February 7, 2012

INSANITY With Shaun T. Workout Review | Cardio Recovery

Cardio Recovery

Cardio Recovery

The Sequel to INSANITY is AVAILABLE NOW!
-Released 4/8/11

Cardio Recovery is the third of ten workouts included in the INSANITY with Shaun T. 60-day total body conditioning fitness program.

After the Plyometric Cardio Circuit and Cardio Power & Resistance workouts, Cardio Recovery is a welcomed change of pace.  This is a relatively light workout compared to the first two. It’s a solid  routine and you will sweat, but the easier approach will help your muscles recover before the next DVD.

Cardio Recovery includes some light jogging, a good combination of squats and “deep muscle” lunges, followed by balance and stretching Yoga exercises. Overall, this workout is challenging but definitely a good mental and physical recovery day.  The majority of the workout will be very familiar to P90X graduates who remember X Stretch and Yoga X.

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Slim in 6 Success Story

Do you feel like you are exercising but get no results? That is where I was just a few months ago. I worked out at a gym several days a week but got no results. My exercise routine was not was not working and the gym was inconvenient due to:

  • Gross, germ infested gym
  • Too much time spent driving, parking, and waiting on workout machines.

I needed a change and researched various home work out DVD’s. I needed workout that delivered results without being too intense.

I found Slim in 6 with Debbie Siebers. Slim in 6 is a 6-week fitness program geared toward losing weight and toning muscles. Debbie Siebers is a well-respected fitness trainer since the early 1990′s and clearly knows her stuff when it comes to getting fitness results. In Slim in 6, Debbie uses a technique she created called Slim Training, which combines fat burning cardio moves with light resistance training so you slim and tone instead of build and bulk up.

Slim in 6 is not a “trendy” highly intense fancy workout – it’s just you and a resistance band doing a great workout that is straightforward and easy to follow.

Slim in 6 Fitness is customizable so that any range of individuals can benefit. It also allows you to progress at your own pace. Although I am still using the basic Slim in 6 Program, I look forward to mixing it up with the Slim in 6 Deluxe and Slim Series work out DVDs.

Nutrition plays an important part in getting results so I started drinking Shakeology to jump start my weight loss, help with my energy and fill in the gaps of my nutritional deficits. The food that goes into your body is your fuel, so eating better and healthier will help your muscles grow and burn off the fat much faster.

This is all explained to you with the Slim in 6 DVD Package which includes 3 amazing workouts and following tools for tracking your progress:

  • Start It Up! Introduces you to the basic Slim Training moves for burning calories and reshaping your body. (25 min.)
  • Ramp It Up! Helps you burn more calories each day to accelerate your results. (48 min.)
  • Burn It Up! Takes slimming and toning to the next level to complete your body reshaping. (60 min.)
  • Simple Steps to Success Guidebook
  • Step-by-Step Nutrition Guide
  • Motivational Calendar
  • Tape Measure
  • Free online access to great diet and fitness tips and amazing peer support

I’m extremely pleased with the Slim in 6 work-out plan. I’ve seen the results, and am already down one pants size! I feel great and I’m excited about getting my body back into the shape I want it to be in!

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Weight Loss Success Story

After struggling with low energy due to a thyroid problem, I took matters into my own hands and started drinking Shakeology. Drinking Shakeology everyday for the last 4 weeks has made amazing improvement to my health with increased energy levels and weight loss. I was not able to exercise prior to starting on Shakeology and now I am back to 5 day a week workouts and feel great!

When I first heard about Shakeology, I was skeptical. I’ve tried other “fad” shakes in the past only to be disappointed in the results. But when my energy levels reached an all time low and I gained weight, I was very depressed and struggled to get through 1 or 2 workouts a week. I decided to give Shakeology a try. I committed to replacing 1 meal per day with Shakeology for 30 days and before evaluating my results. I found some great Shakeology recipes to mix up some yummy shakes too!

