The Fit Club Network

Shakeology Certified Low Glycemic

Dave — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:07:35 +0000

Shakeology, Beachbody’s excellent nutritional supplement, has now been certified low glycemic! This is really exciting news. We’ve heard dozens of people tell us how Shakeology has really changed their lives and even helped them lower their blood sugar levels. Now it is official. Here is the information you need to decide for yourself whether Shakeology is something you should include in your daily nutrition plan. If you are interested in getting a free sample of Shakeology, just CLICK HERE.

New Workout Schedule

Dave — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:26:48 +0000

The summer finds Phoenix, well…hot and rainy. Yes, rain. I know the perception of the desert is that it never rains here, but this time of year we get big, and rather violent, electrical storms (monsoons) that tend to roll in late in the afternoon and make a mess out of everything. Generally, that’s a very bad time to be outside. So, outdoor training proves difficult this time of year. 5 AM to 9 AM is really the only window when you can actually train outside without risking heat stroke and/or electrocution.

The triathlon season went pretty well. I was able to complete the SuperFrog Half Ironman in just over 6 hours, and I was happy with that time. Honestly, I was happy to finish! I did not make my goal to finish the San Diego International Triathlon in less than 2 hours, but that was ok. The Half Ironman really took it out of me and I decided to spend the last few weeks of my training period for the SDIT surfing on my stand up paddlboard, rather than running. I had a fun day and that’s the important part.

Now we shift gears to bike racing (see what I did there? shift gears – bike racing…anyway). The Tour de Scottsdale is a 70 mile race on a fairly hilly course that takes place in early October. The date, combined with the weather, makes it a bit too early to start formally training here in at the end of July. I’ve noticed that endurance training does cause me to lose muscle mass, unless I eat a lot more food than I’m comfortable with, and so I like to mix in strength training routines when I have time. I rarely have enough time between races to do a full 90 days of P90X, or one of the other programs, but when I can I like to get back to them. With that in mind, here’s my schedule for the next four weeks.

Monday – P90X Chest & Back/ARX

Tuesday – 30 mile fast ride (Tri-Scottsdale/Gainey Ride)

Wednesday – P90X Legs & Back/ARX

Thursday – Yoga

Friday – P90X Shoulders & Arms/ARX

Saturday and/or Sunday – Long ride. Basically looking to build long distance endurance here. Rides will be about 4 hours long and I’ll be riding in the hills. This is the big day of the week to be sure.

So, basically we have P90X with a twist. That’s the basic schedule, but I’ll have to make adjustments as I go. I’ve got a few trips planned, and Monica does too, so I’ll have to adjust as I go. That’s perfectly fine with me. The key element for me is to have a base schedule to work with. As long as I have that, I can make adjustments to work with what’s happening in my life. When I don’t have any schedule it is pretty easy to just blow off workouts or waste time trying to figure out what I need to accomplish with my training.

4 weeks of strength training will do me some good while I build up some base cycling fitness. Chest & Back starts today and I can’t wait to get back on the bike. After a 3 week vacation with the family driving from Arizona to the Oregon Coast and back (hitting Sequoia, King’s Canyon and Yosemite National Parks on the way) I’m ready to get up early tomorrow and hit the road. After this four week session is over, I’ll take a recovery week and then probably go to a schedule that has me riding the bike four days a week, doing yoga and doing some sort of upper body weight training, like the Insanity Upper Body Weight Training DVD. Once I figure out what that looks like, I’ll post it here. If you have thoughts on this schedule or anything else I’d love to hear them.

Dave

Is Shakeology a Value?

Dave — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:15:59 +0000

I actually went to Jamba Juice two days ago, just to see what you get for your money there now a days. I went for the “Lite” menu, opting for a Strawberry Nirvana. They were nice enough to throw in an immunity boost (but couldn’t tell me what was in it), but I had to pay $0.50 for antioxidents. Here’s the macronutrient breakdown of what I got in my $5.00, 22 oz shake.

