Today’s Friday Fitness Fun Episode 3: I do a high level overview of P90X, P90X2, INSANITY and Body Beast.
Let me know what questions you and I’ll add to the list for another video!
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Friday Fitness Fun – Episode 3
April 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Beachbody Challenge Invite
February 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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P90X Certification Review
August 31, 2012 by 4 Comments
P90X Certification
P90X Certification – By now you would need to be living under a rock if you haven’t heard of P90X. But have you heard you can now get your P90X certification? Yes, it’s true. You can now take your fitness and nutrition knowledge of P90X to the next level and offer up that much more guidance and support to your clients. I had a chance to do just that while in Las Vegas in June. It was held two days before the annual Beachbody Summit. What a fun and jam packed two days that was! Since it was a larger class and Tony Horton was already in town for the Summit, we were able to get some additional hands on training from him and some extra group workouts. He even did a mini-seminar on staying motivated. The P90X Certification is broken down into two parts: the P90X Qualification online course and the P90X Certifcation class.
The P90X Qualification cover 11 chapters of information jam packed with both audio and visual presentations. It is entirely online and on your own time. You are quizzed at the end of each chapter. Once you pass the Qualification, you are ready to move on and take the 2 day P90X Certification class. You will receive a diploma, eBadge and logo to use on Facebook and your website.
What does the P90X certification cover?
The class covers quite a bit of information over the short two day workshop. You’ll learn and be tested on everything from bones, muscles, joints, nutrition and how to identify certain moves for your clients and how to help them with proper form. You will even need to point out where the gluteus maximus and gastrocnemius is!
You will go into detail on the history of P90X, the different phases, supplements, customizing P90X and more. We even covered a major topic that everyone struggles with from time to time: motivation.
One nugget of information that I found especially helpful was the FAQ’s covered in detail on the P90X program. I get them a lot and we drilled into them a bit more. Questions like:
“How long should I stay in each phase?”
“What equipment do I need to start?”
“Do I have to follow the nutrition plan?”
“What is starvation mode?”
These are all very important questions and so common when someone is starting out with the program.
X’ing it up at P90X Certification class
Why get my P90X certification?
By getting certified you will be able to:
- Train clients in P90X
- Teach P90X group exercise classes
- Establish yourself as a P90X fitness professional
- Earn NASM continuing education credits
How can I get my P90X certification?
The P90X Qualification is an online test that needs to be passed before you can show up and go through the certification class.
The P90X Qualification is $99 and the P90X Certification workshop is $399. It would make the most sense to be a Beachbody coach if you weren’t already to receive the discount of 10% off. Your total would come to $89.10 + $359.10 = $448.20. A small investment but it will more than pay off very quickly in added knowledge and credibility. It will also help you open doors to many other opportunities that you may not even expect!
If this sounds like something you could really benefit from and could help you take your fitness business to the next level, create a free account with me and then go here to get started with your P90X Certification today!
Updated News on P90X Certification and Powder Blue Productions
Not only that but just recently Beachbody announced a merger with Chalene Johnson’s company Power Blue Productions. Chalene originated all the group fitness classes for Turbo Kick, PiYo Strength and Hip Hop Hustle. To say that the certification and growth of those classes is a success would be an understatement. I’m excited to have Chalene on board with this and to lean on her extensive knowledge in the group fitness industry. Other certifications will be announced in the near future. You will be able to have your INSANITY, Brazil Butt Lift, PiYo, Turbo Kick, Hip Hop Hustle and P90X Certification. Think of how many more people you will be able to help with those credentials on your side!
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Working Out When Traveling
August 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Don’t let it be an excuse.
- “I was traveling”
- “I couldn’t bring my weights”
- “My sleep pattern was way off”
- “I was visiting family”
When you make fitness a priority in your life rather than just a short term fix, you will go out of your way to stay somewhat on track. I do still like to practice balance. If I am out of town and I plan for getting my workouts in and one day doesn’t happen, I roll with it. It’s just one day. At the same time I do plan ahead and mix up my schedule if needed to make sure i am doing some type of workout.
Today was a good example. I am traveling and did not have my weights with from my current program; Les Mills Pump. I chose to go for a run instead. The weather was perfect, with the exception of a strong wind. I didn’t need anything other than my running shoes, music and workout clothes. I also brought along my Tony Horton One on One DVD called the “Road Warrior”. It is meant for situations like these where you can still get in a workout and not have to worry about dragging all kinds of equipment with or finding a gym. It’s on my list for tomorrow.
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Beachbody Summit 2012 – My review
July 13, 2012 by 5 Comments
Beachbody Summit 2012 – Starting of with P90X Certification
I’m back recently from a six day adventure in Las Vegas. Part of the trip was to get P90X certified and the other half was for the annual Beachbody Summit.
