Hey Team! Hey gang – How’s everybody doing so far this month? Can you believe that June is already half over and Summer is in less than week? Well, for most of us summer has been in full effect for a few weeks now, but 6/21/2014 is the “official” start to the summer season. This […]
Are You Experiencing Overtraining Symptoms?
So, how do you know if you are experiencing overtraining symptoms? Many of you have been busting your butts this year, perhaps a little too much. If you have been pushing your body to it’s physical limits with little or no recovery, you may be overtraining. Sometimes referred to as “overtraining syndrome“, this is pretty common to […]
Coach Chris Check-In
Hey Team! Well…May is gone, June is here and the official start of summer is just 20 days away. This is also the week of the Tough Mudder in Nashville! I am super excited about the upcoming weekend. I’ll be spending 2 days with some great friends, running an obstacle course that will have lots […]
Insanity Challenge Pack Savings!
Insanity Challenge Pack Savings For the entire month of June 2014, you can save over $110 on the most popular Challenge Pack! Insanity is now $35 cheaper than previously available ($205). The new price is $160.00, but only for a limited time! What is great about Insanity is that is requires no extra equipment. It is just you and […]
What is a Team Beachbody Coach?
Back in 2009, when I started on my journey, I was randomly assigned a Team Beachbody coach, but not once was I contacted by that “coach”. Now unfortunately, this happens from time to time as some coaches are not as engaged as others are and/or should be. Which is fine, but for the unlucky members […]
Coach Chris Check-In
Hey Team! This month is flying by and Memorial Day is just a week away! Whose got big plans for the holiday weekend? Our community pool opens up this coming weekend. However, I don’t think that I’ll be doing anything more that sticking my toe in the water; it will likely be FREEZING! The weather […]
How to Read a Nutrition Label
Have you ever look at the labels on the food you buy? Do you know how to read a nutrition label? In today’s hurried, harried world of food shopping, many people take the claims on the fronts of food packages -“healthy,” “low carb” or “low fat” – as the final word on nutrition. But by […]
Bonus Ab Routine
While I love the ab routines that are part of the P90X, P90X2 and P90X3 programs, I am always looking for some ways to mix things up a bit in the Ab department. We all know that if were to stick with lifting the same weights in the gym every time, our bodies would hardly change. This is […]
Are You Getting Enough Calories?
Think you are getting enough calories everyday? How many think of you might be taking in too many or too little? Consider Your Goals Depending on your goals, you need to make sure that you are taking in the proper amount to keep your body moving in the direction you desire. If that means losing […]
A Reminder that Everyone Needs to Hear
Beachbody Classic – 6 Weeks Out – A Reminder that Everyone Needs to Hear Hey gang, here is an update on my progress towards the Beachbody Classic in June. As I finished today’s workout, I thought about my past 10 days and wanted to share my thoughts. I think that they are applicable to a […]
Coach Chris Check-In
Hey Team! I’ve got a lot to cover in this week’s check-in, so let’s get to it! This year, May is going to seem like a long month; it spans over 5 weeks, Memorial Day will be here in exactly 4 weeks and believe me when I tell you, I am looking forward to pool […]
P90X3 and TurboFire Summer Savings!
Great Challenge Pack Offers Two of Beachbody’s most notable trainers are being put in the spotlight for the month of May. You can get the abs of your dreams in only 30 minutes a day with Tony Horton’s newest program, P90X3. The P90X3 Challenge Pack promotion is $180 (normally $205). Burn up to 9 times […]
Keith’s Killer P90X Results!
Keith Got the Results He Wanted with P90X! This is one of those success stories that just kind of blindsides you and really shows what one can accomplish over the course of just 90 days when you are committed! It was only by chance that Keith and I got connected. When Keith signed up for a […]
Coach Chris Check-In!
Hey Team! The month of April is almost behind us and as May approaches many start to focus on outdoor activities, I know that I do anyway… The warmer weather around here has been great and we’ve been trying to stay active outside whenever possible. I’ve also been adding some running to my schedule to […]
Beachbody Classic – 7 Weeks Out – Supplements
What? You Really Use All of That? Today I wanted to share with you my current list of supplements. A lot of people ask me what supplements I use or would recommend. While you will see the Optimum Nutrition brand featured here in this video, most of the supplements that I use can be found from […]
Beachbody Classic – 8 Weeks Out
Challenges, Temptations and a Guest This past week brought with it some challenges as well as some nutritional temptations that could have derailed me from my path. I am almost certain that many of you can relate to this. Check out the latest video log of how things are going as I prepare for the […]
Coach Chris Check-In
Hey Team! I hope everyone had a great weekend. If you celebrate the Easter holiday, I hope you enjoyed the time spent with family and friends! The weather around here has been awesome this week. Things are greening up and we have been able to spend more time outside, which is great. How are you […]
30 Minutes of Exercise??
30 Minutes of Exercise?? Yes that’s right: a ton of research (1) has found that healthy adults need 30 minutes of exercise to stay healthy. If you are like me, you are already a busy person and you might be thinking: There’s no way I can find an extra 2 1/2 hours a week to just exercise! I don’t […]
Beachbody Classic – 9 Weeks Out
What, Why and What’s Different? As I am training/preparing for the Beachbody Class physique competition in June, I wanted to document my journey along the way. Here is my first of hopefully many updates on my progress towards that event. Ready to give Body Beast a try yourself? Start with just the program or […]
Tips for Dieters: Surviving Summer Parties
Warmer weather means smaller clothes. Swimsuits, shorts and tank tops can be your worst enemies if you haven’t been getting regular exercise for a while. So now is the time, with days being longer and temperatures milder, to start working out in earnest. However, summer also means parties, socializing with friends and family, and food. […]