Calories – 250

Protein -7g

Carbs – 51g. 43g classified as sugar

So basically, I got a big cup of sugar. Now at the time I had just finished a hard bike ride and was looking for a recovery formula type drink, so this worked pretty well for that. Try this on for breakfast and see how long you last. The shake did have 110% of my daily vitamin C needs, but aside from that no other mineral or vitamin exceeded 25% of my daily intake. They do have a Protein Berry Workout drink with Whey, which basically just has 17g of protein rather than only 7g and actually has 52g of carbs (42g sugar). Keep your $5 and save yourself the sugar rush and ensuing insulin spike.

These drinks really do not even compare to Shakeology. What you have here is a large glass of sugar that is really not that dense in micronutrients (vitamins/minerals) and has no added ingredients like phytonutrients, adaptogens or digestive enzymes.

Shakeology is well worth the $119.99 price tag. When you break it down, that works out to about $4.00 per day. That’s about the cost of your average coffee drink, which is typically loaded with sugars. Despite this value, there are a couple of ways you can save some extra money on Shakeology.

Here’s what you get for $4.00 per day.

Calories – 140

Protein – 17g (chocolate)

Carbs – 17g (chocolate)

Find the Shakeology Nutrition Facts: HERE. In addition to the evenly balanced protein/carb ratio, you get a once a day shake that meets most of your daily nutritional needs. Remember the 110% serving of Vitamin C from Jamba Juice. Try 300% with Shakeology. In addition, you’ll get a proprietary super-fruit blend, which includes the acai berry, dietary enzymes and probiotics. In short, there’s just more in Shakeology than anything else we’ve found on the market.

In our opinion, that makes Shakeology a great value at about $4.00 per day. However, there are ways to make it an even better value. One way to save money is to get on “Home Direct”. You’ll see this option in our web store. Home Direct is an auto-ship program that will ship your Shakeology to you automatically every 30 days. That way you never run out. People on Home Direct receive free Shipping and Handling on all their Shakeology orders. That works out to a savings about $7.00 per order, depending on where you live. You can cancel this order at any time.

The second way to cut your Shakeology costs is to become a Beachbody Club Member. The Club costs about $2.99 per week. The charges are billed quarterly in the amount of $38.98. In addition to a wealth of nutritional information, Club Members receive a 10% discount on all products. Club Members on Home Direct also receive free Shipping and Handling.

The third way to save is to become a Beachbody Coach. There is a one-time fee of $39.95 and then after that, only $14.95 a month to “BE” a coach. Many people sign up because of the discount – as a coach you get a 25% discount on all Beachbody products, including Shakeology. So Shakeology becomes $89.95 ($30 less) but when you factor in the coach fee, its $15 less every month. The Home Direct Shipping and Handling fee waiver also applies to Coaches, so you can save quite a bit by becoming a Beachbody Coach.

At the end of the day, your fitness really depends on your nutrition. Shakeology isn’t the only way to get your nutrition, but it is the easiest. We are currently offering free samples, and you can find out more about that HERE. Treat yourself to something good and try Shakeology if you haven’t already.

Social Networking 101 Notes

Dave — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 17:52:42 +0000

Please click the link below to obtain the notes for the webinar.

Social Networking 101

Team Beachbody Adds Value to the Club Membership

Dave — Fri, 28 May 2010 04:33:41 +0000

Starting today, personalized meal planning is a Team Beachbody® reality. You can now enjoy the same plans you’ve always enjoyed, but with even more food choices, more intuitive features, and more of a reason to plan your meals. For one, there’s a superior new diet wizard that makes choosing your perfect meal plan easier than saying the words “meal plan.” Plus, you can make adjustments for many dietary restrictions, rate your favorite meals, and create completely customized plans to help achieve your diet goals. The clincher? If you’re a Shakeology® fan (jus’ sayin’), you can now easily incorporate your favorite shake into any plan.

Of course, these benefits are for Club members only. So if you’re not already a Club member, there’s never been a better time to join. If you are not familiar with the Beachbody Club, it offers a wide variety of benefits to members.

