INSANITY Workout Tips for Maximum Results

1. Get Your Mind Right

Before the first bead of sweat ever drops from you body, you must prepare your mind for your next 60 days. You need to decide now that you are in this for the full two months. It doesn't seem like a long time, but you would be shocked the number of people I talk to who quit in the first week.

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Things to wrap your head around before starting INSANITY:

• You will work hard. Probably harder than you ever have before in your life.
• This is not a quick fix! You aren't going to look like Shaun T by Day 3.
• The scale is not how to judge your progress! Performance & Energy will be your guides.

2. Form is King

I have heard Shaun T say this over and over again: Form over Speed. Insanity is a rare workout. There isn't a slow intro to let your body warm up. It comes out of the gate fast and furiously. It's easy to get caught up in the excitement and adrenaline Shaun T gives off. You feel like you need to keep up with everyone in the DVD. Let me let you in on a little secret. Most of the people in that video had 60 days to train with Shaun T in preparation to shoot the DVDs. If that group of fitness professionals needed 60 days to be ready, don't feel bad when you aren't at their level on day one.

If you are really serious about performing at your max and avoiding injury then watch the workout before you do it. That way you can see the progressions and pay close attention to Shaun T's form. Let's face it; once the workout starts, we are so busy trying to keep up that exercise form is the first thing to be compromised. And when you compromise form; that is when you get injured and can't workout at all. No one wants that, do they?

3. Pace Yourself

This could actually be labeled INSANITY tip 2a because it goes hand in hand with #2. Even though at times you may think otherwise, Shaun T cannot see you through your TV screen. He is not going to jump through the screen and yell at you if your pace is half of the Insanity cast members. In fact, on the many occasions I have had the privilege of training in person with Shaun T, I have seen him tell people to slow down. Your body will actually get better results at a slower pace if you master perfect form!

When you go faster than you should, you leave yourself open for injuries, discouragement, frustration, and getting light headed. No one wants that!

4. Fuel Your Body Properly

Yes, there is a Nutrition Guide that comes with your Insanity DVDs! It amazes me how many people want to just jump into the workouts without paying any attention to how to eat during INSANITY.

You probably bought INSANITY because you wanted to look like the success stories on the infomercial or to have abs like Shaun T. Well let me let you in on a little secret: They didn't get bodies like that eating whatever they wanted to.

Or even worse - many people are not eating enough! There was as much time and effort put into the nutrition guide as there was in creating the workouts.

It's only 60 days. Don't you want to give yourself the best chance to get the maximum results from your investment?

Some people are surprised how much food they are asked to eat, but keep this in mind: You are training like an athlete, so you have to fuel your body like an athlete. INSANITY is not a program to be done without the proper fuel.

In addition to the food guide there are 2 things I use daily during my INSANITY Workouts:

• Shakeology - It truly is the healthiest meal of the day. It also makes a fantastic pre-workout meal. I drink mine 1st thing in the morning, and do my INSANITY workout about an hour later.
• Results and Recovery Formula - Originally designed to be used by people doing P90X, the results and recovery formula was my lifesaver while filming the DVDs. The orange bottles you see everyone drinking from in the Insanity Workout DVDs are filled with Results and Recovery Formula. Put 1 scoop in your water during your workout, and take 1 scoop post workout to replenish lost nutrients and prevent soreness.

5. Find an Accountability Partner

The number 5 Insanity workout tip probably should have been #1. Too many people try to jump into this routine by themselves without any support or encouragement. Doing INSANITY is a huge life changer. (It's not like adding an evening walk around the block to your routine)

What happens when you hit the first roadblock? What do you do when you skip a day? What is the best way to find motivation on the days you don't feel like working out? Are there options that can be substitutes for what is in the nutrition guide if I have allergies or food sensitivities?

Wouldn't it be easier to work with someone who knows the answers to all these questions? I have always attributed my amazing results to the fact that I have always had someone to be accountable to. They would pat me on the back or kick me in the butt - depending on what I needed that day. I have always been very thankful for the different 'coaches' I have had in my life.

Don't make the mistake of trying to tackle INSANITY alone!

Congratulations on taking a huge step to improve your health and fitness. Your life will be completely changed if you follow these simple INSANITY workout tips.

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Jimmy Hays Nelson Beachbody Coach is a self-proclaimed 'former fat guy'. Through his transformation journey he lost 100 pounds, started his own business, was featured in the Shaun T workout series INSANITY, and has been seen multiple times on QVC with his buddy Tony Horton promoting P90X.

