Can you Spare 10 minutes for a quick workout?

Yes, I said 10 minutes!!!  Tony Horton (a la P90X) has another program called 10 Minute Trainer!
You can do the workouts individually or stacked together!  It makes for efficient use of time by combining cardio with resistance training and ab sculpting. 
Take a look at the video clip below! 
The program comes with 5 10 minute workouts, plus a bonus 35 min fat burner cardio workout, PLUS (if you buy it from a coach) Fountain of Youth yoga from Tony Horton's One on One video series, workout calendar, meal planner with recipes, on the go workout cards, 10-day lean jean plan, resistance band and cardio belt! Contact me for more info or go to www.GetFitWithNicola.com

Bringing it with P90X - 1/3 of the way!

So I am on day 29 of the 90 day P90X program!  I am loving it!  I have got all of my workouts in.  I did some minor substitutions as I teach Turbo Kick and PUMP every Wednesday, so I switched my days a little and replaced the Kenpo X day with the Turbo Kick workout!  I have also been doing the 45 minute Fountain of Youth Yoga from Tony Horton's One on One workouts instead of the 90 minute Yoga X!  -this is one of the two free workouts I got when I ordered my P90X, which you too would get if you order a program from me!
I have strayed a little on the nutrition!  The idea in the first month is that you limit your carb intake to 1 serving per day (plus a few servings of veggies) and lots of protein!  I did have more than one serving of carbs on many of the days.  Not a lot of servings, but enough to decrease the "fat burning" effect of the plan.  I also indulged a little over Easter weekend.  Not so much in chocolate, but in wine and carbs!  I know if is only 90 days and I know that nutrition is even MORE important the hitting every workout BUT if figure if I follow the 80:20 rule (hitting it bang on 80% of the time-which is actually usually 95:5), I will be in great shape!

So what are my results from the first phase?  I have gained .25" on each arm (note to self-don't go too heavy on arms) and I have lost .2% body fat!  I can definitely see progress in my arms and my abs feel awesome... just need to lose a few more % of body fat!  My weight is the same and the rest of my measurements are the same!  Admittedly I do not have much weight to lose and I already worked out regularly and I already ate fairly cleanly!  I do feel great though, I am already completing more pushups and up to 4 pullups, so progress is being made!
Day 28 was Chest, Shoulders and Triceps and it was a butt kicker!  I found it more challenging than any of the workouts in Phase 1... not sure why! but I love a good muscle ache if it is for the right reasons :)  Although I am sore I still have ample energy and drive to work out today as I drank my Results and Recovery formula and replenished my muscles with glycogen!  A mistake that so many people make, not feeding their muscles!  If you have worked out for an hour or completed a workout that exhausts you, you need to refuel withing 1 hour of completing your workout for optimal benefits with a high carb to protein (4:1) snack!  The recovery drink is portable and it works!  If you want protein, wait until after you have had the carb mix so your body is ready to absorb the protein!

I will keep you posted on my progress this month!  60 more days and I will be ready to dive into the newest Beachbody program, Insanity Asylum!  I hear it is pure craziness!

Let me know when you are ready to dive into the Beachbody fitness family!  Take a look at this video which tells you about the different programs that Beachbody sells!  Let me know what looks interesting to you and we will get you rolling too!

Healthy Gifts!

I love to help people with their health and fitness, so a logical gift would be something to encourage/inspire friends and family to work on their health and fitness!  Alas, I cannot afford to buy everyone P90X and Shakeology, but there are a few more affordable options...here are some ideas:

• Tony and the Kids $9.95 - This is a fun workout for kids...also for parents starting on their fitness journey!
• Tony and the Folks $9.95 - Do you know an older person who would like to get their fitness rolling?  Tony Horton has a great option here!
• Shaun T.'s Fit Club $19.95 - Another great workout for the youngsters!
• P90X One on One is &19.95 a month...December though is only 1 penny!  This does require signing up for monthly shipments, but you could gift a month or two and then tell them how they can continue this!  This gift would be ideal for someone who has completed P90X or wants to experience it before buying it!
• Insanity Fast and Furious $19.95 - A 30 minute INSANE workout.  A taste of Insanity all crammed into a quick workout!  This workout is great for someone who is fit already and loves to exercise!
• Brazil Butt Lift, Slim in 6, Turbo Jam, Hip Hop Abs and Power 90 are all $59.85 and the other programs go up from there.  Remember that these programs include not only the workout, but a suggested schedule to get maximal results and a nutrition plan!!!
•  Beachbody has resistance bands, weighted gloves, Yoga tools, P90X Equipment and supplements, balance balls, plus vitamins and nutritional supplements that are proven and guaranteed!

There are many options here and as a coach I can buy all of these products at a 25% discount!  Guess what...so can you!  It is FREE to sign up as a coach until the end of December...you can buy yourself Shakeology or a program as a Christmas present at the same time!!!!  How many people can you check off of your list with these ideas?  Let me know how I can help you find the perfect gifts, the perfect program for you and encourage and inspire you into 2011!  www.GetFitWithNicola.com

P90X One on One™

You may have heard rumors about "P90neXt," a whole new program of 12 P90X DVDs created to keep the Muscle Confusion™ going after you master the original P90X^®. The rumors are true; Tony's developing the program with new experts, new moves, and a new level of results. One on One subscribers will get an exclusive look behind the scenes as Tony puts it together and tries each routine out on YOU FIRST. When it's all done, it'll be called P90X:MC2™, but for now, it's between you and Tony to work out the kinks, one-on-one style.
So if you are looking for something to do after P90X, and you want to keep your muscles confused, look no further than the One on One with Tony Horton Series.
Let me know if you are interested in learning more or if you want to be the first to know about P90X:MC2 and I will keep you filled in! If you subscribe to One on One though, you might just find out more before I do :) Check out the video preview!