Compare all Team Beachbody Free and Club membership benefits

Team Beachbody Membership Benefits	Free Membership	Club Membership
10% discount on fitness programs, gear, and supplements.		•
Full access to Beachbody TV, including exclusive Trainer Tips, Healthy Eating Tips, Style Tips, and Lifestyle Tips.		•
VIP access to our celebrity Trainers. Watch their videos, ask them questions, and read their motivational articles.		•
Chat live with your favorite Trainers in the exclusive VIP Chat Room.		•
Personalized meal plans and delicious recipes that make it easy to lose weight.		•
Your own personal blog to journal your progress and share your ideas and opinions.		•
Access to fitness articles and tips to help you maximize your workouts.		•
Access to nutrition articles and tips to make healthy eating simple and satisfying.		•
Access to new recipes and the recipe archives.		•
Access to WOWY SuperGym™, where you can schedule your workouts, track your progress, and be eligible to win cash and prizes up to $1,000 a day.	•	•
Your own personal Coach to link you to all the support, tools, and motivation you need to reach your goals.	•	•
Access to the Cooldown Chatroom, to chat live with other Team Beachbody® members after your workout.	•	•
Your personal Message Center to get and receive messages, workout invitations, and Buddy requests.	•	•
Helpful fitness tools to get the most out of every workout.	•	•
Workout Buddies to keep you motivated and inspired.	•	•
Beachbody News Network videos for all the latest Team Beachbody headlines.	•	•
Access to the Message Boards.	•	•
Weekly newsletters and access to the newsletter archives.	•	•

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Join Team Beachbody today!

Team Beachbody Club membership costs less than a daily cup of gourmet coffee at your favorite coffee house. Enjoy all the benefits RISK FREE for 30 days for only $2.99 a week, billed $38.87 quarterly in advance to the credit card you provide. When you join today, you’ll also receive a FREE surprise gift valued at $20.00.

You can cancel any time during your first 30 days and receive a full refund. Or you can cancel any time thereafter to avoid future charges, but keep your surprise gift valued at $20.00 just for trying.

P90X Results & Recovery Formula Sample Program

Dave — Mon, 17 May 2010 17:36:27 +0000

One of the products that I use nearly every day is the P90X Results & Recovery Formula. In this video, I explain why Recovery Formula an important aspect of my nutritional approach. I also discuss how to obtain a sample of this product from us. CLICK HERE to contact us and we’ll send you some details on how to get on the list to receive a sample.

Arizona Fit Club Makes the News with Insanity!

Dave — Sat, 15 May 2010 14:23:13 +0000

Insanity has arrived in AZ. As you may know, we hold a free group workout every Tuesday night here in Phoenix. The local news found out about our Fit Club workouts and decided to do a story one one of our regular attendees. It took a lot of guts for Danielle to agree to take on the Insanity challenge, much less have the local news film her progress. She did really well, and I can tell you that she keeps Digging Deeper with Insanity every day. She’s doing great and pushing herself to new heights. Way to go Danielle!!! Here’s the news story.

Tony Horton Goes to Washington

Dave — Wed, 12 May 2010 01:00:39 +0000

This interview with P90X creator Tony Horton by Jake Glover, American’s Health Insurance Plan’s Director of Health and Wellness Initiatives, outlines the application of functional fitness programming in group settings, the use of heart rate monitors to measure physical activity, and the outlook for the next decade. This interview was filmed while Tony was in Washington, D.C. to working with Congress to promote health and fitness in America. Cheers Tony!

Training Update

Dave — Mon, 10 May 2010 18:23:00 +0000

Here’s a quick video talking about how Insanity is helping me reach new levels in cycling. Cross training really works, and if you are looking to get more explosive, you can’t beat Insanity.

Vanilla Shakeology

Dave — Mon, 10 May 2010 17:48:30 +0000

Well not exactly. Beachbody was working on a vanilla flavor of Shakeology, but decided to scrap the project. Here’s a short video explaining why it was impossible to maintain the purity of Shakeology and make a vanilla flavor. I’m so pleased with the decision to adhere to the philosophy that resulted in this excellent nutritional product.

Please click HERE if you want information on the free sample program.