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Monday, August 15, 2011

Premier Nutrition High Protein Strawberry Shake Review

Premier Nutrition High Protein Strawberry Shake

A carton of Premier Nutrition High Protein Strawberry Shake has "30 grams of protein" displayed in big letters across the front of the packaging - and that alone was enough to get me to try it. When I further saw that there was only 160 calories and 1 gram of sugars in the 11 ounce container - well, I had to open this ready-to-drink shake immediately to see what the taste was like.

NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size: 1 shake (11 ounces)
Calories: 160
Total Fat: 3 grams, 5%
Saturated Fat: 1 gram, 5%
Sodium: 330 mg, 14%
Carbohydrates: 3 grams
Fiber: 2 grams, 6%
Sugars: 1 gram
Protein: 30 grams

What I found was that this was pretty darn good. It's actually sweet - very sweet - and very creamy, like whole fat milk with some strawberry syrup added. This is actually now my new favorite protein shake - although I still heart you EAS Myoplex Lite Chocolate Fudge Protein Shake (Review), which I love, but Premier Nutrition High Protein Strawberry Shake not only tastes fantastic, but it has more protein, less calories and less sugars.

Each 11 ounce carton of Premier Nutrition High Protein Strawberry Shake provides 160 calories from 30 grams of protein, only 1 gram of sugars, 2 grams of fiber (6% of the daily value) and 3 grams of total fat, 1 gram of which is saturated fat (5% of the DV for both). There is also 25% of the DV for many vitamins and minerals.

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According to the ingredients list, the protein blend is a mixture of milk protein (milk protein concentrate and milk protein isolate), calcium caseinate and whey protein concentrate. The sweeteners used are sucralose and acesulfame K.

I received samples of Premier Nutrition High Protein Strawberry Shake to consider for review, but it's available for purchase on the Premier Nutrition website at 4 for $7.99. I also saw it at Sam's Club - $17.58 for a 12 pack. At that price, it's certainly worth buying.

{Website: Premier Nutrition}


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Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Will ‘Nutrition Keys’ On Packaged Foods Only Add To Confusion?

Unless you are a registered dietitian, a medical doctor, or a food scientist, it may be difficult and daunting reading food labels on packaged foods. There seems to be so much information packed into that small label, including serving size, calories, fat (including saturated fat), cholesterol, sodium, total carbohydrate (including fiber and sugars), protein, several vitamins and minerals. And to boot, these items are expressed in a percentage of daily value based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Going to the grocery store has become tedious for some consumers; less like shopping for food for their families and more like math and science homework.

As Americans continue to gain weight and our national obesity problem gets worse and worse, the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have come together to commission the Institute of Medicine (an objective group) to help with developing recommendations for front of package labeling. The food industry, which is made up of many huge manufacturing companies must follow the current labeling laws and post the familiar detailed label on all packaged foods.

But the idea of putting a simpler label on the front of a food package in addition to the mandatory label is coming to fruition soon. Actually, two major food industry trade associations, the Grocery Manufacturers Association and the Food Marketing Institute, have gone ahead and developed a front of package label without waiting for the recommendations from the Institute of Medicine. It’s based on “Nutrition Keys” such as calories, saturated fat, sodium, and sugars.

Manufacturers can choose to use only one of the figures and leave out the others, or they may choose to place 2,3, or all 4 on the package. Besides the info regarding the things we may need to limit in our diet (calories, saturated fat, sodium, sugar), manufacturers will also have an option to include up to two additional nutrients, (ones that may provide a benefit to our diet), such as potassium, fiber, protein, vitamin A, C, D, calcium or iron. This new front of package label with these “Nutrition Keys” is purely voluntary and will likely show up by the end of this year.  The food industry claims that this system will help consumers make better choices when choosing their items in the grocery store.

To me, this is  a bit confusing, although it gives an “at a glance” picture of what the food contains there i no frame of reference. A shopper has nothing to compare the numbers to. With the same idea in mind, England has adopted a similar system for front of package labeling, which provides color coded information based on a traffic light idea. Green, yellow, and red. The idea is that shoppers can aim to have more of their cart filled with green, less with yellow, and minimize the red.

I have always encouraged people to eat less processed food, and try to stick to wholesome, fresh foods with less packaging. The first choice is always the food that requires no label at all because it’s not in a package. However, many of us will still continue to purchase packaged items, out of necessity or convenience.

