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	<title>Daily Exercise Tips Blog - P90X, 10 Minute Trainer &#38; Home Fitness tips &#187; weight loss</title>
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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>
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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>
<p> </p>
<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>
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<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>
<p> </p>
<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>
<p> </p>
<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>
<p> </p>
<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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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/?p=1483</guid>
		<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>
<p> </p>
<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>
<p> </p>
<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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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/?p=1066</guid>
		<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>
<p> </p>
<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>
<p> </p>
<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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		<title>How Do Meal Replacement Drinks Work?</title>
		<link>http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2009/03/10/how-do-meal-replacement-drinks-work/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:41:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elizabeth Renter</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[NUTRITION]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/?p=1057</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[There are a few high quality meal replacement drink programs on the market today. They are available to people who are looking to lose weight, but also to people who just want to save time or need an easy way of getting their nutrition &#8220;on the go&#8221;. At Extreme Body Workout, we offer Beachbody Meal [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1061" title="j04222381" src="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/j04222381.jpg" alt="j04222381" width="235" height="235" />There are a few high quality meal replacement drink programs on the market today. They are available to people who are looking to lose weight, but also to people who just want to save time or need an easy way of getting their nutrition &#8220;on the go&#8221;. At Extreme Body Workout, we offer Beachbody <a href="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/p90x-products/meal-replacement-shakes.php">Meal Replacement Shakes</a>, designed to give you proper nutrition and sufficient energy to carry on with your day and not slow you down.</p>
<p> </p>
<h4>Not all meal replacement products are created equally. Be certain to check the nutritional label to ensure the product you are getting lines up with your healthy lifestyle.</h4>
<p> </p>
<p>Meal replacement drinks are a lower calorie option for someone wanting to drop a few pounds. They work because they typically have fewer calories than the meal you would normally eat at that particular time. For instance, substituting the 130 calories from Beachbody <a href="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/p90x-products/meal-replacement-shakes.php">meal replacement drink </a>for a drive through breakfast could save you hundreds of calories, speeding your momentum towards your weight loss goals.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Many people don&#8217;t have time for breakfast as they rush out the door on their way to work. For them, meal replacement drinks and protein bars are a matter of convenience rather than weight loss. Grabbing a nutritionally dense <a href="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/p90x-products/meal-replacement-shakes.php">meal replacement shake</a> on your way to work is extremely easy and a way to continually fuel your body without breaking your healthy lifestyle.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Don&#8217;t think that the meal replacement drink has to be your total meal. For many of us who like to stay active, we need more to fill us up and keep us going. Without jeopardizing the low calorie nature of a meal replacement drink, you can add fresh fruit or even drink it with a simple meal like a small turkey sandwich at lunch time or egg white scramble at breakfast.</p>
<p> </p>
<h4>Meal replacement shakes can be a flexible and easy solution in a healthy lifestyle. Whether using them for weight loss or even just as a matter of convenience, they are an excellent choice.</h4>
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		<title>Is P90X a Weight Loss Plan?</title>
		<link>http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2009/03/03/is-p90x-a-weight-loss-plan/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 14:03:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elizabeth Renter</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[> P90X Fitness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[body fat]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yes and no. P90X is so much more than a way to lose weight. It can deliver you the body of your dreams, increasing muscle, decreasing fat, improving confidence, and elevating your attitude. If you think of weight loss as simply numbers on a scale then you may be surprised at what you get with [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1016" title="p90x-i2" src="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/p90x-i2.jpg" alt="p90x-i2" width="203" height="203" />Yes and no. P90X is so much more than a way to lose weight. It can deliver you the body of your dreams, increasing muscle, decreasing fat, improving confidence, and elevating your attitude. If you think of weight loss as simply numbers on a scale then you may be surprised at what you get with the <a href="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/p90x-products/p90x.php">P90X</a> weight loss plan.