It’s About the Journey, Not the Destination

Posted on Jan 04, 2013 by Beachbody Coach Will

The Long Road Ahead Its About the Journey, Not the Destination As the new year passed I reflect back and I’ve been thinking over the last 3 years. I’ve been a coach for Team Beachbody for 3 years now. And I’ve committed to fitness for 3 years and 3 months. It all started with a decision to finally do something about the shape I was in.  I committed to 90 days, and honestly at the time I thought that I’d be lucky to get through the 90 days, since I had tried so many other things and either a. they were junk or b. I didnt commit. My ego would love to say it was mostly a.  And in regards to the electric ab thing… It was junk.

So here I am doing my best and forgetting the rest and I realized at some point that it felt so incredibly good to be working out and being active every day (I had more energy, more focus, more excitement, stress was gone, and I just felt good), that I didnt want it to just be a 90 day thing. That’s when I decided it wouldnt be a destination. It wouldnt be I wanted to lose 90 pounds. It would be I wanted to LIVE this way.

It went from working out in the house and getting used to being active, to becoming a coach, then starting  a fitness group. Making all sorts of new friends and running races with different people. Working out with friends. Just on and on. I’ve developed such amazing friendships, have seen amazing316168 10150323299724239 141439374238 7784741 120515130 n Its About the Journey, Not the Destination transformation stories, have helped people, gotten an amazing thank you card, and the list goes on and on.

I look back and can say without a doubt that it’s been the journey that is what really counted and not just the goal of getting fit.

That’s probably one of the top things I hope to inspire in other people. Have fun, enjoy the journey, and love yourself and who you are becoming!

 

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New Years Tips for Any Time of the Year

Posted on Jan 01, 2013 by Beachbody Coach Will

A lot of people set new years goals. A lot of people break new years goals. And a lot of people hate new years goals. I guess that sure makes for a lot of people?

Anyway, it seems every year I am writing about New Years. I guess because it’s such a big time of year. As a Beachbody Coach my biggest time of year for new clients starts with New Years Day. I pick up probably around 100 new clients, and then they slowly start weeding themselves out for one reason or another, and it’s part of my job to help them fight those reasons.

So here we go, New Years tips, for any time of the year.

Don’t give up: People set new years resolutions. They make these solemn vows that they are going to get fit (or whatever else it may be) and then after the first chocolate donut the following morning they give in and say they messed it all up and well that’s the end of it until next year. But that is simply ridiculous and honestly just falls under actually not truly wanting the goal.

Take a fighter for instance, since that is what it is, a fight. A fighter steps in to the ring with a goal of winning the match. He knows he is going to take some hits, he knows he may be knocked down, but he knows he is not going to give up.

If you have a chocolate donut, even if it has sprinkles. Even if you have 10. After you realize that it isn’t helping you towards your goals, recognize, reconfirm, and get back on track. The worst thing you can do is to give up. Once you give up you have truly lost the fight. Cut yourself some slack, you arent perfect. It takes a while to learn how to do things right.

Focus: It’s very easy to lose focus. So try to stay focused. Focus and motivation are very similar in that you have an active role in it. You have a part to play, if you let yourself be blown around by the wind then you will end up where the wind wants to take you, not where you want to go. So do what you have to do to stay focused. Whether it is putting pictures up, writing your goals down places you will see them, or setting an alarm on your phone that goes off once a day and says “Hey, remember you want to do this”.

Check Your Map: If you have a destination that you are going to, whether it be driving, flying, weight loss, or fitness, you need to check where you’re heading. You go to work every day. You know how to get there. It’s something you do daily. But let’s say you are going somewhere new that you’ve never been before. You need to figure out how to get there, and be checking along the way to make sure you haven’t strayed 1000 miles of course. Weight loss and fitness is the same way. If you’re not monitoring where you’re going, you’ll find you should have made a left turn at Albuquerque

Have fun: Enjoy the journey, that is what it’s all about. Love yourself through it. Become better tomorrow than you were today and just have fun.

Have a great year everyone!