Will the proposed front-of-package labeling help you when shopping, will it just confuse you more, or will you ignore it altogether?

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Every week that the show is on break we'll be giving away a year-long membership to the Biggest Loser Club. To enter this time you have some homework. Look in your cabinets, cupboards and fridges and find the item that has the highest Calories, Saturated Fat or Sugar per serving by looking at the Nutrition Facts. (Then throw it away.) For a chance to win a 1-year membership to the BL Club leave that information in the comments on my Flavor First Facebook page here.


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Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard Natural Whey

Dietary Supplement
Best Tasting... Compare!
50g Protein! (2 servings)
100% Instantized, Quick Dissolving | Stimulates Muscle Growth* and Improves Post-Workout Recovery*
Lean Muscle
The Science behind the Size:
Product: A superior blend of high quality bioavailable 100% Whey Proteins: WPC and WPI. A premier concentrate that is 100% instantized, quick dissolving and easy-to-mix with a rich, refreshing taste.
Result: Stimulates muscle protein anabolism, which maximizes muscle growth that occurs after exercise, by enhancing muscle building and lean tissue mass.* Also, increases muscle performance and improves post-workout recovery.*
Science: Clinical studies show that 100% whey protein is one of the most anabolic muscle building proteins available, providing a rapid drive of amino acids to skeletal muscle tissue, thereby increasing the anabolic effects of weight training.* Enhanced muscle protein anabolism increases muscle growth, to maximize gains.* Research also shows that 100% whey protein has one of the highest protein qualities of all proteins, and has one of the hightest Protein Efficiency Rations, providing more amino acids than most other proteins.*
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
**As measured by the Protein Digestibility-Corrected Amino Acid Score.
TYPICAL AMINO ACID PROFILE PER SERVING
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Friday, May 6, 2011

The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted And the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss, And Long-term Health

The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted And the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss, And Long-term Health
Referred to as the "Grand Prix of epidemiology" by The New York Times, this study examines more than 350 variables of health and nutrition with surveys from 6,500 adults in more than 2,500 counties across China and Taiwan, and conclusively demonstrates the link between nutrition and heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. While revealing that proper nutrition can have a dramatic effect on reducing and reversing these ailments as well as curbing obesity, this text calls into question the practices of many of the current dietary programs, such as the Atkins diet, that are widely popular in the West. The politics of nutrition and the impact of special interest groups in the creation and dissemination of public information are also discussed.

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Friday, April 22, 2011

Universal Animal Pak Sports Nutrition Supplement, 44-Count

Universal Animal Pak Sports Nutrition Supplement, 44-CountAnimal Training Packs - The True Original Since 1983.
The Original Since 1983: Vitamins, Minerals, Antioxidants, Adaptogens, EFAs, Digestive Enzymes, Performance Optimizers, Energy Complex, Support.
Who We Are: In 1983, Animal was founded with the birth of Animal Pak, the venerable training "pack" that started it all. Born from the real needs and desires of professional bodybuilders, Animal has grown prodigiously over the decades. Today, as yesterday, the name Animal stands for trust, integrity and a unique no nonsense approach to the game. Animal also represents a group of products that have stood the test of time, proven again and again in the labs, and in the trenches where it counts most...The gym and the stage. Dedicated to serious nutrition for the serious athlete, Animal is your choice when it comes to complete and comprehensive supplementation. Animal. The choice of champions.
What Animal Pak® Is - The true original since 1983... For over two decades, Pak has been the choice for hard-nosed, uncompromising strength athletes all over the world. A complete and potent training pack, it is specifically designed and formulated for competitive and world-class bodybuilders and powerlifters. Animal Pak is foundational supplementation, "core" nutrition that provides the basic and fundamental nutritional framework for any lifter serious about iron warfare. Think of it as the power athlete's nutritional "insurance". Alone or "stacked" with other Animal products, Animal Pak is the starting point. There are many imitators, but there's only one Animal Pak. The one and only.
Our Ironclad Guarantee: Animal is dedicated to being the best in the business, no two ways about it. That's why we stand behind every single can we make with our ironclad guarantee. If this product doesn't meet with your tough requirements for any reason, take the remainder along with your receipt back to where you bought it for a full and immed

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Tuesday, April 5, 2011

What Do You Look For in a Nutrition Bar {Poll}

Nutrition Bar Poll
(Photo Credit: Diet Desert n Dogs)

There are so MANY nutrition bars out there to choose from and of course, I have my favorites, but no matter what, the bar has to have something ... extra - either high protein, such as EAS Myoplex Lite Cinnamon Roll Crisp Bar or Doctor's CarbRite Diet Sugar Free Frosted Cinnamon Bun Bar; or high fiber, such as Gnu Foods Espresso Chip Flavor & Fiber Bar.

