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I Completed P90X

I did it! I completed P90X on March 10, 2013. I can’t believe the things I can do now that I couldn’t do when I started. For example: I could barely do 3 pull-ups without help. I can now do 12-16 unassisted. I struggled to complete 15 push ups. I can now crank …

P90X Legs and Back (Week 12)

The P90X Legs and Back workouts are always tedious for me. Maybe it’s because my legs aren’t my strongest body part. (I love working out my arms and chest because I feel and see success immediately.) I also struggle with the Plyometrics workout because anything squat related is just annoying. …

Balancing Multiple Workout Programs

Recently, several of the people I support through Team Beachbody Coaching asked me about modifying their workout programs to suit their various needs. This got me thinking about why and when changes should happen. Let’s quickly review out two examples… Lee Lee started P90X on Monday. He is also committed …

Work Out Motivation

A few weeks back I posted a quick tips article about workout motivation. I stared at my calendar this morning and thought I would write a bit more. So the picture at left is the calendar I use to track my completed P90X workouts. Yeah, there are a few blank days, I …

3 Quicktips to Make Sure You Work Out!

Whether you’re starting a new workout plan or 1. Schedule Workouts in your Calendar Whether or you are a power user of digital calendar solutions on a computer or smart phone, or rely on the ever-handy calendar book, scheduling your workouts can help ensure personal success with actually getting your workouts …

P90X Phase 1 Complete (with Review)

Phase 1 is done! Monday, December 31, 2012 was the last day of 2012, and it was my first day of P90X Phase 2. Here’s how the first phase went for me. On December 2, 2012, I started P90X after my brother and several of his friends began their program. I …