http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:25:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The title says it all and for those people seeking to lose weight with the P90X program (or any other extreme fitness training program), increasing your calories is not likely what you want to do. However, some people who start the P90X program to lose a little fat and tone ... http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2010/03/18/using-high-protein-nutrition-bars-to-bump-up-your-calories/ The best purchasing decisions are informed purchasing decisions. Particularly when it comes to fitness programs, it’s important to learn everything you can about the program you are considering. Checking out retailer information and consumer testimonials are both great ways to get informed. ChaLEAN Extreme reviews are a great way to ... http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2010/03/17/using-chalean-extreme-reviews-to-your-benefit/ In the interest of serving our readers and helping people all over the country in reaching their fitness goals, we research what people are looking for online. Sometimes come across some pretty humorous Internet searches. The majority of the time, however, those things that are slightly humorous are, in all ... http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2010/03/16/looking-for-px90-workout-videos/ When trying to lose weight, goals are important. With a goal, you have something to work towards. Working out and dieting without a concrete goal is like driving without a destination, sure it can be fun but you’re not likely to do it often. You want your fitness training program ... http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2010/03/15/getting-slim-in-6-weeks/ As with most fitness products in our world, there are numerous heart rate monitors to choose from. Examining all of your options is crucial in making an informed purchasing decision. As we commonly say to our customers: do your research! Knowing what you are buying is half the battle in ... http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2010/03/14/comparing-heart-rate-monitors/ Many if not most people first hear about the P90X program through the notorious P90X infomercials. They’re on late at night, early in the morning, and throughout the week exclaiming the wonders of this program. Like every other infomercial ever put on the air, the claims can seem wildly good ... http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2010/03/13/can-you-believe-the-p90x-infomercial/ When shopping for the best workout system for your particular needs and goals, we encourage people to do their own research. No one knows what will work best for you except for you. While we can tell you that programs like P90X are for those people who want to put ... http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2010/03/12/making-sense-of-p90x-customer-reviews/ We often take the modern marvels of technology for granted. In many cases we don’t care how something works just that it does. When talking about heart rate monitors, however, the how of their functioning is pretty interesting. These little tools can have a big impact on the quality of ... http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2010/03/11/how-do-heart-rate-monitors-work-2/ For every new food you introduce, you potentially remove one that is less healthy. Adding vegetables, fruits, and even healthy protein bars can be a great way to gradually change your diet into one that keeps your body functioning on high. Learning how to eat healthier, however, isn’t always easy. ... http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2010/03/10/how-to-incorporate-healthy-protein-bars-into-your-daily-diet/ Fiber is a necessary part of your daily diet. But, do you know why? More than likely you don’t. There are many things that we know we “should” be eating but knowing exactly why can make it easier to make those beneficial dietary changes. While many people prefer to increase ... http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2010/03/09/should-you-take-high-fiber-supplements/ There are many high quality workout programs currently on the market. We sell several of them here. Two of our top sellers, ChaLEAN Extreme and P90X seem to appeal to the same demographic: people who want to make a major lifestyle change and get seriously fit in a relatively short ... http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2010/03/08/chalean-extreme-vs-p90x/ Throughout the P90X series, Tony Horton has several helpers in each of the workouts. They are all in various stages of super-fit and one in particular gets a lot of attention. Dreya Weber is known by many of us simply as the P90X girl. However, she has several other credits ... http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2010/03/08/aerialist-dreya-weber-p90x/ On top of all this you aren't giving your body all of the nutrients you need.  Foods that contain refined sugar, processed flour, chemicals, preservatives, and additives have almost no nutrient value.  Even though you may be eating large quantities, if you are eating mostly "bad carbs" your body still ... http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2010/03/07/carbohydrates-the-truth-part-iii/ As we talked about earlier this week and in posts over the past several months, using a heart rate monitor in conjunction with your workouts can be extremely beneficial to your overall fitness training program. They are an excellent tool to keep you on target for reaching your goals and ... http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2010/03/06/using-heart-rate-monitors-without-chest-belts/ There are carbs that are good for you, and these are carbs that are low-glycemic foods that gradually increase your blood sugar levels over time.  This is much less stress for the pancreas.   Unlike bad carbs, they are whole foods packed with nutrients that the body needs to function.  Good ... http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2010/03/06/carbohydrates-the-truth-part-ii/