Tag Archive ‘exercise’

 

Scott Colvin on Nov 18th, 2009Is the P90X Training System Right for Me?

Looking at all of the promotional information for the P90X 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 [...]

Scott Colvin on Apr 23rd, 2009How Power 90 Results Can Prepare You for P90X

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 90 may 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 [...]

Scott Colvin on Apr 20th, 2009Does P90X Work? Common Reasons Why Some People Aren’t Getting the Results They Desire

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 [...]

Scott Colvin on Apr 14th, 2009Yes, Fitness Videos Are For Men Too

Yes, Fitness Videos Are For Men Too
By Carl Daikleker. CEO of Beachbody

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 [...]

Scott Colvin on Apr 6th, 2009How Home Workouts Can Actually Improve Your Mental Health

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 [...]

Scott Colvin on Mar 30th, 2009Four Facts About Fat

Four Facts About Fat
By Joe Wilkes
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 [...]

Scott Colvin on Mar 19th, 2009Getting ready for my 25th High School reunion.

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 [...]

Scott Colvin on Mar 1st, 2009Recovery, doubles & extra workouts

Another great article from Mike French…
“Recovery & Doubles or Extra Workouts
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 [...]

Scott Colvin on Nov 20th, 2008What a day! Chopping up firewood is a workout of its own!!

Scott’s “Paul Bunyan Workout”
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 [...]

Scott Colvin on Nov 17th, 2008Delicious Post-Workout Smoothie Recipies

SMOOTHIE TIME!
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. [...]

Scott Colvin on Nov 11th, 2008Scott’s Tips from my experience with P90X

Scott’s P90X Tips
Those familiar with P90X and have done a few P90X workouts know that P90X resistance exercises are nothing fancy. There are no gadgets, no gimmicks; just real basic workout moves push-ups, pull-ups, fly’s, squats, & lunges. The trick is INTENSITY and VARIATION. If you bring the INTENSITY required to put in the [...]

Scott Colvin on Nov 5th, 2008Is P90X Ab-ripper X a great abs workout?

Is P90X Ab-ripper X a great abs workout? Part 1
Being in my second phase of P90X (day 37) I have had to do the P90X Ab-ripper X workout 3 days a week for about 5 weeks. I’ll be honest with you it is only SLIGHTLY easier after all this time. It is one tough abdominal [...]

Scott Colvin on Oct 26th, 2008Fitness Poll: How many times a week do you exercise?

Do you exercise regularly? How many day a week do you exercise?
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If you do not exercise or exercise regularly please contact me and I will help you find an exercise program that fits YOUR lifestyle and schedule. Beachbody has many different fitness programs from Tony Horton’s 10 minute trainer to P90X (the most extreme!)
You CAN [...]

Scott Colvin on Oct 20th, 2008Surreal video: Move over Tony Horton for the fitness poodles!?!?

Hopefully Beachbody will keep Tony Horton as their trainer and not hire the “Fitness Poodle lady”…

Not sure what is more disturbing, the woman’s hair-do, her fake arm muscles, or that someone actually spent the time and effort to make this video???

Scott Colvin on Oct 11th, 2008P90X Discount: How To Get A 25% Discount on P90X & Other Beachbody Products

Hey everyone,
If you’d like to find out how you can get 25% off of P90X and all of other Beachbody workouts, equipment, and supplements, click here for details.
You’ve all seen the list of equipment & supplements I recommend for P90X . If you’re planning on purchasing multiple items, the 25% discount can add up fast!
Save 25% [...]