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	<title>Home Workout Tips and Advice - P90X, 10 Minute Trainer &#38; More &#187; weight loss</title>
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		<title>Using High Protein Nutrition Bars to Bump Up Your Calories</title>
		<link>http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2010/03/18/using-high-protein-nutrition-bars-to-bump-up-your-calories/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:25:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elizabeth Renter</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[> P90X Fitness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[> P90X Nutrition]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[P90X protein bars]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 up may begin losing more [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-3942" title="p90x-peak-perform-bars-cafe-i" src="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/p90x-peak-perform-bars-cafe-i3.jpg" alt="p90x-peak-perform-bars-cafe-i" width="203" height="203" />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 up may begin losing more than they are comfortable with. If you feel you are losing your too much of your curves or feel like you are looking skinny, slightly increasing your calories may be just what you need an high protein nutrition bars are a great way to do it.</p>
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<p>As you soldier through the 90 day P90X challenge, you are building a lot of muscle. So much muscle that your metabolism will go through the roof. This is great for people who are using P90X as a weight loss plan but not so great for people who just want to tone up. If you like to look a little more solid and toned, you will want to be very conscious of the changes in your body. There’s a chance that you will want to increase your daily calories by just a few hundred to ensure you don’t lose too much too fast.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>High protein nutrition bars are a great way to get those added calories without feeling too full at mealtime. Sure, adding a bit more chicken breast with your dinner or some extra tuna with your lunch works too, but those things might get a little old and high protein nutrition bars, like the <a href="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/p90x-products/p90x-peak-performance-bars-cafe-mocha.php">P90X protein bars</a>, can seem like a sweet treat.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Protein is the best way to increase your calories when going through an intense fitness program. Things like <a href="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/p90x-products/p90x-peak-performance-bars-cafe-mocha.php">high protein nutrition bars contain the best balance of protein and carbohydrates</a> to ensure your energy levels stay high while your body has plenty of fuel to maintain your new found muscle mass.</p>
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		<title>ChaLEAN Extreme vs. P90X</title>
		<link>http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2010/03/08/chalean-extreme-vs-p90x/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:01:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elizabeth Renter</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[FITNESS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ChaLean Extreme]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[p90x]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[strength training]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[weight loss]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[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 amount of time. Something else [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-3890" title="chalean_with_weights" src="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/chalean_with_weights2.jpg" alt="chalean_with_weights" width="187" height="308" />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 amount of time. Something else about this demographic: They aren’t scared of a little sweat and hard work. We’ve hear people ask “Which is the better system?” and while we can’t say one is more effective than the other, we can say that when looking at ChaLEAN Extreme vs. P90X, they do take different approaches.</p>
<p> </p>
<h3>When discussing ChaLEAN Extreme vs. P90X, it is important to note their similarities. BOTH are intense workout programs. BOTH require complete dedication to your fitness goals. And BOTH will give you amazing results.</h3>
<p> </p>
<p>So, what makes them different? Quite simply, not a whole lot. While the workouts are quite different from each other, they both focus on building muscle and strength. There are several reasons for this, the first being that increased muscle mass will boost your metabolism. In addition, once the fat is lost, it will reveal a more defined and toned figure if you have built a strong base. When contrasting ChaLEAN Extreme vs. P90X, the main differences are in the specific workouts themselves.</p>
<p> </p>
<p><a href="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/chalean-extreme-products/chalean-extreme.php">ChaLEAN Extreme includes 3 stages</a>: Burn, Push, and Lean. In each of these stages, users will do intense weight training, lifting slow and lifting heavy to reach maximum muscle failure. In addition, the system adds some cardio to keep the heart and lungs strong while burning calories.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>With <a href="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/p90x-products/p90x.php">P90X, you get 12 very different workouts</a>, each targeting a specific muscle group or a unique cardio approach. This system works off the idea of muscle confusion, keeping the workouts highly varied for maximum results.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>When wondering which workout system is right for you, ChaLEAN Extreme vs. P90X, the decision comes down to which workouts look more sustainable for you. You have to like your workouts on some level in order to stay committed. Check out the product pages on these systems for more information on each of the workouts included in the series’.</p>
