I recently finished the P90X home fitness DVD program, and I have carefully considered some important points. I hope that the following questions and answers can help you to decide how and when you would like to participate in P90X or any other fitness program. For additional information, visit previous posts: P90X Product Review...
I recently completed the P90X home DVD fitness program. This post is part of my product review, which has been organized into subsections like this one. Click on the “product review” link to read about my story, results, and general observations. There you will also find a list of links to other subsections. P90X...
I recently completed the P90X DVD home fitness program by Beachbody. The program consists of 12 workout discs, a workout calendar that tells you which discs to play, a fitness guide, a nutrition plan, and a special disc that tells you “How to Bring It.” If you order the deluxe or ultimate versions, you...
This product review is for the Upper Body Weight Training video that comes as a bonus disc with the Beachbody Insanity Deluxe package. The deluxe package costs the same amount, and it has several other bonus videos, so it really is a good value. During the standard 60-day Insanity program that I completed a...
The right footwear contributes to the right exercise technique in many ways. Good quality footwear can prevent injury and blistering, enhance performance, and increase comfort. These days it’s not only difficult to know what to put on, but it’s also difficult to balance the household budget when shopping for athletic shoes. Popular...
I recently completed the Beachbody Insanity Deluxe 60-day workout program, and this is my official review. I will be reviewing the product from my own personal viewpoint, and as I imagine different customers at different stages of their fitness pursuits would review it. Let me start by saying that I have struggled with my...
This review is a result of my search for a nutritious supplement that doesn’t break the bank. I drink energy drinks before and during workouts so I can get through the routine with nutrition that will last me all day. Lately I’ve been exercising six out of seven days, so the cost has been adding up. After finding a great deal on bulk ready-to-drink shakes, I ran into a generic drink at a local Walgreens that costs significantly less. I have been ordering Myoplex Lite in cases of 24 from Amazon.com. I got a great price, and free shipping – 24 ready-to-drink shakes, chocolate, for $39.84 (no sales tax). Here’s the link:
Amazon.com – Myoplex Lite case of 24 – Chocolate
Of course I was intrigued by the thought of the Walgreens shake being even cheaper, and by the fact that it is not a “lite” version of the shake (Myoplex regular costs more, has more calories, and has significantly more protein than Lite). So I did a cost and nutrition comparison. Below is a chart that compares cost and nutrients of Walgreens, Myoplex Lite, and Myoplex regular ready to drink shakes.
* The price shown for Myoplex Lite is the price from the Amazon.com link shown above the chart. Retail price (Walgreens) for Myoplex Lite is $7.99 for a 4-pack ($2.00 per container and $0.18 per ounce).
The results of the comparison indicate that while the Walgreens shake saves time and money by providing a drink that costs less per shake, Myoplex Lite delivers superior nutrition for the same price. I personally like the fact that I get a little bit more in each container with Myoplex Lite. Also I like the thought that I’m drinking something that could truly replace a meal of I were not able to get to some food. This is not a recommendation to use meal replacement shakes as substitutes for a healthy course of food intake, always consult a registered dietician or an M.D. when choosing to alter your diet.
My decision is to stick with the Myoplex Lite for my pre-during-post workout formula. It’s great to sip – I start with about half a container half an hour before my routine, then I continue to sip as I drink water during exercise. At the end I drink the rest, which gives me the benefit of speedy replenishment of carbs and protein to hungry muscle tissues. It is good to know, however, that I can drive 10 minutes to the local Walgreens and pick up a six pack of their shake if I forget to order my Myoplex on time.
Safety must be of primary concern when you exercise, especially when your cardio-vascular system is being put to the test. Aerobic exercise is most effective when the “target heart rate” is achieved, and monitoring the heart rate during exercise insures that you stay within a safe and healthy range. The Mayo Clinic online provides a convenient target heart rate calculator; all you have to do is enter your age. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/target-heart-rate/SM00083
Today’s heart rate monitors provide an alarm to notify you when you have gone above the safe limit. Although you can take your pulse manually, a heart rate monitor can provide an integral part of your fitness regimen, and is a good way to stay safe and track your fitness performance. There are many brands and styles to choose from and you probably have some of the following concerns about spending your money on this type of technology:
Polar FT7 wrist unit. Includes data transmission capability. $85 + $45 for the optional PC USB receiver unit.
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