He founded NELSONGY FITNESS with his wife Kelly to reach out to give hope and support to those that are dissatisfied with their current situation. Whether you are lacking physically, emotionally, financially, or nutritionally we are here to help you see REAL RESULTS!

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Top 10 Ways to Gauge Your Fitness

It may be difficult to measure your fitness level if you wish to understand how healthy you are, or if you are starting a new workout regimen. Everyone's fitness level is different, and are personally based on factors in a few different categories including aerobic fitness, muscular fitness, flexibility and body composition. Fitness is more than how fast or long you can run, how much weight you can lift or what your body looks like in a bathing suit. If you want to know how healthy and fit your body is, try assessing your fitness level with these tests:

- Resting Heart Rate (RHR)- Your resting heart rate can be a good, simple indication of your overall fitness level. The number of times your heart beats each minute, asses your aerobic fitness capacity. When your body is at rest and relaxed, count the number of heart beats you feel in a 60 second time period. A lower RHR corresponds to a stronger cardiovascular system and higher aerobic fitness level.

- 1 Mile Run (or brisk walk)- This test indicates the level your cardiovascular fitness is at. Using a flat and measurable route, see how long it takes you to complete 1 mile running, or if you have to, walking quickly. If you don't get winded or dizzy you are in a good fitness position; if you do, you need to work on improving your cardiovascular fitness. Ideally, you should be able to complete one mile in 9 minutes or less.

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- Push Ups- Push ups are a great exercise for overall fitness, and can be a good indicator of upper body strength and endurance levels. There are many people that have trouble performing even one proper push-up. This exercise involves the shoulders, chest, triceps, abdominals and some legs, and are a great way to asses your upper body fitness. See how many you can do in row; women should aim for 12 and men should aim for 20.

- Wall Sit- This exercise is used to asses lower body and leg strength and endurance. "Sitting" in an invisible chair with your back up against a wall for as long as possible, is a good way to gauge your lower body fitness, as well as the endurance in your leg muscles. With your knees at a right angle, breathe freely while seeing how long you can hold the position.

- Flexibility- Fitness is also a measure of how flexible your body is. To asses flexibility, sit on the floor with your legs stretched out, and then try to reach and touch your toes. If you can't touch your toes this does not mean you are not fit, many people can't reach this far. However, you definitely need to work on this area of fitness if you can't reach much further than your knees. Flexibility is important to overall health, so work on stretching each day to improve flexibility and fitness.

- Balance- Like flexibility, balance is also an important factor in good fitness. An overall healthy body relies heavily on being well balanced, and the risk or injury and broken bones from falls increases drastically with age. To asses your fitness level in this area, try standing on one foot with your arms at your sides for a period of one minute. If you feel as if you may fall, stand close to a wall, table or chair. Work on improving fitness levels in balance, try practicing exercises that focus on and promote good balance like yoga or Pilates.

- Plank- This is a great exercise to asses your core strength and stability. Your fitness level relies on those deep, stabilizing muscles that are in the trunk of your body. Your core strength and fitness can be assessed by practicing holding the plank position for as long as you can. Proper planks are held with the forearms on the floor, toes curled under, and your back straight and parallel to the floor. Doing this exercise each day will increase core muscles and overall fitness.

- Vertical Jump- As kids, this part of our fitness level was certainly up to par, and used often. However, when you get older it is a much looked over part of overall health that can indicate the power exertion your body possesses as well as the power in your muscle fibers. See how high you can jump with markings on a wall or a 2-foot tall box.

- Waist to Hip Ratio- This fitness test is used to asses body fat distribution. The waist to hip ratio indicates the proportion of fat stored around the waist compared to hip girth. Those who hold more weight in their midsection as belly fat, are more likely to experience health problems like heart disease and diabetes, as well as a lower fitness level. To calculate your waist to hip ratio, measure the circumference of the widest part of your hips, and smallest part of your waist. Then divide the waist measurement by the measurement of your hips. For women, a healthy ratio is less than .8, and for men it's less than .9.

- Burpees- This full body exercise is a good way to indicate your fitness level if you can do even a few in a row. A burpee is an intense workout that challenges your muscular fitness, cardiovascular fitness, endurance and body power. Perform as many as possible in one minute to really test and push your fitness level.

