Getting the Most Out of Power 90
Since Power 90 was first released on the market, there has been a lot of people talking about different tips and tricks to getting the most out of the program. While there has been a lot of emphasis placed following the program and eating right, there are things that you can do immediately to improve your chances of success. Here are 3 simple things that you can do before your first workout that will help you get the most out of Power 90.
1. Read the Power 90 Program Guide
The Power 90 Program Guide is packed with information that will make the entire process easier. Don't skim it. Don't glance through it, and Don't skip it. Make sure you read everything in the program guide, from the first word to last. It is amazing how much you can compromise your results because you missed a key piece of information or message that could keep you on the right path. Finishing Power 90 and getting great results has as much to your mind as it does your body.
2. Get on the BeachBody Message Boards
In March of 2001, BeachBody opened a publish message board and it immediately become a key tool for exercisers across the country. It gives everyone access to a team of fitness experts and trainers to help you out whenever your need it. Even more important than the help from the trainers is the ability to talk people that are in the same situation you are. They can help you stay motivated and answer your questions from a similar perspective to your own.
3. Read Your Newsletters
BeachBody offers weekly newsletters that have a ton of useful information not only about Power 90, but health and fitness in general, as well as about other programs. They will not only help you now, but also help you prepare for your future. You can even read archived issues. They are extremely short and to the point, but contain a wealth of information.
If you haven't already noticed, along with exercise routine and recommended diet, getting in shape is as much if not more mental than physical. You have to be armed with knowledge as well as the right attitude in order to get the best results with Power 90. That means reading the entire program guide, getting on the message boards, and keeping up with previous and current Beachbody newsletters.
Tony Horton Answers the 10 Most Common Power 90 Questions
Tony Horton noticed that there were a number of questions related to Power 90 that were constantly being asked on the BeachBody message boards. He decided that by finding the top 10 and answering them, people like you would be able to get a jump-start on your knowledge and hopefully allow you to bypass some of the common problems and questions that people tend to throughout the 90 day program. Here is a quick look at the top 10 questions and the highlights of his answers.
1. When Do I Switch From Level 1-2 to 3-4?
In general, you should switch from 1-2 to 3-4 between days 30 & 45, although some people may need to wait until day 60. Your decision should be based on the following: familiarity with the sequences, comfort with the pace/speed, and the 1-2 routines are simply becoming easier.
2. Should I Use Bands or Weights or Both?
It doesn't matter which you use as long as your are constantly pursuing “The Burn”. You need to make sure that the last 5 reps are hard. Also, do 8 to 10 reps to build muscle and 12 to 20 reps to sculpt. Although neither is inherently better than the other, if you feel like you are beginning to plateau, switching from what you are currently using to the other option (free to bands or bands to free).
3. What's the Deal With Supplements?
Tony quickly points out that he takes supplements every day. Vitamins and minerals that are supplements will work in tangent with the your foods to ensure that your body gets the energy that it needs to sustain a 6 day program like Power 90.
4. What's the Real Truth About My Diet?
Tony has never been a “calorie counter”. His approach to healthy eating is pretty straightforward. Eat the right fuel that allows your body to thrive. Low fat chocolate cake is not fuel, fat free potato chips are not fuel. Here are some of his cut and dry food rules to ensure that he is only giving his body fuel that it is can use.
· No fast food
· No food that is not in the top 3 rungs of Michi's ladder.
· No empty calories
· Stop eating to the point of being full.
· No diets that cannot be sustained over the long run.
· Your diet is a lifestyle, healthy or not.
If you ask the people who have already succeeded with Power 90, they will tell you that the key to your diet is vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and low fat proteins Diet doesn't have to be complicated. Sticking the fundamentals is a solid, healthy, and effective long term solution.
5. Why am I Not Losing Weight Right Away?
Your body can react in a number of different ways whenever it deals with something new. Your body and mind are rarely on the same page, especially right away. It will time some time for your body to sync up with what you are trying to do. You will lose weight, it just may take some time for your body to react correctly to the changes that you have made.
6. Can I Mix Power 90 With Other Stuff?
Power 90 is a 90 day in home boot camp that is based upon years of fitness research. You can modify it where you need to, but sticking to the original design is the best way to get optimal results. If you are doing Power 90 for the 3rd time, then you may want to make some changes. However, your first time through, try to stick with the program as written to get the best results.
7. How Many Times a Week Can I Do Abs?
Tony Horton answered this question pretty simply – when he first started working out, he did an ab workout 3 times a week and it has still not changed. 3 days is enough. Your stomach depends as much (if not more) on your diet than anything else.
8. What Do I Do About These Problem Areas?
The first thing you need to do is accept that everyone has a problem area. Tony says that his are his love handles (believe it or not). When it comes to these areas, you need to be patient because your body sheds fat in layers not from a single area. Your problem area will likely be the last place that you will lose those last few pounds, just be patient and keep working.
9. What If I Can't Keep up?
It can be frustrating when you are trying to keep up with Power 90 and just don't seem to be able to do it. Remember, as long as you are pushing yourself as best you can, you are doing great. Getting into shape isn't a competition, as long as you are getting better with each passing week, you are doing a great job.
10. What About Life After Power 90?
When you are done with your 90 day boot camp don't expect it to be over. Getting in shape isn't like putting money in the bank to occur interest. If you don't keep working, you lose will lose everything that you have gained. After you finish Power 90, Tony Horton recommends the following:
· Get involved with sports
· Build up your BeachBody library
· Enjoy the Outdoors
· Find people who are active to join in with your new lifestyle
· Take a class that involves something physical like martial arts or yoga
· Plan vacations that involve doing not sitting.
Hopefully these last two posts have covered some of your basic questions about Power 90 and how to get the best results. If there is one theme that flows throughout all of Tony Horton's answers is that getting fit is a lifestyle, and doesn't have be a complicated one to be effective.
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