If you have ever wanted to get really serious about getting into shape, you have probably gone over several options, either you have looked into getting a gym membership, some home fitness equipment, or a home fitness routine. Now in the past your best bet was to probably go to the gym and get a personal trainer, then it would probably be to get some home fitness equipment, and the last choice would be a home fitness routine. But over the recent years there has been a switch in the fitness world, home workout routines have come a long way since a few years ago. There are a lot of people now who do not have time for the gym or the money for a personal trainer to keep them motivated, and getting home fitness equipment takes up a whole room in your house and is very expensive. Home fitness routines have become just as effective as the gym without having to pay a lot of money, and the great thing about home workout routines is that there is a wide variety to choose from, so no matter what kind of workout you want, you can find one that fits your preference.
If you are in pretty good shape and you are looking for a great challenge then check out a workout program call P90X, right now it is probably the most intense and affective workout routine out there. It comes with 12 Workout DVD’s each targeting a different area of your body. The P90X DVD’s are:
• Chest and Back
• Plyometrics
• Shoulders and Arms
• Yoga X
• Core Synergetic
• Kenpo X
• Legs and Back
• Ab Ripper X
• Back and Biceps
• Cardio X
• Chest, Shoulder and Triceps
• X Stretch
Each of these workouts will challenge you and will make you stronger while giving you healthy joints and great flexibility. If P90X is too much for you, try Power 90 for beginners. If you are looking for a workout that is fun then you might want to try Hip Hop Abs, it has four advance workouts that will flatten your abs, while learning dance moves, and it is pretty inexpensive. It also comes with bonus material that include workouts for your hips, buns and thighs. This is a great workout for ladies, but another great workout for ladies is a program called Slim in 6, it is a six week routine of great cardiovascular workouts, it will burn calories and fat, great for ladies who just got over a pregnancy and want to get back into shape or to lose those few extra pounds.
Another great workout is called Turbo Jam, and it is called “turbo” for a reason. It is packed with highly intense workouts that will sculpt your body into what you have always wanted it to be. Turbo Jam has 11 elite moves that involve kickboxing and flash cards that show you every move. Not only are these workouts great for you, they also come with nutrition guides, so that you can gain a habit in eating the right way. The great thing about these home workout programs is that they are really inexpensive compared to a home gym or even a gym membership. The workout that you can get from these videos will amaze you as you watch the weight fall off and the muscles grow.
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Idaho Dad Wins $10，000 for Losing 34 Pounds
Fitness website MillionDollarBody.com has just announced another $10,000 winner in its Million Dollar Body Game(TM), an ongoing incentive competition that is giving away over $1,000,000 this year to spur people to lose weight and get in shape.
James "AJ" Sims of Post Falls, Idaho, just won $10,000 for losing 34 pounds through a regimen of healthy eating and using the P90X? exercise program. Along with over 75 previous winners, he''s now eligible for the $250,000 grand prize for Best Transformation of the Year, to be announced in a national television show in March 2008.
The 33-year-old father had struggled with a weight problem as far back as junior high school. He put on more pounds as he got an office job, married, and had kids. The extra weight was sapping him of energy, making Jim apathetic. "Lack of exercise and years of a terrible diet had made me a prisoner in my own body."
James had a wake-up call one night after his eldest daughter finished dinner. She saw his stomach sticking out and wondered aloud, "Are you full too, Daddy?" The comment hit home and reminded Jim how exhausted he''d been merely carrying his daughter on his shoulders for five minutes during a recent visit to his parents.
Spurred by an infomercial for P90X, Jim purged his refrigerator and freezer of quick-fix and fatty foods. After completing a two-day fast, Jim began regular workouts. After the 30-day mark, he''d already dropped 30 pounds.
"I now have the energy and enthusiasm that I was lacking, which has allowed me to be a better father and husband; I really feel health is contagious and look forward to helping any friends and family who want to make those changes to write their own success story."
The Million Dollar Body Game was launched in January as the first online contest of its kind. Each month a male and female $10,000 winner is chosen and both are eligible for the $250,000 grand prize to be awarded in March of 2008.
Like other contestants, Jim submitted the story of his transformation, with before and after photos, and was chosen as the male $10,000 winner for the month of November. Web visitors can follow his story at http://www.MillionDollarBody.com.