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		<title>The Benefits of Exercise With Heart Rate Monitors</title>
		<link>http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2010/03/01/the-benefits-of-exercise-with-heart-rate-monitors/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:03:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elizabeth Renter</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[FITNESS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[General Health and Fitness]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most of us know how to take our own pulse. Depending on your age, you likely learned it in elementary gym class, where everyone would stop, place their fingers on their neck (carotid artery) and quietly count as the teacher timed you. While this is a great method for checking your pulse, it isn’t the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-3821" title="reebok-heartrate-monitor-i" src="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/reebok-heartrate-monitor-i4.jpg" alt="reebok-heartrate-monitor-i" width="203" height="203" />Most of us know how to take our own pulse. Depending on your age, you likely learned it in elementary gym class, where everyone would stop, place their fingers on their neck (carotid artery) and quietly count as the teacher timed you. While this is a great method for checking your pulse, it isn’t the most convenient in the middle of a workout. One of the main benefits of exercise with heart rate monitors is being able to track your heart rate mid-workout without stopping.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Heart rate monitors track how many times your heart beats per minute. Known as your “heart rate”, this number can tell you just how hard your heart is working to pump blood throughout the body. Obviously, the higher your heart rate, the harder your heart is working. As your workout becomes more strenuous, your heart rate increases. So, how does knowing this benefit you? Well, the benefits of exercise with heart rate monitors are many but they all boil down to how the data is used.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Exercise physiology, or the science of the effects of exercise on the body, has shown us that the body reaps different benefits from exercise depending on just how hard it is working. For instance, working out in a certain range can bring maximum weight loss benefits. One of the best known and most utilized benefits of exercise with heart rate monitors is keeping your workout within this range, increasing the your heart health and your potential for weight loss.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Here’s a great post that details just <a href="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2008/09/29/what-is-my-target-heart-rate-for-weight-loss/">how to find your target heart rate for weight loss</a>. Using a <a href="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2008/09/29/what-is-my-target-heart-rate-for-weight-loss/">high quality heart rate monitor </a>to ensure you stay within this range is one of many ways to get the most out of your workouts. Heart rate monitors are far from an eye-pleasing workout accessory, they are a high tech way to really give each workout your all.</p>
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		<title>Coming Soon: Shakeology!</title>
		<link>http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2010/03/01/coming-soon-shakeology/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:39:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elizabeth Renter</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[NUTRITION]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Shakeology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[meal replacement shakes]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you read our blog daily here at ExtremeBody Workout, you will notice a trend. We have a lot of things “coming soon” and we are excited about each and every one of them. One of the nutrition products that we will soon feature is Beachbody’s Shakeology. Shakeology is a meal replacement system that is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-3814" title="j0447899" src="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/j0447899-199x300.jpg" alt="j0447899" width="199" height="300" />If you read our blog daily here at ExtremeBody Workout, you will notice a trend. We have a lot of things “coming soon” and we are excited about each and every one of them. One of the nutrition products that we will soon feature is Beachbody’s Shakeology. Shakeology is a meal replacement system that is unlike any other. The Shakeology shakes combine 70 key ingredients to not only help you lose weight but to elevate your health to remarkable levels.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>As a weight loss plan, Shakeology is meant to replace one meal a day. When you do this and add a sensible workout program, you will see the pounds gradually melt away, revealing a healthier, happier you.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The key to Shakeology effectiveness is the premium ingredients included within each shake. According to Beachbody, the components within this formula were handpicked for being the most nutrient dense natural products available. While the ingredients list is extensive, we can tell you some of the featured ingredients are derived from: Acerola Fruit, Camu-Camu Fruit, Pomegranates, Bilberry, Maca Root, Chlorella, Spirulina, Rose Hips, Acai Berry, and Goji Berry.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>This extensive list of ingredients makes for a highly concentrated blend of vitamins and minerals, probiotics, proteins, and antioxidants and phytonutrients. There is no other product on the market that delivers this level of quality components for overall health.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The Shakeology shakes work to cleanse the body of toxins that build up overtime as a result of processed foods and environmental contaminants. It then nourishes the body with some of the best foods and components that nature has to offer.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>When paired with a sensible diet, using Shakeology as a meal replacement can lead to easy and dramatic weight loss. It is able to keep your energy levels high throughout the day and, unlike some meal replacement plans, doesn’t allow you to suffer between meals. Shakeology is more than a weight loss solution&#8211; it is an overall health elixir.</p>
