For more info on Xtrain, see My Intro to Xtrain. I said I would give updates as I go through the 90 day undulating Xtrain rotation, so here is update #1. I LOVE it! For me, at least, these are the best workouts ever. I just finished the 3rd week, so major differences would not … Continue reading Xtrain: Week 3 Update
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My Intro to Xtrain
Xtrain is a workout series from Cathe Friedrich. I have been anxiously awaiting this program for months. I pre-ordered it the day it appeared on Cathe’s website many months ago and every time she posted an update on the production progress of this series/program, my anticipation grew. Anyone who follows this blog knows in 2012 … Continue reading My Intro to Xtrain
Cathe’s Cross Train Express
Cross Train Express is another of Cathe’s “systems.” She has a few. Specifically 4 Day Split and STS, though any of her series can be used as a system. However, Cross Train Express (CTX) is sold only as a system—which is also how 4 Day Split and STS are sold, meaning you cannot purchase the … Continue reading Cathe’s Cross Train Express
P90X Plus
P90X Plus is an add on program for P90X. P90X Plus comes with 4 DVDs that have 5 workouts on them and a fitness guide. A big difference between P90X+ and P90X is the length of the workouts. P90X workouts were all (except abs) approx. an hour long (Yoga X is 90 minutes!). P90X+ workouts all … Continue reading P90X Plus
TurboFire
Overview: TurboFire is marketed as an “intense cardio conditioning” program created by Chalene Johnson. The base kit/program comes with 11 DVDs that contain 13 workouts. You also get a lower body band, a toning band with handles, a fitness guide, a class schedule (calendar) and a nutrition plan. I got the advanced system that includes … Continue reading TurboFire
Insanity 60 Day Total Body Conditioning Program
Insanity is a 60 day program that consists of 11 workouts, a nutrition plan, fitness guide and workout calendar. If ordered through Beachbody.com you also get a bonus workout Fast and Furious (this workout is also available individually). I, of course, got the deluxe set which includes 3 more workouts and a body fat tester. This … Continue reading Insanity 60 Day Total Body Conditioning Program
Jillian Michaels Body Revolution
Overview: Body Revolution is a 90 day cardio + strength workout program. It comes with 15 workout DVDs, a fitness guide, a Fat Burning Meal plan, a 7 Day Kick Start, a resistance cable, a 90 day journal and a book mark. You also get 30 days free to the Jillian Michaels online program. The … Continue reading Jillian Michaels Body Revolution
Insanity: Fast and Furious
Fast and Furious: 22 minute cardio/interval workout; 6 minute cardio warm up, 3:30 stretch, 11 minutes of training time and 2 minute cool down/stretch. There are various ways to get this Insanity workout. It is offered as a bonus workout when you purchase the Insanity program through Beachbody.com, or you can purchase Fast and Furious … Continue reading Insanity: Fast and Furious
Jari Love’s Get Extremely Ripped 1000 Hardcore
Get Extremely Ripped 1000 Hardcore is 74 minutes; 5 minute warm up, 64 minute training period and 5 minute cool down/stretch. You can also split the workout in half so that you have two 42 minute workouts. In addition, you can do cardio only (48 minutes), or weights only (43 minutes). I have only done … Continue reading Jari Love’s Get Extremely Ripped 1000 Hardcore
Rip:60
Rip:60 is a progressive workout program that uses a suspension band and a kettlebell. The program is 8 weeks long. It has 8 main workouts and 4 bonus workouts. The program comes with a workout schedule that has you working out 5 days a week with 2 rest days. When you get to the second … Continue reading Rip:60