"At Beachbody we''re billing this as the ultimate win-win because there are no complaints-every Beachbody and Million Dollar Body customer wins in some way. Just by following the winners'' stories online, people have the extra motivation to make positive life changes and become healthier," said Carl Daikeler, CEO of Beachbody.com. "Obesity is an epidemic in this country. Losing weight takes perseverance and our kind of honest, healthy approach. Seeing others who put in the effort and get the results helps everyone stay motivated and focused."
About MillionDollarBody.com
Launched in January 2007, Million Dollar Body (MDB) is the peer-support division of Beachbody.com, including the Million Dollar Body Game. MDB also houses the company''s peer-to-peer network marketing channel, giving customers the added incentive to get results and earn an income for helping others to succeed with a healthy lifestyle.
About Beachbody.com
Founded in 1998 by Carl Daikeler and Jon Congdon, Beachbody.com is based in Beverly Hills, Calif., and is the creator of the nation''s most popular in-home fitness and weight loss solutions. Beachbody products include Power 90?, Kathy Smith''s: Project YOU(TM), Yoga Booty Ballet?, Slim in 6?, P90X?, Hip Hops Abs?, and Turbo Jam?, among many others. Beachbody programs combine challenging video-based fitness workouts with easy-to-follow diet guidelines, superior nutritional supplements, and an unparalleled customer service and peer-support system. The company''s mission is to help people achieve their goals and lead a more healthy, fulfilling life.
James "AJ" Sims of Post Falls, Idaho, just won $10,000 for losing 34 pounds through a regimen of healthy eating and using the P90X? exercise program. Along with over 75 previous winners, he''s now eligible for the $250,000 grand prize for Best Transformation of the Year, to be announced in a national television show in March 2008.
The 33-year-old father had struggled with a weight problem as far back as junior high school. He put on more pounds as he got an office job, married, and had kids. The extra weight was sapping him of energy, making Jim apathetic. "Lack of exercise and years of a terrible diet had made me a prisoner in my own body."
James had a wake-up call one night after his eldest daughter finished dinner. She saw his stomach sticking out and wondered aloud, "Are you full too, Daddy?" The comment hit home and reminded Jim how exhausted he''d been merely carrying his daughter on his shoulders for five minutes during a recent visit to his parents.
Spurred by an infomercial for P90X, Jim purged his refrigerator and freezer of quick-fix and fatty foods. After completing a two-day fast, Jim began regular workouts. After the 30-day mark, he''d already dropped 30 pounds.
"I now have the energy and enthusiasm that I was lacking, which has allowed me to be a better father and husband; I really feel health is contagious and look forward to helping any friends and family who want to make those changes to write their own success story."
The Million Dollar Body Game was launched in January as the first online contest of its kind. Each month a male and female $10,000 winner is chosen and both are eligible for the $250,000 grand prize to be awarded in March of 2008.
Like other contestants, Jim submitted the story of his transformation, with before and after photos, and was chosen as the male $10,000 winner for the month of November. Web visitors can follow his story at http://www.MillionDollarBody.com.
"At Beachbody we''re billing this as the ultimate win-win because there are no complaints-every Beachbody and Million Dollar Body customer wins in some way. Just by following the winners'' stories online, people have the extra motivation to make positive life changes and become healthier," said Carl Daikeler, CEO of Beachbody.com. "Obesity is an epidemic in this country. Losing weight takes perseverance and our kind of honest, healthy approach. Seeing others who put in the effort and get the results helps everyone stay motivated and focused."
About MillionDollarBody.com
Launched in January 2007, Million Dollar Body (MDB) is the peer-support division of Beachbody.com, including the Million Dollar Body Game. MDB also houses the company''s peer-to-peer network marketing channel, giving customers the added incentive to get results and earn an income for helping others to succeed with a healthy lifestyle.
About Beachbody.com
Founded in 1998 by Carl Daikeler and Jon Congdon, Beachbody.com is based in Beverly Hills, Calif., and is the creator of the nation''s most popular in-home fitness and weight loss solutions. Beachbody products include Power 90?, Kathy Smith''s: Project YOU(TM), Yoga Booty Ballet?, Slim in 6?, P90X?, Hip Hops Abs?, and Turbo Jam?, among many others. Beachbody programs combine challenging video-based fitness workouts with easy-to-follow diet guidelines, superior nutritional supplements, and an unparalleled customer service and peer-support system. The company''s mission is to help people achieve their goals and lead a more healthy, fulfilling life.