 

 

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Try Insanity Asylum Volume 2

Posted on Nov 11, 2012 by Beachbody Coach Will

Insanity The Asylum Volume 2 300x206 Try Insanity Asylum Volume 2For years you’ve heard about Insanity. You’ve seen the commercials. You’ve seen the results that other people have gotten. You’ve decided to try it yourself, and you’ve gotten those same amazing results. But, once you have gotten through Insanity and Asylum, what do you do next? Well, next you try out Insanity Asylum Volume 2. This workout program is going to take you past the results that you have already gotten, and push you to a new place that will give you a totally ripped body.

This home work out is a 30 day program. It’s a pro athlete training program. When you finish this program, you will be able to beat just about any challenge that comes your way. This program isn’t just an athlete training program, it’s for those athletes at the elite level. You will be more ripped than every before. Shaun T, working with Beachbody, has developed a program that will put you at a level that will be above where you have been before. You will learn new skills and meet new challenges, and push yourself to a whole new level.

Using Insanity Asylum 1 and Insanity Asylum Volume 2 will give you a 60 day workout program that will give you incredible results. Volume 2 comes with several all new workouts, with all new skills for you to learn. Part of that is the X Trainer. This is 60 minutes of skills that are going to challenge your endurance, agility, speed, strength and power. You will do cardio and do strength training. You will do exercises that make you more agile and flexible. Your off-day will be stretching, which will help build that flexibility and that agility. It will also give your body a chance to recuperate from all the work you’ve been doing, and get you ready for the next step.

If you’ve done Insanity, and are wondering what to do next, check out this workout program. You will be able to get amazing results. Check it out for yourself, and see what it’s all about. You will be glad that you did.

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Running A Fitness Business From Home

Posted on Nov 08, 2012 by Beachbody Coach Will

helping people 300x202 Running A Fitness Business From HomeThose who are into fitness and want to be their own boss should look into starting a Beachbody coach business. This is a company that offers a variety of workout videos and associated supplements. They take advantage of the networks that fitness enthusiasts have developed to market their products. The company has created some of the best known exercise video programs and supports them regularly with television advertising. Experienced fitness enthusiasts will find this is a great opportunity to sell products, use their passion and knowledge, and help people reach their weight loss goals.

This is a fulfilling way to work from home and use the knowledge gained from years of experience in the gym. A lot of people have the desire to pursue a fitness plan, but do not have the knowledge and resources they need. Being a Beachbody coach will connect people with the resources they need. Coaches act as agents for their clients and can order videos or Shakeology protein supplements for them. The benefits of being a coach include making a 25% profit of each order for a client. Any orders for personal use also come with the same discount.

Being able to help people find the products that will be most effective for them is a gratifying experience. The clients will appreciate the personal service as well as the support to keep them focused on their goals. Any extra help with advice on diet or exercise technique will make the coach that much more valuable to the clients. Those who enjoy working out already will especially enjoy the chance to meet new people and share their enthusiasm and passion for exercise. A fitness business is the perfect choice for active people who can market themselves and fitness products to their network.

Starting a Beachbody coach business is a simple way to achieve financial success. The company offers plenty of support and a mentor is available to help streamline operations. This opportunity takes advantage of the skills and experience a person has and supplements it with high quality products. There is a thriving market for the products and clients will appreciate the connection with a knowledgeable agent. This is a chance for success that is too good to pass up.

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Why a Beach Body Challenge is One of the Best Home Workouts out There

Posted on Nov 04, 2012 by Beachbody Coach Will

yes i want to join the beachbody challenge 300x279 Why a Beach Body Challenge is One of the Best Home Workouts out ThereWhen it comes to getting in shape there are all kinds of home work outs to choose from but let’s face it, hey were not all created equally. While there are some workouts out there that provide a decent at home program, most fall short when it comes to long term success. This is why it’s important to choose a program that is sustainable and that can help you to make life long changes, not embark on limited diets and rigorous exercise programs until you just can’t take it anymore.

Why the Beach Body Challenge?

The Beach Body challenge is probably one of the most effective and fun workout programs out there today. This program is really a health transformation challenge that is designed to help you get the best possible results from your efforts and to create the healthiest possible body to enjoy for the rest of your life. The challenge provides the opportunity to earn a free shirt simply by recording your results at the end of the challenge.