The Shakeology drink tastes great and I can honestly tell you that this is no FAD! Shakeology is a truly amazing shake that has changed my life. I feel like a different person. I lost most of the weight so far and lost inches too.

What is Shakeology? It’s a super protein shake that packs tons of nutrients into one meal! The Shakeology “meal” is a pre and pro biotic supplement that is also an antioxidant, phytonutrient, adaptogen, enzyme formulation that aids in eliminating toxins in the body in a gentle way while allowing your body to better absorb the nutrients that it needs.

Some of the benefits of Shakeology include: increased energy levels, accelerated weight loss, improved digestion, improved mental clarity, reduced cravings, lowered cholesterol and an increase in lean muscle mass. There are also whole-food ingredients which deliver the essential amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that your body needs – allowing your body to get rid of stored fat while the more than 20 different antioxidants and phytonutrients help reduce free radical damage that can lead to heart disease, heart attacks, high blood pressure, and stroke.

That is a big claim but Shakeology really works! I also tossed my other vitamins since Shakeology is so nutrient rich, I don’t need them!

Overall I’m extremely pleased with Shakeology. I see the results in me! In just 30 days, I lost weight and am down 1 pants size! I feel great and I’m excited about getting my body back into the shape I want it to be in.

Shakeology gave my body the boost it needed to get back on track with my workouts – the combination of the two empower each other, which in turn empower me!

  • Try Shakeology – 30-day money back guarantee
    (when you order on home direct, you get 2 FREE Workout DVDs in your first shipment + FREE Shakeology Shaker Cup in your second shipment)
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P90X Peak Health Formula | High-Potency Multivitamin For Extreme Training Programs

P90X Peak Health Formula

P90X Peak Health Formula is designed to ensure that your body receives all the essential nutrients it needs as you work your way through an extreme training system such as P90X or INSANITY.  It also boosts energy so you’ll never feel too tired to do a workout, and enhances your immune system.

P90X Peak Health Formula is essentially a potent and very complete multivitamin designed especially to meet the needs of a very active individual engaged in high-intensity training.

  • High-potency multivitamin-mineral
  • High-potency antioxidant coverage
  • Immune support
  • Energy support
  • Cardiovascular support
  • Memory and nerve support
  • Anti-aging support
  • Anti-stress support
  • Support for skin, hair, and nails

I took this vitamin throughout all three months of P90X and I’m thankful I did.  It did considerably boost my energy, and also helped my body feel energized even after a grueling workout.   This formula is highly recommended if you’re doing any extreme training program.

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Life After P90X | Maintaining Your Results One On One With Tony Horton

So you committed 90 days of your life to P90X, with amazing results. But you may be wondering, “What now? How do I maintain and move beyond what I achieved with P90X?”

The answer for many P90X grads is One on One with Tony Horton.

One On One brings you up close and personal with Tony Horton, inventing new high-intensity workouts in his home gym. The video is raw and unedited, with no fancy effects or studio audience — just unfiltered footage directly from the source.

One On One With Tony Horton brings the same intensity as P90X in 20 to 40 minute focused workouts.

12 All New Extreme Workouts

  • Plyo Legs
  • Road Warrior
  • Killer Abs
  • Just Arms
  • 30-15: Upper Body Massacre
  • Fountain of Youth
  • Super Cardio
  • Mammoth UML
  • Bun Shaper
  • Medicine Ball Core Cardio
  • Recovery 4 Results
  • Diamond Delts

Get One On One With Tony Horton (Volume 1 Full Edition)
Every workout in a convenient DVD Collector’s Box, plus a FREE bonus workout

Get One on One with Tony Horton (More Workouts)
Select a DVD of your choice from the drop-down menu

Now Available — Volume 2 Full Edition

Related: P90X2 Release Date and Early Review

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INSANITY With Shaun T. Workout Review | Cardio Power & Resistance

The Sequel to INSANITY is AVAILABLE NOW!
-Released 4/8/11

Welcome to the second in a series of individual INSANITY With Shaun T. workout reviews

Cardio Power & Resistance starts off with the usual warm up routine, running through it three times, each time with higher intensity.