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Weight Loss and Exercise Motivation - It's An Inside Job

Sometimes the most difficult part of accomplishing something is just getting yourself to begin, to take that first step. Plenty of people want to begin a healthy eating program or a fitness program but lack the motivation to get started. The fact is everyone is motivated - in some direction. The key is to shift your motivation to a direction that is useful and that allows you to achieve your goals. Weight loss and exercise programs are long-term goals and require sustained motivation over time.

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At times, external events help shift or increase motivation to lose weight or exercise. Being told by your physician that you need to lose weight because you are developing diabetes or heart problems is an example. Aside from these outside motivators, motivation is an inside job. Think about how you motivate yourself. Do you motivate yourself by thinking about all the rewards you'll get when you reach your goal? Or do you get yourself to do something because of the negative results of not doing it? The first method is called "Towards Motivation" because you are focused on the rewards. The second method is called "Away From Motivation" or, as I like to call it, the "Kick in the Butt Motivation". This type of motivation might sound something like this: "If I don't lose some weight I'll keep looking like this. I'll have to buy a whole new set of big clothes."

The focus is on the negative consequences of not losing weight. Some are able to use this type of motivation successfully in immediate, here and now situations such as, "If I eat that eclair I'll just feel bad about myself afterwards." This can be enough incentive to change behavior.

"Towards Motivation" tends to be more effective because it is encouraging and positive. It also works better for long-term goals. "Towards Motivation" gets you to focus on what you want and why you want it. It might sound something like this: "If I eat healtheir, low-fat food and exercise I'll have the energy to hike with my children and we'll have more quality time. I'll feel so much better."

If you have trouble starting that healthy eating or fitness program here is one way to shift your focus and increase your motivation. Think about your personal goal, whether it is to lose weight or start a fitness program. Make a list of all the reasons you want to reach the goal. What will reaching the goal do for you? Perhaps you want to have a healthier body so you can live longer and feel better. Or maybe losing some extra weight will increase your self-esteem. Come up with lots of reasons, large and small.

To make accomplishing your goal more real and compelling create a mental movie of you enjoying all the benefits and rewards of having your goal. Observe what you look like and how you move with ease. Also notice what others say to you as they notice your healthier, fit body. Add to that all the good feelings of reaching the goal. Go ahead. Tantalize yourself! Why wait to experience feeling good about your goal. Imagine what it would be like to be there now. Use this vision of yourself regularly to maintain your motivation.

The idea is to get clear with yourself about what you want and then build a mountain of reasons for achieving your goal. Make it so enticing that getting there is positive and rewarding. Be your own personal coach, your own motivational speaker for yourself. What you think about your goal and how you envision the process can determine your motivation and whether you get to the goal at all.

(The terms "Towards Motivation" and "Away From Motivation" come from Neuro-linguistic Programming. NLP encompasses a wide variety of therapeutic techniques used in business, sports, psychotherapy, and education.)

Sue Stevenson, Ph.D., is a Weight Loss Coach in Tucson, Arizona, who works with individuals and groups to help them reach their weight loss and fitness goals. She uses innovative techniques like hypnosis, NLP, and the Emotional Freedom Technique. Her strengths are in identifying the blocks to weight loss and using techniques to resolve those blocks. For more articles and blogs visit her website:
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Power of a Home Fitness Gym

For the stay at home moms and working moms getting to the gym can be a hassle. Between work meetings, school meeting and everyday chores the gym is the last thing we want to do at the end of the day.
We all know physical fitness is important to stay healthy. The question I will attempt to answer is how to fit a good quality workout into your busy schedule.

The Answer: A Home Fitness Gym.

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Now I am not talking about going out and buying workout equipment or a treadmill. Although eventually you may decide it is necessary for you, but definitely it is not required.

I want to show you how to set up a quality home fitness gym, which will have great fitness programs to use. You will have to spend some money, but not thousands of dollars.

One item I really like are fitness balls. You know those big balls, which allow you to do ab workouts. Most fitness balls can be purchased for $20 to $50.

Miss the Camaraderie

The hardest part of setting up the home fitness gym is a having a proper atmosphere. At home you do not have all the people you see in an aerobics or biking class. The reason gyms are so popular is due to the camaraderie from other women at the class. When you miss a couple classes they ask where you have been and they missed you.

Working out at your own home fitness gym you do lose that camaraderie. How can we fix this element?
Use DVDs

The best way I have found is the use of DVDs. There are thousands of fitness programs to purchase from as little as $10 to $70 or $80. The most important consideration is the person leading the workout video. I have found some to be a little too perky and annoying, sort of nails on a chalkboard personality.