You can also win all kinds of great prizes throughout the competition that will knock your socks off. After all, who wouldn’t love to win cash or trips? The Beach Body Challenge is not a program that leads to frustration or requires a lot of self discipline. It is all about helping you to find your comfort zone in terms of health and fitness. The fact that you don’t have to invest a bunch of money just to participate is all the more reason to consider the challenge.

Even if you don’t happen to achieve all of your goals by the end of the challenge, if you actually commit to the program you will no doubt see some pretty impressive results that will keep you motivated to stay on track and love your life. It really is simple- choose your program, submit your “before” stats and pictures, and then submit your “after” results once you’ve completed the program. That’s all it takes to get your t-shirt and to gain chances to win other great prizes. Get started today and you won’t be disappointed with your results!

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Starting A Beachbody Coach Business

Posted on Nov 01, 2012 by Beachbody Coach Will

be a beachbody coach 300x162 Starting A Beachbody Coach BusinessThere is a great opportunity for fitness enthusiasts to have their own Beachbody coach business. This is a great way to do something enjoyable, help out other people, and make money, all at once. As a coach, there are some special benefits that will make the program more attractive. Those who have always wanted to be their own boss or run their own business now have the chance they have waited for. The tools and products offered by Beachbody combined with knowledge, experience, passion, and enthusiasm, are the perfect combination.

As a Beachbody coach, there will be plenty of opportunities to help people meet their weight loss goals. The coaches have the chance to distribute the exercise programs that will help people the most. These programs have workout videos and diet plans that will effectively improve anyone’s fitness. The coaches can also sell the Shakeology products that make great protein shakes and smoothies. A key part of any fitness program is getting plenty of protein and these supplements will help. Not only will the coaches have the satisfaction of connecting people with the products they need, but they will earn a 25% commission. Any products that are bought for personal use also come with a 25% discount.

A Beacbbody coach will be able to conveniently work from home. They can keep in touch with their clients to make sure they have all the supplements, video products, and encouragement that they need. There are a lot of infomercials on tv that promote many of these products. There is already a lot of interest in them and motivated buyers just need a coach to sell to them. Keeping the clients focused and committed to the program will keep them coming back for more supplements and maybe the next video series.

Now is the time to start a Beachbody coach business. There is a lot of help from the Beachbody company, as they supply advisers and mentors to help new coaches with selling the products. Considering how many people wan to lose weight, there is a lot of money to be made by those who run their own fitness business. Do not miss this opportunity for people who are passionate about fitness to manage a business and help others.

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Information on the Low GI Diet Program

Posted on Oct 29, 2012 by Beachbody Coach Will

Overweight is a problem that many people have to face, however, not all weight loss programs are suitable for most people.  Well, you have the low GI (Glycemic Index) diet. This diet is comparatively easy to follow since it allows you to consume many types of delicious foods. If you work out a lot and want a complement diet to help you keep your body in a balanced condition and even shed some weight, then the low gi diet is for you.

This diet is basically all about mixing and matching foods to your heart’s content so long as the total calorie consumption is within an acceptable range. Losing weight is a long-term process that takes a lot of efforts and determination. Once you have reached your desired weight loss goal, it is time to start thinking about how to maintain that weight in the long run. The low-glycemin diet is one of the most effective diet plans to help you lose weight and maintain your new weight in the future.

Most people following the low-glycemin diet use the Glycemic-Index (GI) to calculate how much carbohydrates they take in daily. The Glycemic-Index is an index used to rate carbohydrates on a scale from 0 to 100. Foods with ratings from 56 to 60 are fine for people on a low-glycemin diet.

Breakfast

Stay away from ready-made breakfast cereals since they score high on the GI scale. Instead you should use whole wheat toast, soy milk, yogurt, eggs and lean meat for breakfast. Fruits such as apples, oranges, cherries, kiwi, grapefruit, peaches, pears and strawberries are also low-glycemic fruits.

