Even after four rounds of training this way, I still get sore. That's still amazing to me. Years of working out in the gym just created plateau after plateau.
I was pretty impressed also with my rep counts. I kind of had to tail off the last couple of weeks with P90X+ so I thought maybe I might be low on some of the reps but I was able to meet or break all of my goals today.
About Me
- Coach Shloo
- Dallas, Texas
- In and out of gyms for the last 20 years -- I've never been in the shape I am right now and it's only getting better. I can honestly say that Beach Body Products (specifically P90X Extreme Training System) have changed my life and it's a dream come true to be able to share what I have learned with people like you. If you would like to experience diligent training, I would be honored to be your coach. Contact me and I'll tell how to make that happen. I'll do everything I can to make sure you exceed your fitness goals and my coaching won't cost you a dime.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Starting up a New Round of P90X
Tomorrow will be the beginning of my fourth round of diligent training using the P90x products. I just cut short a round of P90x+ just because I feel I got some good core strength from it and I wanted to get back into more resistance training rather than the cardio based work outs of X+.
I'm still dealing with an elbow issue so I will not be able to do real pull ups but I am still able to get a great work out with the black band and the door attachment to simulate pull ups with out hurting my elbow at all.
It will be nice to get back on a schedule since I've taken the last week or so off. I think one of the greatest things that has happened from working out this way is that it is becoming a great habit. Before when I stopped working out, one or two months would fly by before I started to miss working out. Now, if one or two weeks goes by without doing something I begin to feel like something is missing. To get into great shape and maintain it, it has to be a lifestyle change and P90X has given me that.
I'm still dealing with an elbow issue so I will not be able to do real pull ups but I am still able to get a great work out with the black band and the door attachment to simulate pull ups with out hurting my elbow at all.
It will be nice to get back on a schedule since I've taken the last week or so off. I think one of the greatest things that has happened from working out this way is that it is becoming a great habit. Before when I stopped working out, one or two months would fly by before I started to miss working out. Now, if one or two weeks goes by without doing something I begin to feel like something is missing. To get into great shape and maintain it, it has to be a lifestyle change and P90X has given me that.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Coming up on a Year
It just occurred to me today that it's coming up on a year since I started the P90X lifestyle. It was March of last year that I was house sitting for a good friend. He was attending the funeral for his father-in-law. He had died of the same cancer my father had died of almost 20 years prior.
I remember seeing the infomercial and thinking, I'm investing in my health right NOW. I had always been fit, but not REALLY fit. I still ate what I wanted and all though I wasn't fat, I was definitely starting to get soft. My only regret is that I didn't choose to do it sooner.
Yeah...I had seen the infomercial a few years before and thought it looked like something I would like but for whatever I didn't do it. But I sit here a year after investing in myself and I can honestly say that it has been the best investment I ever made. I'm so glad that I didn't find some other reason not to buy it.
I remember seeing the infomercial and thinking, I'm investing in my health right NOW. I had always been fit, but not REALLY fit. I still ate what I wanted and all though I wasn't fat, I was definitely starting to get soft. My only regret is that I didn't choose to do it sooner.
Yeah...I had seen the infomercial a few years before and thought it looked like something I would like but for whatever I didn't do it. But I sit here a year after investing in myself and I can honestly say that it has been the best investment I ever made. I'm so glad that I didn't find some other reason not to buy it.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Don't Neglect Your Stretching
Many of you have heard me on the thread to make sure you are taking that rest day to stretch. I truly believe it's so important to your overall success each round of whatever program you are doing. If you're using any of the Beach Body programs, you've already experienced stretching when you are about to work out and stretching when you're cooling down. There is a reason why we warm up a little (get the blood flowing) before we ever do any actual stretching.
I found this question and answer on a fitness blog that I thought you might find interesting.
Ask a Fitness Expert: The Great Stretching Debate
by Sarah Brown
Dear Sarah, I don't understand the debate about stretching. I used to stretch before a workout because when I am limber, I find it easier to run. Then I heard you aren't supposed to stretch before a workout as you could pull something when your body is "cold." How does this make any sense when there are workouts entirely focused on nothing but stretching? When should I stretch?
Many thanks,
Chris
Dear Chris,
While most fitness experts would agree that the best time to stretch is when your muscles are warm, there is stretching and then there is s-t-r-e-t-c-h-i-n-g.