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		<title>A Healthy Diet Can Only Do So Much</title>
		<link>http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2009/12/21/a-healthy-diet-can-only-do-so-much/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:21:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elizabeth Renter</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[NUTRITION]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[FITNESS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[healthy food]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A healthy diet is critical in your overall health and wellness. There is no doubt about this. The right foods in the right amounts can keep our body running on its full potential. Improving your immune system, encouraging heart health, maintaining brain health, and an optimally functioning digestive system are just some of the many [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-3219" title="1097199_red_apple" src="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/1097199_red_apple2.jpg" alt="1097199_red_apple" width="300" height="200" />A healthy diet is critical in your overall health and wellness. There is no doubt about this. The right foods in the right amounts can keep our body running on its full potential. Improving your immune system, encouraging heart health, maintaining brain health, and an optimally functioning digestive system are just some of the many benefits of a healthy diet. However, a healthy diet can’t do it all.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>A healthy diet won’t give you bigger muscles or a tighter rear end. Sure a healthy diet can contribute to physical fitness but it can’t deliver the results all on its own. A healthy diet must be paired with a high quality fitness program for the best overall fitness.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Superior level athletes know that proper fuel (a healthy diet) must be paired with training for the best results The right food is crucial to give your body the fuel for its jobs. However, if you don’t use your body it will not respond in the best possible way. A combination of good fuel and regular use is necessary for optimal health and fitness.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Can you lose weight without exercising? Sure. But I wouldn’t consider that to be a healthy diet. Cutting your calories drastically will lead to weight loss. The problem with this weight loss is it isn’t very sustainable and it often results in the loss of muscle tone as well.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>A body that has lost weight via drastic calorie cuts is far less visually appealing and also less healthy than one that was obtained with diet and exercise together.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>A good effort should be made to keep your diet healthy, full of nourishing whole foods. But, don’t get swept up in diet and forget about the other necessary component. High quality exercise is a crucial factor in getting the body you want and the health to last a lifetime.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>If you are looking at ways to get exercise in a convenient amount of time, consider the <a href="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/10-minute-trainer-products/10-minute-trainer.php">10 Minute Trainer</a> program. It allows you to customize a workout to fit your schedule. Also, as a possible addition to your healthy diet, take a look at the <a href="http://http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/p90x-products/p90x-peak-recovery-formula.php">P90X Recovery Formula</a>. This drink mix gives your optimal nutrition to replenish what you lose in a strenuous workout.</p>
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		<title>Improving Your Personal Fitness With At Home Workouts</title>
		<link>http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2009/12/08/improving-your-personal-fitness-with-at-home-workouts/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:14:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elizabeth Renter</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[FITNESS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[home workout]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[personal fitness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[weight loss]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Despite the multi-billion dollar home workout industry, there are still misconceptions about the effectiveness of a home workout program. The trust is, a high quality home workout regimen can be as effective, if not more effective than any other workout. The reasons are multiple but the truth is, you can drastically change your personal fitness [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-3016" title="j0402321" src="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/j04023211.jpg" alt="j0402321" width="216" height="232" />Despite the multi-billion dollar home workout industry, there are still misconceptions about the effectiveness of a home workout program. The trust is, a <a href="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/chalean-extreme-products/chalean-extreme-deluxe.php">high quality home workout regimen </a>can be as effective, if not more effective than any other workout. The reasons are multiple but the truth is, you can drastically change your personal fitness with home workouts.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Your personal fitness depends on several factors. By and large, one of the most crucial factors, aside from your diet, is your exercise habits. Working out 4-6 days a week can change the way your body looks and feels. Most importantly, it can change your health and your quality of life.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Improving your personal fitness with home workouts is quite simple, perhaps even simpler than working out at the gym. Because there isn’t a place that is more convenient than your home, you’ve already got one factor working in your favor. Once you have a place to work out, you need a time and a program.