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>When you are seeking to lose weight, what you really want to do is lose fat. Sometimes, if you are simultaneously gaining muscle, the numbers on the scale may not move as fast as you would like. Muscle does have weight so while you may be losing pounds of fat you might also be gaining pounds of muscle. The P90X weight loss plan is a fat loss, muscle gaining plan.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Measurements are crucial when it comes to tracking your progress with <a href="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/p90x-products/p90x.php">P90X</a>. Using a tape measure to track your loss can be much more rewarding than the old scale. On weeks when the scale doesn&#8217;t budge, you will be amazed at what the tape measure says. A transformed body includes great muscle tone in addition to fat loss and that&#8217;s what the P90X weight loss plan delivers.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>With P90X you will receive a tape measure in order to track this transformation. We also encourage people to purchase a <a href="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/p90x-products/body-fat-tester.php">body fat caliper </a>so you can see just how your body composition is changing. With the <a href="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/p90x-products/p90x.php">P90X </a>weight loss plan, as you gain muscle, the percentage of body fat you carry will consistently drop.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/p90x-products/p90x.php">P90X</a> weight loss plan is about so much more than actual weight measured on the scale. It&#8217;s about creating the body of your dreams. It&#8217;s about looking and feeling like a true athlete and using your body to get in the best shape of your life.</p>
<p> </p>
<p><a href="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/p90x-products/p90x.php">P90X</a> is unlike any other weight loss plan as it caters to your overall fitness and strength. One only needs to hear satisfied customers talk about their 90 day experience to get an idea of just how serious your results can be with the P90X weight loss plan.</p>
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		<title>Weight Loss Workouts Only Part of the Equation</title>
		<link>http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2009/02/25/weight-loss-workouts-only-part-of-the-equation/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:44:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elizabeth Renter</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[FITNESS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[diet]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/?p=987</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Looking to lose weight? If you are you may be interested to know that weight loss workouts and a healthy diet are vital in lasting weight loss. Did I hear a &#8220;duh&#8221;? Yeah, I know it is obvious, but how many of us know the truth and fail to live it. Whether your excuse is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-988" title="j0410101" src="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/j0410101.jpg" alt="j0410101" width="273" height="204" />Looking to lose weight? If you are you may be interested to know that weight loss workouts and a healthy diet are vital in lasting weight loss. Did I hear a &#8220;duh&#8221;? Yeah, I know it is obvious, but how many of us know the truth and fail to live it. Whether your excuse is time, effort, or just plain lack of motivation, most of us find exercise easier to manage than diet or vice versa.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>For me, it&#8217;s diet. I can manage what I eat, but finding the &#8220;umph&#8221; to workout is another story. I have found tricks and methods to make fitness work for me and know that others have to do the same thing. Weight loss workouts must have short term payoffs to entice me. Lately, realizing the stress reducing effects of daily exercise has been a tremendous motivator.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>For others, it&#8217;s the food that poses a problem. These people may be lifelong athletes, always finding time for a workout and never dealing with that lack of motivation. For them, weight loss workouts are no sweat. It&#8217;s the food regulation that is difficult for these folks.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Regardless of your challenge in staying fit, you must find ways to cope with it. Recognizing your weaknesses and dealing with them will help you keep your health a priority for life. Weight loss workouts and diet are essential components to overall health and happiness.</p>
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		<title>The P90X Weight Loss Plan</title>
