be present in proper amounts in order for the body to fully
recover from training.
A deficiency in even one key nutrient could slow this process down
greatly, if not grind it to a complete halt. Proper nutrition can
not be stressed enough when talking about the overall success of a
fitness program and most trainees’ frustration about their lack of
progress can be traced back to this recovery factor.
RECOVERY folks…How is yours?
Live stronger EVERY day!
Best,
Mike
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I just got home a little while ago from busting up firewood for about 6 hours today and man am I tired!
My Dad and I cut up a VERY large oak tree that had fallen across the fence and blocked access to his deer stand. At the base the tree was about 2.5 feet thick or so and about a good 50-40 feet high. We sawed the tree up into firewood sized chunks (18 inches) and brought them up behind his shop. Today my job was to bust these chunks into piece we could bust with the log splitter (which got broken not long after I got out there today). I ended up busting about 30 logs by hand with a couple of wedges and a sledgehammer. After I finished that I started busting up those chunks into firewood FOR SIX HOURS. I can feel my lats and my back are going to be sore tomorrow! I am about to take a hot bath, take some aspirin and go to bed as I will be back at it again tomorrow morning.
Needless to say this is a very good workout. I can really tell the difference after working out with P90X for 50 + days. I really had a lot more strength and stamina today. P90X helps you in SO many ways. Makes all kinds of activities easier.
I was supposed to do YogaX today but I think I got a lot of exercise today. Tomorrow is supposed to be P90X Legs & Back but I am thinking I might skip it after chopping wood again.
Hope you had a great workout today, whatever you did. If you did not workout, my question is Why Not? It only take 90 days to get in the best shape of your life!
Sorry I am late posting these but things got busy and I forgot to get them off the camera! These were actually taken a while back. Today is like day 50 or so. (November 19th) I am actually in my last workout week of phase 2. Next week is recovery week and then off to phase 3, the last 30 days! Won’t be long before I will take my 60 day photos.
All it takes is 90 days to get in the BEST shape of your life!
Today I am doing something a little different and posting a recipe for an after workout smoothie I created the other day that I thought others would enjoy. Post-workout nutrition is very important. There is a narrow window of time right after your workout that your body is primed and ready to receive nutrients. Contrary to what most people think, exercise itself does not BUILD muscle, actually exercise, especially weight training causes microscopic tears in the muscle fibers. The RE-BUILDING of the muscle tissues is what makes the muscles bigger and stronger. Going more than a few hours without food, especially after a workout deprives your body of material to re-build those tired muscles! An easy and nutritious way to fill in the gaps is a tasty smoothie. My coach Dennis Hardy has a great Strawberry Smoothie recipe on his website. http://dennishardy.com/ I came up with this one the other day because I ran out of frozen strawberries! I will be posting more recipes occasionally. Nothing better than a nice cold smoothie after a hard P90X workout!
Scott’s Pineapple Delight Smoothie
1 12 oz can of chunk pineapple, juice and all (you can use fresh or can)
1/2 cup Orange Juice
1/2 cup skim milk (use whole if you like, I keep fat free at the house)
2 bananas (I freeze over-ripe bananas in the freezer esp. for smoothie duty) or use fresh
2 scoops of P90X Recovery Formula (orange flavored and very tasty on own but great addition to a smoothie too)
About 2 cups of ice (more or less according to preference)
Combine all ingredients in blender and blend till smooth (for better results put in liquid ingredients in first). I make a blender full and freeze the remainder in cups in my freezer for a quick snack/pick-me-up. Feel free to add more fruit if you like… I have made this same type smoothie with canned fruit cocktail, pears, oranges, strawberries and blueberries. I am also not the type to measure ingredients out real carefully either. I just fill up the blender and go!
Give it a try and let me know what you think. The pineapple is VERY refreshing, especially after a grueling P90X workout.!!
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Shop online. Now that you can basically order anything and everything over the Internet and have it delivered, consider doing some of your errands and shopping this way. Most major retailers have online stores, and provide shipping options. So there’s no need to go to the mall or the post office.
Farm out some chores. Try dropping off your laundry for fluff ‘n’ fold—especially if you’ve already been spending money at the laundromat. You’ll find that it doesn’t cost that much more. Also, check out your local maid service. For a little extra money, you can save a couple of hours cleaning your home, not to mention the dozens of hours of procrastinating!
Wake up 30 minutes earlier. Work out before heading to the office. A little trick for waking up faster is to touch your toes as soon as you open your eyes—this brings blood to your head so you feel alert quicker. After your workout, you’ll be more energized for the day ahead and hardly notice the lost sleep. Working out in the morning as opposed to midday or at night also saves you the double cost of showering, getting dressed, and making yourself beautiful.
Prepare meals in advance. Try to get most of your meal preparation for the week done over the weekend. That means washing all your lettuce, veggies, herbs, fish, and poultry up front, and stocking complete salads-in-a-bag to take to work. You can also prepare individual slices of poultry and fish and various veggies for dinner. Also, make vats of soup, pasta, and brown rice that you’ll be able to microwave throughout the week. Filling up on healthy meals and having low-fat, good-for-you snacks readily available at work will reduce the temptation to sample the goodies from the office vending machine.
Take your DVDs with you. If you’re traveling, make sure you pack your favorite fitness DVDs along with your laptop so you can work out wherever you are, whether it’s at your in-laws’ house, your friend’s house, or in a hotel room.
Pop in a 20-minute workout. Beachbody makes some superfast and effective 10-to-20-minute workouts for when you’re seriously short on time. Try the Turbo Jam® 20 Minute Workout for an excellent calorie-blasting session, any of the 10-Minute Trainer® workouts for excellent muscle-toning and fat-burning results in as little as 10 minutes, and the Great Body Guaranteed!™ collection to focus on specific trouble areas in even less than 10 minutes. It’s only about 10 to 20 minutes, but the rewards stretch far beyond that to stronger bones and muscles, a sharper mind, and a lower risk of developing cancer and diabetes. And remember, working out reduces stress. You’ll enjoy your free time much more if you’re healthy and energized.
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