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Finding time to work out involves making fitness a priority. Once you have decided to elevate your personal fitness with home workouts, make an effort to schedule daily workouts. By remaining truly dedicated to a workout timeline, you make it harder to use the “I don’t have time” excuse.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Lastly, find a <a href="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/10-minute-trainer-products/10-minute-trainer-deluxe.php">home workout that works for you </a>and fits with your personal fitness goals. Don’t select a program just because it worked for someone else. Consider your goals and your fitness needs before choosing a home workout. There are so many choices today, the potential is huge.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Your personal fitness depends on a good workout, whether that is a gym workout or a home workout, your body requires the exercise. Stay steadfast in your dedication and don’t let anyone question your ability to succeed.</p>
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		<title>Making the Most of Meal Replacement Plans</title>
		<link>http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2009/11/30/making-the-most-of-meal-replacement-plans/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:34:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elizabeth Renter</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[NUTRITION]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[meal replacement]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gone are the days of liquid diets. Well, okay, there are still companies out there that promote drastic calorie cuts via meal replacement drinks for the very obese. But, for the most part, people have come to realize that weight loss and fitness goals are best achieved through a balanced diet not a drastic one. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2918" title="87844_vascol" src="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/87844_vascol5.jpg" alt="87844_vascol" width="168" height="235" />Gone are the days of liquid diets. Well, okay, there are still companies out there that promote drastic calorie cuts via meal replacement drinks for the very obese. But, for the most part, people have come to realize that weight loss and fitness goals are best achieved through a balanced diet not a drastic one. Having said this, meal replacement products are still useful and honestly quite helpful for many people looking to achieve fitness goals.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Typically the words “meal replacement” conjure visions of starvation diets and serious self denial. On the contrary, however, meal replacement items can be used successfully as part of a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling diet plan. How you use such products all depends on your goals. Overall, meal replacement items are ideally used as one healthy option in a varied nutritional plan.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Meal replacement shakes and bars act as a convenient meal or snack option when time is of the essence. They don’t have to be used consistently day after day if that idea is unappealing. Simply keeping them as an option on your busiest day is a great way to stay on track with your diet.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Typically the lunch hour is a time of high temptation. If time is limited and you are at the office, a fast food burger or vending machine fix can be quite appealing. By keeping items such as the <a href="http://http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/p90x-products/p90x-peak-performance-bars-chocolate-peanut-butter.php">P90X Protein Bars </a>in your desk drawer, you make it easy to select a healthier meal replacement.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Pair a <a href="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/p90x-products/meal-replacement-shakes.php">meal replacement shake </a>with a salad or some fruit for a quick lunch at your desk. If breakfast is a difficult meal for you, take it to go. One good thing about meal replacements is they are far easier to handle on the commute than an egg white omelet.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Don’t view meal replacement products through the lenses of yesterday. They don’t have to be part of a starvation diet but can be included as one potential time saving option in your healthy eating regimen.</p>
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		<title>When Healthy Eating Plans Go Awry</title>
		<link>http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2009/11/28/when-healthy-eating-plans-go-awry/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 14:43:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elizabeth Renter</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[NUTRITION]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[diet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[healthy eating plans]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[We all know that well-intentioned plans don’t always turn out. Things come up, obstacles present themselves, and sometimes we are caught in situations where our plans don’t have a hope for survival. When it comes to healthy eating plans, however,  we can usually make them work. There are very few valid excuses for completely abandoning a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2912" title="j0427640" src="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/j0427640.jpg" alt="j0427640" width="235" height="235" />We all know that well-intentioned plans don’t always turn out. Things come up, obstacles present themselves, and sometimes we are caught in situations where our plans don’t have a hope for survival. When it comes to healthy eating plans, however,  we can usually make them work. There are very few valid excuses for completely abandoning a healthy eating regimen. However, there are days where we may allow ourselves to stray a little further from the target goal.</p>
