Update

I recently just finished Round 5 of P90x.  Coinciding with my general workout routine I have been running - first following Jeff Galloway's half marathon program and now following a program from the book RUN LESS, RUN FASTER.  Next week, I will officially start training for the Detroit Free Press Marathon.  I will update my blog weekly.

Round 5

Well, its going to be time for round  5  - Starting April 2.  I am falling back to the X doubles with minor changes and my diet approach will be going back to a 40 40 20 ratio.  I am replacing my afternoon snack with Shakeology and almonds.  I also want to try and have more even sized meals.

Ok so here is phase one (3 weeks): - this will take me right before the Nashville half marathon.

1. Chest and Back/ Arx  (run)

2. P90x plyometrics/ or intervals X +

3.  Shoulders/Arms  - TMT abs

4.  FOY yoga (run)

5. Legs and Back

6.Rest

7. Run

The importance of goal setting

Setting both short term and long term goals are an important part in any fitness program.  For most of us, these goals are based on our physical appearance.  The appearance of a lean athletic body is what motivates many to buy into any fitness plan.  Lets face it, if it wasn't for the before and after pics on the P90x infommercial I may not be sitting here typing this entry today.  But whether its P90x or some other exercise program - the bottom line is that with consistent workouts of adequate intensity and proper nutrition our bodies will change and at some point we need something else to motivate us.  Here's just  a few things I've learned from Tony at his fitness camps:

1.  Skill based goals are important - they provide motivation when our physical goals are met.

2.  Just by working out each day makes us healthier.

3.  20 min of cardio a day keeps our brains young (hippocampus).  Read the book SPARK.

The reason why I like P90x is because it is basically 3 mini cycles that make up one 90 day macrocycle.  It also provides a framework for both short term and long term goals and also it allows us to create our own mini and macrocycles (using P90x as a basic guideline) that are goal specific.

Most of my goals are running based and I will be posting my fifth round and how I am incorporating running into this program.

Hello

You might recognize me as Detour off the Beachbody Boards.   I am going to start this blog so I can post helpful nutrition and workout tips.  As for myself, I've been using Tony Horton workouts for about a year and half now.  Started with p90x and then moved on to X+, Ten Minute Trainer and One on One workouts.  I can honestly say that I am in the best shape of my life.  Through this blog I hope to help you achieve your fitness goals.  I can be contacted by email at CoachRobG@gmail.com