ChaLean Extreme: Coming in October!

Trainer Chalene Johnson is doing it again. Putting out a fat melting, potentially life changing program that promises to burn an incredible amount of calories. Turbo Jam has been the go to in calorie burning home workout systems for the past several years. With her newest program, ChaLean Extreme, Johnson promises to take it even further.With the three phase system, ChaLean Extreme will have you burning an additional 500 calories everyday! This is an incredible boost to your metabolism. By increasing your muscle, your body will be able to consistently burn more fat. Your metabolism will be so amped up with this program that you will even burn calories in your sleep!
 
ChaLean Extreme 3 Phase Process

#1 Burn Phase: This initial phase focuses on burning calories and pushing your muscles to the point of failure in a smaller amount of reps.

#2 Push Phase: This stage is all focused on pushing your muscles further and transforming them into long lean fat burning tools.

#3 Lean Phase: The final phase of CheLean Extreme will focus on the final transformation of your entire body, isolating all of the muscle groups to help transform you into the fit person you were meant to be.

October is just around the corner and ChaLean Extreme will be breaking onto the scene with a bang!

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P90X Impacting the NFL?

Any of us regular Joes who have tried P90X know how the series can affect our bodies, health, and lives. However, those who haven’t tried it may still wonder if it’s worth the hype. While nothing would prove its effectiveness like actual personal results, a testimonial from NFL kicker David Akers might help a little.
 
According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Akers who plays for the Eagles, has greatly improved his game and his health with the P90X series. Like so many of us, he saw a late night infomercial, was impressed, and decided to give it a shot. Says Akers about the program: “…its not some gimmick. It actually involves working hard and changing the regimen all the time”.
 
After a less than impressive 2007 season, Akers was discouraged with his record and needed something to give him an additional push. In addition to seriously impacting his kicking record in training camp, Akers lost 20 pounds and 6 percent body fat on the program.

“There’s something to it,” Akers says of P90X. “It’s not like, ‘Hey, take this pill, you’re going to lose 40 pounds of fat.’ You bust your butt. It’s tough.”

For more details click here for the P90X / Akers article

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Making a Habit of a Daily Exercise Routine

Old habits are hard to break and new habits are difficult to maintain. When you choose to make a healthy transition in your life you will have to adjust to several changes. Eating new foods and making healthier choices isn’t always as easy as it might seem. A daily exercise routine is a fantastic idea and one that will take dedication and hard work. Once you have committed to it, however, the benefits will soon be visible and you will wonder why you didn’t make the transition earlier.One of the hardest parts of making a daily exercise routine is finding the time. While it may be easy to squeeze a full workout in a few times a week, a daily exercise routine is far more difficult. Time management is an art form in many people’s lives. Finding an additional hour can seem near impossible. But if you can fit a daily exercise routine in a fraction of the typical time, it may just be workable.
 
Many fitness routines promise big results in little time. Tony Horton’s 10 Minute Trainer actually delivers. By stacking moves, Horton is able to work your entire body in 10 minutes. Even the busiest people can find 10 minutes a day to change the way they look and feel. The benefits of a daily exercise routine are far too great not to.

With the 10 Minute Trainer series you get 4 10 minute workouts to choose from. The Total Body, Yoga Flex, Cardio, and Lower Body DVD’s work your body in an incredible 10 minutes, saving time and rescuing your body from the neglect your busy schedule insisted on.

They say that a new routine becomes habit after doing it for about a month. After a month of using Tony Horton’s 10 Minute Trainer you will no doubt be seeing results and feeling better about your body and health. This is the perfect daily exercise routine for the modern busy adult.

Daily exercise increases energy levels and can only help your body and mind function consistently at their best. Committing any amount of time to fitness is better than none. But, when the time you commit is filled with full body, heart pumping moves you will feel like you definitely got your time’s worth.

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Protein Bars and Energy Bars: Overrated or Worth the Hype?

Lately it seems as if the grocery stores have a whole aisle dedicated to protein bars and energy bars. This new phase in healthy eating isn’t always what it seems however. Anytime you change your diet, it is extremely important that you understand exactly what it is that you are putting in your body.Not all protein bars and energy bars are created equally. Judging by the front labels, one might think that they are all healthy and high quality nutrition bars that make a great snack. Unfortunately this would be a great overgeneralization. As with any food, it is important that you examine the nutrition label to really understand what it is that you are getting.
 