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<p>The key to making it through the days when your healthy eating plans go out the window is to not let this minor setback be the end-all of your healthy lifestyle. Too many people who are into fitness just to lose weight see a diet setback as a diet disaster and it simply doesn’t have to be that way. When you have a small fries with your salad once a week, it doesn’t have to snowball into a Bic Mac and milkshake on Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays. </p>
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<p>Finding a balance between sticking to your guns and allowing yourself a treat now and then is crucial. When someone asks me for healthy eating advice I always say, “eat right 90% of the time”. I say this because it is totally attainable and doesn’t require perfection. When you set healthy eating plans that require perfection, you will fail. No one is perfect. So, be realistic.</p>
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<p>Find healthy eating plans that work for you. <a href="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/p90x-products/p90x.php">The P90X Nutrition Guide is a great example</a> of healthy eating plans to fit a variety of lifestyles. There are several choices in this workout system to ensure you have a plan that is customizable for you. <a href="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/">The best fitness systems</a> include healthy eating plans like these.</p>
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<p>Once you have your healthy eating plans in place, stick with them. If you eat pie on Thanksgiving or a slice of cake at a birthday party, don’t sweat it! Your diet will not fail because you step outside the rules every once in a while. Just pick back up after that last delicious bite of cake and get back on track.</p>
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<h3>Learn to see your healthy eating plans as a lifestyle, not a temporary set of rules and you will be in a much better place for success.</h3>
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		<title>Looking for Exercises to Lose Weight Quickly?</title>
		<link>http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2009/07/16/looking-for-exercises-to-lose-weight-quickly/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:42:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elizabeth Renter</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[FITNESS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[exercise]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[weight loss]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I would venture to guess that the vast majority of people who start a fitness program do it in order to lose weight. I admit, not everyone has that as a goal. But, given the number of obese adults in this country and the booming weight loss industry, I don&#8217;t think it&#8217;s a stretch to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1798" title="j0422266" src="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/j0422266.jpg" alt="j0422266" width="235" height="235" />I would venture to guess that the vast majority of people who start a fitness program do it in order to lose weight. I admit, not everyone has that as a goal. But, given the number of obese adults in this country and the booming weight loss industry, I don&#8217;t think it&#8217;s a stretch to assume most people exercise to get trim. Those people won&#8217;t be impressed with programs that promise gradual weight loss. Instead they are lured by exercises to lose weight quickly.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The rate at which you lose weight depends on many factors. You can&#8217;t just Google &#8220;exercises to lose weight quickly&#8221; and expect to find the holy grail of fitness moves. There are simply too many variations to weight loss for this to be possible.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Rather than being overly concerned with finding the groups of exercises to lose weight quickly, those people with weight loss goals should be looking for fitness programs that promise healthy and long lasting weight loss. Quick weight loss simply isn&#8217;t as rewarding when you gain it all back.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Depending on your current fitness level, a dramatic change in your diet and exercise program will bring about an initial fast weight loss. As your body gets accustomed to eating right and working out on a regular basis, your progress will slow. It is important during these times that you pay attention to more than just the number on the scale. As you build muscle your weight may remain the same even though your body composition is changing and improving. Body fat measurements and tape measures become crucial tools at this stage.</p>
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<p>The fact is there is no magic pill or simple group of exercises to lose weight quickly. Hard work and a healthy lifestyle will lead to weight loss and confidence gains. When you are ready to get the body you have dreamed of, you must also be ready to take the changes as they come, whether dramatically fast as some points or painstakingly slow at others.</p>
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<p>Finding a program that uses both cardio workouts for the health of your heart and lungs as well as strength training for muscle development is crucial. Pairing this with a nutritious diet will give you the results you want in a manner that is far more maintainable than any lose weight fast scheme.</p>
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		<title>Making Daily Workout Schedules Stick</title>
		<link>http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2009/06/23/making-daily-workout-schedules-stick/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:42:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elizabeth Renter</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[FITNESS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fitness routines]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the hardest things for many people attempting a fitness program is developing that program into a habit. It is extremely easy to put off your workouts until the day is over and you are too tired to workout. By setting up your daily workout schedules in advance, you may find it easier to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1672" title="j04053962" src="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/j04053962.jpg" alt="j04053962" width="248" height="192" />One of the hardest things for many people attempting a fitness program is developing that program into a habit. It is extremely easy to put off your workouts until the day is over and you are too tired to workout. By setting up your daily workout schedules in advance, you may find it easier to stick with the program and make the maximum changes to your body.</p>