But let's hear from you - take out lastest poll and tell me - What do You Look For in a Nutrition Bar? And while you're at it, leave a comment and let us know, Which is your favorite brand of nutrition/ snack bar?

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Monday, April 4, 2011

Universal Animal Pak Sports Nutrition Supplement, 44-Count

Universal Animal Pak Sports Nutrition Supplement, 44-CountAnimal Training Packs - The True Original Since 1983.
The Original Since 1983: Vitamins, Minerals, Antioxidants, Adaptogens, EFAs, Digestive Enzymes, Performance Optimizers, Energy Complex, Support.
Who We Are: In 1983, Animal was founded with the birth of Animal Pak, the venerable training "pack" that started it all. Born from the real needs and desires of professional bodybuilders, Animal has grown prodigiously over the decades. Today, as yesterday, the name Animal stands for trust, integrity and a unique no nonsense approach to the game. Animal also represents a group of products that have stood the test of time, proven again and again in the labs, and in the trenches where it counts most...The gym and the stage. Dedicated to serious nutrition for the serious athlete, Animal is your choice when it comes to complete and comprehensive supplementation. Animal. The choice of champions.
What Animal Pak® Is - The true original since 1983... For over two decades, Pak has been the choice for hard-nosed, uncompromising strength athletes all over the world. A complete and potent training pack, it is specifically designed and formulated for competitive and world-class bodybuilders and powerlifters. Animal Pak is foundational supplementation, "core" nutrition that provides the basic and fundamental nutritional framework for any lifter serious about iron warfare. Think of it as the power athlete's nutritional "insurance". Alone or "stacked" with other Animal products, Animal Pak is the starting point. There are many imitators, but there's only one Animal Pak. The one and only.
Our Ironclad Guarantee: Animal is dedicated to being the best in the business, no two ways about it. That's why we stand behind every single can we make with our ironclad guarantee. If this product doesn't meet with your tough requirements for any reason, take the remainder along with your receipt back to where you bought it for a full and immed

Price: $51.95


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Wednesday, February 23, 2011

<b>Weight Loss</b> and Nutrition - Self Improvement

27 January 2011

Common nutrition/weight-loss myths

Many discrete nation comprise countless discrete theories at what time it comes headed for weight-loss and nutrition. in attendance are as a result countless several opinions popular actuality with the intention of it in basic terms bottle not ensue viable for the complete theories headed for work. at this point are a number of for all theories with the intention of are generally usual so the “truth” via countless nation who trip over hooked on the behind weight by means of dieting deception of the dimension media:

1. have a lesser amount of headed for mislay extra – This is merely NOT true. for the reason that of this outrageous myth, ancestors are starving themselves and ignoring their deep desire for individual nutrition and a number of of these nation at that moment “binge eat” for the reason that they are as a result hungry commencing their bout of starvation. Not solitary achieve these nation mislay muscle dimension (wastage of muscle outcome all the rage burning weight loss and lessen popular metabolic rate) except they without delay put in storage every one of of their “binge” foods for example fat. Not the formula headed for success.

2. have immediately individual typography of food – The individual group requirements a number of rank of category for fit function. in attendance are exactly hundreds of vitamins and raw materials with the intention of the corpus requires merely headed for steer clear of disease. These are chief for behind weight and are unluckily unobserved next to countless ancestors all the rage their hottest “diet-craze” make an attempt headed for burn fat.

3. munch heaps of tiny meals – This has a number of legitimacy headed for it actually! even though consumption extra tiny meals right through the calendar day willpower not burn fat on its own, this strategy, at what time pooled together with others, is an operational street headed for carry out the body’s energy supplies exclusive of causing an insulin spike which outcome all the rage burning fat luggage compartment right through the body.

What is the confidence headed for weight loss and nutrition?