Multiple Fitness DVDs

What I have done is bought one from a "workout guru" who has a number of different titles. The reason is simple. I get bored doing the same routine over and over again, but with I really like the person on the video. I solve this problem by purchasing their other workout DVDs.

The use of workout DVDs is a quick and easy way to set up a home fitness gym. All you need is the fitness ball and a fitness program on a DVD and you are ready to go.

Now The Hard Part

Here is the hard part. We still have to find the time to workout. Yes, time is still an issue because as we know kids and a husband have their own needs.

What I have done is carve out a 30 minutes in the morning after the kids go to school and before I have to go to work. It is a quick workout, but I do feel better once I am done.

Home Gym Will Save Time and Money

However, the 30-minute workout saves me the hour and a half I would spend at the gym. Oh, I forgot to mention this money saving tip. Since you no longer have to spend $50 a month for a gym membership this money can be used to set up a home fitness gym.

Use the $50 to buy new DVDs or other fitness equipment each month.

Creating your own home fitness gym is fun. You get to design the gym and workouts to meet your fitness needs. If you get bored just redesign the fitness program with different equipment and DVDs.
Now go set up your home fitness gym today!

Tina Danfield is a staff writer and resident fitness guru for http://thefitnessoasis.com. She is a working mom who tries to fit in home fitness into her busy schedule. Staying healthy is part of having a healthy family. Learn tips and ideas at The Fitness Oasis where you can find additional articles and home fitness products.

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How to Choose the Best Exercise Videos

Numerous exercise videos are offered these days. Some offer programs supposedly able to help one lose weight quickly. Some have even come up with a 30-days shred promise wherein you can lose specific number of pounds in just a month. Others focus on exercises designed for busy people such as that of a workout lasting for 8 minutes or less. Still some are very specific with the targeted body part, such as an abs exercise video. Truly, working out videos is very popular and handy. But before buying exercise videos, these guidelines can be used to get the best video material which fits you.

Determine fitness level

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Normally, work out videos are sold according to the level reached of an exercise enthusiast. Levels include beginners, intermediate, and advanced. People who never tried aerobic workouts are beginners. When you have been working out for at least three months, you are an intermediate. If you have exercised for more than three months, then you are an advanced exerciser. When buying these videos, read descriptions carefully. Some best fitness DVDs or exercise videos claim that they are applicable for all levels of exercise buffs but are not really the case. In order to know which one is for beginners, for intermediate, and/or advanced, it is better to discreetly read labels and watch reviews associated with the material.

Type of exercise workout you need

You need to ask yourself, are you into cardio workout or just kickboxing? Do you need yoga or just abs exercise? Maybe you just need basic exercises such as those seen in ballet exercise DVDs? There are tons of workout training videos available in the market. Some combine different elements while most focus on a single type of exercise. In order for you to get most out of your money, buy an exercise video that incorporates as many disciplines as possible. Use video catalogs such as the two mentioned earlier to know the best fitness video for you.

Amount of time you will exercise

Before purchasing DVDs, it is crucial to know how much time you would spend performing work out routines. This is because if a workout lasts too long, the tendency is for you to skip necessary routines. If you are a busy person and you only can spend a short time, then videos such as an 8 minutes workout or getting circuit training DVDs are most applicable. You may also purchase videos which emphasise on strength training.

Equipment you need

Some videos would require certain equipment which you may not possess. Therefore, before buying a DVD, make sure you have the right equipment. If not, it is possible to find an alternate. For instance, you can use a dumbbell as a substitute for barbell. But if you are planning to execute a workout exercise for an extended period of time such as step aerobics, you should purchase the equipment as a personal investment.
Losing pounds or gaining muscles are made more possible through learning from these exercise videos. If you are planning to make your workout more successful, it is recommended for you to have one or two. But before buying, make sure that you purchase videos that actually suit your needs.

Aside from exercise videos, you may complement your health and fitness program through a weight loss retreat. This concept is used by Australian weight loss company NuYu Total Health. You can read more information through their website http://www.nuyutotalhealth.com.au.

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Fitness Tip: The Best Time To Workout

So, today I'll talk about the best time of the day to workout. I will not get into scientific details about how your body does this better right after waking up or how it does that better after you've been up for while type of stuff. Instead, I'll stick to how I usually give out my info, plain and simple, easy to understand, OK? More so, I'll get into advantages and disadvantages.