In recent years, stretching has been credited on its own as a form of exercise to increase health and well-being. Also, people are encouraged to stretch at their desks and on long airplane rides. And keep in mind, animals stretch instinctively. Ever watch dogs or cats wake up from a nap? They stretch their legs and torso before setting themselves in motion.
Light active stretches are an essential part of the warm-up before your workout. Active stretching uses motion and momentum to extend the muscle. Examples of active stretches include joint rotations (i.e. ankles, wrists, shoulders, waist etc), arm swings, and leg swings to get the blood moving. This site has some suggestions on how to warm-up.
The kind of stretching that could hurt your muscles before you work out is passive stretching. Stretching cold muscles can result in microscopic tearing of the tissue, which makes it difficult for your muscles to generate the power necessary for the exercise ahead. Save the passive stretching for after your workout.
Passive stretching extends the muscle in a held position for 30 seconds to 2 minutes after your workout and/or in between exercises. Passive stretching is the key to recovery of the muscle tissues that have been held under a continuous load.
Both active and passive stretching are forms of physical exercise that elongate the muscles.
The benefits include:
Increased physical efficiency and performance
Decreased susceptibility of injury
Increased muscle resiliency, coordination and power
Increased blood flow to the joint structures, and improved circulation
Improved posture and muscle balance
Enhanced nerve/muscle impulse coordination and velocity
Increased joint lubrication
Reduced physical stress
Improved mobility helps you to perform everyday tasks such as bending over and picking up a bag of groceries. Stretching feels good, and it sends you body a signal to relax. Don't we all need a little more of that?
Sarah
I found this question and answer on a fitness blog that I thought you might find interesting.
Ask a Fitness Expert: The Great Stretching Debate
by Sarah Brown
Dear Sarah, I don't understand the debate about stretching. I used to stretch before a workout because when I am limber, I find it easier to run. Then I heard you aren't supposed to stretch before a workout as you could pull something when your body is "cold." How does this make any sense when there are workouts entirely focused on nothing but stretching? When should I stretch?
Many thanks,
Chris
Dear Chris,
While most fitness experts would agree that the best time to stretch is when your muscles are warm, there is stretching and then there is s-t-r-e-t-c-h-i-n-g.
In recent years, stretching has been credited on its own as a form of exercise to increase health and well-being. Also, people are encouraged to stretch at their desks and on long airplane rides. And keep in mind, animals stretch instinctively. Ever watch dogs or cats wake up from a nap? They stretch their legs and torso before setting themselves in motion.
Light active stretches are an essential part of the warm-up before your workout. Active stretching uses motion and momentum to extend the muscle. Examples of active stretches include joint rotations (i.e. ankles, wrists, shoulders, waist etc), arm swings, and leg swings to get the blood moving. This site has some suggestions on how to warm-up.
The kind of stretching that could hurt your muscles before you work out is passive stretching. Stretching cold muscles can result in microscopic tearing of the tissue, which makes it difficult for your muscles to generate the power necessary for the exercise ahead. Save the passive stretching for after your workout.
Passive stretching extends the muscle in a held position for 30 seconds to 2 minutes after your workout and/or in between exercises. Passive stretching is the key to recovery of the muscle tissues that have been held under a continuous load.
Both active and passive stretching are forms of physical exercise that elongate the muscles.
The benefits include:
Increased physical efficiency and performance
Decreased susceptibility of injury
Increased muscle resiliency, coordination and power
Increased blood flow to the joint structures, and improved circulation
Improved posture and muscle balance
Enhanced nerve/muscle impulse coordination and velocity
Increased joint lubrication
Reduced physical stress
Improved mobility helps you to perform everyday tasks such as bending over and picking up a bag of groceries. Stretching feels good, and it sends you body a signal to relax. Don't we all need a little more of that?
Sarah
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Looking For Single Xers to Star In the next P90X Infomercial
If you don't come to the Single Xers thread, this was posted yesterday. Get your story in if you would like to make it in the new P90X Infomercial. I think it would be really great if we could get one or two people in it.