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<p>Daily workout schedules should be base on several things. You need to look at the length of your workouts, how many times per week you want to work out, and of course, the time of day that works best for you.<br />
Most workout programs suggest you workout 3-6 days per week. I personally err on the maximum with this, tending to workout 5-6 days per week. That way if something should come up, I still have plenty of workouts throughout the week to make up for it. Pick the number of workouts you want in your daily workout schedules and then decide which days you want off. This may seem backwards, but establishing in advance which day(s) you want to rest will give you something to look forward to.</p>
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<p>Once you have determined which days you are working out, it&#8217;s time to establish the times for your daily workout schedules. Some of us are fine with waking up and working out. For others, it take enough energy to roll out of the bed. Morning workouts can be a great way to start a day, but they certainly aren&#8217;t for everyone. However, even some people who aren&#8217;t at their best in the morning, prefer a workout then just to get it out of the way.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>For the first week or so you may have to play around with your daily workout schedules. Once you find a time that works best for you, stick with it. Make this fitness program a habit not a fluke. By maintaining strict dedication you will soon come to depend on your daily workout schedules to satisfy your daily anti stress and health needs.</p>
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		<title>How Does Stress Affect Health and Weight?</title>
		<link>http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2009/06/01/how-does-stress-affect-health-and-weight/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:32:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elizabeth Renter</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/?p=1538</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Many people know that stress affects their health. Some people also realize stress affects their weight as well. Whether you reach for a bag of chips because you crave them or because they fit your busy and hectic lifestyle, stress affects your health in many ways and can put a damper on your weight loss [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1539" title="j04223251" src="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/j04223251.jpg" alt="j04223251" width="187" height="230" />Many people know that stress affects their health. Some people also realize <a href="http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/can-stress-cause-weight-gain">stress affects their weight as well</a>. Whether you reach for a bag of chips because you crave them or because they fit your busy and hectic lifestyle, stress affects your health in many ways and can put a damper on your weight loss efforts without you even realizing it.</p>
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<p>You&#8217;re busy at work with deadlines and a crabby boss. You come home to a messy house and the needs of kids or a spouse. Bills are mounting and you just want to relax but can&#8217;t find the time. You seem to always have too much on your plate and you may feel at your wits end. Stress comes from all different directions and there is little we seem to be able to do about it. Stress affects your mental health just as much if not more than your physical health. Once you are able to get a handle with how it makes you feel mentally and emotionally, you can begin to reduce the physical effects of stress.</p>
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<p>Stress can lead you to eat more; it can stifle your metabolism and make you dread a workout. Stress is the enemy in the battle against fat. Many people are shocked when they leave a stressful job that they immediately begin to lose weight. The effect of stress on the body is very pronounced, even when we have a tendency to overlook it.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learning <a href="http://www.webmd.com/balance/stress-management/stress-management-topic-overview">how to effectively deal with stress </a>is important to your sense of well being, your physical health and the health of your relationships. From meditation to deep breathing exercises, there are many effective ways to handle the stress.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>One of the best ways to reduce stress in your life is through working out. By elevating your heart rate and using your muscles you can physically release a lot of the tension your body is holding. In addition, focusing on the fitness doesn&#8217;t allow you to simultaneously worry about all of the things that are stressing you out.</p>
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		<title>ChaLEAN Extreme: The Real Workout for Getting Toned and Losing Fat</title>
