Tony Horton – Dallas, TX Super Saturday, September 18, 2010

My good friends, Robert and Melissa Hudgens are hosting a once in a lifetime event in Dallas, TX. I talk to so many people that have wanted the opportunity to meet Tony Horton, and it doesn’t get any better than this.   Here’s why:

Tony Horton fans have paid as much as $400 for two days with Tony. This one day event is only $79. The downside… it has limited space! › Continue reading

For years, loyal Beachbody Fans have asked the question, "What’s after P90X?"

We can now positively answer that question without any further doubt! This is not a rumor, speculation, or guess work on our behalf, this is straight from the man himself, Tony Horton. So what’s the answer:

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Like any other exercise program or a serious muscle building routine, nothing works correctly without a proper diet plan. This is because your diet is an essential part of any exercise program, P90X included.  If a successful workout program is paired with a successful diet plan, amazing results are sure to happen, you may even get ripped in 90 days! This is because diet plans are a very essential part of any exercise schedule. › Continue reading

P90X, A Girl’s Guide, Part 2.  Fitness Myths.

In part 2, of P90X, A Girl’s Guide… let’s address common fitness myths.  I’ve noticed several of the girls doing P90X ask questions that are specifically mentioned here.  Questions about slow metabolism, more and more cardio, bulking up, and more.  If you found yourself wondering about these things, then read on.  Thank you Stephanie Saunders at Beachbody for such an enlightening article!

There’s a lot of pressure on women to look, in a word, hot. Sure, for a chosen few, curves in the right places come naturally, but the rest of us seem to spend all our time snatching up the latest fitness fad, be it the Abs-o-matic 3000, Cucumber Colon Cleanse, or Low-Cholesterol All-Bacon Diet, desperately hoping we’ll discover the new us. Instead, we usually walk away—or occasionally limp away—feeling confused, dejected, and as if we’ve missed out on the genetic lottery. › Continue reading

It’s not uncommon for Extremely-Fit to get questions from girls about P90X.  Let’s face it, girls can be just as good at tackling P90X as the guys.  So when Whitney Provost published this article, I thought it was a must share article and wanted to share it here at Extremely-Fit.  I hope this helps answer some of the questions from the girls, and gives them the support and motivation to take on the X!

Muscles are a girl’s best friend. Not only do they raise your metabolism and help you burn more calories, they also keep you living strong. And they look beautiful. Well-sculpted shoulders and lean, tight legs carry clothes better and allow you to power through everyday activities with strength and stamina. How do you get a body like that? A program like P90X will do the trick.

I know this because I’m a P90X graduate. I can vouch for its muscle-sculpting, fat-blasting, and body-shrinking powers. Before I ever started working for Beachbody, I finished two rounds of P90X and incorporated P90X Plus into my fitness routine. I still do P90X regularly, and Plyometrics is consistently in my cardio rotations.  › Continue reading

I find my customers fit into one of two categories. Those that want to lose weight and those that want to gain muscle mass. An alternative on the second would be that they have lost the weight, and then want to add some lean muscle mass back on. You can read articles all over the internet on how to accomplish these two tasks. Simply google: How to gain muscle mass, or how to lose weight. Well, in my opinion, Beachbody has already proven that losing weight with their programs is easy.  Well,

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I recently graduated Insanity, and prior to that P90X (several times), One on One with Tony Horton, and ChaLEAN Extreme. I’m always on the lookout for a way to “spice” up my workouts. Tony Horton always says that “Variety is the Spice of Life”. Taking that advice to heart, here is a rotation which combines Insanity with Tony Horton’s One on One. If you don’t have Tony Horton’s One on One, you need to check it out! You can buy them one at a time, which is cool, and you can pick and choose the ones you think you would like best. Follow this link to read the descriptions and watch videos of the various One on One workouts.

The One on One and Insanity hybrid was provided to me by Mark Briggs. However, I have had numerous requests for a rotation using P90X and Insanity. Below you will find the 12 week rotation. In parenthesis, you will find a P90X substitute for the One on One. Feel free to tweak the workout to suit your needs. In fact, I you may want to switch P90X Plyo for the P90X Legs & Back. Get creative! The idea is to keep things interesting, prevent boredom, avoid plateaus, and add variety.