It may come as a surprise that many energy bars and protein bars alike are designed as “meal replacement” bars. Meal replacement can be translated into “more calories”. If you choose a protein bar that is designed to be a meal replacement bar, it is important that you either replace a meal with it or analyze the calorie content so you can fit it into your daily diet without jeopardizing your weight loss efforts.

Even bars that are not touted as “meal replacements” have calorie counts that could rival a full sized meal. Be certain that the protein bar or energy bar you choose does not break the calorie bank for the day. A 300 calorie protein bar is hardly worth its weight when you consider you could have a turkey sandwich and apple for the same or even less calories.

Particularly with energy bars but also in some protein bars, there is an extremely high sugar content. While sugar does give you energy, it is not the best addition to a healthy diet. Look for bars that have limited sugar while still maintaining good taste. Because we know not all carbohydrates are bad, pay attention to what percentage of carbohydrates are coming from fiber and how many from sugar. Bonus points if you can find a high fiber energy bar that limits the sugar and still tastes great.

Being conscious of the foods you are buying is vital when trying to live a healthy lifestyle. Not all packaging really represents the true content of what you are getting. You must look past the shiny wrapper and healthy image to see if what you are getting will truly help your fitness goals. The right protein bars and energy bars can be great additions to your eating plan when used correctly.

For more info on our protein bars / energy bars see the following links: 

P90X Peak Performance Bars (Berry)

P90X Peak Performance Bars (Cafe Mocha)

 

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Home Exercise Equipment: Waste of Money or Worth the Investment?

Turn on the television at any given time and chances are you will see a paid advertisement for the hottest new home exercise equipment. Often it only takes 15 minutes of these high power ads to have us nearly convinced that we need to invest in a large piece of hardware in order to get fit away from the gym. While a large piece of workout equipment can help you get fit, it is far from necessary. Many of us who have purchased home exercise equipment know that we never really stay dedicated to it long enough to make it worth the investment or the space it takes up. Often it ends up gathering dust or dirty laundry in some seldom seen corner of the house.
 
If you are willing to invest sometimes thousands of dollars into a large piece of home exercise equipment, you should be able to justify spending a fraction of the cost on something that you are more likely to stick with and that can multiply your results. P90X is just that item. With P90X, you become the home exercise equipment. With just a few small tools and your own body, you can transform your appearance without having to assemble a thing.

Many people who invest in home exercise equipment think that by investing a large sum, they are guaranteeing big results. This is not always the case. In order to see big changes in your body, you have to work and work hard. Trainer Tony Horton know the power of hard work and is certain to teach you about it through the 12 DVD workouts included in P90X.

You certainly can’t pack up a home gym when you go on a business trip or vacation, but you can pack a P90X DVD to ensure that nothing will stand in the way of the hard body you are after. Home exercise equipment is made to replace gym equipment. P90X is made to improve on the results you could get at a gym.

The next time you are up late and watching paid advertisements, feeling the lure of a giant piece of home exercise equipment, consider this: you are likely to spend 10 times as much on a large piece of workout equipment than you would on the entire P90X series. You will see bigger results and be more likely to stick with the P90X program, with the motivating assistance of Tony Horton. The P90X series is totally portable and does not take up an entire room of your home. Finally, P90X will push your body to places it has likely never seen before, multiplying not only your physical results, but your confidence and improving your overall health and attitude.

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Chicken Salad: Classic Health Food, Cool Summer Meal

Sometimes the best foods are the easiest to prepare. In the heat of summer no one wants to turn on the stove if they don’t have to or eat a meal that will weigh heavy on their stomach. Everything is a bit more laid back in the summer. No need to break out the measuring spoons with this chicken salad recipe; eyeballing the measurements and adjusting them to fit your taste makes the recipe your own.
 
The beauty of chicken salad is you can use the leftover grilled chicken breasts from last night’s dinner, or buy a can of all white chicken breast meat when you don’t have the time to spark the grill. Whichever chicken you use, just be sure it is either shredded or cut into bite sized chunks.

  • Chicken (Breast meat, shredded or cubed)
  • Grapes (Green or red seedless, sliced in halves)
  • Apple (Cubed. Any variety will do, add your favorite)
  • Walnuts (Chopped. You can substitute pecans or any other nut of your choice)
  • Light mayonnaise (Use sparingly, to taste)

Add all ingredients in bowl and combine. Simple enough!