Morning workout: (By morning I mean right when you wake up)

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Advantages: The best part about doing these early workouts is when you're done, that's it for the day! You also get your blood pumping right away, you also feel more motivated to eat a healthier breakfast because, well, you've just worked out! Also, you will be super energized for whatever activity you'll be doing that day.
Disadvantages: The big one is lack of sleep. The way to counter this is by GOING TO BED EARLIER! It amazes me how people are sometimes grumpy about not getting enough sleep but when you mention going to be earlier, they give you the "are you crazy" look! Listen, if you need 8 hours of sleep and you're getting up at 5:00am for your workout, then just count back 8 hours from there. Pretty simple, eh? Also, you may be clock watching the whole time to make sure you're not late for work (or whatever you have to do)

Afternoon Workout

Advantages: You will have already been awake for a while, so you'll be ready to go. You've already eaten something healthy for the breakfast, so no worries there. It's no longer dark outside, so and outside workout may be possible.

Disadvantages: You may be pressed for time, if you're coming from or going to a job or work. Doing long activities are usually cut back because there isn't enough time to do them before or after your workout. You'll have to shower (again) if you're going back to work or something.

Evening workouts:

Advantages: Your work day is finished, you have no time restrictions on your workout. You look forward to a nice sleep after a healthy workout. You can let out all the day's frustrations with a solid hardcore workout.
Disadvantages: Most people workout at the end of the day so your gym may be packed full, which may mean longer workout time because you're waiting for a machine or weight. Puts a damper on any kind of dinner plans you may have. If situations come up during the day, you may not have the time to workout that evening.

So the question is, is there a better time during the day to workout? The answer, is simply no. As you can see, there are pro's and con's to whichever time you decided to workout. But understanding them gives you a leg up on what you want to get accomplished.

I have personally worked out anywhere from 5:00am to 10:00pm, and the best advice I can give you is to try different times and go with what you feel is best for you. If someone tells me this time of the day is better or that time is better, I tell them hogwash! They don't know your situation. You do what's best for you, period! As long as you're working out, you're good to go in my book!

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3 Great Fitness Apps

If you have a smartphone, chances are you have downloaded an application, or an app. In 2010, almost 60 percent of smartphone users download applications to their phones. People download games, weather applications, GPS apps for mapping and social networking applications. Music apps are also popular among smartphone users. Physical fitness and nutrition applications are gaining in popularity. Twenty-nine percent of cell phone and tablet users downloaded a fitness or health app in 2011. There are thousands of health and fitness apps available for your smartphone or tablet. Anyone can use an app to get in shape or keep you motivated.

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CardioTrainer

CardioTrainer is a free app for Android smartphone. You can track all of your physical activity and keep records of your fitness achievements. This app includes GPS tracking to help you map walking and running routes. The pedometer counts your steps whether you are running or walking. The pedometer has an automatic pause function that pauses when you stop to rest or wait for the traffic light to change. Use the voice notification function so that you get real-time information about how far you have walked or run, calories burned and the amount of time you have spent exercising. You can also choose to listen to your favorite music while exercising. If you need motivation, you can compare your performance to other CardioTrainer users anywhere in the world. CardioTrainer offers a premium weight loss trainer to help you design a weight plan and keep you on track.

Ease Into 5K

The Ease into 5K app for the iPhone is designed for beginners who want to start running. The app helps the beginner gradually build up to running a full 5K by alternating walking and running over 8 weeks. The app keeps you on track so that you work out three days each week. Each workout lasts up to 40 minutes, including warming up before running and cooling down after your run. The first week you will run for a few seconds and then walk for a few seconds. You continue to alternate between running and walking until you complete the full 40 minutes of exercise. The goal for the second week is to run more than you walk. The app keeps you on track increasing the running time to walking time until you can run for a full 30 minutes. You can make journal entries to track your progress and listen to your own music during your workout, too. Ease Into 5K allows for Facebook and Twitter integration so you can keep your friends apprised of your progress.

Fooducate

Exercise is only part of an overall fitness program. You have to eat nutritious food, too. The Fooducate app contains information about more than 200,000 food products via the UPC codes. Fooducate makes it easy to decipher those often confusing nutrition labels on food and check on the veracity of health food claims. You can use your iPhone right in the grocery store to scan a barcode and immediately get health and nutrition information about the product. If your phone does not have a camera, you can manually input the UPC code to get nutrition information. Planning healthy meals is easier, and you can browse foods by category or get information about specific foods. Fooducate can help you to compare foods and make the best choices based on total calories, sugar, sodium, preservatives and nutrients.