This hybrid assumes you have access to at least the basic Insanity program, and EITHER P90X or One on One. As you add the One on One workouts to your fitness library, you get even more options! Have fun!

The One On One / Insanity Hybrid

Week 1

1. Thirty Fifteen (P90X Chest & Back)
2. Pure Cardio & Killer Abs (Pure Cardio and P90X Ab Ripper X)
3. Mammoth UML (P90X Core Synergistics)
4. Patience Yoga (1st 45 minutes of P90X Yoga)
5. Max Interval Sports Training (Insanity Max Cardio Plyo)
6. Core Cardio and Balance
7. Rest Day

Week 2

1. Core Ball Sandwich (P90X Chest & Back)
2. Plyo Cardio Circuit
3. Just Arms & Cardio Abs (P90X Shoulders & Arms)
4. Fountain of Youth Yoga (1st 45 minutes of P90X Yoga)
5. Max Interval Circuit
6. One on One Cardio Intervals (P90X Kenpo X)
7. Rest Day

Week 3

1. Road Warrior (P90X Core Synergistics)
2. Cardio Power and Resistance
3. Insane Abs and Killer Abs (Ab Ripper X and Cardio Abs)
4. Recovery 4 Results (P90X Stretch)
5. Max Cardio Conditioning
6. Bun Shaper (P90X Plyometrics)
7. Rest Day

Week 4

1. Fountain Of Youth Yoga (1st 45 minutes of P90X Yoga)
2. Core Cardio and Balance
3. Patience Yoga (1st 45 minutes of P90X Yoga)
4. Medicine Ball Core Cardio (P90X Kenpo X)
5. Recovery 4 Results (P90X Stretch)
6. Cardio Recovery
7. Rest Day

Week 5

1. Plyo Legs (P90X Plyometrics)
2. Plyo Cardio Circuit and Cardio Abs
3. Diamond Delts (P90X Chest and Back)
4. Patience Yoga (1st 45 minutes of P90X Yoga)
5. Max Cardio Conditioning
6. Just Arms (P90X Shoulders & Arms)
7. Rest Day

Week 6

1. Core Ball Sandwich (P90X Chest and Back)
2. Pure Cardio and Killer Abs (Ab Ripper X)
3. Cardio 5-6 Plus (P90X Kenpo X)
4. Fountain Of Youth Yoga (1st 45 minutes of P90X Yoga)
5. Max Interval Sports Training (Insanity Max Cardio Plyo)
6. Bun Shaper (P90X Plyometrics)
7. Rest Day

Week 7

1. Thirty Fifteen (P90X Chest and Back)
2. Core Cardio and Balance
3. Just Arms and Killer Abs (P90X Shoulders and Arms, Ab Ripper X)
4. Patience Yoga (1st 45 minutes of P90X Yoga)
5. Mammoth UML (P90X Core Synergistics)
6. Max Recovery
7. Rest Day

Week 8

1. Fountain Of Youth Yoga (1st 45 minutes of P90X Yoga)
2. Core Cardio and Balance
3. Patience Yoga (1st 45 minutes of P90X Yoga)
4. Medicine Ball Core Cardio (P90X Kenpo X)
5. Recovery 4 Results (P90X Stretch)
6. Cardio Recovery
7. Rest Day

Week 9

1. Core Ball Sandwich (P90X Chest and Back)
2. Max Interval Plyo and Cardio Abs
3. Just Arms (P90X Shoulders and Arms)
4. Max Recovery
5. Bun Shaper and Killer Abs (P90X Plyo and Ab Ripper X)
6. Max Interval Sports Training (Insanity Max Cardio Plyo)
7. Rest Day

Week 10

1. Plyo Legs (P90X Plyometrics)
2. Max Interval Circuit and Cardio Abs
3. Thirty Fifteen (P90X Chest and Back)
4. Patience Yoga (1st 45 minutes of P90X Yoga)
5. Max Interval Sports Training (Insanity Max Cardio Plyo)
6. Cardio Intervals and Killer Abs (P90X Kenpo X and Ab Ripper X)
7. Rest Day

Week 11

1. Killer Abs and Insane Abs (Ab Ripper X and Cardio Abs)
2. Max Interval Sports Training (Insanity Max Cardio Plyo)
3. Cardio 5-6 Plus and Cardio Abs (Pure Cardio and Cardio Abs)
4. Max Recovery
5. Core Ball Sandwich and Killer Abs (P90X Chest and Back and Ab Ripper X)
6. Max Cardio Conditioning
7. Rest Day

Week 12

1. Fountain Of Youth Yoga (1st 45 minutes of P90X Yoga)
2. Core Cardio and Balance
3. Patience Yoga (1st 45 minutes of P90X Yoga)
4. Medicine Ball Core Cardio (P90X Core Synergistics)
5. Recovery 4 Results (P90X Stretch)
6. Cardio Recovery
7. Rest Day

Download your P90X Advanced Excel Worksheets here.

