This is a very interesting article to read up on the researched connection between Yoga and your mood.  I read this story and nodded my head — when I complete a Yoga workout with one of Tony Horton’s programs, I notice a huge change in how I feel.  Feeling relaxed is an understatement!

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/198456.php

I have done multiple rounds of P90X and Insanity and have seen some great results.  Right now I am mixing and matching my workouts but I might have to consider Chalean Extreme!  The below blog post provides a great summary of the differences of Chalean Extreme from P90X and Insanity.

http://www.cleveland.com/healthfit/index.ssf/2010/08/post_34.html

Also, below is a quick video of this great workout program by Chalene Johnson:

I stopped drinking soda’s over a year ago and the impact to my health and my weight were immediate.  I use to drink 5-6 cans of coke a day for years and it was having a negative impact on my health.  Once I decided to begin to take care of my body, I cut out sodas from my diet.  Below is a great article on the impact that this has on your body:

http://www.diet-blog.com/10/how_soft_drinks_can_impact_your_health.php?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+diet-blog+%28Diet+Blog%29

In my continuing pursuit of health and fitness, I have focused on mixing up my workouts to not only keep my muscles guessing but to keep my workouts fresh.  Its a basic concept that Tony Horton of P90X fame really brought to the forefront.  I have seen some great results with P90X and Insanity over these past 2 years but I wanted to mix things up.

Kettlebells are a great way to get an unbelievable workout that focuses on the core, on strength training, and on cardio training.  I started using kettlebells a few months ago and my goal was to complete an unofficial RKC snatch test to test my progress and my overall strength.  The test is to complete 100 snatches in 5 minutes using the 53 lb kbell.  Below is the output of my hard work:

If you are interested in learning more about the kettlebells, please reach out to

Setting goals was an important step for me in reaching my fitness goals.  My initial fitness goals a few years ago was to finish P90X thru 90 days.  With P90X, they provided a roadmap for success so I knew exactly what I needed to do in order to meet by goals.  Once I completed this goal, it fueled me to continue my fitness journey and set additional goals.  With that said, below is a great posting that I definitely relate to:

http://www.workinonmyfitness.com/2010/08/01/the-importance-of-setting-goals/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed

How can you achieve your goals in your life, health, fitness, nutrition, business, and relationships?  Many people struggle with seeing results in all aspects of their life and the reason in  many instances is that you are overwhelmed.  You’ve heard that the way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time – well that is how you need to approach your goals.  I was at a conference this past spring and the speaker Darrin Hardy discussed how to increase your results 1000%?  He had a fairly simple equation for success but it is rooted in doing the small stuff each day or improving 1/10th of 1% each day — see his summary below:

If you focus on improving each and every day, the results will follow.  You may not see the results at the end of

I have mainly been using P90X, P90X+, Insanity, and P90X One on One for the past 2+ years to help me get fit and stay in shape.  But as the foundation of P90X and Tony Horton’s message, you need to mix things up and confuse your muscles.  With that in mind, find workouts that are different and challenge your body in different ways.  Once you get done with your 90 day P90X transformation or your 60 day Insanity workout, try something different.  Thru the various Beachbody programs, you have learned that you can get a great workout just with your body weight.  Get outside and run sprints, rock climb, mountain biking, walking, do pull-ups/push-ups in the park.  Mix things up!

I have taken this to heart and thru conversations with fellow Beachbody coach Michael French, I got into

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This is an unbelievable workout that I was able to sample at the Coach Summit in LA back in May.  It is an intense workout that gets you fired up and you will definitely see results.  If you have questions on this program, please reach out to me.

There are many workout options once you complete your 90 day transformation with P90X.  You can try P90X plus,  Insanity, or try some other workouts.   The workout I opted for was the Tony Horton one on one series.  Tony has come out with a new One on One series and rebranded it as P90X One on One.

What is P90X One on One™?

This is Tony unscripted in his personal gym—no frills, no classroom, no cast. (But plenty of confusion.) No plateaus welcome. P90X One on One works just like a magazine subscription: After you sign up, you automatically receive a brand-new workout every month (sometimes they include FREE gifts). Best of all: you can cancel at any time.

How long are the workouts?

In good P90X tradition, the workouts will vary between 50 and 60 minutes.

What is the workout style and intensity?