This workout could use greater focus on stretching at the beginning of the DVD. I actually strained my shoulder doing some of the push-ups, likely due to a lack of stretching before starting the workout. As with all extreme workouts, I strongly recommend taking the time to properly stretch the targeted body part before starting the routine.

Cardio Power & Resistance begins with a “touch the floor” exercise, where you step from side to side, touch the floor and rise up immediately, then repeat on the other side. This is followed by a series of kicks with your hands on your hips, squats, more kicks, then alternating and repeating. This quickly increases your heart rate, preparing you for the resistance training segment of the routine.

The resistance training works your shoulders, biceps, chest, back, and triceps. Shaun T will push you to do V-push-ups, where you’re on your tiptoes, with hands pointed inward. This is followed by tricep push-ups in a Yoga inspired “table” position, similar to a backwards push-up.

This cardio/push-up combination is done FAST, with Shaun T. providing his usual motivation to keep you going on the path toward getting in the best shape of your life.

INSANITY Workout DVD with Shaun T. | Beachbody 60-Day Exercise Program Review

The INSANITY workout program from Shaun T. and Beachbody is designed for the physically prepared and the mentally strong. When released, INSANITY was promoted as among the most difficult and effective workout programs ever created, surpassing even P90X in sheer intensity and effort required.

Now that my copy of INSANITY has arrived and I’ve started the workouts, I intend to write an article on each workout to give readers a feel for what’s involved with every step of the 60 day process.

Shaun T.’s “MAX Interval Training” takes you through extended bursts of high-intensity exercises with only short periods of rest, an interval approach that helps push past your previous barriers. It’s said that the program can burn up to 1,000 calories per workout…and I don’t doubt it. Follow my progress to see if I can really get a ripped, muscular physique in just 60 days — or click below to try it yourself.

While both are extreme fitness programs, INSANITY differs from P90X in that it requires no resistance bands or exercise equipment of any kind. But can it really deliver life changing results in just 60 days, compared to the 90 day P90X program? For many, it already has. The workouts are specifically designed and sequenced to give users optimal results in the shortest possible time period.

Who is Shaun T.? With a background in sports science, dance and choreography, Shaun T. owes his celebrity and credibility in part to the success of Hip Hop Abs, also from Beachbody. INSANITY takes his enthusiasm and training approach to the next level.

Even the INSANITY packaging is more impressive than that of P90X. It’s a big, substantial book housing two DVD’s per page. The rear inside cover includes a sleeve which holds the Fitness Guide and Elite Nutrition Guide. It’s a visually appealing and convenient package that will be perfect for travel.

INSANITY includes plyometric routines and nonstop intervals of strength, power, resistance, and ab and core training on 10 DVDs.

  • DVD 1. Dig Deeper & Fit Test: Shaun T. puts your body through an initial test to see what you’re made of
  • DVD 2. Plyometric Cardio Circuit: Burn fat with intervals of intense lower-body plyo and sweat-inducing cardio
  • DVD 3. Cardio Power & Resistance: Build lean muscle and upper-body definition with strength-training and Insanity workout power moves.
  • DVD 4. Cardio Recovery: Shaun T goes easier on you once a week so you’re ready for the next Insanity workout round
  • DVD 5. Pure Cardio & Abs: Skip the intervals…this nonstop cardio workout is all extreme
  • DVD 6. Cardio Abs: Do explosive intervals of cardio and core moves for rock-hard abs
  • DVD 7. Core Cardio & Balance: Take a break after month 1 of the Insanity program and gear up for month 2 with this workout
  • DVD 8. Max Interval Circuit: The interval circuit that’s more intense than anything you’ve ever done before
  • DVD 9. Max Interval Plyo: Push your legs until they beg for mercy with power and plyo, all at your MAX
  • DVD 10. Max Cardio Conditioning & Abs: Get pushed to your limit with this extreme cardio workout

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Pride in Exercising

There are millions of articles on the internet about the benefits of exercise, so I won’t attempt to add to those.  This is more about the pride which comes with sticking to an exercise program.