The P90X Advanced Excel Worksheets are nothing short of AWESOME. Don’t picture a boring spreadsheet with a few cells to type in.  Do yourself a big favor, and download these worksheets.  The P90X Advanced Excel Worksheets are made by Beachbody, for Beachbody’s P90X program.  So that in and of itself, should give you an indication of what you are getting. The P90X Advanced Excel Worksheets come with complete instructions on how to use the worksheets, and is easily customized to YOU.  That’s right, you enter your personal information and then the excel worksheet is ready for your personal schedule and rotation.  That’s right, it acts as your worksheets, and your calendar for which exercise DVD you should do and on what day.

You can further personalize the excel worksheets and have it automatically figure your number of calories and which phase you should be eating at in the nutrition guide.  i.e.  Phase 1, 2 or 3 on the nutrition plan.  It will also allow you to track your food intake.  If you have P90X, then you know on the portion plan, you get so many proteins, carbs, fats, etc per day.  This excel worksheet calculates how many you get and allows you to track that information.

Enter in some personal information and have a calculator determine your Body Fat Percentage.

The P90X Fit Test is also available on this excel worksheet.

One of the absolute best parts of this excel worksheet is that it will graph your workout progress.  For example, when you enter your data, reps and weight for week one, it will automatically graph this information, then week two will show your improvement.

And not quite finally, there is more! But for my rave review, know that this excel worksheet also has the material available for print as well.  So you really have no need for the PDF format below.  However, if you are not the computer type, and want the good ol fashioned standby of pen to paper, it’s available.  Nothing wrong with that, I did the very same thing for my previous 8 rounds of P90X!

It is absolutely amazing what this excel worksheet will do!  I’d really be surprised if you have read this far, and have NOT yet downloaded it. 

Download your P90X PDF Worksheets here.

So now that my rave review for the P90X Advanced Excel Worksheet is over.  I can move forward and tell you why I think tracking your progress is so important!

If you’re working out with P90X, Tony Horton is constantly reminding you to track your progress.  Personally, I feel like there are two reasons to track your progress using either the P90X Advanced Excel Worksheets or the P90X PDF Worksheets.

1. When I first started working out with P90X, I started writing down my weight and my reps for each exercise. It’s encouraging to look back over time and see where you started, to see where you’ve improved. For example, I started P90X only being able to perform 3 wide grip chin ups. Today I can easily perform 15 wide grip chin ups, with good form. To me that’s encouraging. So that’s one important reason to track your progress with the P90X Advanced Excel Worksheets or the P90X PDF Worksheets.
2. To improve with each day, week, and month, you have to push yourself beyond your comfort zone. Constantly strive to improve your number of reps, or amount of weight each time you do an exercise. For example, let’s say on week 5, you start Back & Biceps of P90X.  If you do the Standard Biceps with 15 lbs, and are able to perform 8 reps, then the following week, your goal should be 8 reps. Once you hit 8 reps, raise your weight to 20 lbs. You see what I mean? How can you challenge and push yourself, if you don’t know what you’ve done the week before? Of course the amount of weight you lift and the number of reps you perform will vary according to your fitness goals, get lean or add some muscle etc.  And now that I think about it, I personally have a third reason for using the P90X Advanced Excel Worksheets or the P90X PDF Worksheets.
   
3. Using the worksheets, whether it be with ChaLEAN Extreme or P90X, prevents me from “bailing out” too early. Going back to the Back & Biceps example. If I lift 15 lbs, and get 8 reps, then I KNOW I can do AT LEAST that amount. So when I’m feeling “tired and run down” I can’t use that as an excuse. I will ALWAYS lift what I did the week before at a MINIMUM, and ALWAYS strive to improve.