Lunch

Salads should be your perfect choice in a low-glycemin diet. Usually most natural vegetables are low-glycemic, such as mushroom, tomato, lettuce and carrots. To add protein to the meal, you could use cooked lentils, lean meat, tofu, eggs, skinless chicken, salmon and beans. If you want to have a sandwich, make your sandwich with whole grain breads. You could also cook tomato, beans and lentils together with eff noodles to make a low-glycemic and delicious soup.

Dinner

For dinner, you could use lean meat, seafood, whole wheat spaghetti, brown rice, yams together with vegetables such as green beans, carrots, broccoli, and eggplant to make delicious meals. Remember to eat a lot of vegetables, nuts and whole grains.

Snacks

You could have several snacks during the day. Fresh fruit is a good choice for snacks. Several snacks during the day will help normalize your blood sugar level and keep you healthy.

Above is a list of foods you could use in a low-glycemin diet. Make sure you eat a lot of natural foods and stay away from highly processed and refined foods. If you can keep a well-balanced diet and exercise regularly, you will have a sexy slim physical body and a healthy mind.

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Max Interval Plyo Review

Posted on Oct 26, 2012 by Beachbody Coach Will

home workout insanity7 300x157 Max Interval Plyo ReviewLosing weight and getting a fit, ripped body is the dream of many people. However, staying fit is not easy to achieve in this fast face society. If you have been trying in vain to find a good fitness workout program that will help you keep fit and lose weight, maybe you need the Insanity work out program. This program is basically a home exercise program that you could complete at home, without the need to get help from a personal trainer or go to the local gym. The program duration is 60 days, and after you have completed all the required training, you will see amazing transformation in your body. The program consists of 10 training DVDS which are Dig deeper and Fit test, Plyometric CardioCircuit, Cardio Power and Resistance, Cardio Recovery and Max Recovery, PureCardio and Abs, Core Cardio and Balance, Max Interval Circuit, Max Interval Plyo,Cardio Abs and Max Cardio Conditioning and Abs respectively.

If you are at the beginning of the Max Interval Plyo program, you have been through the first month of the training. This program is very intense and demanding, so please be prepared to cope with exercises that can push your body to new limits. The program can be completed in about 55 minutes. The first 10 minutes is the warm up session. The warm up consists o three rounds of the same eight exercises. The first two rounds are 4 minutes each and the last is about two minutes, but in the last round, yo will need to perform the move as fast as you can. After the warm up, you will get a 30 second water break, and then go on to the stretch session.

The stretch session will last for about 3 minutes and 40 seconds. After the stretch, you enter the main training program. The main workout consists of 3 rounds. You will have three different sets of exercises in each round. You will have a 30 minute water break between the first two rounds. The final set of exercises lasts for the longest time, and is considered to be the hardest part of the whole program. You will need to preserve a lot of energy and pace yourself if you want to complete this round successfully.

The Insanity training program is not suitable for everyone. You need a strong will to follow through the training. And if you are too weak for the intense exercises, you should consider strengthening your body by other exercises before attempting this fitness workout program. To be able to complete the training, you need to equip yourself with the right athletic equipment, a comfy pair of sneakers, several sweat towels, and a lot of water bottles. In addition to this fitness program, if you are attempting weight loss, you need a well-balanced diet as well. The program alone cannot helps you lose weight, especially when you continue to eat junk foods and drink soft drinks a lot. You need to motivate yourself a lot if you want to successfully lose weight with this training program.

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Max Interval Circuit Review

Posted on Oct 23, 2012 by Beachbody Coach Will

home workout insanity6 300x157 Max Interval Circuit ReviewIf you have been trying in vain to lose weight and get a sexy, slim body, you could try something different such as the Insanity home work out program. This work out program is a home exercise program that could transform your body forever. You could pair it with a healthy diet plan and you will achieve a sexy, ripped body in no time. The program takes approximately 60 days to complete and consists of 10 DVDs. You will need to go through all these 10 work out programs before you can be considered to have graduated from this home exercise program.

These 10 DVDs are:

  • Dig deeper and Fit test
  • Plyometric Cardio Circuit
  • Cardio Power and Resistance
  • Cardio Recovery and Max Recovery
  • Pure Cardio and Abs
  • Core Cardio and Balance
  • Max Interval Circuit
  • Max Interval Plyo
  • Cardio Abs
  • Max Cardio Conditioning and Abs.