You see, I am in my third round of P90X right now.  I didn’t start with it though, as so many people attempt to do.  I first conditioned my body a little and got it used to daily exercise using Tony Horton’s 10 Minute Trainer.  I did two rounds of TMT, losing a total of 20 pounds.  Then I moved on to P90X.

The first round was actually the easiest for me to stick with.  I was extremely devoted and never missed a day, even when I was sick.  The pride that comes when you start a program and finish it (especially if it is an extreme fitness program such as P90X or Insanity) is just indescribable.

A sense of pride is developed because of the devotion required to finish a program and overcome the mental and physical challenges involved.  It’s also a proven fact that exercise boosts your self-esteem. No pill can do that! The infomercials you see on TV neglect to mention the mental changes which occur as you go through a program.  To finish a program alone takes willpower, devotion, and strength.  To go beyond that level and push yourself to new heights takes all of those factors to an extreme, and you end up with a sense of pride, accomplishment and confidence that nobody can tear down.

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Exercising with Injuries

You’re well into your exercise program, exercising daily and eating a healthy diet.  Then you get an injury.

What should you do?

Well, here’s what I did, which has worked extremely well in my particular situation.

I got a sprained ankle while running one evening.  You see, because I completed a month’s worth of Insanity, I am able to run faster than ever before.  How fast?  Close to 15 miles per hour!  And I can hold that pace for about a block!

As you may have guessed, running at that pace provides a great opportunity for one (or many) muscles to malfunction for just a short amount of time, which is precisely what happened.  I was three weeks into my third round of P9oX.  Not a very convenient time to get injured.

Here’s the steps I have followed:

  • Take a break until the injury is healed.  You’ll have to miss workouts, which is difficult to deal with mentally when you are used to exercising regularly.  If possible, you can do other workouts which don’t use the injured part of your body.  In my case, I could have done some upper body exercising.
  • Once the injury is healed enough to where you don’t have pain just from your regular, everyday activity, stabilize the injured area.  In my case,  I have been wearing an Ace bandage around my ankle.
  • Modify, modify, modify.  Modify the routine you do to minimize use of the injured area.  You may need to do a different workout all together.  In my case, with the sprained ankle, instead of doing Plyometrics which would have placed a large amount of strain on the ankle, I did Kenpo X.

When you follow these steps, you may be able to resume exercising before your injury is 100% healed.  In my case, it has been a great way to get back into my routine without losing too much time.  I wouldn’t recommend this for everyone, but if you’re hardcore and don’t like downtime, it just may work for you!

Don’t have a regular exercise program going?

TRY TONY HORTON’S 10 MINUTE TRAINER TODAY!

You’ll get results in just 10 minutes a day!

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Insanity: Cardio Recovery Review

Cardio Recovery

Cardio Recovery

Welcome to the third Insanity workout review from Fit Help Now!

Shaun T’s Cardio Recovery is a nice change of pace!  You do the usual warmup routine, but this time you take it a little easy afterward.  It’s still a good workout, and you WILL sweat, but it’s a much lighter day in order to let your muscles recover.

Cardio Recovery has you do some light jogging and then is mostly Yoga.  First, Shaun T gets your legs burning with a good combination of squats and “deep muscle” lunges.  Then you finish up strong with some squat pulse exercises.  In the Yoga routines, you do mostly balance postures and stretching.

Overall, this workout is challenging, yet definitely a good recovery.  The majority of this workout will be very familiar to any P90X graduate who remembers X Stretch and Yoga X.

CHECK IT OUT FOR YOURSELF!

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Insanity: Cardio Power & Resistance Review

Cardio Power & Resistance

Cardio Power & Resistance

Welcome to the second Insanity workout review from Fit Help Now!

