It's been quite some time since I posted but the good news is that I have been working out. It is tough to stay right on course of any routine, let alone something like the X or Insanity, on the road. But I'm starting to get some things down when I'm on the road. I did get a mini DVD player so I'm not reliant whether a hotel has a descent workout room or not. Now it's a bonus if I get to use dumbbells instead of bands but I don't have to go without now if the workout room sucks. Plus it's just seems to be easier and less of a hassle to do the work out in the room.
Well, this was a quick one because I need to leave here shortly.
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.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Thursday, December 3, 2009
The Soreness
Wow! All though I'm not nearly as sore as I was when I first did the X, it's great to feel like I've been lifting again. Had Shoulders and Arms today down in the hotel workout center. This one at Marriott Courtyard has a little dumbbell set up to 30 pounds so I was able to get a great resistance workout in. As I mentioned in my last entry, it's definitely a challenge to match the intensity of the workout when you're not working out with Tony.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
New Round Starts
As I type this I'm feeling that familiar sore feeling the day after starting P90X. I can honestly say though that after weeks almost finishing Insanity, I'm not nearly as sore as I was when I first attempted the X.
It was a challenge working out here at the hotel I'm staying at because the workout room did not have a chin up bar and there was not a convenient place to put my door adapter to simulate pullups with a band. Also, I currently don't have a portable DVD player (I plan to get one before my next business trip) and so I had do the Chest and Back routine strictly from the worksheet. Still a great workout but not quite the same as working out along with the DVD.
Tonight I was not able really get a good Plyo workout in. There really is no way to duplicate that workout without the DVD. I worked up a good sweat but it will be much more effective with Tony.
It's great to be back working out with resistance. After months of Insanity I must say I have lost some size in my upper body but I do feel much stronger cardio wise.
It was a challenge working out here at the hotel I'm staying at because the workout room did not have a chin up bar and there was not a convenient place to put my door adapter to simulate pullups with a band. Also, I currently don't have a portable DVD player (I plan to get one before my next business trip) and so I had do the Chest and Back routine strictly from the worksheet. Still a great workout but not quite the same as working out along with the DVD.
Tonight I was not able really get a good Plyo workout in. There really is no way to duplicate that workout without the DVD. I worked up a good sweat but it will be much more effective with Tony.
It's great to be back working out with resistance. After months of Insanity I must say I have lost some size in my upper body but I do feel much stronger cardio wise.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
New Venture
I've been away from the blog for quite awhile but I've continued to workout using the Insanity program. I recently took a sales position where I will be on the road quite often so most of next year will be me documenting the trials and tribulations of diligent training using P90X on the road with occasional times at home. Stay tuned to see if I can pull it off. I leave tomorrow for Sacramento and I will be starting a new round of the X tomorrow or Saturday.
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!
Coach Shloo
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!
Coach Shloo
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Don't Forget Swimming
The one thing I miss about not doing Triathlons for a couple of years now are the swim workouts. After reading this excerpt from a blog that I've pasted below, I'm getting the itch to swim again. Also, my core wasn't anywhere near as strong as it is now and a strong core is key with a nice efficient stroke. If you've ever used water to workout, you know how effective it can be, if you haven't, you should add it to your array of things you can do to work out your new body.
Consumer Reports Health.org
Kevin McCarthy, associate editor
Swimming is my exercise of choice, which apparently puts me in good company—it’s the second most popular workout in the country. And you know it’s a great workout. Lap swimming is about as effective as jogging at burning calories, building strength, and provides a similar aerobic workout. And it’s easier on the hips and knees, helping those with joint problems work out longer and with less stress.
But lap swimming isn’t the only way to get a good water workout. Walking, running, or lifting weights in a pool is a different kind of workout than on land—and it can be safer too, especially for those who may be frail, overweight, pregnant, or with back or joint problems. One of my colleagues and fellow blogger was required to take a water aerobics class in college. She wasn’t excited about it at first, but says she thoroughly enjoyed it, and lost nearly ten pounds in one semester.
Like some exercise machines, water provides a natural form of resistance—roughly ten times greater than air—forcing you to work harder to move through it, which burns calories faster while building strength and aerobic fitness. And because water surrounds you, it provides resistance in any direction you move. Straight leg lifts on land, for example, tone the muscles in your front thigh, but the same exercise in water has the added benefit of strengthening the hamstring when you push your leg back down.
Consumer Reports Health.org
Kevin McCarthy, associate editor
Swimming is my exercise of choice, which apparently puts me in good company—it’s the second most popular workout in the country. And you know it’s a great workout. Lap swimming is about as effective as jogging at burning calories, building strength, and provides a similar aerobic workout. And it’s easier on the hips and knees, helping those with joint problems work out longer and with less stress.