P90X Exercise DVDs
I purchased the P90X DVD’s off of eBay a little more than a month ago. I’d seen the commercials several times and sifted though a load of reviews before I purchased the product. I do own a Bowflex Revolution, which I do like, but I wasn’t quite getting the results that I wanted. The P90X commercials talk about muscle confusion, which ironically does make good sense to me. I was told by a trainer once that, “Everything works, but nothing works for very long.” So buying a workout video(s) that incorporated a lot of different exercises and routines made sense to be – so I bought it.
Over the last month I’ve been “fairly” diligent in going through one of the videos a day. I do enjoy going through them, and I feel good after I get done. Below I’ve listed out what I feel to be the pros and cons of this approach to exercise:
PROS
* I like host/trainer, Tony. He’s a fun, energetic guy. I can see why he’d do well as a trainer. He tries to keep everyone motivated and focused. I’ve heard people say that, “It feels like they are right there in my living room working out with me.” I am not sure I’d go that far, but he does help.
* I’ve read a number of reviews that point out the music is repetitive and boring. In all honesty, I probably wouldn’t throw this music on my iPod, but it’s not bad. Who the heck is there to listen to the music?!? If you read reviews like this, ignore them. I personally think the music is pretty good.
* These videos keep you moving, and they go quickly. Tony moves from one exercise to the next in rapid succession, so you don’t have any time to complain your arms are tired or you don’t want to do this. Even though I felt like I was dragging a few times, I kept up with the video. Tony doesn’t give you much time to think, so the videos go quickly.
* It’s nice to not have to worry about what exercise you need to do next or when to take a water break; all of the videos have done this for you. And for the most part, there is ample time for breaks and getting your exercises done.
* I hate stretching but the videos always start out with a quick warm up and stretch and finish with a stretch. What I’ve found though is that even though I dislike stretching, I follow the video and end up doing it anyway. Somehow the videos make stretching not so painfully boring to me.
* The videos use a couple of different camera people for every work so you’re not just looking at a static shot. They cut between shots frequently and have a variety of angles, so you’re not just looking at one view the whole time.
* Everyone in the videos is working hard and having fun as well, which does help.
* The videos do follow a strict regiment, but Tony does incorporate some fun into it, so it’s not all work.
CONS
* My right hip was injured playing college soccer, so there are exercises and even entire videos I just can’t do. They really can’t be faulted for this; it would happen with any exercise routine that wasn’t custom fit for me.
* You have to stay up with the videos (this is both good and bad), this guy moves from one exercise to another quickly, and I’ve found myself scrambling a little to keep up. I like this feature, but others might feel a little overwhelmed trying to keep up with the videos.
* The people working out along with Tony are his friends or people that have been through his program. Some of them are “TV friendly”, while others appear (at least to me) really arrogant (blonde with pony tail) or scared stiff of the camera.
* While I like Tony’s personality, I can see why he might get on some people’s nerves. He does talk a lot. I guess this works out since there are other people I the videos that appear to be afraid to talk.
* You don’t need a lot of equipment to do these workouts; however, you would need a pull up bar or some bands, which might be tricky to use depending on how your place is set up.
* If workout to these videos on the second floor be careful about ticking off the people below you. There’s a lot of moving around and jumping in some cases. Your spouse or neighbors might not appreciate this.
* The fitness book that the program comes with looks nice but doesn’t have a lot of value to it. I opened it once and put it on my shelf. The book’s organization was sketchy, I am not sure why they laid it out like they did.
* The nutrition guide was just about as helpful as the fitness book. This plan I am sure would help me lose weight – but I am not going to follow it. I’m sure I would lose weight if I ate berries and oats for the rest of my life, but it doesn’t mean I want to. Again, the design of the book is nice; I just see a lot of people wanting to follow this plan.
* Lastly, at the end of some (if not all) of the videos, the parent company likes to slip in advertisements for their back-end nutritional products. Pathetic. Tony’s even a little guilty of going a bit over the line “hawking” these products during the video. I came to work out guys – not to be pitched on something.
