I originally started my Beachbody journey as a customer simply wanting to get in better shape and be healthier for my kids and wife. That later turned me to an angle of helping others do the same thing for themselves as a Beachbody Coach. Four years ago I would never have thought I'd be on the receiving end of the following email. I felt lead to share this with you all to get a small glimpse inside what's happening in my life lately.
[Just wanted to say thank you for showing me the path to good health. I got on the scales this morning and I'm now in the 240 category. That's good news for me as I was pushing 280 at the beginning of the year. The Dr. Asked me if this were something that I was willing to do for the rest of my life. Well, it's definitely easier than worrying about how big I might get. Eating right and being healthy is actually really easy after the first couple of weeks. I just wish everyone could know that it's not that bad. I think most people are just scared of taking that first step. Once you notice that your pants are falling off you realize how easy it was and it becomes kinda addictive.]
My whole life I've been in positions to help people. Whether that be from a public service standpoint volunteering with my local fire department & sheriff's department; from the professional standpoint taking care of patient's & families as a nurse; or simply helping out friends, family and neighbors. Now I'm able to add another sentence to that chapter in my life; helping others become healthier and fit so they too can enjoy themselves and their families!
Today is a great day...........tomorrow will be better!
Respectfully,
Jason Peterson
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Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
So when should I start P90X? Is it too hard?
I get this question all the time. The answer simply is IMMEDIATELY! I realize this is typically asked in reference to day of the week or a specific time in someone's schedule but why wait? I encourage any and everyone to start their health and fitness transformations ASAP. One's health & wellness should not be something we as humans procrastinate at.
As for my personal P90X schedule, I prefer starting on a Monday. Why Monday? P90X is a six day workout with a rest day on the 7th day. By starting on Monday it gives me Sunday as my rest day to spend with family at my church and home. Some people that I coach prefer to have their rest day on different days, which is fine, but just be sure to focus on getting all six workouts in prior to your rest day. Sunday might not be your choice and that's fine. The following list is the starting workout schedule for the P90X Classic schedule. I mention 'starting' because your schedule changes periodically throughout the 90 days to accomplish the muscle confusion that Tony Horton bases his training on.
Day1 - Chest & Back followed by Ab Ripper X (Resistance strength training)
Day2 - Plyometrics (Cardio jump training)
Day3 - Shoulders & Arms followed by Ab Ripper X (Resistance strength training)
Day 4 - Yoga X (I realize most people either hate this or think it's not needed. You gotta do this!)
Day 5 - Legs & Back followed by Ab Ripper X (Resistance strength training)
Day 6 - Kenpo X (Cardio kicking & punching training)
Day 7 - Rest Day or X-Stretch
I can personally tell you that my first 2 weeks of P90X was miserable. Miserable? YES. All due respect, I was terribly sore and even asked myself if it really is worth it. I reached back to my days of playing sports and knew that if I simply stuck with it things would get better. I continued to push play everyday. I added the P90X Results & Recovery drink to my post workout hydration. I forced myself to do Yoga X that helped improve my soreness and flexibility. I tell anyone who starts P90X to give it 2 weeks and to not give up. You have to pace yourself, modify moves when needed and "Do your best and forget the rest!". Many people simply give up either after a few days or they don't work through the soreness to start reaching their health/fitness goals. I can't tell you how important it is to stick with your regimen to accomplish your goals!
Another question I'm often asked, or sometimes told, is "That P90X is just too hard for me to do". I always make sure people know that even though P90X is an advanced workout, it is something that anyone can do. Again, all you have to do is modify exercises that may be too tough at first, but over time work harder to move to the original exercises and moves. If people like Dallas Carter and Jeremy Yost can lose 180+ pounds with P90X alone, then anyone can reach their goals with this program.
Still not sure what to think about P90X? Join me for free on the Team Beachbody website to learn more about all that we have to offer. Why not? IT'S FREE
In the words of P90X creator Tony Horton:
"Do your best and forget the rest" to "Bring it"
All the best to you all,
Jason Peterson
Independent Beachbody Coach
www.alabamafitclub.com
As for my personal P90X schedule, I prefer starting on a Monday. Why Monday? P90X is a six day workout with a rest day on the 7th day. By starting on Monday it gives me Sunday as my rest day to spend with family at my church and home. Some people that I coach prefer to have their rest day on different days, which is fine, but just be sure to focus on getting all six workouts in prior to your rest day. Sunday might not be your choice and that's fine. The following list is the starting workout schedule for the P90X Classic schedule. I mention 'starting' because your schedule changes periodically throughout the 90 days to accomplish the muscle confusion that Tony Horton bases his training on.