Robin Reichert is an AFPA certified nutrition consultant, AFPA certified personal trainer and freelance writer, specializing in health and fitness. She has been involved in the health and fitness industry for over 10 years. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from the University of San Francisco and a Master of Science in natural health. Robin's goal is to make every personal training session fun and effective for her clients. Her services include both in-person and online personal training at
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Long Slow Distance Running Is the Old Person's Way to Fitness

The reason adults run in the name of fitness is because of what they hear as they get older. I look at children; if you told a child to go run do you think they would jog or sprint? Well, having four kids my kids never jogged anywhere. When I was young we ran hard than walked to get where we had to go. Jogging is the old person way to fitness.

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The reason we slow down as we age is because we train to become slow. We lose fast twitch muscle fibers by training slowly for years that is the reason when you reach your forties, fifties and beyond you worry about injury and you tend to move slower.

So what do you expect to happen over years of slow training? Your body will adapt to slow training. There is no law that says you have to train slowly when you get to a certain age. Just because you see someone jogging down the road doesn't mean everyone needs to do it.

If you spotted someone on the side of the road doing pushups you would think the person was insane. Just because society say's one think doesn't make it right.

If you don't know by now looking at society and haven't realized how people will just follow the masses and these people never seem to stand out they are just like everyone else.

If you are one of the many who follow the masses and want to be mediocre than that is okay, but being mediocre sucks!

You will hear many arguments about whether or not running is the key to ultimate physical fitness. Most people have no idea what real physical fitness is.

As a matter of fact most runners are rail thin and look like a number two pencil in running clothing a stick figure running in the name of fitness. Many people will tell you to do what works for you, well if being thin and bony is your thing keep on doing it. Look at marathon runners or tri-athletes they are all thin.

More and more studies are being done and the research is stating that this type of training is reversing the health and fitness benefits of running long distance.

Sprinters are muscular, strong and explosive and look younger while distance runners seem to look more aged.

Distance running is an easier type of training; it is much easier than explosive training, which is why it is the exercise of choice. Bottom line is if you train slow like an old person, you will get exactly that a slow and weak body.

Try it for yourself. Go for a two to three mile run one day. Then a couple of day's later try some sprints. Sprint one minute walk 30 seconds repeat this for 10 minutes. It should be no problem for a distance runner to do 10 one minute sprints. But you will find out different.

Johnny Grube B.C.S. is the holder of 10 bodyweight world records in physical fitness is an expert on the subject of Building Physical and Mental Toughness through bodyweight training. He has 30 years of training experience and is the author of "Ultimate Physical Fitness In 5 Minutes and of many other training manuals "The Wildman Training Program" and "How to Build Explosive Pushup Power"

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Choosing Your Weight Loss or Fitness Program - What Is Right For Me?

 So far we have discussed three ways to set up your fitness journey to help you ensure a quicker and more effective weight loss. We have set our goals, chosen our diet, and now to pick a great program to go along with it. This program should take into account your physical limitations. This could include a previous knee or back injury, heart issues, or your general fitness level. Your time constraints should also be taken into account. Since I am a working mother, I find it difficult to pick a program that lasts longer than an hour. However, the program should be intense enough to burn calories too. Some of the workouts I do last longer than an hour, but I leave those workouts for a day when my husband is home to watch my son for that period of time.


Be sure to ask your coach to assist you in choosing a program that fits your goals, diet and lifestyle. They are knowledgeable and should be willing and ready to help you out. Once your program is chosen order it and read the nutrition guide and workout details as soon as possible. Then pick a start date. Make sure you have gone shopping to get all your meals for the week!

Make sure you also get a multivitamin to take daily as well. Go to a health store or online and purchase any supplements you need to take. Personally, I take a multivitamin, omega 3, and calcium magnesium vitamin. I also take a pre-workout formula for endurance as well as a Results and Recovery drink for a post workout drink. This helps repair muscles after a workout as well as prevent sore muscles. Next it's time to start! This is the time to go over your goals and make sure you feel motivated enough to begin.

  If you think you need more motivation try joining a Challenge group. They are a great way to keep you supported and motivated by people who have similar goals than you. I have found several life-long friends from my groups and there results are amazing! Some lose weight quickly, while others may have taken a bit longer. Either way you have motivation from their results which makes you reaching yours not as impossible and you may get to your weight loss goal even quicker!!Just remember to maintain your focus on attaining your goals and when you are lacking motivation go to your coach and team mates for support.

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