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P90X Workout Schedule

February 21, 2012 By Beachbody Coach Rob Humphrey Leave a Comment

The P90X workout schedule comes in 3 different forms, Classic, Lean and Doubles. Each of these layouts is designed for different results. I personally think everyone should start with the classic version. It’s a great balanced workout for adding muscle and cutting fat. If you are looking for the right P90X workout schedule for you think of how much energy you have and what your goals may be. P90X is an intense program and is designed to get you in the best shape of your life with the concept of “Muscle confusion“, which will keep you from hitting the plateau that most programs do. So make sure you follow one of these schedules closely.

CLASSIC P90X Workout Schedule

Consider this the starting line to the extreme physical and mental challenge ahead. It’s time to show what you’ve got. It may take some time to get used to the rigors of this program, but with patience and determination, you will go the distance. P90X – Bring It!®

Classic P90X Workout Schedule

DOUBLES P90X Workout Schedule

The doubles plan of attack is for those of you looking to add some extra cardio for weight loss or performance. P90X is already stressful in itself with the classic schedule so keep that in mind. Those of you that decide to do the doubles routine need to be injury free and have plenty of energy to add an extra workout 2-3 days per week.

Doubles P90X Workout Schedule

LEAN P90X Workout Schedule

P90X Lean is for those who want a more cardio-based and slightly less intensive program. Make no mistake, this is the real deal and no picnic. In fact, you may sweat more than in P90X. What you sacrifice in overall gains in strength and speed, you’ll make up for with positive changes in lean body mass.

Lean P90X Workout Schedule

P90X Workout Schedule Final Thoughts

Each of these P90X workout schedules will get you amazing results. You need to keep in mind your overall goals and choose the P90X workout schedule accordingly. Personally I suggest going with the Classic schedule as I provides a good variety of workouts, hitting 3 days of cardio and 3 days of resistance training which is a very well balanced routine.

The Winning Combination of Shakeology and P90X

December 9, 2011 By Beachbody Coach Rob Humphrey Leave a Comment

Shakeology and P90X

If you have started Tony Horton’s P90X, you may find that your appetite has increased, and you are faced with the temptation to eat larger meals. The P90X routines are intense and may be working your body like never before. Anytime you start a new intensive workout program, your diet and nutritional needs will change.

Whether you have already began your P90X workouts or are interested in starting P90X, adding Shakeology to your regiment, will help you get into shape quicker.

Why is that? – Shakeology and P90X

P90X is cardio intensive, which burns tons of calories. P90X also builds muscle, which requires more calories to sustain. Your body need to replace those calories with a healthy combination of nutrients, carbohydrates, and protein. Shakeology provides the ingredients to complement the intense workout P90X provides.

You have heard me mention Shakeology and the benefits numerous times in other articles. This shake contains micronutrients and all natural ingredients to aid in digestion, contribute to weight loss, increase your energy, and build muscle. Combining Shakeology and P90X only magnifies the shake’s benefits.

Shakeology provides a healthy snack following an intensive workout routine. The ingredients provide essential micro- and macronutrients your body needs after a workout. Shakeology replaces what P90X takes out.

Other protein shakes do not have the added nutrients and all natural ingredients you can find in a Shakeology drink.

Can it Be a Meal Replacement? – Shakeology and P90X

The P90X program includes a nutritional plan, and you will notice many of the meals are 400-500 calories. There are not enough calories in a Shakeology drink alone for these meals. But if you add milk, peanut butter, and a banana to your shake, you have yourself a great post-workout meal.

Dozens of Shakeology recipes give you plenty of alternative meal replacement ideas to supplement your P90X program.

Shakeology as a Snack – Shakeology and P90X

After your P90X workout, there is a good chance you will be quite hungry. It is easy to waste the hard work you have done with a poor diet. Junk food tastes good! Your self-discipline probably prevents you from eating everything you can get your hands on. But a large meal will still be rather tempting.

Instead of gorging after a workout, using Shakeology and P90X together leads to more effective workouts by helping you avoid high-fat, high-calorie meals. Drinking this shake can ward off hunger and fill you up so you will eat a smaller meal later on.

This winning combination of Shakeology and P90X will give you sustained energy, help you limit calories, offer a nutritionally packed snack, and provide the right blend of proteins and carbohydrates. Leading to faster results.

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10 Tips To Help Lose Weight With P90X

May 25, 2011 By Beachbody Coach Rob Humphrey

People using P90X as a weight loss program often look to how to be efficient at losing body fat. Although I don’t think P90X was originally designed to be a weight loss program it has helped thousands do just that. I originally lost more than 35 pounds with P90X with the sole intension of losing weight not bulking or adding muscle. Here is ten simple tips that will help you get the most out of P90X as a weightloss program.

