Most everyone, even those who aren't fitness enthusiasts, have probably heard of Beachbody. If you think you haven't, I have one word for you. Infomercial.
You know how it goes, you find yourself unable to sleep at night, so you get up, and turn on the TV. The problem is, for the most part, the only thing on during the wee hours are infomercials. So you start watching, maybe one, then two or three. Well, if you have seen any fitness infomercials, you have most likely seen one from Beachbody. Just to throw out a few: P90X, Insanity, Chalean Extreme, Slim in 6. And, yes, before you ask, I own each of these.
I know most of the stuff advertised on infomercials is perceived as garbage or ridiculous claims are made that sound too good to be true, and usually are. But truth be told, Beachbody produces some of the best exercise videos on the market - and no - unfortunately, I am not getting paid to say that. I am a self-admitted infomercial junkie. Lucky for me, these programs work.
Currently, I am making my way through a P90X rotation. P90X is a comprehensive program of 12 DVDs comprised of cardio, strength and flexibility led by Tony Horton. Many celebrities are touting the brilliance of P90X, celebrities including Sheryl Crow, Demi Moore, Ashton Kutcher, Pink, Erin Andrews and many more. If these celebrities, who can afford to spend enormous amounts of money on personal trainers, nutritionists and personal chefs, are raving about P90X, then you know it has to be good. Stay tuned for updates on my progress, and should I be brave enough, maybe I will add some before and after photos at the end of my rotation.
6 comments:
I agree. I have Slim Series & Turbo Jam from Beachbody. They are well-produced and the workouts kick butt.
P90X as well as Insanity? You are crazy. But in a good, obsessed, exercise crazed sort of way. Insanity is tempting to me. Maybe in the fall I'll treat myself.
Spoken like a true vidiot Debra ;)
Maria
This is one thing I am doing this summer ! More exercise dvd's! I can do them in the living room with the air on!
Have a great weekend,
Kristin
Hi Kristin,
Exercising at home is great! It is convenient, offers variety, you don't have to battle traffic or weather to get there, and like you said, you control the thermostat. Happy Exercising!
Maria
Wow I'm impressed you're doing P90X, I hear it's really hard. I have Chalene Extreme and Insanity. I did Insanity for about 3 weeks but I found it a little hard on my knees and I found that I lost all the tone in my arms.
Hi Susan,
Don't be overly impressed. P90X is hard but as Tony says in the workouts "I am doing my best and forgetting the rest." Some days are better than others. I am two-thirds of the way through but enjoying every minute of it. I have done some of the Insanity workouts but didn't follow the rotation as scripted - it is on the agenda however. So many workouts, so little time.
Maria
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