There is solitary individual values I get next to which has seen countless clients of extract do fantastic outcome and with the intention of is:

Eat foods what accurate headed for their inclement find to the same extent possible, time and again as much as necessary with the intention of you are not at all “starving” except not at all “bloating”. plus compose positively you go along your each day caloric requirements for greatest results


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Saturday, January 8, 2011

EatSmart Digital Nutrition Scale - Professional Food and Nutrient Calculator

EatSmart Digital Nutrition Scale - Professional Food and Nutrient CalculatorNEW FEATURES (as of February 2010) - Now features a white backlight to fully illuminate the display for easy readings. Weigh capacity has been increased to 11 lbs. to allow you to weigh most things in your kitchen!


The EatSmart Digital Nutrition Scale analyzes the nutritional content of ANY food by portion size and was designed by an unparalleled team of medical professionals. The database stores the nutritional values for approximately 1,000 foods, which have been carefully selected to reflect fresh, whole foods Americans eat. The scale will instantly calculate the following cardiovascular nutrients essential for overall well being: Calories, Carbohydrates, Fiber, Sodium, Potassium, Magnesium, Total Fat, Saturated Fat, Cholesterol, Calcium, Protein, Vitamin K.


Additionally, the proprietary EatSmart Nutrition Facts Calculator is the only scale on the market that allows you to calculate nutrients for any food with a USDA Nutrition Facts label and is the most comprehensive educational and behavioral modification tool on the market today!


This scale has been thoroughly reviewed and tested by dietitians and nutritionists nationwide. Additionally, the EatSmart Nutrition Scale was recently named one of the most effective tools for carb counting and managing diabetes.


Get yours today!

Price: $89.95


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Tuesday, January 4, 2011

EatSmart Digital Nutrition Scale - Professional Food and Nutrient Calculator

EatSmart Digital Nutrition Scale - Professional Food and Nutrient CalculatorNEW FEATURES (as of February 2010) - Now features a white backlight to fully illuminate the display for easy readings. Weigh capacity has been increased to 11 lbs. to allow you to weigh most things in your kitchen!


The EatSmart Digital Nutrition Scale analyzes the nutritional content of ANY food by portion size and was designed by an unparalleled team of medical professionals. The database stores the nutritional values for approximately 1,000 foods, which have been carefully selected to reflect fresh, whole foods Americans eat. The scale will instantly calculate the following cardiovascular nutrients essential for overall well being: Calories, Carbohydrates, Fiber, Sodium, Potassium, Magnesium, Total Fat, Saturated Fat, Cholesterol, Calcium, Protein, Vitamin K.


Additionally, the proprietary EatSmart Nutrition Facts Calculator is the only scale on the market that allows you to calculate nutrients for any food with a USDA Nutrition Facts label and is the most comprehensive educational and behavioral modification tool on the market today!


This scale has been thoroughly reviewed and tested by dietitians and nutritionists nationwide. Additionally, the EatSmart Nutrition Scale was recently named one of the most effective tools for carb counting and managing diabetes.


Get yours today!

Price: $89.95


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Saturday, December 11, 2010

Monday, November 15, 2010

P90X Extreme Home Fitness Workout Program - 13 DVDs, Nutrition Guide, Exercise Planner

Tired of ineffective workouts that sound great but produce less-than-optimal results? Turn to the P90X Extreme Home Fitness system, a bundle of 12 sweat-inducing, muscle-pumping workouts designed to transform your body from regular to ripped in just 90 days. Hosted by personal trainer Tony Horton, the series of DVDs will help you get lean, bulk up, or grow stronger, with an endless variety of mix-and-match routines to keep you motivated. The secret behind the P90X system is an advanced training technique called "muscle confusion," which accelerates the fitness process by constantly introducing new moves and routines so that your body never plateaus and you never get bored. The more you confuse the muscle, the harder your body has to work to keep up. And the more variety you put into your workout, the better and faster your results will be. By breaking old routines and opening new doors, secondary and tertiary muscles are constantly being activated and developed.


In addition to the 12 DVD workouts, the P90X comes with a comprehensive three-phase nutrition plan, specially designed supplement options, a detailed fitness guide packed with valuable information on how to get the most from your program, a How to Bring It DVD that provides a quick overview of the system, a calendar to track your progress, online peer support, and much more.


The DVD Workouts
Each of the 12 highly diverse and intense DVD workouts focuses on either a specific set of muscle groups or a unique training technique.