It’s time again for a NEW P90X INFOMERCIAL! Ned Farr our producer of the P90X infomercial is going to be back hard at work putting together a sequel to P90X. I’m going to need the help of all the coaches to spread the word on this one!!! If you or a friend have had results with P90X and you have kept track of your transformation (progress photos, measurements, etc) please contact me ASAP! I’m going to need you to send all your photos to successpictures@productpartners.com, and if you can also type up a 1 page summary of how P90X positively affected your life as well. You can email your both your story and your photos to the same email box noted above. Alternatively you can email me at jscaturro@beachbody.com with any questions you may have.
Joseph ScaturroSuccess Stories
SpecialistBeachbody/Product Partners
jscaturro@beachbody.com
It’s time again for a NEW P90X INFOMERCIAL! Ned Farr our producer of the P90X infomercial is going to be back hard at work putting together a sequel to P90X. I’m going to need the help of all the coaches to spread the word on this one!!! If you or a friend have had results with P90X and you have kept track of your transformation (progress photos, measurements, etc) please contact me ASAP! I’m going to need you to send all your photos to successpictures@productpartners.com, and if you can also type up a 1 page summary of how P90X positively affected your life as well. You can email your both your story and your photos to the same email box noted above. Alternatively you can email me at jscaturro@beachbody.com with any questions you may have.
Joseph ScaturroSuccess Stories
SpecialistBeachbody/Product Partners
jscaturro@beachbody.com
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Study: Obesity Can Trim 10 Years Off Life
We all know that obesity can take away precious years off your life but here is pretty amazing evidence that shows how serious it is. What we are doing for ourselves and our families by training diligently is so important. If you are reading this and you are not on some type of workout program, it's time to make a change.
From the Associated Press March 17th 2009
Being obese can take years off your life and in some cases may be as dangerous as smoking, a new study says. British researchers at the University of Oxford analyzed 57 studies mostly in Europe and North America, following nearly one million people for an average of 10 to 15 years. During that time, about 100,000 of those people died.
The studies used Body Mass Index (BMI), a measurement that divides a person's weight in kilograms by their height squared in meters to determine obesity. Researchers found that death rates were lowest in people who had a BMI of 23 to 24, on the high side of the normal range.
Health officials generally define overweight people as those with a BMI from 25 to 29, and obese people as those with a BMI above 30.
The study was published online Wednesday in the medical journal, Lancet. It was paid for by Britain's Medical Research Council, the British Heart Foundation, Cancer Research UK and others.
"If you are heading towards obesity, it may be a good idea to lose weight," said Sir Richard Peto, the study's main statistician and a professor at Oxford University.
Peto and colleagues found that people who were moderately fat, with a BMI from 30 to 35, lost about three years of life. People who were morbidly fat — those with a BMI above 40 — lost about 10 years off their expected lifespan, similar to the effect of lifelong smoking.
Moderately obese people were 50 percent more likely to die prematurely than normal-weight people, said Gary Whitlock, the Oxford University epidemiologist who led the study.
He said that obese people were also two thirds more likely to die of a heart attack or stroke, and up to four times more likely to die of diabetes, kidney or liver problems. They were one sixth more likely to die of cancer.
"This really emphasizes the importance of weight gain," said Dr. Arne Astrup, a professor of nutrition at the University of Copenhagen who was not linked to the Lancet study. "Even a small increase in your BMI is enough to increase your risks for cardiovascular disease and cancer."
Previous studies have found that death rates increase both above and below a normal BMI score, and that people who are moderately overweight live longer than underweight or normal-weight people.
Other experts said that because the papers used in the study mostly started between 1975 and 1985, their conclusions were not as relevant today.
Astrup worried that rising obesity rates may reverse the steep drops in heart disease seen in the West.
"Obesity is the new dark horse for public health officials," he said. "People need to be aware of the risks they're taking when they gain weight."
From the Associated Press March 17th 2009
Being obese can take years off your life and in some cases may be as dangerous as smoking, a new study says. British researchers at the University of Oxford analyzed 57 studies mostly in Europe and North America, following nearly one million people for an average of 10 to 15 years. During that time, about 100,000 of those people died.
The studies used Body Mass Index (BMI), a measurement that divides a person's weight in kilograms by their height squared in meters to determine obesity. Researchers found that death rates were lowest in people who had a BMI of 23 to 24, on the high side of the normal range.
Health officials generally define overweight people as those with a BMI from 25 to 29, and obese people as those with a BMI above 30.