This chicken salad is great alone or served on a whole grain pita. You can also serve on a bed of mixed greens or a slice of good whole grain bread.

Chicken salad is a great source of protein. Adding the fruit and nuts not only increases the nutritional value but also makes this an interesting and fun take on the traditional chicken salad. Served with iced tea and lemon, this is a great lunch time treat for one or to share with guests.

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Why Can't All Fats Be "Good Fats"?

What is good in our mouths isn’t necessarily good for our health. However, just because it has the same name as that squishy stuff on your thighs, doesn’t mean all fats are bad. Learning the difference between good fats and bad fats can simplify how much and what kinds of fat you need to avoid in order to lose weight, feel better, and even have a healthier heart.We know that not all fats are good for us and plenty of us remember the “fat free” frenzy that took place in the 90s. Luckily that craze ended and science has gone on to educate us about the fact that there are good fats, which we all need, and bad fats, that cause heart disease and do nothing positive for us.
 
The human body needs fats to survive. Fat is an excellent source of energy and does things like protect our organs and keep our skin soft. Good fats go even further by helping to lower cholesterol and prevent the risk of heart disease. There are two types of good fats: polyunsaturated and monounsaturated.
 
Polyunsaturated fats, like Omega 3′s, are found in vegetable oils and seafood. It lowers all types of cholesterol. Fish is a great source of polyunsaturated fats and also a high protein, low calorie, all-around great diet food.
 
Monounsaturated fats not only decrease cholesterol but are thought to actually decrease the risk of certain types of cancers. These fats are found in things like olives, avocados, nuts and seeds. Monounsaturated fats are also typically rich in Vitamin E.

While these good fats are far better for you then saturated fats, they contain the same amount of calories, 9 per gram. Compare this with 4 calories per gram of carbohydrates or protein. This simply means that your fat intake still needs to be moderated regardless of what types of fat you are eating. Just because it’s a good fat, doesn’t mean you should switch to a diet of avocados and olives!

Educating yourself about the things you put inside your body makes you a more health conscious person. When you are aware of the effects of certain foods on your body you are more likely to make healthy choices that encourage a longer life and even weight loss. Remember this: 1) not all fats are bad, and 2) good fats have a positive impact on your heart and overall health.

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Why Can’t All Fats Be “Good Fats”?

What is good in our mouths isn’t necessarily good for our health. However, just because it has the same name as that squishy stuff on your thighs, doesn’t mean all fats are bad. Learning the difference between good fats and bad fats can simplify how much and what kinds of fat you need to avoid in order to lose weight, feel better, and even have a healthier heart.We know that not all fats are good for us and plenty of us remember the “fat free” frenzy that took place in the 90s. Luckily that craze ended and science has gone on to educate us about the fact that there are good fats, which we all need, and bad fats, that cause heart disease and do nothing positive for us.
 
The human body needs fats to survive. Fat is an excellent source of energy and does things like protect our organs and keep our skin soft. Good fats go even further by helping to lower cholesterol and prevent the risk of heart disease. There are two types of good fats: polyunsaturated and monounsaturated.
 
Polyunsaturated fats, like Omega 3′s, are found in vegetable oils and seafood. It lowers all types of cholesterol. Fish is a great source of polyunsaturated fats and also a high protein, low calorie, all-around great diet food.
 
Monounsaturated fats not only decrease cholesterol but are thought to actually decrease the risk of certain types of cancers. These fats are found in things like olives, avocados, nuts and seeds. Monounsaturated fats are also typically rich in Vitamin E.

While these good fats are far better for you then saturated fats, they contain the same amount of calories, 9 per gram. Compare this with 4 calories per gram of carbohydrates or protein. This simply means that your fat intake still needs to be moderated regardless of what types of fat you are eating. Just because it’s a good fat, doesn’t mean you should switch to a diet of avocados and olives!

Educating yourself about the things you put inside your body makes you a more health conscious person. When you are aware of the effects of certain foods on your body you are more likely to make healthy choices that encourage a longer life and even weight loss. Remember this: 1) not all fats are bad, and 2) good fats have a positive impact on your heart and overall health.

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