8 Tips for Avoiding the Holiday Pounds

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It’s that time of year. The leaves turn majestic hues of red and gold. The air becomes fresh and crisp. We can finally put an extra blanket on the bed and cuddle up with a cup of hot tea. Yes, it’s fall. We just spent 8 months killing ourselves to get into that bathing suit, [...]

Summer of P90X and Insanity is Over

OK, Labor Day has come and gone, and that pretty much signals the end of summer for most of us. Unfortunately, for many people, this also means the end of trying to stay or get into shape. At least until those dreaded New Year’s resolutions roll back around. A lot of us will just retreat [...]

1 Out of 1 Doctors Agree – P90X is Working

OK, that may sound a little crazy, but I just got back from my annual physical (which I try to get to at least every 5 years), and I am healthier than ever. My weight was way down (but we already knew that). My blood pressure was perfect at 120/72 and my resting heartrate was [...]

Insanity Fit Test 2 – Getting Better With Age

OK, I did my second Insanity fit test last night and was actually pleased with the results. As you can see in the chart below, I improved in all of the exercises except for the switch kicks. But I have a theory on that. I think I miscounted on the first test. It is almost [...]

Bring on the Insanity!

Ok, I’m gearing up to start Insanity. My official start date is going to be Monday, 7/26/10. I have done the fit test (results in a minute) and tried out the first few DVDs. This is going to be one tough workout, but will deffinitely deliver the results. Each workout that I tried left me [...]

P90X Round 1 Complete

Well, its official. P90X round 1 is in the books. And I am thrilled with the results. No, I’m not ripped like Tony Horton yet. But that really is my own fault. You see, I have a problem. I am a food addict. But admitting it is the first step, right? As a matter of [...]

Are P90X, Insanity and Turbo Fire Just Too Extreme?

We hear all the buzz about P90X, Insanity, Turbo Fire – Get Yours Now! and Beachbody’s other high intensity fitness programs. We have all seen the infomercials and want amazing results like we see on TV, right? But are these extreme workouts just too extreme? The answer, at least for me, is no, they are [...]

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