But lap swimming isn’t the only way to get a good water workout. Walking, running, or lifting weights in a pool is a different kind of workout than on land—and it can be safer too, especially for those who may be frail, overweight, pregnant, or with back or joint problems. One of my colleagues and fellow blogger was required to take a water aerobics class in college. She wasn’t excited about it at first, but says she thoroughly enjoyed it, and lost nearly ten pounds in one semester.
Like some exercise machines, water provides a natural form of resistance—roughly ten times greater than air—forcing you to work harder to move through it, which burns calories faster while building strength and aerobic fitness. And because water surrounds you, it provides resistance in any direction you move. Straight leg lifts on land, for example, tone the muscles in your front thigh, but the same exercise in water has the added benefit of strengthening the hamstring when you push your leg back down.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Is Your Metabolism Slowing Down?
The older you get, the slower your metabolism gets. Obviously the higher your metabolism, the easier it is to lose weight. Here are some tips I found in an article to help get your metabolism going -- especially if you are getting older.
How To Fast Forward Your Metabolism
by Jimmy Warren
Ask anyone who is above the age of 40, and he or she will tell you that burning calories is a top priority. Metabolism is something, which a lot of people inherit. That being said, men have a naturally better metabolism system than women.
Some people may lose the calories faster than others. And in the whole deal, you will find age being a crucial factor. When you come to think of it, there are certain things you cannot do much about when you wish to burn calories. For example, can you do anything about your age or genetics?
Did you know that your body could burn 6 calories even while you are resting daily? May not sound like a lot at this point, but remember, you are burning calories for doing absolutely nothing.
The muscles in the body get all charged up after a bout of resistance training. Be sure to drink at least 8 glasses of water everyday. Water is considered to be very potent for metabolism.
Some studies have revealed that drinking 8 glasses of water has helped a lot of people keep track of their metabolic activities.
You should ideally drink a glass of water just before your meal or snack. You should also prefer eating fruits and vegetables, both of which are extremely rich in fluids. The more fluids you intake, the better it is for your metabolism.
People think that by eating less, they can lose weight. This may be true to a certain extent, but if you eat more of fruits and vegetables, which are full of fluids, you would find losing weight being an easy deal. The fluids intake to the body allows you to burn more calories.
Preferably eat meals in short spurts, like having a small meal once every 2 hours. In doing so, you will ensure that metabolism cycle in your body keeps running all the time. There is no better supplement than adding some spice to your food.
You may not be used to the spicy tingling, but one thing is for sure ” It is extremely healthy for the rate of metabolism. Eating some amount of spices in your diet will help you increase the rate of metabolism by 23%. Ideally speaking, any intake of pasta should be supplemented with some spices.
And here is a no-brainer for you ” If you wish to burn calories fast, take in a lot of proteins, as opposed to carbs or fats. Proteins will help you burn calories faster than these foods. Importantly, what you should do is spice up your pasta with some red flakes, if you really are a pasta fan.
Different foods and drinks do have some amount of impact on the rate of metabolism, but the impact is considerably less as compared to what you could do by exercising on a regular basis.
Regular exercise and a healthy diet can work wonders to keep the rate of metabolism at acceptable levels.
How To Fast Forward Your Metabolism
by Jimmy Warren
Ask anyone who is above the age of 40, and he or she will tell you that burning calories is a top priority. Metabolism is something, which a lot of people inherit. That being said, men have a naturally better metabolism system than women.
Some people may lose the calories faster than others. And in the whole deal, you will find age being a crucial factor. When you come to think of it, there are certain things you cannot do much about when you wish to burn calories. For example, can you do anything about your age or genetics?
Did you know that your body could burn 6 calories even while you are resting daily? May not sound like a lot at this point, but remember, you are burning calories for doing absolutely nothing.
The muscles in the body get all charged up after a bout of resistance training. Be sure to drink at least 8 glasses of water everyday. Water is considered to be very potent for metabolism.
Some studies have revealed that drinking 8 glasses of water has helped a lot of people keep track of their metabolic activities.
You should ideally drink a glass of water just before your meal or snack. You should also prefer eating fruits and vegetables, both of which are extremely rich in fluids. The more fluids you intake, the better it is for your metabolism.
People think that by eating less, they can lose weight. This may be true to a certain extent, but if you eat more of fruits and vegetables, which are full of fluids, you would find losing weight being an easy deal. The fluids intake to the body allows you to burn more calories.
Preferably eat meals in short spurts, like having a small meal once every 2 hours. In doing so, you will ensure that metabolism cycle in your body keeps running all the time. There is no better supplement than adding some spice to your food.