  • Workout One: Chest & Back. This superset chest-and-back-blasting workout emphasizes two classic upper-body exercises--push-ups and pull-ups--to build strength and develop shape. The combination of these two push and pull movements will help you burn loads of calories while simultaneously attacking, strengthening, and developing multiple muscle groups.

  • Workout Two: Plyometrics. Get ready to go airborne. Offering more 30 explosive jumping moves, this intense cardio routine will keep you in the air most of the time. Plyometrics, also known as jump training, has been proven to dramatically improve athletic performance. If your sport involves a ring, rink, field, court, or track, this training will give you the edge. Just be prepared to "bring it" for a full hour when you leap into this workout, because there is no letting up.

  • Workout Three: Shoulders & Arms. Nothing rounds out the perfect physique like a pair of well-defined arms and shoulders, and with its potent combination of pressing, curling, and fly movements, this routine will leave you feeling stronger and looking sexier. Whether you want to build muscle mass or just slim and tighten what you've already got, these targeted shoulder and arm exercises will give you the results you want.

  • Workout Four: Yoga X. Yoga is a vital part of any fitness regimen, and is an absolute must for an extreme program like P90X. This routine combines strength, balance, coordination, flexibility, and breath work to enhance your physique and calm your mind. Yoga X will leave you feeling energized, invigorated, and maybe even a little enlightened.

  • Workout Five: Legs & Back. Get ready to squat, lunge, and pull for a total-body workout like no other. While the main focus of this workout lies in strengthening and developing the leg muscles (quads, hamstrings, glutes, and calves), there are also a handful of great pull-up exercises to give your legs a quick breather while you work the upper body.

  • Workout Six: Kenpo X. Kenpo X was created to give P90X users a high-intensity cardiovascular workout packed with lots of punching and kicking combinations to improve balance, endurance, flexibility, and coordination. During this workout you'll learn some of the most effective ways to defend yourself, while at the same time getting your body in peak condition.

  • Workout Seven: X Stretch. Stretching is the one thing that will help you achieve a higher level of athleticism over a longer period of time. The X Stretch routine is an integral part of the program, as it helps prevent injuries and avoid plateaus. The extensive full-body stretches that make up this routine use disciplines from Kenpo karate, hatha yoga, and various sports to ensure that your body is fully prepared to meet all P90X challenges head-on.

  • Workout Eight: Core Synergistics. Each and every exercise in the Core Synergistics workout recruits multiple muscle groups to build and support the core (lumbar spine and trunk muscles), while at the same time conditioning your body from head to toe. Loaded with a variety of fun, unique, and challenging exercises, this routine will get you moving in all directions to maximize your P90X results.

  • Workout Nine: Chest, Shoulders, & Triceps. Packed with an array of moves that target both large and small muscles, this workout will do wonders for your upper body. In just one full sequence you'll get a healthy dose of presses, flys, and extensions to push you to the brink. The results will be a stronger, leaner, and highly defined upper torso that will leave you looking awesome, with or without a shirt.

  • Workout 10: Back & Biceps. With a host of curls and pull-ups, this routine will make it fun to flex those powerful biceps. But don't worry, ladies--by using lighter weight, you can focus on toning and tightening these showcase arm muscles without adding the size that most guys covet. Additionally, this workout also provides some great back definition that everyone can appreciate. Regardless of your goals, you will achieve them in dramatic fashion if you dig in and max out your reps.

  • Workout 11: Cardio X. This low-impact cardio routine can be used in a variety of ways to meet your P90X goals. Use it in addition to your standard P90X workload when you want to burn some extra calories, or as a substitute if your body needs a break from the program's high-impact workouts. Whatever your reason for using Cardio X, you'll find it a fun, full-throttle, fat-burning workout that will leave you feeling lean and mean.

  • Workout 12: Ab Ripper X. The combination and sequence of movements in this unique workout taps into not only abdominal strength, but true core strength as well. Master these 11 highly effective exercises and you will achieve vital abdominal muscle strength to benefit your overall health and physical performance. You'll also develop that highly coveted six-pack as you take Ab Ripper X to full throttle. It's extreme work that's better than any machine in any club.



P90X Fitness Guide
This is your road map and your plan of attack for using P90X. Learn guidelines for getting started and essential tips for how to make the most of the program. The fitness guide provides you tips to reduce your chance of injury; a fit test; recommended supplements and equipment; detailed instructions for stretching, warming up, and performing exercises; and guidelines to help you select which P90X phase to complete, whether Classic, Doubles, or Lean.