10 tips:

1.) Track Your Progress (Record Keeping)
You need to be tracking everything and writing everything down. I’m sure you have heard Tony repeatedly tell you to write it down. This is something to many people overlook. Take a minute and track or write down everything that goes into your mouth and even track your workouts.

2.) Resistance Training
Resistance training is one of the best ways to lose body fat. It will be very difficult to lose weight with cardio and diet by themselves. Like Chalene Johnson has as a tag line in Chalean Extreme “Muscle burns fat”. Resistance training can jump start your metabolism and break down those extra stores of fat.

3.) Prepare in advance
I believe it says in the P90X diet guide to go through your pantry and toss every bit of junk in there prior to starting P90X. This is something I did, I went through and got rid of all the fatty junk food we had accumlated. And I restocked with lean protein, green, fruits and healthy fatty foods. This way when I’m hungry I’m prepared to eat something healthy. The same goes when you go out to eat. Most resturants have an online menu where you can view the nutritional info before you go. You won’t believe how much calories, fat and sodium most resturant foods contain. So I try hard to stay away from most of them but it’s not completely practical to never visit one. So prepare before you go.

4.) Get Enough Water
Water is essential whether your dieting, working out or not. Water makes up more than 60% of your body weight and every system in your body pretty much depends on water. Water will flush out toxins and send nutrients to your cells. Not enough water can mean dehydration and being dehydrated can drain your energy and make you feel tired.

So, how much water do you need in a day? A simple rule of thumb is 8 – 8 oz. glasses of water per day. Basically an easy to remember rule of thumb.

5.) Get Enough Protein
For some reason a lot of people get way to many carbs and not enough protein and wonder why they are having a hard to losing weight. When trying to lose weight and body fat it’s said that it’s best to be on a diet of 50-30-20. Your body will actually burn calories digesting protein, AND it keeps you fuller longer. A good resource of protein can be from lean meat (fish, chicken) high protein snack foods (P90X Protein Bars) and even a high quality whey protein.

6.) No liquid calories (no soda)
The easiest way to make sure you meet this step is to only drink water. If your like me you won’t have a problem doing this as I love water. The only other drinks I consume other than water is my Shakeology and Protein shake which are not empty calories like soda. If your like my wife and can’t stand water try using zero calorie crystal light packs to flavor your water.

7.) Get Enough Sleep
Nowadays our lives seem to be filled with day to day activities, but it’s essential to get enough sleep. Especially when your trying to lose weight. Not getting enough sleep can imbalance your bodies hormone levels and make you feel hungry while awake. So try to go to bed early enough to get between 7-8 hours of sleep per night.

8.) Shopping
I read that most grocery stores keep their most healthy items along the four walls of the store. Think about it, fresh fruits, veggies, and meats are almost always on the outer walls. So just as a rule of thumb keep the the outer walls.

9.) Eat Breakfast
Why on earth do people skip breakfast. Aside from it being drilled into your head as a child that it’s the most important meal of the day. I actually like to eat breakfast, mainly because I’m hungry when I wake up. Just like resistance training, breakfast can kick start your metabolism. I now drink my Shakeology for breakfast and I can’t find anything better

10.) Quitting
First, you need to know that it’s OK to miss a meal or a workout. It’s not the end of the world. Don’t let that one missed meal or workout continue for the rest of the day or week. Get back on track as soon as you can. The longer your off your plan the harder it will be to get back on track.

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P90X Workout FAQ | Common Questions Answered

January 7, 2011 By Beachbody Coach Rob Humphrey Leave a Comment

I came across this article going over an actual users frequently asked questions. It really hit home and I wanted to share it with my readers.

1. What’s your favorite part about it? I like that it’s a program. When I got it, I plugged in all of my days and milestones into my calendar. I knew immediately how to balance my workouts with other responsibilities. This doesn’t mean I don’t have room to make adjustments, like last week.

The second thing that I really like is that it has its own pre-tested schedule. What I mean by this is that I don’t walk into a gym and think, “Hmmm, today I feel like I need cardio, legs, and back…” I don’t have to think about what comes next. It’s focused, it targets all of the right muscles and has the appropriate amount of cardio built in. All I have to do is follow it.

2. What’s your least favorite thing about it? Two things…first of all, there’s no excuses. It’s a home program, so it’s kinda staring at you from the corner of the room. The gym never closes. I both like this and hate this at the same time. The other thing to consider is that it’s more of an up front financial investment, which is different from a monthly gym membership. More money comes out of pocket up front, but then in the long run, it’s most likely a cheaper option.