Day1 - Chest & Back followed by Ab Ripper X (Resistance strength training)
Day2 - Plyometrics (Cardio jump training)
Day3 - Shoulders & Arms followed by Ab Ripper X (Resistance strength training)
Day 4 - Yoga X (I realize most people either hate this or think it's not needed. You gotta do this!)
Day 5 - Legs & Back followed by Ab Ripper X (Resistance strength training)
Day 6 - Kenpo X (Cardio kicking & punching training)
Day 7 - Rest Day or X-Stretch
I can personally tell you that my first 2 weeks of P90X was miserable. Miserable? YES. All due respect, I was terribly sore and even asked myself if it really is worth it. I reached back to my days of playing sports and knew that if I simply stuck with it things would get better. I continued to push play everyday. I added the P90X Results & Recovery drink to my post workout hydration. I forced myself to do Yoga X that helped improve my soreness and flexibility. I tell anyone who starts P90X to give it 2 weeks and to not give up. You have to pace yourself, modify moves when needed and "Do your best and forget the rest!". Many people simply give up either after a few days or they don't work through the soreness to start reaching their health/fitness goals. I can't tell you how important it is to stick with your regimen to accomplish your goals!
Another question I'm often asked, or sometimes told, is "That P90X is just too hard for me to do". I always make sure people know that even though P90X is an advanced workout, it is something that anyone can do. Again, all you have to do is modify exercises that may be too tough at first, but over time work harder to move to the original exercises and moves. If people like Dallas Carter and Jeremy Yost can lose 180+ pounds with P90X alone, then anyone can reach their goals with this program.
Still not sure what to think about P90X? Join me for free on the Team Beachbody website to learn more about all that we have to offer. Why not? IT'S FREE
In the words of P90X creator Tony Horton:
"Do your best and forget the rest" to "Bring it"
All the best to you all,
Jason Peterson
Independent Beachbody Coach
www.alabamafitclub.com
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Can you answer these 2 questions for me please?
1. Are you ready to improve your health & fitness? It takes many of us experiencing something tragic or heartbreaking to realize and decide we need a change in our lives. Our current lifestyles are killing us day by day and most people are "OK" with that. Well I'm not!
2. Would you like to help others do the same and make some extra cash at the same time? I never thought I would be the type of person to help others with health & fitness. Well here I am and my initial will to better my own personal health & save a little on my own fitness journey has developed into something much more wonderful and fulfilling.
So I'm scheduled to start my next chapter in my fitness transformation on February 28, 2011. I'll be finishing my round of RevAbs on February 24th and plan to hit it with another round of P90X the following Monday. Why does this matter to you? I'm asking for you to join me, motivate me and allow me to help you continue or start your own fitness transformation. This 90 or so days will lead me right into Summer and I can't wait to see what it has in store for not only me but others that are willing to commit to changing their lives to the good.
I'm looking for serious individuals ready to commit to their own health, and if interested I'll also show you how I'm able to make extra income simply sharing what I'm doing to help others do the same. I'm going to help anyone that responds. Whether that is you or not is completely up to you.
If you answered yes to either of the above questions then I need to hear from you. Reply ASAP!
I AM on fire to help end the trend of obesity & I want to help you do it too!
Jason Peterson
Independent Beachbody Coach
flightnurse@beachbodycoach.com
2. Would you like to help others do the same and make some extra cash at the same time? I never thought I would be the type of person to help others with health & fitness. Well here I am and my initial will to better my own personal health & save a little on my own fitness journey has developed into something much more wonderful and fulfilling.
So I'm scheduled to start my next chapter in my fitness transformation on February 28, 2011. I'll be finishing my round of RevAbs on February 24th and plan to hit it with another round of P90X the following Monday. Why does this matter to you? I'm asking for you to join me, motivate me and allow me to help you continue or start your own fitness transformation. This 90 or so days will lead me right into Summer and I can't wait to see what it has in store for not only me but others that are willing to commit to changing their lives to the good.
I'm looking for serious individuals ready to commit to their own health, and if interested I'll also show you how I'm able to make extra income simply sharing what I'm doing to help others do the same. I'm going to help anyone that responds. Whether that is you or not is completely up to you.
If you answered yes to either of the above questions then I need to hear from you. Reply ASAP!
I AM on fire to help end the trend of obesity & I want to help you do it too!
Jason Peterson
Independent Beachbody Coach
flightnurse@beachbodycoach.com
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