The Nutrition Plan
Following the P90X nutrition plan is just as vital to your overall success as any of the extreme workouts in this program. Specifically designed to work in tandem with the P90X workout routines, this three-phase eating plan recommends the perfect combination of foods to satisfy your body's energy needs every step of the way. P90X is not about quick fixes or miracle diets. It's about selecting the healthy foods that you want to eat, and determining the portion amounts that will provide your body with the right amount of fuel to excel during exercise. The P90X nutrition plan offers three phases. Phase 1 is the Fat Shredder, a high-protein-based diet designed to help you strengthen your muscles while simultaneously and rapidly shedding fat from your body. Phase 2 is the Energy Booster, a balanced mix of carbohydrates and proteins with a lower amount of fat to achieve additional energy for performance. And Phase 3 is the Endurance Maximizer, an athletic diet of complex carbohydrates, lean proteins, and lower fat, with the emphasis on more carbohydrates. You'll need this combination of foods as fuel to get the most out of your final few weeks and truly be in the best shape of your life.

Tools to Keep You Motivated

  • P90X Calendar to set your workout goals, track your progress, and stay motivated.
  • Free Online Support Tools for access to fitness experts, peer support, and motivation.

What's in the Box?
12 DVD workouts, nutrition plan, fitness guide How to Bring It DVD, a calendar to track your progress



Price: $150.00


Click here to buy from Amazon

Sunday, October 31, 2010

P90X Extreme Home Fitness Workout Program - 13 DVDs, Nutrition Guide, Exercise Planner

Tired of ineffective workouts that sound great but produce less-than-optimal results? Turn to the P90X Extreme Home Fitness system, a bundle of 12 sweat-inducing, muscle-pumping workouts designed to transform your body from regular to ripped in just 90 days. Hosted by personal trainer Tony Horton, the series of DVDs will help you get lean, bulk up, or grow stronger, with an endless variety of mix-and-match routines to keep you motivated. The secret behind the P90X system is an advanced training technique called "muscle confusion," which accelerates the fitness process by constantly introducing new moves and routines so that your body never plateaus and you never get bored. The more you confuse the muscle, the harder your body has to work to keep up. And the more variety you put into your workout, the better and faster your results will be. By breaking old routines and opening new doors, secondary and tertiary muscles are constantly being activated and developed.


In addition to the 12 DVD workouts, the P90X comes with a comprehensive three-phase nutrition plan, specially designed supplement options, a detailed fitness guide packed with valuable information on how to get the most from your program, a How to Bring It DVD that provides a quick overview of the system, a calendar to track your progress, online peer support, and much more.


The DVD Workouts
Each of the 12 highly diverse and intense DVD workouts focuses on either a specific set of muscle groups or a unique training technique.

  • Workout One: Chest & Back. This superset chest-and-back-blasting workout emphasizes two classic upper-body exercises--push-ups and pull-ups--to build strength and develop shape. The combination of these two push and pull movements will help you burn loads of calories while simultaneously attacking, strengthening, and developing multiple muscle groups.

  • Workout Two: Plyometrics. Get ready to go airborne. Offering more 30 explosive jumping moves, this intense cardio routine will keep you in the air most of the time. Plyometrics, also known as jump training, has been proven to dramatically improve athletic performance. If your sport involves a ring, rink, field, court, or track, this training will give you the edge. Just be prepared to "bring it" for a full hour when you leap into this workout, because there is no letting up.

  • Workout Three: Shoulders & Arms. Nothing rounds out the perfect physique like a pair of well-defined arms and shoulders, and with its potent combination of pressing, curling, and fly movements, this routine will leave you feeling stronger and looking sexier. Whether you want to build muscle mass or just slim and tighten what you've already got, these targeted shoulder and arm exercises will give you the results you want.

  • Workout Four: Yoga X. Yoga is a vital part of any fitness regimen, and is an absolute must for an extreme program like P90X. This routine combines strength, balance, coordination, flexibility, and breath work to enhance your physique and calm your mind. Yoga X will leave you feeling energized, invigorated, and maybe even a little enlightened.

  • Workout Five: Legs & Back. Get ready to squat, lunge, and pull for a total-body workout like no other. While the main focus of this workout lies in strengthening and developing the leg muscles (quads, hamstrings, glutes, and calves), there are also a handful of great pull-up exercises to give your legs a quick breather while you work the upper body.