		<link>http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2009/02/09/the-p90x-weight-loss-plan/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 15:06:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elizabeth Renter</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[> P90X Fitness]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/?p=871</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[People do the P90X program for a few different reasons. Some buy it because they have been puny all their life and want to get ripped. Others have gotten a little soft and perhaps gained weight. For them, P90X is an excellent way to shed fat and gain definition. For them, the program is a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-872" title="p90x-z4" src="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/p90x-z4.jpg" alt="p90x-z4" width="235" height="235" />People do the P90X program for a few different reasons. Some buy it because they have been puny all their life and want to get ripped. Others have gotten a little soft and perhaps gained weight. For them, P90X is an excellent way to shed fat and gain definition. For them, the program is a <a href="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/p90x-products/p90x.php">P90X</a> weight loss plan, a way of losing pounds and getting in the best shape of your life.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The P90X weight loss plan consists of what every successful weight loss plan should consist of: high quality nutrition and exercise. Approaching weight loss from these two angles increases the likelihood that you will lose weight but also be able to keep it off. Losing weight through starvation diets may be effective but is not healthy and not maintainable.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>What makes the <a href="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/p90x-products/p90x.php">P90X</a> weight loss plan different from other weight loss plans is the intensity of the exercise and the dramatic results. When you challenge your body, it will surprise you. By setting the bar high, <a href="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2008/08/08/who-is-tony-horton/">Tony Horton </a>encourages your body to perform in ways you didn&#8217;t think were possible. Pushing your muscles causes them to respond, growing stronger and increasing your metabolism.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2009/02/02/p90x-nutrition-plan-3-approaches-to-success/">P90X Nutrition Guide </a>is the other crucial component to the <a href="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/p90x-products/p90x.php">P90X </a>weight loss plan. Without it, the results aren&#8217;t nearly as dramatic and your health won&#8217;t improve nearly as much. Food is fuel and when you work out with P90X, the fuel you use is very important. This was understood when the P90X Nutrition Guide was written. It is a guidebook to ensure your body has what it needs to get fit, lose weight, and function optimally.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The P90X weight loss plan is one like no other. In no other weight loss plan will you see the results you see with P90X. You will lose fat and gain muscle. Your confidence will rise and your attitude will change. These are the benefits of a well rounded and effective weight loss program and something you can definitely achieve with the <a href="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/p90x-products/p90x.php">P90X </a>program.</p>
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		<title>The Best Weight Loss Workouts</title>
		<link>http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2009/01/27/the-best-weight-loss-workouts/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:44:54 +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[Exercise leads to better health and it conveniently leads to weight loss when combined with a healthy diet. The best weight loss workouts are those that focus on your whole body, or systems that address each muscle group in cycles. When looking for a high quality workout system that will help you lose weight, there [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-796" title="723757_womans_midsection_8" src="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/723757_womans_midsection_8.jpg" alt="723757_womans_midsection_8" width="300" height="199" />Exercise leads to better health and it conveniently leads to weight loss when combined with a healthy diet. The best weight loss workouts are those that focus on your whole body, or systems that address each muscle group in cycles. When looking for a high quality workout system that will help you lose weight, there are a few things you should consider.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>First off, cardiovascular exercises burn calories immediately. When you get your heart rate up and maintain that elevation for an extended period you burn calories. This means, for that day, you are helping to create a caloric deficit that leads to weight loss. Weight loss workouts that include cardio are those that focus on cardiovascular fitness (health of your heart and lungs) and those that use an elevated heart rate to burn calories.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Not to be done by the immediate effects of cardio workouts, weight loss workouts should also include a good portion of strength training. When you build muscles you increase your metabolism. A faster more efficient metabolism means that you will naturally burn more calories, even when you are at rest. Chalene Johnson capitalizes on this principle in the new <a href="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/chalean-extreme-products/chalean-extreme.php">ChaLEAN Extreme</a> workout system. Building muscle is a more long term solution to losing weight through exercise.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>No weight loss workout would be effective if you continue to eat the same. Weight loss food plans are an important part of the whole weight loss experience. You can lose weight by only changing your activity level, but those results will be maximized when you also change your diet. Reducing calories and limiting fattening foods are the simplest ways to encourage weight loss through diet.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The best weight loss workouts consider all three of these things: cardio, strength training, and diet. A workout system like <a href="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/p90x-products.php">P90X</a>, <a href="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/chalean-extreme-products/chalean-extreme.php">ChaLEAN Extreme</a>, or <a href="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/10-minute-trainer-products/10-minute-trainer.php">10 Minute Trainer </a>does all of these things and encourages weight loss in its participators. With the help of expert trainers, these systems are foolproof weight loss workouts for those people who truly dedicate themselves to the system.</p>