Max Interval Circuit is part of the work out program. It lasts for about 59 minutes and can burn you 921 calories. You begin with a warm up session. The warm up will take about 10 minutes to complete. It has 3 rounds. The first two rounds are 4 minutes each and the last round is about 2 minutes. During the last round, you will perform the same exercises as the first two, but with faster speed. In fact, the faster you do it, the better. The exercises used for warming up are: Switch Kicks, S-S Floor Hops, Jog, High Knees – Arms Out, Jump Rope S-S, Hit the Floor and Jumping Jacks – Arms Up.

After the warm up, you get a 30 second water break. You should try to drink a lot of water to be able to cope with the next exercises. Following the break is a stretch session. This session lasts for about 5 minutes. After the stretch, you get another 30 second break and then you are into the main training program. Remember that you will need to perform all the exercises in the main training program continuously, so make sure you are prepared for this.

The main workout will take about 43 minutes and 30 seconds to complete. It is divided into 3 rounds (again). Each round has the same 4 moves. The first round lasts for 4 minutes. The second round is 3 minutes. The last round lasts about 3 minutes, too, but at the end of the third round, you get a 1 minute bonus move. So overall, the time interval is divided into this pattern: 4-3-4. The exercises of each round are: Ski Abs /Jacks/In & Out/Oblique, Frog Jumps, Power Strike and Pedal/Power Lunges. Between each round, you will get a 30 to 40 second water break. Especially, after the third round, you will perform a Football Runs/ Cross Jacks exercise.

This work out program is not for everyone. You need to be strong enough to endure the intense training that it put you through. However, if you feel like you are too weak for it, you could consult a Beachbody Coach to help you complete the program at a suitable pace. To be able to complete the program, you will need certain athletic equipment, a pair of sneakers, a sweat towel and a bottle of clean and fresh water.

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Review of the Core Cardio & Balance Workout from Insanity

Posted on Oct 20, 2012 by Beachbody Coach Will

home workout insanity5 300x157 Review of the Core Cardio & Balance Workout from InsanityIf you are looking for a home work out program to increase your cardio and fitness while at the same time help you lose weight and get a ripped body, you can try the Insanity: Core Cardio & Balance program. This is a home DVD workout program that is very effective in help keeping your cardio high while helping you shed some extra pounds easily.

If you have been trying in vain to lose weight but still haven’t been able to find a reliable method that you could follow in a long period time, you are on the right track now. The Insanity workout program is trusted and practiced by thousands of people in the world. The workout is totally about 37 minutes in length. You start with a warm up and work your way up till the main workout. The warm up will take about 7 minutes. You will have totally 6 exercises to follow, each takes about 1 minute. After the warm up, you move on to the stretch.

The stretch is pretty basic but very solid. It is not as intense as that of many other home DVD programs, but you will get enough strength from it. You should do the stretch for about 5 minutes and then you will have a 30 second break. You should take some water during this break.

The next remaining 25 minutes will be for the main workout exclusively. Two exercises that you will need to perform in the main session: Oblique Knee Lifts and Shoulder Burners in Plie. You just need to follow the on-screen video to do the moves the right way.

You need to pair this DVD workout program with a good diet if you want to lose weight and keep your new weight long-term. Many people don’t realize that exercising only takes about 20% of any effective weight loss program, the rest is for dieting. That is why Insanity comes with an amazing step by step nutrition guide.

If you are no patient and don’t follow through, you will run the risk of gaining weight back after you have managed to lose some pounds. Regaining weight is extremely common when people attempt to lose weight. Having a balanced and reliable workout program such as this one can help you prevent that. You just need to be patient and persistent.

Since this DVD program is available online, you could easily grab it with a click of a button and wait for the DVDs to be delivered to your doorstep. If you have been looking for a suitable workout program to complement your current diet plan, maybe this DVD program will work for you. It is not only used for weight loss, but also for building cardio and endurance. You could practice it as often as you like, preferably in the evening or early morning. Together with a well-balanced diet, this workout DVD will get you a ripped and fit body.

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