3. Is it for everyone? Yes, I think anyone could do it. But, not everyone may be ready for it. There are minimum fitness requirements. If you want to do it but don’t think you’re ready, there are introductary programs like P90.

4. Are the workouts really that difficult? Yes. There are many times that we hit the pause button.

5. What’s the most difficult workout in your opinion? In every single workout, there’s something I dread. I get nervous and a little queasy when it comes up, and focus on bringing intensity. Before I’ve realized it, it’s done and we’re on to the next thing. The three workouts where my muscles always work to failure are yoga, core synergistics, and plyo.

6. I’d like to do P90X, but I’m not sure about the nutrition recommendations. Do I really need to stop drinking beer and change my diet that drastically? One should already be eating this way, regardless of whether or not they’re on the program. The nutrition program isn’t calorie-restrictive, it’s healthy.

I love a glass of wine or a good margarita, but the presence of alcohol in the system causes fatigue, changes liver functioning, affects hormone levels, and can alter how fat is metabolized in the system. Even one drink can negatively impact REM cycles during sleep. If you’ve ever awoke at 2am because you couldn’t sleep after drinking, you understand this. To get maximum results during the 90 days, the dietary recommendations should be followed. I would hate to see someone put in this kind of effort in an fitness program and not get the results they were looking for.

7. Aren’t you proud of yourself and the way you look in the mirror? When I look in the mirror, I see all of my flaws. I don’t know a woman who’s not that way. When I look at photos, I’m astounded. I think to myself, “Wow, is that really how I looked then, is that really what I look like right now?” It feels self absorbed to focus on photos, but I understand now why all exercise programs require you to take them. The mirror lies, especially for women.

8. Will you do P90X again? I’d like to. Its a sustainable program. Ideally, what I’d like to do after finishing this round on Dec 9th, is to do something with a high cardio focus through the holidays, then begin a second round sometime in January. One of the programs that looks fun for filling in the gaps is Turbofire. I’ll also probably toss on my running shoes a couple of times a week and maybe do a jingle bell run.

9. Do you think it was worth your investment? Yes, absolutely.

10. Do you have any advice for me before I begin the program? I read somewhere that most people succeed if they hold themselves accountable in 3 separate ways, so I decided to do this.

- I blog about it with weekly updates so that if I fall off the wagon, I’ve got some serious explaining to do.
- I have a workout partner.
- I have a P90X Coach.

I would encourage anyone beginning this (or any fitness program) to tell the world, find a workout partner, and get a mentor or friend.

Article Source: The Cade Family

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Why Am I Not Seeing Results With P90X | Insanity Workout

September 11, 2010 By Beachbody Coach Rob Humphrey 2 Comments

Often times, people go into a fitness regime like P90X and the Insanity Workout with the thought that they will readily achieve the goals they have set out for themselves. And what happens in a lot of cases is that they start to get dejected when they realize they are not meeting the goals in the time they feel they should. If you happen to be one of those people who work out, diet and still unfortunately do not see the results, there may be a reason for that. Take a look at the following five reasons that could be preventing you from getting the results you want: [Read more...]

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Benefit From Yoga | 5,000 Years in the Making

August 27, 2010 By Beachbody Coach Rob Humphrey 2 Comments

I am asked all the time: “Do I have to do the Yoga routine of P90X to get results?” Well in my experience I would say YES. If you have done your research I’m sure you have found amazing success stories from people using P90X. And what most people don’t realize is the people with the absolute best results did not substitute the Yoga X workout. I wanted to just go over some key benefits to yoga and maybe open your mind to it.

Yoga is a technique that has been practiced for over 5000 years. Today, just about 11 million Americans take part in yoga and reap the rewards and benefits. Yoga classes generally focus on teaching physical poses, meditation techniques as well as breathing techniques. These are the key factors in determining how effective a yoga class will be. As you will see from the list of benefits below, there are more than enough reasons for you to consider including yoga as part of your fitness regime. [Read more...]

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Jim Rome on P90X | Plyometrics | Yoga X

August 12, 2010 By Beachbody Coach Rob Humphrey Leave a Comment

Jim Rome’s take on the P90X workout. Good stuff, check em out!

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P90X video fitness plan is no TV gimmick: A Stretching Out column

April 4, 2010 By Beachbody Coach Rob Humphrey Leave a Comment

Flip on the TV, read a magazine, search the Internet. Everywhere you look, there’s an ad for P90X. If you’re engaged with fitness, you’ve been exposed.

What’s more, the ads are highly alluring: chiseled bodies against stark, black-and-white backgrounds. Who can resist?

Here’s the thing, though: The program actually works. Behind the promotional smoke and mirrors is an effective, well-designed regimen of home-based exercise built on sound physiological principles. One month in and already I’m noticing real differences.

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