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		<title>Using Protein Shakes for Weight Loss</title>
		<link>http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2009/01/13/using-protein-shakes-for-weight-loss/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:30:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elizabeth Renter</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General Health and Fitness]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Protein shakes can be used by many people with many different fitness goals. They are often used by bodybuilders and those concerned with building muscle. They make a great post workout snack and help to regenerate and heal muscle tissue, leading to muscle growth. People often ask, though, if you can use protein shakes for [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-704" title="351151_fruit_shake1" src="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/351151_fruit_shake1.jpg" alt="351151_fruit_shake1" width="300" height="225" />Protein shakes can be used by many people with many different fitness goals. They are often used by bodybuilders and those concerned with building muscle. They make a great post workout snack and help to regenerate and heal muscle tissue, leading to muscle growth. People often ask, though, if you can use protein shakes for weight loss.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The answer is, sometimes. Not all protein shakes are created equally and their ingredients vary as much as their labels do. Some are geared towards growth and body builders who are trying to put on weight. These are typically the protein shakes that are high in calories. Others may have lower calories but elevated sugar levels, making them a poor chose of protein shakes for weight loss as well. Some however contain a correct blend of lower calories and fat while maintaining lower sugar content.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Protein shakes for weight loss should be lower in calories and fat. If you plan on using it as a meal replacement you want to be certain that the calories in one serving of your protein shake is less than the calories you typically eat at mealtime. For instance, if your non-diet lunch choice contains 600 calories, you want to be certain that your protein shakes has significantly less.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>If you don&#8217;t plan on substituting meals but instead just want to supplement with a protein shake for weight loss, think about your total daily caloric allowance. You want to burn more calories than you expend, so adding a high calorie protein shake is not ideal. Perhaps you can substitute your new-found protein shake for that afternoon snack you are used to getting out of the vending machine.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Using protein shakes for weight loss is just like any other &#8220;diet&#8221; food. You want to be certain the protein shake you choose is right for your goals and that you substitute it for a higher calorie food source. <a href="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/chalean-extreme-products/whey-protein-powder-vanilla.php">High quality protein shakes </a>are a great source of nutrition and would make an excellent addition to your daily diet regardless of your goals.</p>
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		<title>What are the best exercises for losing weight?</title>
		<link>http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2008/12/03/what-are-the-best-exercises-for-losing-weight/</link>
		<comments>http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2008/12/03/what-are-the-best-exercises-for-losing-weight/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:37:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elizabeth Renter</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General Health and Fitness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[exercising]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/?p=477</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Quite simply: Any exercise is good for losing weight! But, there are some that are heads and tails over the others. Before we discuss which are the best exercises for losing weight, we should discuss how the body uses exercise to lose weight. Unfortunately sweat is not fat cells leaving your body or I would [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-478" title="42-16033116" src="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/j0430786-222x300.jpg" alt="" width="222" height="300" />Quite simply: Any exercise is good for losing weight! But, there are some that are heads and tails over the others. Before we discuss which are the best exercises for losing weight, we should discuss how the body uses exercise to lose weight. Unfortunately sweat is not fat cells leaving your body or I would be in the sauna everyday! The science of weight loss can be simplified pretty well so that you have a good idea of how your body is benefiting from exercise.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>There are two ways your body loses weight through exercise and both of them have to do with burning calories. Despite fad diets and wacky fitness products the old weight loss formula of calories in must be less than calories out, is the only way to lose weight naturally. You can abide by this formula by either cutting calories out of your diet or burning calories with exercise. A combination of the two usually results in the best outcome. The best exercises for losing weight, therefore, are those that burn serious calories.