Are you ready to get in the BEST shape of your life with P90X?

This will be an incredible asset to you during your P90X journey. It will be continuously updated with new information.

Do you have friends or family that will be starting P90X, be sure to give them a link to this page! Be sure to write down my email address: coachscott@scottcolvin.com. When you have questions, I’ll give you answers. I’m only an email away throughout your p90x journey.

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:

You got questions, we got answers!

Now, let’s get started!

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If you could do two things for me real quick:

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 (90982) 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 plus  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!

One of the cleanest and best sources of protein is Whey Protein Powder. Beachbody sells a great tasting chocolate and vanilla flavor. I recommend Vanilla. It goes great with Dennis Hardy’s Summer Strawberry Smoothie! Or my own Pineapple Delight Smoothie recipe.

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.

OK, READY TO GET STARTED?

Order Your P90X Extreme Home Workout Program, and/or Workout Equipment/Supplements Through The Links Below And You’ll Get Free Coaching…

FROM ME!

Simple 2 Step Process:

Step 1: Sign up for a FREE “basic” Team Beachbody account. This way I’ll automatically be assigned as your coach!

Click Here To Create Your Free Account

Be sure to remember your username (email address) and password. You’ll use this whenever you log into your account at Team Beachbody.com to order products from the Team Beachbody store.

Step 2: Login to your Team Beachbody account and click on the “Shop For Products” button at the bottom of the page.

In the Team Beachbody Store, you’ll find the P90X program DVD set, the Beachbody Recovery formula, P90X Pull up Bar, B-Lines Resistance Bands and so much more. In case you missed it, here’s the supplements and equipment I recommend for P90X.

If you’d like to get 10% off on your order, you can upgrade your Free “basic” Team Beachbody account to the full “Club Membership” by clicking here.

You’ll get lots of benefits with your “basic” Team Beachbody account, including:

• Access to WOWY® (Work Out With You), our online gym
  Use our patented online motivation machine to enter your workouts and track your progress!
• A lively online community for support
  This is how you connect with a community of people just like you, who are committed to helping you reach your goals!
• Your Personal Coach
  To make sure you get your best results, we assign you a Team Beachbody™ Coach to support you every step of the way.

Plus, you can win amazing prizes just for working out!
Enter your workouts in WOWY and you could win $300 and other cool prizes every day…plus, once a week you could win $1,000 for the WOWY Mystery Day! That’s 1,000 reasons for you to stay committed to your fitness goals!

With an upgrade to the Team Beachbody Club Membership, you’ll receive all of the benefits listed above, PLUS…

• Get extra help with Trainer Tips and Thin Kitchen
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  As a Club member, you can submit your Success Story for an opportunity to win the monthly prizes up to $10,000, and even the $250,000 Grand Prize!

Team Beachbody “Club” Memberships…

You can get 10% off of all your supplements and Beachbody products by having a Team Beachbody club membership. Details are here. You’ll also get live access Tony Horton (his live chats are great!), personalized meal plans, interactive diet and fitness tools, and the chance to win up to win a $10,000 monthly prize or a $250,000 grand prize for submitting your transformation story.

*The “Club” membership is an upgrade to the “basic” Team Beachbody membership*.

Becoming A Coach…

Last year, Beachbody started its independent coaching program, a program that I participate in. Beachbody will compensate you for living a healthy lifestyle, and helping others to do the same.

A few benefits of the coaching program include:

• Qualify for eight ways to earn including payouts on team and company-wide production.
• Earn 25% retail profit on all products and 50% retail profit on “Club” memberships that you sell.
• Make money with our breakthrough health and fitness products right from your own web store.

This is only the beginning though, believe me! Shoot me over an email, and I’ll talk to you more about this program. I can show you how to build a thriving home-based fitness business. There is nothing better in this world then having a business that you absolutely love!

I look forward to hearing from you!

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.

Scott

coachscott@scottcolvin.com

Scott Colvin
Independent Team Beachbody Fitness Coach
E-mail me at coachscott@scottcolvin.com
Visit me online at http://www.scottcolvin.com/

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.

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