Week 1 INSANITY Review

Last week I started my first full 60 day round of INSANITY. I decided to do this because I was looking to get more lean and cut, and also I wanted to improve on my cardio because  I felt I was lacking in that area and I want to prepare for INSANITY ASYLUM.This is my week one review of INSANITY and how I did.

Beginning INSANITY I did not know what to expect except that it was going to be tough. Let me tell you I was right it is very tough! My first day I had trouble getting through the warm up. I had to take a few breaks to catch my breath and then get back into it. After the warm up I did not have much trouble with the first two levels of the interval training. When it came to the third and last level the give it all you got and leave nothing behind I was digging deep then. I had to stop a few times to catch my breath and find the energy somewhere to get through the 3 minutes. It was the longest 3 minutes of my life!

As each day went on I was shocked at how quickly I was getting better at each workout. Every day I seemed to be able to go longer through the workouts and not have to take as many breaks. I could tell my cardiovascular system was improving at a crazy rate. Along with that I can see that my form for each move is getting better and my speed is improving.

One of the most notable things that I can tell after my first week is first my leg strength and overall body toning. After my first week I found that I have gained a great deal of strength in my legs and my legs are starting to get more muscular and a lot harder. I am also starting to see a lot more definition in my muscles. my abs and chest are two body parts that I am seeing the biggest change in. I was nervous about losing muscle mass with all the cardio involved in INSANITY. Because of this I ajusted my diet and took in a few more calories along with adding some weight training and it is working well because I have not lost any muscle mass I have overall gained 1lb in a week!

This again is just my week one INSANITY review. I can not believe in just one week what I am seeing and how much it has improved my overall. I will begin to add some weight training into the schedule so i can continue to lift weights and build muscle. I can not wait to see what the rest of the 60 days is going to bring and what my results will be like. If the rest of the program is going to be anything like this first week. I know I will get amazing results!    

What is a Beachbody Coach and what do we do?

There is a common question that I get asked many times about what I do as a coach and that question is well what is it that I really do. I thought I would share with everyone what a Beachbody Coach does, the benefits of become a coach, and give you information on how you can become a Team Beachbody Coach.


What is a Beachbody Coach and what do we do?


A Team Beachbody Coach is someone who is using a Beachbody product such as P90X, INSANITY, Turbo Fire, etc and sharing there results with others. The job of a Coach is not to sell anything to anyone we are NOT SALES PEOPLE. Our job is to help and guide people through there programs and help them get the best results possible. We are there every step of the way to answer there questions and motivate them to commit to there program. Sharing our success stories with others is a big part of coaching. The truth is you do not have to have amazing results or even completed an entire workout yet to be a coach. All you need is a desire to help others get into the best shape of there lives and improve there lives because of it.   


Who can be a Beachbody Coach?


Anyone out there 18yrs or older can be a coach. You do not have to be a personal trainer or a nutritionist, you just have to be someone with the desire to help others. From stay at home moms to doctors to college students anyone can be a coach.


What are the benefits of become a coach?   


There are many benefits of becoming a Beachbody Coach. You receive a 25% discount on everything Beachbody. You also are able to make a 25% commission by being a coach in a number of ways. The main way of making a commission is by retail sales. If someone decides to purchse anything off your personal website you will get a 25% commission of of that sale. Another way of making commission is by building a team of coaches under you that will result in you getting a team cycle bonus. This bonus can happen multiple times a day depending on your rank. There are many other ways to earn commission, but these are the most common and most effective ways of making the commission. 


How much can you make being  Beachbody Coach? 


How much you make as a coach is truly up to you. The sky is the limit to how much you can make in this business. You can make anywhere from $20 all the way up to a 6 figure income. Like anything you will get out of this business what you put into it. If you decide to work your business when you feel like it that's fine you can do that, but if you want to be successful and make that 6 figure income you have to stay focused and work  hard. The more effort and time you put in your business the more you will get out of it.


How can I become a Beachbody Coach?


So this sounds like something that you want to get into. The next question is how do I get started. Getting started as a coach is super easy to do! here's how you do it. Go onto my website http://www.xbodynow.com/ and click become a Coach. From there you fill out the required info. There is a one time start up fee of $39.95 to activate you as a coach. This will open up your coaching back office where you can run your business. It will provide you with the Coaching starter kit. It will also open up your own personal website where people can go to purchase products. After that you only pay $14.95 a month to keep you back office and website up and running.  


Becoming a Coach has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity that no one should pass up. If you have a passion for fitness and helping others this is for you.
 If you have any questions feel free to email me at xbodynow@yahoo.com

Kettlebell Training- The missing link to your fitness

      To most people kettlebell training is a thing of the past. Not many people out there use this training method to build strength and muscle anymore. Recently though kettlebell training has been making a big comeback in the fitness world and I am here to tell you why.

      I was introduced to kettlebell training by my good friend and Coach Mike French.  Never using kettlebells before I was curious to see what it would do for my fitness training. Once I began intergrading kettlebells into my normal workout schedule I began to see immediate results. I could not believe what a simple steel ball could do for the body. My main exercise is the 2 handed Kettlebell swing with a 55lb kettlebell. This move is an amazing full body workout working not only your major muscle groups but also many connective tissues and accessory muscles. It will work every muscle from your quads all the way up to your shoulders. I have found that this move is very effective in strengthening your lower back. Not only will this help you build muscle, it will also help you build overall strength in your entire body. Along with muscle strength kettlebells will also help you improve your cardiovascular endurance. Due to movements in kettlebell training your cardiovascular is put into overdrive causing you to improve your overall cardio endurance.
     2 handed kettlebell swings is just one of the many great workouts you can get using a kettlebell. There are many other moves that target other areas of the body as well.

      If you are thinking of adding kettlebell training into your normal workout routine I highly recommend finding a certified kettlebell instructor or a instructional book/DVD to show you proper form for all these moves. Though these workouts are highly effective in building muscle and strength, they can also be very dangerous if performed wrong causing injury. so make sure if you do decide to begin  using this training method think this SAFTEY FIRST!!


    I have personally have achieved great results form the short time I have been using kettlebell training. I highly recommend adding kettlebells into your training regimen if you are looking to build muscle and overall body strength and cardiovascular endurance. There is nothing out there like a kettlebell workout!

        Mike