I try to keep my latest coupon posted here. I've been able to save people up to $100!
Links:
Bowflex SelectTech... Well Worth the Price Tag
P90X
ChaLEAN Extreme®: The Power of Lean Phasing
Other Chalene Johnson Programs
P90X2
Friday, March 2, 2012
Bowflex Selecttech 1090 Dumbbells are BACK!
I try to keep my latest coupon posted here. I've been able to save people up to $100!
Links:
Bowflex SelectTech... Well Worth the Price Tag
P90X
ChaLEAN Extreme®: The Power of Lean Phasing
Other Chalene Johnson Programs
P90X2
Friday, January 13, 2012
Bowflex SelectTech... Well Worth the Price Tag
I didn't want to buy them... ok, I did, but I didn't want to spend the money!
I fought the urge for years until Mardi offered me his slightly used at half of retail. WHY IN GOD'S NAME DIDN'T I BUY THESE THINGS SOONER?! Six month's later Mardi was regretting his decision. Mardi, I love you, but you ain't getting these things back!
The first time I really saw them in action was in P90X Plus, a follow on addition to P90X. (Not to be confused with P90X2). Beachbody and Tony Horton used these magnificent power tools with Traci and Mark to show just how easy it can be to quickly fly through a complicated workout to get the most out of your time.
Later I saw these miracles of modern machinery do wonders for body sculpting in Chalene Johnson's Lean Phasing workout, ChaLEAN Extreme. Chalene discusses the beauty of these tools throughout her workouts while teaching you how to get the most out of your workout.
Bowflex® SelectTech® have streamlined my workouts and helped me keep my gym a little safer by not having piles of dumbbells all over the floor half way through a P90X workout. The ability to adjust the weights to odd, in between loads has really helped me grow. One of the neatest features is the ability to heavy load one half of the dumbbell and light load the other to really work on supination strength (see P90X: Full Supination Concentration Curls).
Changing weights is dial-a-matic. They come in two sizes now and I recommend the Bowflex® SelectTech® 552 which ranges from 5-52.5lbs. The other size is the 1090 ranging from 10-90lbs. If you are a big guy wanting to lift heavy, you might need or want these but I am a little guy who generally doesn't need the size that comes with that strength as I am a fan of gravity sports that like me to stay light weight.
Believe me, 52.5lbs does the job. If it doesn't slow down your cadence and focus on perfect form. The burn will come.
I get coupons sometimes so I will try to keep this post updated with the latest in the links section below.
Save Up To $100! Save $25 when you spend over $200, Save $50 when you spend over $350 and Save $100 when you spend over $500.
Links:
P90X
ChaLEAN Extreme®: The Power of Lean Phasing
Other Chalene Johnson Programs
P90X2
I fought the urge for years until Mardi offered me his slightly used at half of retail. WHY IN GOD'S NAME DIDN'T I BUY THESE THINGS SOONER?! Six month's later Mardi was regretting his decision. Mardi, I love you, but you ain't getting these things back!
The first time I really saw them in action was in P90X Plus, a follow on addition to P90X. (Not to be confused with P90X2). Beachbody and Tony Horton used these magnificent power tools with Traci and Mark to show just how easy it can be to quickly fly through a complicated workout to get the most out of your time.
Later I saw these miracles of modern machinery do wonders for body sculpting in Chalene Johnson's Lean Phasing workout, ChaLEAN Extreme. Chalene discusses the beauty of these tools throughout her workouts while teaching you how to get the most out of your workout.
Bowflex® SelectTech® have streamlined my workouts and helped me keep my gym a little safer by not having piles of dumbbells all over the floor half way through a P90X workout. The ability to adjust the weights to odd, in between loads has really helped me grow. One of the neatest features is the ability to heavy load one half of the dumbbell and light load the other to really work on supination strength (see P90X: Full Supination Concentration Curls).