The P90X class was a large amount of data packed into two days. We covered everything from bones and muscles to cueing form and nutrition. Lots to soak into a short amount of time. Since Tony was in town for the Summit, we were able get two workouts with him and a motivational speech in typical humerous Tony style. To relieve a little tension, it was off to the old downtown area of Las Vegas and Fairmont street. It was quite a side show. Some guy in a diaper was yelling something to me. I am not sure but had a good idea on what type of humor he was trying to provide. Only in Vegas. To mix it up even more, we went ziplining. It wasn’t overly crazy but a nice little rush of adrenelin. After some cramming and practicing for the exam, I passed and am now officially P90X certified! This was a huge step for me in becoming a group fitness trainer. It signified an ever bigger leap for me from where I started in October of 2009.
Beachbody Summit 2012 – hangin’ with Shaun T
P90X Certification to the Beachbody Summit
From there it was a transition from the P90X training to the start of the Beachbody Summit. But before that started, a few of us went to a Vegas show. We decided on Cirque du Soleil and Mystere. It was very interesting to watch some very almost impossible moves and twists in the air. Amazing. It was my first Cirque du Soleil show. It was one of their first shows ever held. Lots of examples of pure strength and incredible flexibility. It made the P90X moves looks simple. I’ve heard of great things about KÀ as well. I’ll have to make it to that one next time. I don’t think you can go wrong with either.
- Beachbody Summit 2012 My Review Team Training
Beachbody Summit 2012 – Team Training
Thursday came and it was time for pre Summit team training. We had presentations from Chalene Johnson, Shaun T, Tony Horton, Brett Hoebel and Beachbody CEO Carl Daikeler. They had such great tips and inspirational stories. Brett has a humbling story of success and failures and seems very down to earth. Something that isn’t that common as one reaches “success”. I also had a chance to tell my story on how Beachbody changed my mindset towards fitness and health. I really loved the opportunity to speak in front of the group and share my story. It wasn’t a big deal but it’s something I would not have done a few years ago.
Beachbody Summit 2012 – New products, parties and workouts
Summit opened Friday with a bang with some great new product announcements. From the new Body Beast to Vegan Chocolate Shakeology, Les Mils Combat (coming Fall of 2012) and Derm Exclusive. I am especially excited for the vegan Shakeology and Derm Exclusive products. I won’t be using the Derm products but am eager to see how it works for women. I know there are many women that would love a product like this that has such a high level of “clean” ingredients in it. I bought one and my wife is going to try it out. I will write up a review once she gets a feeling for how it works for her.
I also had the honor of being recognized for my Star Diamond coach rank status on stage in front of the 5,000 other Beachbody coaches. I also was recognized for being a Success Club All Star. An accomplishment that simply means reaching Success Club for 12 months in a row and a indication of Beachbody coaching success. I was also shocked when I had a few video blurbs feature me on the big screen. The focus was on COMMIT. They also featured a story on my sister Rhonda’s success. A significant moment for both of us.
Beachbody Summit Diamond Party at Wet Republic
Throw in some great training sessions, killer workouts, award ceremonies, interacting with other successful and goal oriented coaches and fun parties and you have yourself a Beachbody Summit for 2012. I even got out of my comfort zone and wore rolled up white linen pants to the Diamond party at the Wet Republic. One of the workouts was a super workout that included all of the trainers and about 5,000 coaches outside in the Vegas heat. We even had a chance to listen to Seth Godin, author of best selling books Tribes, Linchpin and others. I could have listened to him for hours. He painted a clear picture on what type of world we are living in and how it has marketing has changed over the years, especially since the introduction of the internet.
It was a jam packed six days. I was running on adrenaline for most of it and then crashed Sunday. I am always impressed at the attention to detail that Beachbody shows when hosting a party. From the imprinted cocktail napkins to the Beachbody logo in the pool at the parties. It’s time to recoup and get back in the swing of things. I finished my Beachbody Ultimate Reset experience right before heading to Las Vegas and now going to kick off my new workout program Les Mils Pump. It will be a hybrid schedule to work in my runs as I prepare for my first half marathon. I will post the schedule here as soon as I finalize it. See you in Vegas in 2013 for next year’s Beachbody Summit!
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P90X2 has arrived!
December 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
My newest Beachbody package arrived and I couldn’t be more excited! Tony Horton’s sequel to the huge success with P90X, P90X2 is here!
After doing 6 rounds of P90X, a hybrid of INSANITY and P90X, Turbo Fire Tony Horton One on Ones, and Asylum, I am more than ready to jump in head first. I am planning on starting Monday, December 12th.
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P90X2 preview – Now Available!
August 28, 2011 by 1 Comment
I credit P90X for taking my health and fitness to a brand new level. I can only imagine what P90X2 will do! P90X2 is the sequel to Beachbody’s best-selling workout program, P90X. With the P90X2 workouts, P90X grads can get even stronger, more flexible, and more ripped. This program is designed for maximum intensity and efficiency. In fact, this completely new 90-day program features cutting-edge workouts so intense, we only let you do them 5 days a week.
The low down:
- Now Available!
- By ordering through me, you will get (2) free 1-on-1s: Upper Body Balance and For Legs.