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Good news: your body burns calories at rest! True you can burn calories through high intensity cardio workouts, but you can also increase your metabolic rate to burn more calories at rest. Our body uses energy to maintain itself. All of our tissues and organs need calories as energy to survive. Muscle must have more energy than fat to maintain itself. This means that muscle burns through more calories on a daily basis than fat does, even at rest. So, one of the best types of exercises for losing weight is that which increases your muscle.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Strength training is an excellent way of building muscle. Light resistance training or actual weight lifting are both satisfactory ways of doing this. Even Yoga and Pilates are excellent at building lean muscles. As your percentage of muscle increases, so will your resting metabolic rate. This means you can ingest the same amount of calories and lose weight. For this reason, muscle building workouts are definitely one of the best exercises for losing weight.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Another way your body burns through calories is during cardio or aerobic workouts. When your heart rate is elevated and you are working out hard, your body requires immediate increases in energy. While you are using this energy, you are burning calories. This is the immediate choice for the type of exercises for losing weight. You workout, burn calories, and lose weight. No waiting for muscle growth here.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>When you add a healthy diet to both cardio and strength training workouts, you have a recipe for success. By incorporating both types of exercises for losing weight you can be sure that you are not only burning immediate calories when you workout but increasing your metabolism to ensure you are burning more even at rest!</p>
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		<title>Developing a Personal Fitness Plan</title>
		<link>http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2008/11/17/developing-a-personal-fitness-plan/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:33:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elizabeth Renter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Developing a personal fitness plan can seem like a challenge for someone who has never done it before or for someone who has never made exercise a habit until now. Once you understand the basics of fitness, however, it doesn&#8217;t have to be difficult. Pair that with finding the time in your schedule for a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-376" title="j0396053" src="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/j0396053-300x199.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="199" />Developing a personal fitness plan can seem like a challenge for someone who has never done it before or for someone who has never made exercise a habit until now. Once you understand the basics of fitness, however, it doesn&#8217;t have to be difficult. Pair that with finding the time in your schedule for a workout everyday and you will be well on your way to a healthier body.</p>
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<h3>The following steps are preparation in developing your personal fitness plan:</h3>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">1</span>.<span style="text-decoration: underline;"> The first step in developing a personal fitness plan is to make fitness goals.</span></strong> Perhaps your goal is to lose a specific amount of weight or percentage of body fat. Maybe your goal is as broad as &#8220;get healthy&#8221;. Whatever the case, setting goals gets you in the mindset to achieve the.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">2. Next, find time.</span></strong> People who make it a point to schedule their workouts ahead of time are less likely to &#8220;run out of time&#8221; or push it to the side. When developing your fitness plan, analyze your schedule and decide when you will typically do your workouts. Some people like to start the day getting their heart rate up while others are lucky to get out of bed in time for work. Schedule your exercise at a time when you are likely to stay committed to it.</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p>It is important to choose an exercise routine that you like when developing your personal fitness plan. No matter what your goal is, you should choose a cardio workout and a strength training workout. Remember, the routines you start with can be changed at any time because this is your fitness plan!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Flexibility is good when choosing your exercise routines. For instance if you decide to purchase an at home workout system, choosing one with various workouts with different lengths can really pay off. On days when time is on your side you can choose to do a longer cardio routine and add some strength training afterwards. Other days, a short workout might be all that you have time for.</p>
<p> </p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Do what you can everyday</span> and know that some days won&#8217;t be optimal. Recognizing this ahead of time ensures you won&#8217;t beat yourself up on days when your energy just isn&#8217;t there.</p>
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<p>If you can combine cardio and strength training on the same days, you will reap more benefits. If you don&#8217;t have time, however, alternating what type of workout you do will work fine too. Being flexible with your exercise is a good route for success. When developing a personal fitness plan you have to know that rigidity rarely works and being able to adjust your workout will help you achieve your goals.</p>
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