Changing weights is dial-a-matic. They come in two sizes now and I recommend the Bowflex® SelectTech® 552 which ranges from 5-52.5lbs. The other size is the 1090 ranging from 10-90lbs. If you are a big guy wanting to lift heavy, you might need or want these but I am a little guy who generally doesn't need the size that comes with that strength as I am a fan of gravity sports that like me to stay light weight.
Believe me, 52.5lbs does the job. If it doesn't slow down your cadence and focus on perfect form. The burn will come.
I get coupons sometimes so I will try to keep this post updated with the latest in the links section below.
Save Up To $100! Save $25 when you spend over $200, Save $50 when you spend over $350 and Save $100 when you spend over $500.
Links:
P90X
ChaLEAN Extreme®: The Power of Lean Phasing
Other Chalene Johnson Programs
P90X2
Monday, January 2, 2012
14 Steps to Start Your Fitness Journey Right
This is a re-post from Jess Barron, Business Leader with Team Beachbody. I saved this post here so I would have ready access to it and be able to send you here to check it out! Let's get started!
So, you committed to get fit and toned, and you bought a Beachbody fitness program such as P90X, P90X2, LES MILLS PUMP, INSANITY, The Asylum, TurboFire, RevAbs, Slim in 6, Brazil Butt Lift, Hip Hop Abs, etc. Great job! We applaud you.
Now, how would you like to double your ability to stay motivated and succeed?
Studies have shown that people who use online support tools like the kind on TeamBeachbody.com get two times better results with their fitness program.
Sounds good, right? So, you're probably wondering what steps to take to get started? Here's what you need to do:
1. If you haven't done so yet, sign up for Team Beachbody membership. If you're already a TeamBeachbody member, you can skip this step.
2. Take your "before" photos. Need instructions on how to take your photos? Watch this video which will show you exactly what to do.
3. Step on a scale, and get your "starting weight." Be sure to record your "starting weight" in your online profile's progress and goals section, along with your goal weight. You need to know what your goal is in order to reach it! Also, it's very important take and record your starting measurements. Many of our programs cause people to lose inches all over their bodies, and sometimes inches lost can be a better way to chart your progress than pounds lost. There should be a tape measure that came in the box with your Beachbody program. And here is a video with easy instructions on how -- and where exactly -- to measure yourselfl].
Record your body measurements in your online profile's Progress & Goals section. After 1 month of working out, you will want to take your measurements again, and record the progress in this section as well.
4. Take the "fit test" that came with your program (tip: you can find P90X and INSANITY fit tests here), OR take the general Team Beachbody Fit Test. You can record your performance on the TeamBeachbody fit test at the bottom of your progress and goals page.
5. If you haven't done so already, upload a profile photo of yourself so that others can see what you look like. Also, having a profile photo that shows your face is required in order for you to be eligible to win the daily $500 SuperGym Sweepstakes giveaway just for working out in the SuperGym (see complete contest rules). You wouldn't want to miss out on a chance to win each day just because you don't have a profile photo, would you? While you're at it, why not also upload your "before" photo to your profile too? If you're not happy with what you see up there, it could help give you added motivation to do your workouts!
6. Fill out your bio section in your profile, so that other members will know something about you and your fitness journey.
7. Commit to get fit, and pledge to Take the Beachbody Challenge, and then every day that you log your workouts in the SuperGym, you'll be entered in a sweepstakes giveaway for $500. Plus, when finish your program, you can submit your "before" and "after" photos for a chance to win up to $100,000. That should definitely help give you incentive to stick with your program!
8. Decide which day you will start your program, and which time you will be doing your workouts, and then put the entire 60-day or 90-day workout schedule onto your SuperGym calendar. We call this setting up an "auto-schedule" - click here to find out how to do it. Taking a vacation in the middle of your 90-day program? Here's info on how you can plan ahead and add that vacation or holiday gap in your auto-schedule now. Then, visit the SuperGym daily to see who's in the gym and to start your workouts.