The Workouts:
- How To Bring It Again (Introductory Session)
- X2 Core
- Plyocide
- X2 Recovery + Mobility
- X2 Total Body
- X2 Yoga (only 65 minutes)
- Balance + Power
- Chest & Back + Balance
- X2 Shoulders + Arms
- Base & Back
- PAP Upper
- PAP Lower
- X2 Ab Ripper
- V-Sculpt (X2 – Back & Biceps) – Only in Deluxe and Ultimate Kits
- X2 Chest, Shoulders, and Triceps – Only in Deluxe and Ultimate Kits
Order Options: Available in both DVD and BluRay for the first time!
Base Kit
P90X2 base kit
- DVD – $119.95
- BluRay – $149.85
- Includes DVDs, Fitness Guide, Nutrition Guide, and Workout Calender
Deluxe Kit
P90X2 deluxe kit
- DVD – $239.85
- BluRay – $299.85
- Includes DVDs (+ V-Sculpt, and X2 Chest, Shoulders, and Triceps), Fitness Guide, Nutrition Guide, and Workout Calender
- Stability Ball
- (2) 8lb Medicine Balls
- Foam Roller
Ultimate Kit
P90X2 Ultimate kit
- DVD – $239.85
- BluRay – $299.85
- Includes DVDs (+ V-Sculpt, and X2 Chest, Shoulders, and Triceps), Fitness Guide, Nutrition Guide, and Workout Calender
- Stability Ball
- (2) 8lb Medicine Balls
- Tony Horton Power Stands
- Premium Foam Roller
Nutrition Guide
P90X2 nutrition guide
- New Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free Options
- 27 Diet Guides in One!, his is a much more thorough and versatile nutritional guide than P90X
Equipment
- There are some new gadgets, but you can do P90X2 with nothing more than resistance bands.
- However, to get the most out of the workouts, the additional equipment (medicine balls, a stability ball, a foam roller, powerstands, dumbbells, and a pullup bar) is recommended.
Sign up with me to be a coach and you will receive 25% all your Beachbody orders. If you would like to take advantage of this great option, CLICK HERE , or e-mail me for more information. If you are a non-profit organization or in the military you qualify to be a coach for free!
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My first Beachbody Coach Summit – issues with fonts
June 26, 2011 by Leave a Comment
I am just recently back from Los Angeles and the Beachbody Coach Summit conference. What an experience that was!
This trip gave me a chance not only to meet the celebrity trainers but also so many people that I have met through social media but have never met in person. I met my sister Rhonda there and also gave us an opportunity to spend some time together.
One my the first adventures was the a 3 hour tour to the Beachbody headquarters in Santa Monica. The office building has numerous windows and natural light and just an overall feeling of positivity. A few interesting stats that I found out. A potential candidate needs to pass 15 interviews before they are hired by Beachbody. That really showed me that they care about having the best work there. Another was the explosive growth, going from 365ish employees at the beginning of the year to 517 at the time of my visit. This in a time where many companies are laying off employees and struggling to stay afloat. I was also blown away at the display wall that presented all 70 super food ingredients that are in Shakeology. I was even more impressed after listening to Isabelle Daikeler and Darin Olien, co-creators of Shakeology, and Dr. Bill Wheeler in a break-out session. I would later find out the announcement of the new Shakeology flavor; TROPICAL!
From there it was on to the invitation only Success Club celebration. This is where I was able to get my first picture with Tony Horton. He is the man behind P90X and the program that really helped me changed my mindset towards fitness and health. I also got my picture with Shaun T from Asylum and INSANITY. It was entertaining seeing my sister Rhonda light up when she was able to meet him. INSANITY was her first Beachbody program like P90X was mine.
Shakeology ingredient wall from Beachbody headquarters
The next morning it was time for early workouts. I chose to try out Body Gospel with trainer Donna Richardson. It was my first time trying it out. I was underestimating it. I was soaked with sweat by the end of it and impressed by the connection of faith and health that she encouraged. Shakeology breakfast and then on to breakout sessions.
Before we had much time to catch our breath it was time for the ”main event” and a group workout with Tony Horton. I got in line early so I could get up front. He had us doing many moves from the new P90X2 that is coming out this Fall. I was plenty sore and had a few rug burns for soveniers. It was a surreal experience.
A very quick shower and BAM it was over to the Diamond reception at the LA Congo Room at LA Live. There was a live band and a chance for another photo opp with Tony and Shaun T. Then I let my hair down and had a great time!
Just when I thought the energy high couldn’t get any higher, it was up early at 6:00 AM for an outdoor group workout with all of the celebrity trainers and 2,500 coaches from across the country. The LA news was there to interview CEO Carl Daikeler and a few of the coaches. It was crazy and crowded. Let’s just say it was a little stinky by the time we are done with the workouts.
More breakout sessions, more socializing and collaboration with other coaches then it was time for the Awards Ceremony and dinner. I met quite a few others with very inspiring weight loss stories. The last day it was a few more sessions and Carl closed it out with a very passionate message on ending the trend of obesity. He listed off some stats that really were shocking.
Overall, it was such a worthwhile experience. The main take away for me was how truly passionate and real Carl and what Beachbody truly presents. Very high standards of products to help America get past our huge problem of being unhealthy.
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