Cardio Power & Resistance starts off with the usual warmup routine, running through it three times, each time with higher intensity.

This is one workout where I really think Shaun T falls short on stretching.

Today I actually hurt my shoulder doing some of the push-ups and I really think it was just due to not stretching my shoulders enough.  So I strongly recommend taking the time before this workout to stretch your shoulders and rotator cuffs.

Ok, down to business.  You start off by doing the “touch the floor” routine, where you step from side to side, touch the floor and rise up immediately, then repeat on the other side.  Then you move into some kicks where you keep your hands on your hips, squat, then kick, then alternate and repeat.  This gets your heart rate up quickly and gets you ready for some resistance training.

The resistance training in this routine works your shoulders, biceps, chest, back, and triceps.  Shaun T will push YOU to do V-push-ups (where you’re on your tiptoes, hands pointed inward, and do a push-up).  Then he’ll push you to do tricep push-ups, which is where you are in a “table” position, from Yoga, and pretty much do a backwards push-up.

The big thing to note about all this cardio/push-up combination is that you have to do it all FAST!  Shaun T is an excellent motivator and he WILL push YOU to get in the best shape of your life!

TRY INSANITY FOR YOURSELF!

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Insanity: Plyometric Cardio Circuit Review

Plyometric Cardio Circuit

Plyometric Cardio Circuit

This review is the first in a series I plan to write, covering each of the Insanity workouts.  Never fear, I plan to do the same at some point for the P90X workouts too.

We’ll start with the warmup.  Wow!  Just the warmup alone could be a complete exercise routine for most people!  Shaun T starts you off with some jogging, running, jumping jacks, power jumps, and other moves to  get your heart rate up.

You run through it three times, going faster each time!  Then you do some light stretching.  To be honest, for some of the workouts, I think Shaun T doesn’t have you stretch quite enough.

Please note that a HEART RATE MONITOR is ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY for ANY and ALL Insanity workouts!

This workout will have you burning calories like nobody’s business!  Shaun T pushes you to new heights by having you run, jump, and dig deeper than you ever have in your life.

In Plyometric Cardio Circuit, you’ll reach a new level of fitness you never imagined by doing exercises like deep squat jumps, mountain climbers, and ski jumps.  The mountain climbers are different than the ones in high school – with these, you’re standing up and alternating pulling your arms down while running, basically.  In ski jumps, you mimic a downhill skiing motion while jumping from side to side.

The best part of all is that this program requires absolutely no equipment aside from a heart rate monitor!

YOU can be in better shape than people younger than you.  Don’t believe it?

TRY INSANITY TODAY!

…and find out for yourself…

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INSANITY With Shaun T. Preview

PREVIEW WEEK is drawing to an end at Fit Help Now, so we’re going to finish up strong.

Today we’re taking a look at Shaun T’s INSANITY.  Have you been wondering just how tough this extreme fitness program is? Here’s the answer.

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Who Should Do Turbo Fire?

By now, you’ve heard of TurboFire, the newest Beachbody 12-week fitness program from Chalene Johnson. Turbo Fire incorporates High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and burns 9 times more fat than regular cardio exercise.

The Turbo Fire Deluxe package also features a 20-week workout program and comes with P90X Results and Recovery formula.

TurboFire is available now – includes the FREE bonus workout DVD “Greatest HIITs“:

So who should do it? Is it for you or would another home fitness program be more appropriate?

Should You Do TurboFire?

If any of these describe you, then you will probably love TurboFire!