9. Join an Online Workout Group for extra encouragement and motivation. Doing INSANITY? Join this INSANITY group, by clicking the blue "Join this group" button when you land on the page. Doing P90X? Join the P90Xplorers group. Are you doing Slim in 6? Join this Slim in 6 newbies group. No matter which program you're doing, you can join the Getting fit and healthy in 2012 group. After you've joined your groups, you can always have access to them via the Manage My Groups page in your profile.
10. When viewing other members' profiles, you can always click "Add as a buddy" to designate some people from your Workout Groups as your online workout buddies. It's helpful to have online friends who you can send messages to when you have questions or you're tempted to skip your workout. They'll offer you advice and encouragement to stick with your program. You can also find and add online buddies from the over 200,000 people in the Member Gallery. Maybe some people have already requested you as their buddy? Go here to review and approve (or ignore) requests from workout buddies.
11. Find out who your TeamBeachbody Coach is, and then send a message to introduce yourself. You can tell what your fitness goals are and which program(s) you're doing. Your Coach is here to answer any questions you might have, and to offer you motivation and support.
12. Start writing - and tracking your progress on your fitness journey - in your own TeamBeachbody blog. Writing in your blog is a great way to celebrate your accomplishments as well as work through (and get advice on) your challenges.
13. Wondering how to calculate your body fat and or your healthy weight or daily caloric needs? Check out our helpful tools.
14. Need additional tips on what to eat each day? Check out TeamBeachbody's Online Meal Planner, which should be helpful to keep your eating on track.
I hope this is helpful advice for you. Good luck on your personal health and fitness journey! It's going to be worth it. I've used all these tools myself, and I've lost (and kept off) 15 pounds by doing RevAbs, INSANITY, and now LES MILLS PUMP. So, these programs (and the online tools on TeamBeachbody) DO work!
Feel free to post comments to this thread to let me know how you're doing, and if you have questions.
If you're reading this and you're not already a Club member, Click Here!
Or Test Drive a FREE Membership here!
Links:
You Can Win $100,000 in the Beachbody Challenge!
How Bad do You Want It?
So, you committed to get fit and toned, and you bought a Beachbody fitness program such as P90X, P90X2, LES MILLS PUMP, INSANITY, The Asylum, TurboFire, RevAbs, Slim in 6, Brazil Butt Lift, Hip Hop Abs, etc. Great job! We applaud you.
Now, how would you like to double your ability to stay motivated and succeed?
Studies have shown that people who use online support tools like the kind on TeamBeachbody.com get two times better results with their fitness program.
Sounds good, right? So, you're probably wondering what steps to take to get started? Here's what you need to do:
1. If you haven't done so yet, sign up for Team Beachbody membership. If you're already a TeamBeachbody member, you can skip this step.
2. Take your "before" photos. Need instructions on how to take your photos? Watch this video which will show you exactly what to do.
3. Step on a scale, and get your "starting weight." Be sure to record your "starting weight" in your online profile's progress and goals section, along with your goal weight. You need to know what your goal is in order to reach it! Also, it's very important take and record your starting measurements. Many of our programs cause people to lose inches all over their bodies, and sometimes inches lost can be a better way to chart your progress than pounds lost. There should be a tape measure that came in the box with your Beachbody program. And here is a video with easy instructions on how -- and where exactly -- to measure yourselfl].
Record your body measurements in your online profile's Progress & Goals section. After 1 month of working out, you will want to take your measurements again, and record the progress in this section as well.
4. Take the "fit test" that came with your program (tip: you can find P90X and INSANITY fit tests here), OR take the general Team Beachbody Fit Test. You can record your performance on the TeamBeachbody fit test at the bottom of your progress and goals page.
5. If you haven't done so already, upload a profile photo of yourself so that others can see what you look like. Also, having a profile photo that shows your face is required in order for you to be eligible to win the daily $500 SuperGym Sweepstakes giveaway just for working out in the SuperGym (see complete contest rules). You wouldn't want to miss out on a chance to win each day just because you don't have a profile photo, would you? While you're at it, why not also upload your "before" photo to your profile too? If you're not happy with what you see up there, it could help give you added motivation to do your workouts!