Over the last month I’ve been “fairly” diligent in going through one of the videos a day. I do enjoy going through them, and I feel good after I get done. Below I’ve listed out what I feel to be the pros and cons of this approach to exercise:
PROS
* I like host/trainer, Tony. He’s a fun, energetic guy. I can see why he’d do well as a trainer. He tries to keep everyone motivated and focused. I’ve heard people say that, “It feels like they are right there in my living room working out with me.” I am not sure I’d go that far, but he does help.
* I’ve read a number of reviews that point out the music is repetitive and boring. In all honesty, I probably wouldn’t throw this music on my iPod, but it’s not bad. Who the heck is there to listen to the music?!? If you read reviews like this, ignore them. I personally think the music is pretty good.
* These videos keep you moving, and they go quickly. Tony moves from one exercise to the next in rapid succession, so you don’t have any time to complain your arms are tired or you don’t want to do this. Even though I felt like I was dragging a few times, I kept up with the video. Tony doesn’t give you much time to think, so the videos go quickly.
* It’s nice to not have to worry about what exercise you need to do next or when to take a water break; all of the videos have done this for you. And for the most part, there is ample time for breaks and getting your exercises done.
* I hate stretching but the videos always start out with a quick warm up and stretch and finish with a stretch. What I’ve found though is that even though I dislike stretching, I follow the video and end up doing it anyway. Somehow the videos make stretching not so painfully boring to me.
* The videos use a couple of different camera people for every work so you’re not just looking at a static shot. They cut between shots frequently and have a variety of angles, so you’re not just looking at one view the whole time.
* Everyone in the videos is working hard and having fun as well, which does help.
* The videos do follow a strict regiment, but Tony does incorporate some fun into it, so it’s not all work.
CONS
* My right hip was injured playing college soccer, so there are exercises and even entire videos I just can’t do. They really can’t be faulted for this; it would happen with any exercise routine that wasn’t custom fit for me.
* You have to stay up with the videos (this is both good and bad), this guy moves from one exercise to another quickly, and I’ve found myself scrambling a little to keep up. I like this feature, but others might feel a little overwhelmed trying to keep up with the videos.
* The people working out along with Tony are his friends or people that have been through his program. Some of them are “TV friendly”, while others appear (at least to me) really arrogant (blonde with pony tail) or scared stiff of the camera.
* While I like Tony’s personality, I can see why he might get on some people’s nerves. He does talk a lot. I guess this works out since there are other people I the videos that appear to be afraid to talk.
* You don’t need a lot of equipment to do these workouts; however, you would need a pull up bar or some bands, which might be tricky to use depending on how your place is set up.
* If workout to these videos on the second floor be careful about ticking off the people below you. There’s a lot of moving around and jumping in some cases. Your spouse or neighbors might not appreciate this.
* The fitness book that the program comes with looks nice but doesn’t have a lot of value to it. I opened it once and put it on my shelf. The book’s organization was sketchy, I am not sure why they laid it out like they did.
* The nutrition guide was just about as helpful as the fitness book. This plan I am sure would help me lose weight – but I am not going to follow it. I’m sure I would lose weight if I ate berries and oats for the rest of my life, but it doesn’t mean I want to. Again, the design of the book is nice; I just see a lot of people wanting to follow this plan.
* Lastly, at the end of some (if not all) of the videos, the parent company likes to slip in advertisements for their back-end nutritional products. Pathetic. Tony’s even a little guilty of going a bit over the line “hawking” these products during the video. I came to work out guys – not to be pitched on something.
P90X Sports Workout Routines
Anybody who plays baseball, basketball or football are probably looking for the best way they can train their body so that they can excel at their position. Well, I am going to give you some tips so that you learn to build strength in the right areas, and even some tips to avoid injury while you are working out.
We will start with Baseball. With Baseball you need to focus on your legs, core, and arms. I know you are thinking that is basically your whole body, well, yes, but the way you workout these areas are very different. It's pretty simple, with your lower body you want to use heavier weight, but with your upper body you want to use a lighter weight. The reason you want to use a lighter weight for your upper body is because your arms and shoulders are more acceptable to injury; that is why resistant bands are great for your arms and shoulders, because it is lower impact and you can get a great workout for your rotator cuff, which it very important to your Baseball success. For your legs, learn to love squats, lunges, and leg press, because those are great workouts to strengthen your legs. To workout your core (hips, lower back, buttocks), a great product is the medicine ball, there are some great workouts that you can find on the internet, but also if you can find some Swiss ball workouts with a medicine ball, those are great to. Remember, the most important tip with baseball is protecting your arm, do not over work it.