In Volume 3, Tony experiments with different intensity levels. He mixes things

Beachbody provides a great opportunity to share health and fitness with people in a time when we have a huge obesity epidemic in this country.  Couple our great products with an opportunity to change your financial future with the Team Beachbody business…..Now is the time for change!  Read the below excerpt from Robert Kiyosaki on the network marketing business:

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I absolutely love the one on one workouts with Tony Horton.  They are a definite change of pace from the P90X series and the focus is really on using your body weight as the equipment for your workout.  The focus on is core, balance, and strength training.  A new workout can come to your door each month that you can add to your library of workouts to choose from.  Mixing things up is the way to go….it keeps your workouts interesting and makes sure your body is always challenged.

This video tells the whole story about the Beachbody products, the business opportunity, and why Team Beachbody is the solution that will end the trend of worldwide obesity! Products like P90X, Insanity, and Shakeology are changing peoples lives!

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Many folks lately have been talking about a 3 day cleanse with Shakeology. I’ve been receiving questions from my customers about what it is and why someone would do a cleanse with Shakeology. Simple answer is that Shakeology will help rid your body of fat, detoxify your body, jump start your weight loss, and rejuvenate your body!

Here are the basics for the Shakelogy Cleanse:
• 3 Shakeology shakes per day
• 2 cups of green tea per day
• 1 or 2 pieces of fruit per day (optional)
• 1 salad for dinner-can include fish or poultry
• No dairy or extra sugars (this includes almond and soy milk)!
• Drink 2 to 4 liters of water every day
• Only use low-fat dressings, and go easy on the salt and/or pepper to taste
• 2 snacks before/after any of the major meals (breakfast, lunch, and

I have received many inquiries about what to do once you complete your P90X workout.  If you feel that you have gotten great results and you have your nutrition under control — there are a few options to choose from.  You can:

1.  Do another round of P90X

2.  Purchase P90X+ and focus on these workouts and incorporate them into your P90X rotation.  P90X+ focuses more on core and balance movements.  The workouts are unbelievable – my favorite being total body plus

3.  Tony Horton One on One workouts – these are great workouts to incorporate into your P90X and P90X+ routine.  These workouts add something different and give you a workout to look forward to.  The top workout in my opinion is the Plyo Legs routine but the new workout that came out in May 2010 looks awesome also – One on One….On One Leg, focusing on core

If you have

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Shakeology (R) – Meal Replacement Shake that’s too good to be true?

Lately, I’ve made mention about my use of the nutritional product, Shakeology, and some folks have been questioning if I’ve abandoned the RKC ranks and gone P90X on them. So let me set the record straight… definitively… once and for all.

I heard about Shakeology before there WAS a Shakeology directly from the mouth of its inventor – Isabelle Brousseau. The wife of Beachbody CEO, Carl Daikeler, Ms. Brousseau is a singularly talented coach and highly educated researcher. She’s spent years studying the advanced principles of elite human performance from authorities around the world, and I was honored to have the chance to share Pavel Tsatsouline’s Hardstyle RKC kettlebell training method privately with her. As adept student, she was on the

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With the raging healthcare debate and the takeover by the Federal government – we all better be in the best shape of our lives and hope we stay healthy! I cannot imagine a government bureaucrat dictating to us what will be and won’t be covered! What a complete disaster! As far as I am concerned – our Federal government and ALL political parties have failed the American people and it is unbelievably frustrating.
But what do the politicians do to blow off steam from these frustrating health care debates these past few months? They might have gone to the congressional gym and worked out with Rep Paul Ryan doing P90X. Congressman Ryan has been front and center on the healthcare debate fighting for common sense fiscal responsibility and simple low-cost alternatives to

I purchased a book earlier this week, The Primal Blueprint, based on a recommendation from another Beachbody coach. I also found out that Tony Horton, creator of P90X has worked with the author – Mark Sisson. The Primal Blueprint runs thru a basic game plan to help people achieve health and wellness. It runs thru a set of simple instructions explaining how to control your genes and get the healthiest, strongest, leanest body possible by taking cues from the lifestyles, diet, and behavior of our early human ancestors. It is quite a fascinating book and turns conventional wisdom on its head. Mark also has a blog that discusses this overall Primal Blueprint called Marks Daily Apple and is a great resource for people that are interested in learning more about this

P90X® is a revolutionary system of 12 sweat-inducing, muscle-pumping workouts, designed to transform your body from regular to ripped in just 90 days. You’ll also receive a comprehensive 3-phase nutrition plan, specially designed supplement options, a detailed fitness guide, a calendar to track your progress, online peer support, and much more. Your personal trainer, Tony Horton, will keep you engaged every step of the way, and you won’t believe your results! —-

I saw P90X online and on the late night infomercials and decided to order the program.  The results were amazing — I learned how to workout properly, eat better, get great peer support, and transformed my body.  I lost over 30 lbs to date and am in the best shape of my life!

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