		<link>http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2009/05/31/chalean-extreme-the-real-workout-for-getting-toned-and-losing-fat/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2009 12:18:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elizabeth Renter</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[ChaLEAN Extreme Fitness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CheLEAn Extreme]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[strength training]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The real workout for getting the body you have always dreamed of is here. ChaLEAN Extreme is the newest addition to our supply of workout programs and this one is as serious as ever. Chalene Johnson uses the concept of building muscle to reduce fat in this seriously intense workout program designed to give you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/chalean-extreme-products/chalean-extreme-deluxe.php"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1522" title="chalean_with_weights" src="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/chalean_with_weights.jpg" alt="chalean_with_weights" width="187" height="308" /></a>The real workout for getting the body you have always dreamed of is here. ChaLEAN Extreme is the newest addition to our supply of workout programs and this one is as serious as ever. Chalene Johnson uses the concept of building muscle to reduce fat in this seriously intense workout program designed to give you great muscle tone and less fat.</p>
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<p>&#8220;Muscle Burns Fat!&#8221; and the more muscle you have, the leaner you will be. Women don&#8217;t have to worry about getting bulky; their hormones simply won&#8217;t allow it. Whether you are male or female, this system is the real workout for maximum body transformation results.</p>
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<p>By lifting slow and lifting heavy, the <a href="http://http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/chalean-extreme-products/chalean-extreme-deluxe.php">ChaLEAN Extreme workouts focus on isolating the muscles</a> and getting maximum burn per set. Think about how many times you have seen people lifting weights and speeding through sets, swinging their limbs through the reps. They are often using more momentum than muscle. With this program people will experience the real workout for getting ripped.</p>
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<p>The introductory DVD in this program will teach you all about lifting correctly and how to get maximum benefits from your ChaLEAN Extreme workouts. Then, you are ready to move onto the real workout. The ChaLEAN Extreme system comes with 3 phases of strength training workouts, cardio workouts, and a core workout specifically designed to firm up the muscles in the middle.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The Muscle Burns Fat Guidebook and Fat Burning Food Guide will give you all the help and knowledge you need, <a href="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/chalean-extreme-products/chalean-extreme-deluxe.php">ensuring your success on the ChaLEAN Extreme workout program. </a></p>
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		<title>Make Your Workouts More Than Just Weight Loss Workouts</title>
		<link>http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2009/05/23/make-your-workouts-more-than-just-weight-loss-workouts/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2009 11:46:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elizabeth Renter</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[FITNESS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ChaLean Extreme]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[So many people get very preoccupied with the number on a scale. While weight can be a good indicator of health, there are others as well. When you look specifically for weight loss workouts, you can either be disappointed when the scale doesn&#8217;t budge or stop the workouts once the weight is lost. The key [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1484" title="j0405150" src="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/j0405150.jpg" alt="j0405150" width="210" height="271" />So many people get very preoccupied with the number on a scale. While weight can be a good indicator of health, there are others as well. When you look specifically for weight loss workouts, you can either be disappointed when the scale doesn&#8217;t budge or stop the workouts once the weight is lost. The key is to see your workouts as more than weight loss workouts, see them as a new hobby or a health workout.</p>
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<p>Nearly any workout, when paired with the right diet, can help an overweight person lose weight. Simply choosing one that includes cardio and strength training is a good place to start. Weight loss workouts are simply workouts that burn calories or build muscles.</p>
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<p>Sure, the best workouts do both, including strength training and cardio. But either one can lead to weight loss. Cardio workouts are great weight loss workouts because they immediately burn calories. Strength training workouts are also good weight loss workouts. As they build muscles, your metabolism increases. This means that you are burning more calories when you are laying around on the couch or sitting at your desk as well.</p>
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<p>All of the workouts here at ExtremeBody Workout can be considered weight loss workouts. When you pair a program like <a href="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/p90x-products/p90x.php">P90X with the Nutrition Guide</a>, it becomes far more than a weight loss workout, it becomes a total body transformation system. Similarly, <a href="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/chalean-extreme-products/chalean-extreme.php">ChaLEAN Extreme is a great weight loss workout</a>, using strength training to help people achieve their weight loss goals.</p>
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<p>Remember you aren&#8217;t just choosing these workouts to help you lose weight and then abandoning them. Choose something that will help you reach your goals but also something that you can include as a regular feature in your life. Learning to see fitness as more than a means to an end helps make it a more maintainable healthy habit.</p>
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		<title>Looking For Exercise Tips on Losing Weight?</title>