Football workouts are all about speed and muscular endurance in your legs, it is very important with football that you get used to moving your body quickly to avoid a big hit, and if you do get rocked by a big hit it is important that you can get up and keep on playing. For speed and agility a great workout is called plyometrics, it involves a lot of footwork, jumping, and leg workouts. Along with this, do a lot of sprinting. Sprinting is great for speed, over time you will increase your muscle endurance. Also include cuts in your sprinting, try to mimic a route or a juke. Make sure you stretch properly before doing any of these routines.
With Basketball you want to focus a lot on cardiovascular workouts, you have to be prepared to be running non-stop, with bursts of speed, but it is also important that you do not neglect weight training for basketball. Most of the time you do not want to be too bulky as a basketball player, so pick a workout routine that will tone your body, and make sure you involve a workout for each part of your body. With cardiovascular workouts it's all about getting you heart rate up. You should perform a cardio workout at least 3 to 5 times a week, for about 30 to 60 minutes. If you have a basketball court available to you, try running lines, those are great for endurance, also look for workout drills that incorporate dribbling and shooting the ball.
There are many different home workouts on the market today, that can help you improve your game. How do you find one that will fit your style and most importantly help you build muscle where you need it most? The P90X workout routine is made for those who are serious about building and maintaining muscles, which will help your game performance. Becoming a better athlete is a great goal to have, with focused programs like Hip Hop Abs, you can watch your performance and endurance get better.
We will start with Baseball. With Baseball you need to focus on your legs, core, and arms. I know you are thinking that is basically your whole body, well, yes, but the way you workout these areas are very different. It's pretty simple, with your lower body you want to use heavier weight, but with your upper body you want to use a lighter weight. The reason you want to use a lighter weight for your upper body is because your arms and shoulders are more acceptable to injury; that is why resistant bands are great for your arms and shoulders, because it is lower impact and you can get a great workout for your rotator cuff, which it very important to your Baseball success. For your legs, learn to love squats, lunges, and leg press, because those are great workouts to strengthen your legs. To workout your core (hips, lower back, buttocks), a great product is the medicine ball, there are some great workouts that you can find on the internet, but also if you can find some Swiss ball workouts with a medicine ball, those are great to. Remember, the most important tip with baseball is protecting your arm, do not over work it.
Football workouts are all about speed and muscular endurance in your legs, it is very important with football that you get used to moving your body quickly to avoid a big hit, and if you do get rocked by a big hit it is important that you can get up and keep on playing. For speed and agility a great workout is called plyometrics, it involves a lot of footwork, jumping, and leg workouts. Along with this, do a lot of sprinting. Sprinting is great for speed, over time you will increase your muscle endurance. Also include cuts in your sprinting, try to mimic a route or a juke. Make sure you stretch properly before doing any of these routines.
With Basketball you want to focus a lot on cardiovascular workouts, you have to be prepared to be running non-stop, with bursts of speed, but it is also important that you do not neglect weight training for basketball. Most of the time you do not want to be too bulky as a basketball player, so pick a workout routine that will tone your body, and make sure you involve a workout for each part of your body. With cardiovascular workouts it's all about getting you heart rate up. You should perform a cardio workout at least 3 to 5 times a week, for about 30 to 60 minutes. If you have a basketball court available to you, try running lines, those are great for endurance, also look for workout drills that incorporate dribbling and shooting the ball.
There are many different home workouts on the market today, that can help you improve your game. How do you find one that will fit your style and most importantly help you build muscle where you need it most? The P90X workout routine is made for those who are serious about building and maintaining muscles, which will help your game performance. Becoming a better athlete is a great goal to have, with focused programs like Hip Hop Abs, you can watch your performance and endurance get better.
Friday, September 14, 2007
P90X Success
Here's the video footage of the great success Ptinsley had during his first round of P90X back in 2004! http://www.milliondollarbody.com/perr...
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