The study was published online Wednesday in the medical journal, Lancet. It was paid for by Britain's Medical Research Council, the British Heart Foundation, Cancer Research UK and others.
"If you are heading towards obesity, it may be a good idea to lose weight," said Sir Richard Peto, the study's main statistician and a professor at Oxford University.
Peto and colleagues found that people who were moderately fat, with a BMI from 30 to 35, lost about three years of life. People who were morbidly fat — those with a BMI above 40 — lost about 10 years off their expected lifespan, similar to the effect of lifelong smoking.
Moderately obese people were 50 percent more likely to die prematurely than normal-weight people, said Gary Whitlock, the Oxford University epidemiologist who led the study.
He said that obese people were also two thirds more likely to die of a heart attack or stroke, and up to four times more likely to die of diabetes, kidney or liver problems. They were one sixth more likely to die of cancer.
"This really emphasizes the importance of weight gain," said Dr. Arne Astrup, a professor of nutrition at the University of Copenhagen who was not linked to the Lancet study. "Even a small increase in your BMI is enough to increase your risks for cardiovascular disease and cancer."
Previous studies have found that death rates increase both above and below a normal BMI score, and that people who are moderately overweight live longer than underweight or normal-weight people.
Other experts said that because the papers used in the study mostly started between 1975 and 1985, their conclusions were not as relevant today.
Astrup worried that rising obesity rates may reverse the steep drops in heart disease seen in the West.
"Obesity is the new dark horse for public health officials," he said. "People need to be aware of the risks they're taking when they gain weight."
Monday, March 9, 2009
Inspirational Stories
Occasionally I'm going to take the chance to share stories from my coachees. I feel that the more stories I can share, the more people I can inspire. I realize that some people are inspired by different people. Some people might not be able to relate to my story since I've been an athlete my entire life. Although they may look to me for guidance, my story might not resonate with them and inspire them to stay diligent. So I requested that my coachees send me their stories so that I can share them with everyone.
So I want to thank Heather for stepping up to be the first person to share her story. Her story does resonate with me since she has cancer prevalent in her family. Cancer is also a big factor in my family's medical history and it's one of the reasons I train as hard as I do.
If you feel comfortable with it, I would love for you to send me your story so that I might share it here to inspire other people to keep with us on this fitness journey.
Thanks again Heather for sharing and keep up the great work!!
I've been overweight my whole childhood (I got up to 198 lbs.), but lost weight the summer between sophomore & junior year of high school (down to 145 lbs.). As I've gotten older, the weight pretty much has stayed off, with some slight fluctuations. My goal was to be the healthiest I've ever been when I turned 30, & I am healthy & strong now! However, I'm not settin
g a time frame on my body being where I want it- just trying to get there by this summer, so I'm on the X to get me there. My mom passed away from Pancreatic Cancer Dec. 9, 2008, My grandpa died from bone cancer in 2004, & my mom's sister had uterine cancer in her 20's, but is now cancer free thank God. So, cancer has hit my mom's side of the family hard. My dad's side of the family battles heart disease & diabetes. I refuse to let any of those things happen to me. That's why I'm on this journey. 
So I want to thank Heather for stepping up to be the first person to share her story. Her story does resonate with me since she has cancer prevalent in her family. Cancer is also a big factor in my family's medical history and it's one of the reasons I train as hard as I do.
If you feel comfortable with it, I would love for you to send me your story so that I might share it here to inspire other people to keep with us on this fitness journey.
Thanks again Heather for sharing and keep up the great work!!
I've been overweight my whole childhood (I got up to 198 lbs.), but lost weight the summer between sophomore & junior year of high school (down to 145 lbs.). As I've gotten older, the weight pretty much has stayed off, with some slight fluctuations. My goal was to be the healthiest I've ever been when I turned 30, & I am healthy & strong now! However, I'm not settin
g a time frame on my body being where I want it- just trying to get there by this summer, so I'm on the X to get me there. My mom passed away from Pancreatic Cancer Dec. 9, 2008, My grandpa died from bone cancer in 2004, & my mom's sister had uterine cancer in her 20's, but is now cancer free thank God. So, cancer has hit my mom's side of the family hard. My dad's side of the family battles heart disease & diabetes. I refuse to let any of those things happen to me. That's why I'm on this journey.
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