		<link>http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2009/04/21/looking-for-exercise-tips-on-losing-weight/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 03:08:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elizabeth Renter</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[FITNESS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[exercise tips]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Those of us who are fit want to stay that way and the majority of people who are overweight are interested in losing that excess and becoming fitter and healthier. One only needs to flip through a magazine or surf the web for a few minutes to see a multitude of diets, weight loss supplements, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1303" title="j0422189" src="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/j0422189.jpg" alt="j0422189" width="181" height="257" />Those of us who are fit want to stay that way and the majority of people who are overweight are interested in losing that excess and becoming fitter and healthier. One only needs to flip through a magazine or surf the web for a few minutes to see a multitude of diets, weight loss supplements, gadgets, fitness companies, or specialty diet foods advertised and promoted. People would like a magic pill but many know that weight loss requires hard work and dedication. Those people are searching for exercise tips on losing weight and real healthy diet advice.</p>
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<p>Exercise tips on losing weight range from how to maintain good form while weight training to knowing how to schedule a fitness routine so that it is convenient and sustainable. When someone is looking to get fit, they often need motivating tips everyday to keep them on target and working steadily towards their goals.</p>
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<p>Are you working towards fitness goals? Perhaps you are already where you want to be physically and just seek out high quality information to keep you on track or to answer certain questions. Knowing where to look for exercise tips on losing weight is crucial to finding real advice with good intentions.</p>
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<p>Healthy weight loss is the goal of this website and of the people behind it. Providing exercise tips on losing weight and healthy diet advice is one thing that we do to get people&#8217;s attention, answer their questions, and provide information on the products we sell.</p>
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<p>Genuine concern and good information combines to provide great exercise tips on losing weight. We know that losing weight requires a high quality fitness plan as well as a healthy diet. Along with these two vital components, people need to be determined and committed to their weight loss. Losing weight isn&#8217;t easy and we understand that. With programs that include both a fitness plan and relevant nutritional plans, we hope to supply our readers and customers with great tips, advice, and information, as well as access to some of the best programs on the market.</p>
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		<title>What Are the Main Components of Physical Fitness?</title>
		<link>http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2009/03/10/what-are-the-main-components-of-physical-fitness/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:48:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elizabeth Renter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Physical fitness is a very broad term. It includes everything from how you use your body to what you put in it. Keeping your body fit involves a few approaches. While diet is sometimes included, we are going to stick to the exercise aspect. The main components of physical fitness include cardiovascular exercise, strength training, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1067" title="j0433106" src="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/j0433106.jpg" alt="j0433106" width="210" height="178" />Physical fitness is a very broad term. It includes everything from how you use your body to what you put in it. Keeping your body fit involves a few approaches. While diet is sometimes included, we are going to stick to the exercise aspect. The main components of physical fitness include cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and flexibility. These three things combine to make a complete physical fitness maintenance program.</p>
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<p>The main components of physical fitness, cardio, strength training, and flexibility, can be used separately. There are many people who work out by doing cardio only and likewise some that prefer to only lift weights and get stronger. The really fit folks, however, understand that a balance is required in the quest for total body fitness.</p>
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<p>The cardio aspect is a crucial main component of physical fitness because it is responsible for keeping your heart and lungs healthy. Yes, every time you hop on that treadmill or pop in the <a href="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/p90x-products/p90x.php">P90X</a> Kenpo or Plyo DVD you are working your cardiovascular system. The health of your heart and lungs plays a major role in your overall health. In addition to this, cardio fitness burns major calories, a plus in the battle of the bulge.</p>
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<p>Strength training has been shown to have far reaching benefits, doing much more than just building muscles. This main component of physical fitness includes lifting weights, using resistance bands, and using your own body weight to tone and define your muscles. Strength training can increase metabolism (through muscle growth), decrease stress, improve posture, and help combat chronic pain like arthritis.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Flexibility is the final main component of physical fitness. With flexibility, daily tasks are much easier. Like strength training, flexibility does wonders for posture. it also improves balance and coordination, allowing you to move your body through full ranges of motion.</p>
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<h4>All three of these components play a vital role in your overall physical fitness. One is not as effective without the others and all should be included in your weekly fitness regimen.</h4>
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