  • Workout Six: Kenpo X. Kenpo X was created to give P90X users a high-intensity cardiovascular workout packed with lots of punching and kicking combinations to improve balance, endurance, flexibility, and coordination. During this workout you'll learn some of the most effective ways to defend yourself, while at the same time getting your body in peak condition.

  • Workout Seven: X Stretch. Stretching is the one thing that will help you achieve a higher level of athleticism over a longer period of time. The X Stretch routine is an integral part of the program, as it helps prevent injuries and avoid plateaus. The extensive full-body stretches that make up this routine use disciplines from Kenpo karate, hatha yoga, and various sports to ensure that your body is fully prepared to meet all P90X challenges head-on.

  • Workout Eight: Core Synergistics. Each and every exercise in the Core Synergistics workout recruits multiple muscle groups to build and support the core (lumbar spine and trunk muscles), while at the same time conditioning your body from head to toe. Loaded with a variety of fun, unique, and challenging exercises, this routine will get you moving in all directions to maximize your P90X results.

  • Workout Nine: Chest, Shoulders, & Triceps. Packed with an array of moves that target both large and small muscles, this workout will do wonders for your upper body. In just one full sequence you'll get a healthy dose of presses, flys, and extensions to push you to the brink. The results will be a stronger, leaner, and highly defined upper torso that will leave you looking awesome, with or without a shirt.

  • Workout 10: Back & Biceps. With a host of curls and pull-ups, this routine will make it fun to flex those powerful biceps. But don't worry, ladies--by using lighter weight, you can focus on toning and tightening these showcase arm muscles without adding the size that most guys covet. Additionally, this workout also provides some great back definition that everyone can appreciate. Regardless of your goals, you will achieve them in dramatic fashion if you dig in and max out your reps.

  • Workout 11: Cardio X. This low-impact cardio routine can be used in a variety of ways to meet your P90X goals. Use it in addition to your standard P90X workload when you want to burn some extra calories, or as a substitute if your body needs a break from the program's high-impact workouts. Whatever your reason for using Cardio X, you'll find it a fun, full-throttle, fat-burning workout that will leave you feeling lean and mean.

  • Workout 12: Ab Ripper X. The combination and sequence of movements in this unique workout taps into not only abdominal strength, but true core strength as well. Master these 11 highly effective exercises and you will achieve vital abdominal muscle strength to benefit your overall health and physical performance. You'll also develop that highly coveted six-pack as you take Ab Ripper X to full throttle. It's extreme work that's better than any machine in any club.



P90X Fitness Guide
This is your road map and your plan of attack for using P90X. Learn guidelines for getting started and essential tips for how to make the most of the program. The fitness guide provides you tips to reduce your chance of injury; a fit test; recommended supplements and equipment; detailed instructions for stretching, warming up, and performing exercises; and guidelines to help you select which P90X phase to complete, whether Classic, Doubles, or Lean.

The Nutrition Plan
Following the P90X nutrition plan is just as vital to your overall success as any of the extreme workouts in this program. Specifically designed to work in tandem with the P90X workout routines, this three-phase eating plan recommends the perfect combination of foods to satisfy your body's energy needs every step of the way. P90X is not about quick fixes or miracle diets. It's about selecting the healthy foods that you want to eat, and determining the portion amounts that will provide your body with the right amount of fuel to excel during exercise. The P90X nutrition plan offers three phases. Phase 1 is the Fat Shredder, a high-protein-based diet designed to help you strengthen your muscles while simultaneously and rapidly shedding fat from your body. Phase 2 is the Energy Booster, a balanced mix of carbohydrates and proteins with a lower amount of fat to achieve additional energy for performance. And Phase 3 is the Endurance Maximizer, an athletic diet of complex carbohydrates, lean proteins, and lower fat, with the emphasis on more carbohydrates. You'll need this combination of foods as fuel to get the most out of your final few weeks and truly be in the best shape of your life.

Tools to Keep You Motivated

  • P90X Calendar to set your workout goals, track your progress, and stay motivated.
  • Free Online Support Tools for access to fitness experts, peer support, and motivation.

What's in the Box?
12 DVD workouts, nutrition plan, fitness guide How to Bring It DVD, a calendar to track your progress



Price: $150.00


Click here to buy from Amazon