6. Fill out your bio section in your profile, so that other members will know something about you and your fitness journey.
7. Commit to get fit, and pledge to Take the Beachbody Challenge, and then every day that you log your workouts in the SuperGym, you'll be entered in a sweepstakes giveaway for $500. Plus, when finish your program, you can submit your "before" and "after" photos for a chance to win up to $100,000. That should definitely help give you incentive to stick with your program!
8. Decide which day you will start your program, and which time you will be doing your workouts, and then put the entire 60-day or 90-day workout schedule onto your SuperGym calendar. We call this setting up an "auto-schedule" - click here to find out how to do it. Taking a vacation in the middle of your 90-day program? Here's info on how you can plan ahead and add that vacation or holiday gap in your auto-schedule now. Then, visit the SuperGym daily to see who's in the gym and to start your workouts.
9. Join an Online Workout Group for extra encouragement and motivation. Doing INSANITY? Join this INSANITY group, by clicking the blue "Join this group" button when you land on the page. Doing P90X? Join the P90Xplorers group. Are you doing Slim in 6? Join this Slim in 6 newbies group. No matter which program you're doing, you can join the Getting fit and healthy in 2012 group. After you've joined your groups, you can always have access to them via the Manage My Groups page in your profile.
10. When viewing other members' profiles, you can always click "Add as a buddy" to designate some people from your Workout Groups as your online workout buddies. It's helpful to have online friends who you can send messages to when you have questions or you're tempted to skip your workout. They'll offer you advice and encouragement to stick with your program. You can also find and add online buddies from the over 200,000 people in the Member Gallery. Maybe some people have already requested you as their buddy? Go here to review and approve (or ignore) requests from workout buddies.
11. Find out who your TeamBeachbody Coach is, and then send a message to introduce yourself. You can tell what your fitness goals are and which program(s) you're doing. Your Coach is here to answer any questions you might have, and to offer you motivation and support.
12. Start writing - and tracking your progress on your fitness journey - in your own TeamBeachbody blog. Writing in your blog is a great way to celebrate your accomplishments as well as work through (and get advice on) your challenges.
13. Wondering how to calculate your body fat and or your healthy weight or daily caloric needs? Check out our helpful tools.
14. Need additional tips on what to eat each day? Check out TeamBeachbody's Online Meal Planner, which should be helpful to keep your eating on track.
I hope this is helpful advice for you. Good luck on your personal health and fitness journey! It's going to be worth it. I've used all these tools myself, and I've lost (and kept off) 15 pounds by doing RevAbs, INSANITY, and now LES MILLS PUMP. So, these programs (and the online tools on TeamBeachbody) DO work!
Feel free to post comments to this thread to let me know how you're doing, and if you have questions.
If you're reading this and you're not already a Club member, Click Here!
Or Test Drive a FREE Membership here!
Links:
You Can Win $100,000 in the Beachbody Challenge!
How Bad do You Want It?
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Dr. Marcus Elliot and the Science Behind P90X2
So I have done all the workouts in the first phase and all I can say is WOWSERS! My core is quickly getting ripped and my shoulders are feeling as strong as every! So far this is building my stability muscles and core exactly as promised. My plan is to get through all of the workouts before we start the Evil Fitness Army so I can tell my peeps what to watch out for. I'll update this post as that happens to keep all those updates in one place.
Watch here for updates.
P90X2 Deluxe Kit
P90X2 ULTIMATE Kit
P.S. Contact me if you want to be a part of a dedicated group of the best people you have known who will help you reach the same goals they are trying to earn. Together we all can and will succeed!
Links:
P90X vs P90X2
What's New About P90X2?
P90X2 Video
P90X2: What is This PAP That You Speak Of?
