Saturday, September 29, 2012

Body Beast Results: Long Term Results

Body Beast Results: What Results Can You Expect Long Term?
I've written here and here about some Body Beast results that real dudes have achieved from doing the workout program for 90 days. In response to my posts, some people have emailed me to say that they weren't too impressed with the results. They say that they didn't see too much difference. They expected more.
This is my response to the naysayers. What is so disappointing about 10-17 pounds of mass gain? We're talking muscle mass,

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Friday, September 28, 2012

Body Beast Results: Meet the Cast

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Insanity Max Recovery Review

Insanity Max Recovery: Yoga + Shaun T = Insanity
If you have any questions about Insanity Max Recovery, contact me at buildahardbody@gmail.com.
Insanity Max Recovery First Impressions
This is the “recovery” workout for Month 2 of Insanity. You will do this workout once each week for at least four weeks. It’s 47 minutes of low impact cardio. Since my experience with Insanity Cardio Recovery, I have learned to approach Insanity recovery workouts with caution. Low impact does not mean no

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Insanity Max Recovery Review

Insanity Max Recovery: Yoga + Shaun T = Insanity
If you have any questions about Insanity Max Recovery, contact me at buildahardbody@gmail.com.
Insanity Max Recovery First Impressions
This is the “recovery” workout for Month 2 of Insanity. You will do this workout once each week for at least four weeks. It’s 47 minutes of low impact cardio. Since my experience with Insanity Cardio Recovery, I have learned to approach Insanity recovery workouts with caution. Low impact does not mean no

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Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Recovery Done Right: 8 Ways to Prevent Muscle Soreness

By Kara Wahlgren

Aching after a brutal workout? Delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) can make you feel the burn while your muscles recover and rebuild. But, if you take the right steps after your workout, you can go hard without paying the price. Here are 8 easy ways to prevent postworkout pain.

 

Stretch. Stretching is your first line of defense after a good workout. "When you train, you contract the muscles, and the muscle fibers get shorter," says Steve Edwards, Head of

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Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Download the P90X iPhone App for FREE (Limited Time Only)

P90X iPhone App Is Now FREE (For a Limited Time Only)
I just wanted to post a quick note to let you know that the P90X app for the iPhone is FREE for a limited time only. No news on when this offer will end (could be tomorrow or next week or who knows?), so download your copy TODAY. You can also download the Ab Ripper X workout for free as well.

The P90X iPhone app allows you to take your P90X workouts anywhere (individual workouts sold separately). You can even bring it to your local gym

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Sunday, September 16, 2012

Insanity Pure Cardio Review

Insanity Pure Cardio: What the F*ck!?
If you have any questions about Insanity Pure Cardio, contact me at buildahardbody@gmail.com
Insanity Pure Cardio First Impressions
Because Insanity Pure Cardio is only 38 minutes, you know the pace is going to be ridiculous. The title says it all—Pure Cardio. Unlike other Insanity routines, this one is not about high intensity interval training. Insanity Pure Cardio will be a simple endurance contest. It’s all about cardio conditioning and how long

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Insanity Review: Pure Cardio

If you have any questions about this workout, contact me at buildahardbody@gmail.com

Because this workout is only 38 minutes, you know the pace is going to be ridiculous. The title says it all—Pure Cardio. Unlike other Insanity routines, this one is not built around the concept of high intensity interval training. This workout will be a simple endurance contest. It’s all about cardio conditioning and how long you can exercise at high intensity without any breaks. If you are putting out

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Thursday, September 13, 2012

P90X Success Story (Joel)

P90X Success Story: Seeing Results Come Fast
Joel's Fitness Journey began like many others (including yours truly). He just got sick and tired of the condition he had found himself in. He was tired of being out of breath. Tired of having to suck in his stomach in order to button his size 38 pants. Tired of having out of date Facebook photos because he was ashamed of the way he currently looked. Unlike most people, however, Joel decided to do something about his situation. He decided to go for

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Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Insanity Success Story (Jeff)

Insanity Success Story: Extreme Weight Loss
Jeff has an incredible success story. I admire his courage for taking on something like Insanity in his former condition (extremely obese). He was 375+ pounds when he began his fitness journey. His starting weight was only a guess because the bathroom scale does not go over 350 pounds. Not only was he obese, he was suffering from related diseases such as high blood pressure.

It was insane for Jeff to even try Insanity. I don't think any doctor in

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Insanity Success Story

This guy has an incredible success story. I admire his courage for taking on something like Insanity in his former condition (extremely obese). Not sure I would've had the balls to do the same thing. He wound up losing over 150 pounds, but gaining a new perspective on life. Shaun T even stops by to congratulate him in person. Truly kickass moto

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Monday, September 10, 2012

The Body Beast Supplements

The Body Beast Supplements
I used to be the guy who didn't believe in supplements. I thought they were overpriced crap that promised too much but delivered too little. I also used to be the guy that never got great results. Coincidence? Now, I'm a different guy. In just 31 days of Body Beast, I managed to gain 11 pounds of mass, 1/2 inch on each arm, 1 1/2 inches on each leg, and 2 inches on my chest. My wife has noticed that my entire body has gotten thicker. In the past, it would've taken me

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Friday, September 7, 2012

The Body Beast Supplements

The Body Beast Supplements
I used to be the guy who didn't believe in supplements. I thought they were overpriced crap that promised too much to delivered too little. I also used to be the guy that never got great results. Coincidence? Now, I'm a different guy. In just 30 days of Body Beast, I managed to gain 11 pounds of mass, 1/2 inch on each arm, 1 1/2 inches on each leg, and 2 inches on my chest. My wife has noticed that my entire body has gotten thicker. In the past, it would've taken me

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Thursday, September 6, 2012

Insanity Cardio Recovery Review

Insanity Cardio Recovery: Not Really Cardio, Not Really Recovery
If you have any questions about this workout, contact me at BuildAHardbody@gmail.com
Insanity Cardio Recovery First Impressions
You're in for some relief because Insanity Cardio Recovery is only 33 minutes. In addition to it being short, Insanity Cardio Recovery is the most low-key Insanity routine. Don't let the header photo of the dude doubled over alarm you. In this DVD, you'll be recovering from this condition, not

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Insanity Review: Cardio Recovery

If you have any questions about this workout, contact me at BuildAHardbody@gmail.com

You're in for some relief because this workout is only 33 minutes. Except for the one day of the week when you won't work out at all, this is the most low-key Insanity routine. Don't let the photo of the dude doubled over alarm you. In this DVD, you'll be recovering from this condition, not getting into it. There is almost no jumping. Most of the routine is fairly painless, but some discomfort throughout

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Wednesday, September 5, 2012

My P90X2 Results

P90X2 Results: Breaking Through Plateaus
I wasn’t in a hurry to share my P90X2 results. Not because I wasn’t happy with them, because I am more than thrilled. I am not happy with my “before” photos. I looked bloated and out of shape. I have to keep it real and admit that I got sloppy with my nutrition right before starting P90X2. I was ripped after two rounds of P90X, but the plateau effect started creeping into my workouts. I was consistent with them, and rarely missed a workout.

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Monday, September 3, 2012

P90X2 Workouts

Introduction to the P90X2 Workouts
So you're a P90X grad and can't get enough of the X. Good thing, because P90X2 will give you more of everything you love about P90X. More muscle confusion, more variety, more fun, more functional fitness, and more workouts that will tune your body to a high performance machine.

If you were a broken down car, P90X got you in running condition and fixed all the body panels so that they look great. P90X2 will take you to the next level by giving your brand

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