So there you have it, 3 reasons to use the P90X Advanced Excel Worksheets or the P90X PDF Worksheets. I have used that phrase throughout this blog post so that you can download your extra copies. Just click a link. Obviously, you can use the workbook that came with the program, but what about round 2? And round 3? Remember, we’re in this together, whether it’s ChaLEAN Extreme or P90X, or whatever program you’re on, just keep pushing play, set goals, try new programs, and stay fit! Contact me anytime for help, encouragement, or questions.

If you’re doing P90X, you know that to maximize your results, you have to focus on your nutrition, just as much as your workouts.  If you want results, and I know you do!, then you have to watch what you eat.  However, you may have times where you just can’t get home to eat a P90X meal, or aren’t able to pack your food as you go.  It happens to all of us at some time or another.  When it happens to you, be prepared.  Here is an excellent article by Dennis Faye with Beachbody.  So from now on, no excuses.  You can stay on the P90X diet, no matter where you are!

A P90X® Restaurant Guide
By Denis Faye

You’re working late at the office. It’s time for dinner, but there’s a problem. You’re in the middle of your P90X program, and a big, greasy restaurant meal will throw your precision diet into complete chaos.

“But wait,” you think, “aren’t there restaurant meals listed in the back of the handy dandy P90X Nutrition Plan?” Yes, but you open it up and . . . d’oh! It’s all fast food! You’re with a client and you don’t want to slum it!

Relax. You’ll be fine. I’ll talk you through this difficult situation.

The first thing you need to do is use common sense. Here’s a quick list of things that’ll help you survive any restaurant.

1. Go for the chicken or fish.
2. Avoid fried food.
3. Unless it’s veggies, salad, or fruit, skip the side dish.
4. Pasta? Avoid cream sauces and just eat half your portion.
5. No bread, except if you’re having a sandwich. And get whole wheat.
6. Ask for the salad dressing on the side and use it sparingly.

If you do this, you’ll probably find yourself with a remarkably stripped-down meal that’ll be easy to judge. Here’s how to do that.

1. Piece of meat = 2 protein portions.
2. Side of veggies or salad = 1 veggie portion per side dish.
3. Salad dressing can count as 1 condiment portion if you limit the serving to 2 tablespoons.
4. If you ignored my extra side dish advice, count that as 1 carb portion.
5. If there’s any kind of sauce or marinade on your meat, add 1 condiment portion.
6. Add 1 fat portion. Restaurants are notorious for sneaking fat and sodium into food. That’s why it tastes so good.
7. In the event that you are 100 percent, categorically certain that there’s no hidden fat in your meal, skip step 5 and add 1 condiment portion, simply because I don’t trust those restaurant guys. I’m certain they snuck something in there. Trust me. I’m paranoid so that you don’t have to be.

So, for example, let’s take Denny’s Grilled Tilapia. Here’s how they describe it on the menu: a mild, white fish filet seasoned and grilled, then placed on a bed of savory vegetable rice pilaf. Served with your choice of two sides and dinner bread.

We have our fish, so that’s 2 protein portions. The vegetable rice pilaf is 1 carb portion and 1 veggie portion. The corn and tomato slices are 1 veggie portion each. Let’s call that 1 carb portion and 1 veggie portion. There doesn’t seem to be a lot of fat going on here, so we’ll skip the fat portion. However, the pilaf is savory, which implies a sauce, so let’s add 1 condiment portion.

Here’s where we end up.

Fit Fare Grilled Tilapia with Rice Pilaf, Corn, and Tomato Slices 3 veggie portions 2 protein portions 1 carb portion 1 condiment portion Calories: 600 Protein: 58 g Carbs: 66 g Fat Total: 11 g

Of course, don’t limit yourself to major chain restaurants. In fact, they usually cater to the lowest common denominator, so you’ll probably have better luck finding healthier food at an independent restaurant specializing in fresh fare for more selective customers.

Unfortunately, I haven’t spent much time in your neighborhood, so I don’t really know much about your local joints. I do, however, have access to quite a bit of information about several national chains, thanks to the Internet. Here are a few examples to get you started. You’ll note the nutrition information under the portion information. Many restaurants provide that on request. Don’t be afraid to ask.