Watch here for updates.
You choose your level of seriousness and Order Now:
P90X2 Base KitP90X2 Deluxe Kit
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P.S. Contact me if you want to be a part of a dedicated group of the best people you have known who will help you reach the same goals they are trying to earn. Together we all can and will succeed!
Links:
P90X vs P90X2
What's New About P90X2?
P90X2 Video
P90X2: What is This PAP That You Speak Of?
Thursday, December 29, 2011
My Basic Nutrition Philosophy
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| Image Credit: thedailygreen.com |
Here's the quick down and dirty of my philosophy...
1. How Much- Determine how much you need to eat to reach your goals. There are calculators online that help you determine your daily caloric needs. I like the one on my website at www.beachbodycoach.com/jeffadams. Your caloric needs vary by height, weight, activity level, age, activity level, goal, etc.
2. Divide by 5- You want to start heating up your metabolism by eating 5 times per day. This starts to communicate to your body that more food is coming, burn the fuel you have! Oddly, if you starve the body, it will get more efficient with it's fuel. The goal here is to be LESS efficient.
3. Decide your macros- If your goal is to trim fat, stop eating fat! You may have plenty to last you a while. Now there are still good fats you need for brain function and other vital things, but I suggest limiting to 20% of intake. Protein takes a long time to break down in your system so it makes you feel full for longer and your body can't store it so you purge what you don't need. Carbs are a killer of modern man. If the body can't use them right now, carbs are stored as fat before they can be used. This is done by way of insulin which is created to keep from frying the brain due to excess blood sugar. Basically, you can eventually run out of insulin. This is the onset of diabetes. So keep the carbs down and from good sources like fruits and veggies. Call it 40% carbs, 40% protein if you are looking to drop a lot of fat.
4. Eat living foods- this is the hardest part for many busy people as it may require visiting the grocery store twice per week instead of twice per month. Keeping super-fresh fruits and veggies in the fridge is tough to do on accident; it must be done on purpose. But you can snack all day on carrots and cauliflower and hardly take in any calories. Meanwhile you're getting a ton of nutrients. There is also something in living enzymes that help the body heal itself. I can't even begin to get into that here, just stock up on apples, carrots, cauli, cucumbers, celery, fresh living stuff that you like to eat. Try to stay with lower sugar fruits. Veggies are wide open.
5. Lean Protein- comes from white meat, chicken, fish, egg white, whey or fat free dairy. Try some extra lean turkey burgers or or grilled chicken. Otherwise, I like Fat Free cottage cheese and a dole fruit cup, hard boiled eggs (toss every other yoke), greek yogurt, Shakeology with an extra shot of whey protein powder, deli turkey, tuna and vinaigrette dressing with a few crackers... just to name a few options.
6. Limit the carbs- it is hard to keep it down to 40%. Skip as much refined grain as you can- no pasta, few potatoes, whole grain bread only, no tortillas. Limiting fats is pretty easy, you know what's bad there. Limiting carbs is the next easiest thing you can do to limit your calorie intake. Stick with fruits and vegetables for your carbs and you hardly have to track anything! Cauliflower can be used as mashed potatoes, rice, great substitute for pasta by steaming it and pouring marinara on it... I even use it for Shephard's Pie!
7.
Log it! I went there. If you want results, you need metrics to know
what's working and what isn't. That online calculator is great but every
physical body is just a little different. Having a log book allows you
to look back and check for bad habits. I like to keep it simple. Here's
how I do it, when I do it:
http://jagfitness.blogspot.com/2010/02/journal-it-nutrition-edition.html
8. Plan your food in advance- as best you can. Here's how I do that also:
http://jagfitness.blogspot.com/2011/02/shopping-list-magic.html
9. And for God's sake start taking a multi-vitamin! Your body will tell you that you're hungry when you really just need more of some nutrient or other. It's a lot easier to control cravings when your body has the building blocks it needs to keep you running smoothly.
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