Shakeology® and P90X®

Recently Steve Edwards, Director of Results at Beachbody, wrote the following article discussing how Shakeology fits into the P90X Nutrition Guide.  A lot of people are confused by this and many have asked me how these two things fit together. I wanted to republish Steve’s article here as a resource for those wondering how to… [Continue Reading]

Take The Beachbody Challenge

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What’s The Beachbody Challenge™? It’s a health and fitness transformation competition. Commit to get fit and share the results you achieve with any Beachbody® program. You’ll automatically get a free wristband, a free T-shirt, or BOTH! If your transformation is selected as the BEST in your age and gender category (18 – 29, 30 –… [Continue Reading]

Controlling Carbs with Shakeology

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If you follow my stuff, you know that one of my keys to nutrition is carb control.  I want to really dive into this for a second and be sure you understand what that means.  Carbs are important.  They provide great fuel for workouts and they are essential for recovery.  However, excess carbs get stored… [Continue Reading]

Shakeology Review & Comparison to Muscle Milk and Myoplex

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Lately I’ve been asked one question more than any other: What alternatives do I have to Shakeology?  Many people are even more specific and ask how Shakeology compares to a specific supplement.  Due to their sale at large chain retailers the two most commonly used protein shakes are Muscle Milk and Myoplex.  So, let’s take… [Continue Reading]

P90X Workout, Insanity Workout and the 80/20 Rule

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P90X and Insanity are intense workout programs.  There’s no question about that.  A lot of people want to know how to get the most out of these programs when they have busy schedules and other things to attend to.  Let’s face it, I have a lot more time to devote to my fitness than most… [Continue Reading]

From the Fields.

Shakeology is a truly revolutionary and powerful product.  The key is not just what’s in it.  It is how those ingredients are carefully chosen and processed.  Beachbody doesn’t cut corners or skip steps when it comes to Shakeology.  Watch this video for more information and to see the “Ingredient Hunter” in action. CLICK HERE for… [Continue Reading]

The Most Important Nutrient!

What is the most important nutrient?  What’s the one nutrient that can put you over the edge and can make you perform at a higher level?  What’s the one thing that will make the difference?  This question was posed to me by Dr. Wheeler, Beachbody’s Chief Science Officer, in August when he spoke to a… [Continue Reading]

What’s with Glycemic Index?

The Glycemic Index is a measure of the effects of carbohydrates on blood sugar levels. Carbohydrates that break down quickly during digestion and release glucose rapidly into the bloodstream have a high GI; carbohydrates that break down more slowly, releasing glucose more gradually into the bloodstream, have a low GI.  A lower glycemic index suggests… [Continue Reading]

September Special – Free P90X Visor

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Check out the sweet swag!  Headsweats Visors with P90X emblazoned on them. These visors are the best thing around for running. It is a little hard to see from the pictures, but they have a sweatband inside the visor.  They are incredibly comfortable and last a long time. For the remainder of the month of… [Continue Reading]

Got Lead…in your Supplements?

Thinking about using Myoplex or Muscle Milk to add to your fitness results.  You might want to think again.  In a recent investigation Consumer Reports discovered high levels of heavy metals in both of these supplements.  Sure, you can get them cheap at Costco, but you might not like what you are getting. The article… [Continue Reading]