Chili’s

Fajita Pita Chicken 1 fat portion 1 protein portion 1 veggie portion 0.5 carb portion Calories: 455 Protein: 31 g Carbs: 52 g Fat Total: 13 g

Denny’s

Veggie-Cheese Omelet with Eggbeaters (no sides) 1 fat portion 1 veggie portion 1.5 protein portions 1 condiment portion Calories: 410 Protein: 39 g Carbs: 11 g Fat Total: 22 g

Olive Garden

Linguine Alla Marinara (dinner) 1 protein portion 1 carb portion 2 veggie portions 1 condiment portion Calories: 430 Protein: 18 g Carbs: 76 g Fat Total: 6 g

Red Lobster

Chilled Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail 1 protein portion 1 condiment portion Calories: 120 Protein: 19 g Carbs: 9 g Fat Total: 1 g

Sources: Information taken from the following companies’ Web sites: Chili’s, Denny’s, Olive Garden, and Red Lobster.

The P90X DVD and Nutrition Guide is simply one of the absolute best ways to re-shape your body in just 90 days. With the P90X DVD and Nutrition Guide, you have the opportunity to take a 90-day life changing journey, accompanied by world-renowned fitness instructor Tony Horton. Tony Horton’s patented P90X DVD and Nutrition Guide employs a revolutionary fitness concept known as Muscle Confusion. By continually changing your fitness workout routine, the P90X DVD and Nutrition Guide ensures that your muscles are able to maintain high intensity workouts without ever getting fatigued. And you get the added benefit of a fun and exciting workout that avoids the mindless repetition often found in gym-based routines, which results in boredom.

At Extremely-Fit.com, we understand the importance of having a workout regimen that will keep your interest. We pride ourselves on supporting every one of our customers throughout their initial 90 day workout and beyond. If you have any questions about the P90X DVD and Nutrition Guide or if you simply want an expert’s opinion on how best to maximize your results, a member of our staff is always ready to assist you. Never hesitate to contact us with your questions or concerns.

P90X DVD and Nutrition Guide, The 90 Day Workout that Guarantees Results!

Another fantastic aspect of Tony Horton’s 90 Day Workout is that you don’t need a gym membership or any high-priced equipment to enjoy the benefits of a full body workout routine. The P90X workout system only requires resistance bands or dumbbells and a chin up bar. Other than that, all of the necessary workout and nutritional information is provided with the P90X DVD and Nutrition Guide package.

The 90 Day Workout you receive with the P90X DVD and Nutrition Guide is a high-intensity strength training program that is designed to transform your body in only 90 days. For some of you out there, 90 days may seem like a long time. But take it from everyone here at Extremely-Fit.com – a 90 day workout is a very small amount of time to devote to changing your life forever. The P90X DVD and Nutrition Guide system only requires an hour of your time every day. Think of it as one less television show in the evening or getting up an hour earlier in the morning. One 90 day workout is all it takes to get you on the path to a better body, a healthier future and a better life for you and the people who love you.

The Official P90X DVD’s includes 3 Guides to Get You Started:

• P90X 3-Phase Nutrition Plan

• P90X Fitness Guide

• “How to Bring It” video

12 highly intense workouts:

01 Chest & Back The first P90X workout is a targeted strength and definition workout that emphasizes two classic upper-body exercises.	02 Plyometrics Explosive jumping cardio routine proven to dramatically improve athletic performance.	03 Shoulders & Arms Potent combination of pressing, curling, and fly movements, that will leave you stronger.
04 Yoga X Combines strength, balance, flexibility, and breath work to enhance your physique and calm your mind.	05 Legs & Back Get ready to squat, lunge, and pull for a total-body workout like no other.	06 Kenpo X Intense cardiovascular workout with punching and kicking for endurance, balance, and coordination.
07 X Stretch Achieve a higher level of athleticism over a longer period of time, plus prevent injuries and avoid plateaus.	08 Core Synergistics Build and support multiple muscle groups to build and support the core while conditioning your body.	09 Chest, Shoulders, & Triceps Targeted strength and definition workout emphasizes two classic upper-body exercises.
10 Back & Biceps Flex those powerful biceps and focus on toning and tightening these showcase arm muscles.	11 Cardio X Low-impact cardio routine that is a fun fat-burning workout that will leave you feeling lean and mean.	12 Ab Ripper X Sculpt the 6-pack abs of your dreams and benefit your health and physical performance.

Tools to keep you motivated

• P90X Calendar

• FREE Online Support Tools

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