  • Anyone who belongs to a gym and likes exercise classes
    Most gym memberships costs well over one thousand dollars per year and it’s hard to even get a decent spot in a workout class! Gyms are costly and inconvenient while TurboFire is also a classroom setting, less expensive and very convenient.
  • Men and women in top physical shape
    Even if you are in great physical condition, you can find your performance improved by TurboFire‘s high intensity interval training.
  • Extreme athletes
    You will stay ready for any competition with TurboFire‘s combination of intense cardio and interval training to keep you in peak condition.
  • Graduates of other Chalene Johnson fitness programs
    Are you a Turbo Jam graduate who wants to take your fitness to the next level? You will with TurboFire! Chalean Extreme graduates will benefit by incorporating more cardio into workouts too!
  • Graduates of P90X or Insanity
    Many P90X graduates are looking for more cardio workouts and Insanity graduates may want something slightly less intense for a follow-up program.
  • Cardio loves such as runners, spinners, or cyclists
    If you thrive on that endorphin rush of intense cardio, you will be challenged and exhilarated by TurboFire’s High Intensity Interval Training.


Turbo Fire Video

TurboFire is the total-body cardio-conditioning fitness program with the best fitness trainer, the best music, the best workouts and the best spot in class! Take the TurboFire challenge.

TurboFire is available now – includes the exclusive bonus FREE DVD, “Greatest HIITs”!





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INSANITY Workout DVD with Shaun T. | Beachbody 60-Day Exercise Program Review

The Sequel to INSANITY is AVAILABLE NOW!
-Released 4/8/11

The INSANITY workout program from Shaun T. and Beachbody is designed for the physically prepared and the mentally strong. When released, INSANITY was promoted as among the most difficult and effective workout programs ever created, surpassing even P90X in sheer intensity and effort required.

Now that my copy of INSANITY has arrived and I’ve started the workouts, I intend to write an article on each workout to give readers a feel for what’s involved with every step of the 60 day process.

Shaun T.’s “MAX Interval Training” takes you through extended bursts of high-intensity exercises with only short periods of rest, an interval approach that helps push past your previous barriers. It’s said that the program can burn up to 1,000 calories per workout…and I don’t doubt it. Follow my progress to see if I can really get a ripped, muscular physique in just 60 days — or click below to try it yourself.

While both are extreme fitness programs, INSANITY differs from P90X in that it requires no resistance bands or exercise equipment of any kind. But can it really deliver life changing results in just 60 days, compared to the 90 day P90X program? For many, it already has. The workouts are specifically designed and sequenced to give users optimal results in the shortest possible time period.

Who is Shaun T.? With a background in sports science, dance and choreography, Shaun T. owes his celebrity and credibility in part to the success of Hip Hop Abs, also from Beachbody. INSANITY takes his enthusiasm and training approach to the next level.

Even the INSANITY packaging is more impressive than that of P90X. It’s a big, substantial book housing two DVD’s per page. The rear inside cover includes a sleeve which holds the Fitness Guide and Elite Nutrition Guide. It’s a visually appealing and convenient package that will be perfect for travel.

INSANITY includes plyometric routines and nonstop intervals of strength, power, resistance, and ab and core training on 10 DVDs.

  • DVD 1. Dig Deeper & Fit Test: Shaun T. puts your body through an initial test to see what you’re made of
  • DVD 2. Plyometric Cardio Circuit: Burn fat with intervals of intense lower-body plyo and sweat-inducing cardio
  • DVD 3. Cardio Power & Resistance: Build lean muscle and upper-body definition with strength-training and Insanity workout power moves.
  • DVD 4. Cardio Recovery: Shaun T goes easier on you once a week so you’re ready for the next Insanity workout round
  • DVD 5. Pure Cardio & Abs: Skip the intervals…this nonstop cardio workout is all extreme
  • DVD 6. Cardio Abs: Do explosive intervals of cardio and core moves for rock-hard abs
  • DVD 7. Core Cardio & Balance: Take a break after month 1 of the Insanity program and gear up for month 2 with this workout
  • DVD 8. Max Interval Circuit: The interval circuit that’s more intense than anything you’ve ever done before
  • DVD 9. Max Interval Plyo: Push your legs until they beg for mercy with power and plyo, all at your MAX
  • DVD 10. Max Cardio Conditioning & Abs: Get pushed to your limit with this extreme cardio workout

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