You may not be used to the spicy tingling, but one thing is for sure ” It is extremely healthy for the rate of metabolism. Eating some amount of spices in your diet will help you increase the rate of metabolism by 23%. Ideally speaking, any intake of pasta should be supplemented with some spices.
And here is a no-brainer for you ” If you wish to burn calories fast, take in a lot of proteins, as opposed to carbs or fats. Proteins will help you burn calories faster than these foods. Importantly, what you should do is spice up your pasta with some red flakes, if you really are a pasta fan.
Different foods and drinks do have some amount of impact on the rate of metabolism, but the impact is considerably less as compared to what you could do by exercising on a regular basis.
Regular exercise and a healthy diet can work wonders to keep the rate of metabolism at acceptable levels.
Saturday, May 2, 2009
US warns dieters: Stop Hydroxycut use immediately
Associated Press
WASHINGTON — U.S. government health officials warned dieters and body builders Friday to immediately stop using Hydroxycut, a widely sold Canadian-made supplement linked to cases of serious liver damage and at least one death.
The Food and Drug Administration said the maker of the dietary supplement has agreed to recall 14 Hydroxycut products. Available in grocery stores and pharmacies, Hydroxycut is advertised as made from natural ingredients. At least 9 million packages were sold last year, the FDA said.
Dr. Linda Katz of the FDA's food and nutrition division said the agency has received 23 reports of liver problems, including the death of a 19-year-old boy living in the Southwest. The teenager died in 2007, and the death was reported to the FDA this March.
Other patients experienced symptoms ranging from jaundice, or yellowing of the skin, to liver failure. One received a transplant and another was placed on a list to await a new liver.
There was no immediate comment from the U.S. distributor of the diet pill, Iovate Health Sciences, headquartered near Buffalo, New York. Hydroxycut is used by people trying to shed pounds and by body builders to sharpen their muscles.
Dietary supplements aren't as tightly regulated by the government as medications. Manufacturers don't need to prove to the FDA that their products are safe and effective before they can sell them to consumers. But regulators monitor aftermarket reports for signs of trouble, and in recent years companies have been put under stricter requirements to alert the FDA when they learn of problems.
Katz said it has taken so long to get a handle on the Hydroxycut problem because the cases of liver damage were rare and the FDA has no authority to review supplements before they're marketed. "Part of the problem is that the FDA looks at dietary supplements from a post-market perspective, and an isolated incident is often difficult to follow," she said.
The FDA relies on voluntary reports to detect such problems, and many cases are never reported, officials acknowledge.
Health officials said they have been unable to determine which Hydroxycut ingredients are potentially toxic, partially because the formulation of the products has changed several times. A medical journal report last month raised questions about one ingredient, hydroxycitric acid, derived from a tropical fruit. The article said it could potentially damage the liver.
WASHINGTON — U.S. government health officials warned dieters and body builders Friday to immediately stop using Hydroxycut, a widely sold Canadian-made supplement linked to cases of serious liver damage and at least one death.
The Food and Drug Administration said the maker of the dietary supplement has agreed to recall 14 Hydroxycut products. Available in grocery stores and pharmacies, Hydroxycut is advertised as made from natural ingredients. At least 9 million packages were sold last year, the FDA said.
Dr. Linda Katz of the FDA's food and nutrition division said the agency has received 23 reports of liver problems, including the death of a 19-year-old boy living in the Southwest. The teenager died in 2007, and the death was reported to the FDA this March.
Other patients experienced symptoms ranging from jaundice, or yellowing of the skin, to liver failure. One received a transplant and another was placed on a list to await a new liver.
There was no immediate comment from the U.S. distributor of the diet pill, Iovate Health Sciences, headquartered near Buffalo, New York. Hydroxycut is used by people trying to shed pounds and by body builders to sharpen their muscles.
Dietary supplements aren't as tightly regulated by the government as medications. Manufacturers don't need to prove to the FDA that their products are safe and effective before they can sell them to consumers. But regulators monitor aftermarket reports for signs of trouble, and in recent years companies have been put under stricter requirements to alert the FDA when they learn of problems.
Katz said it has taken so long to get a handle on the Hydroxycut problem because the cases of liver damage were rare and the FDA has no authority to review supplements before they're marketed. "Part of the problem is that the FDA looks at dietary supplements from a post-market perspective, and an isolated incident is often difficult to follow," she said.
The FDA relies on voluntary reports to detect such problems, and many cases are never reported, officials acknowledge.
Health officials said they have been unable to determine which Hydroxycut ingredients are potentially toxic, partially because the formulation of the products has changed several times. A medical journal report last month raised questions about one ingredient, hydroxycitric acid, derived from a tropical fruit. The article said it could potentially damage the liver.
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